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Ralph Griffin (1952-1992), "Noah's Ark," ca. 1980. Found wood and paint, 18.75 x 68.75 x 14.5
Ralph Griffin (1952-1992), "Noah's Ark," ca. 1980. Found wood and paint, 18.75 x 68.75 x 14.5
Ralph Griffin (1952-1992), "Noah's Ark," ca. 1980. Found wood and paint, 18.75 x 68.75 x 14.5

[Press Release] Revelations: Art from the African American South

May 3, 2017
 
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fireworks
fireworks

20 Things To Do In Oakland This Memorial Day Weekend

May 25, 2017

 
Art+Culture
 
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octoroon-banner
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Berkeley Rep Presents “An Octoroon”

Press Release | May 4, 2017
 
Art+Culture
 
Grand Opening Plazza Angelo
Grand Opening Plazza Angelo
Grand Opening Plazza Angelo

Fmr SF Mayor Willie Brown Joins Frankie Avalon and Mayor Ed Lee for Opening of Piazza Angelo

May 18, 2017

 
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Imprint.City brings KALW’s Kamau Right Now! live show to the Bayview Opera House

May 18, 2017
 
Art+Culture
 
The caravan awaits the start of the tour.
The caravan awaits the start of the tour.
The caravan awaits the start of the tour.

Highlander Heaven – Toyota Promotes Black History, Riding In Style

March 26, 2017

 
Art+Culture
 
Actor Danny Glover poses with the Opera Noir cast
Actor Danny Glover poses with the Opera Noir cast
Actor Danny Glover poses with the Opera Noir cast

Opera Noir’s Divas & Desserts Brings Celebrities, Donors to MoAD

April 1, 2017
 
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Bay Area Black History Month 2017

[Comprehensive Event Guide]

 
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NBA All-Star Baron Davis Brings Black Santa, Coloring Book to BCAF2017 During MLK Weekend in San Francisco
NBA All-Star Baron Davis Brings Black Santa, Coloring Book to BCAF2017 During MLK Weekend in San Francisco
NBA All-Star Baron Davis Brings Black Santa, Coloring Book to BCAF2017 During MLK Weekend in San Francisco

NBA All-Star Baron Davis Brings Black Santa, Icon Coloring Book to BCAF2017 During MLK Weekend in San Francisco

Baron Davis at BCAF 2017
 
Art+Culture
 
Baron Davis (NBA All Star; Founder, The Black Santa Company) and Black Santa
Baron Davis (NBA All Star; Founder, The Black Santa Company) and Black Santa
Baron Davis (NBA All Star; Founder, The Black Santa Company) and Black Santa

[PHOTOS] NBA All-Star Baron Davis brings Black Santa to Oakland at Marshawn Lynch’s Beast Mode, Lungomare at Jack London Square

December 22, 2016

 
Art+Culture
 
City Council President Lynette McElhaney celebrates the Dedication Ceremony of Bobby Hutton Grove with Hutton Family and members of the BPP. Photo by Everett Bass Photography
City Council President Lynette McElhaney celebrates the Dedication Ceremony of Bobby Hutton Grove with Hutton Family and members of the BPP. Photo by Everett Bass Photography
City Council President Lynette McElhaney celebrates the Dedication Ceremony of Bobby Hutton Grove with Hutton Family and members of the BPP. Photo by Everett Bass Photography

[PHOTOS] Black Panthers 50th Anniversary Celebration Honors Legacy, Touches Community

October 20-23, 2016
 
Art+Culture
 
2016 MoAD GALA
2016 MoAD GALA
2016 MoAD GALA

[PHOTOS] The “Afropolitan Ball and After Party” – Celebrating MoAD’s 11th Anniversary

October 22, 2016

 
Art+Culture
 
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aasc season announcement
aasc season announcement

San Francisco’s African-American Shakespeare Company Shakes Things Up With 2016/17 Season Announcement

August 30, 2016
 
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cal shakes-feature photo-othello-2
cal shakes-feature photo-othello-2

California Shakespeare Theater Presents Shakespeare’s Othello Directed By Eric Ting In His Cal Shakes Debut

August 24, 2016

 
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Pacled House for MoAD Vanguard's Panel on Black Masculinity and Fashion
Pacled House for MoAD Vanguard's Panel on Black Masculinity and Fashion
Pacled House for MoAD Vanguard's Panel on Black Masculinity and Fashion

[PHOTOS] Packed House for MoAD Vanguard’s Panel on Black Masculinity and Fashion

April 30, 2016
 
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SFMOMA Preview
SFMOMA Preview
SFMOMA Preview

[PHOTOS] Sneak Preview: SFMOMA…Opening May 14

April 28, 2016

 
Art+Culture
 
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slider-power love resistance-betti ono
slider-power love resistance-betti ono

[VIDEO] Keep Betti Ono Downtown #PowerLoveResistance

April 1, 2016
 
Art+Culture
 
Thelma Harris
Thelma Harris
Thelma Harris

[PROFILE] In 25 Words or Less: Thelma Harris (Retail: Visual Art)

Owner/Director, Thelma Harris Gallery

 
Art+Culture
 
Ashara Ekundayo
Ashara Ekundayo
Ashara Ekundayo

[PROFILE] In 25 Words or Less: Ashara Ekundayo (VIsual Arts / Entrepreneurism )

Co-Founder/Chief Creative Officer, Impact Hub Oakland
 
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Supervisor Malia Cohen, Guest, Board of Supervisors President London Breed, Guest
Supervisor Malia Cohen, Guest, Board of Supervisors President London Breed, Guest
Supervisor Malia Cohen, Guest, Board of Supervisors President London Breed, Guest

[PHOTOS] San Francisco Black History Month Cultural Experience 2016

February 25, 2016

 
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snap judgement live oakland
snap judgement live oakland

[PHOTOS] Glynn Washington’s “Snap Judgement Live” Sells Out Paramount Theatre

February 27, 2016
 
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Oakland City Council President Lynette McElhaney addresses attendees
Oakland City Council President Lynette McElhaney addresses attendees
Oakland City Council President Lynette McElhaney addresses attendees

[PHOTOS] Inaugural Power of the People Delivers Sense of Pride and Achievement to Over 500 Attendees at Oakland City Hall

February 24, 2016

 
Art+Culture
 
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Thelma Harris
Thelma Harris

The Appreciation of Art: Thelma Harris Gallery

February 24, 2016
 
Art+Culture
 
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Will Oakland Lose Its Artistic Soul?

[Art+Culture]

 
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IMG_7820_0 - Brittani Sensabaugh
IMG_7820_0 - Brittani Sensabaugh

Oakland Photographer Brittani Sensabaugh Captures Portraits of Life in America’s Most Dangerous Neighborhoods

February 8, 2016
 
Art+Culture
 
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headshot-daveed diggs - hamilton
headshot-daveed diggs - hamilton

Meet Oakland Rapper Daveed Diggs, Star of the Broadway Smash Hit ‘Hamilton’

February 2, 2016

 
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Black History Month 2016

[BHM]
 
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moad

[National] Visit These 50 Places During Black History Month

[BHM]

 
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sag awards idris elba
sag awards idris elba

Black Stars Shine at the Screen Actors Guild Awards

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2016
 
Oakland Celebrates Black History Month
Oakland Celebrates Black History Month
Oakland Celebrates Black History Month

Oakland Celebrates Black History Month

[Black History Month]




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