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20 Things To Do In Oakland This Memorial Day Weekend

May 25, 2017
 
Eat+Drink
 
Black Bourbon Society – The Kentucky Derby Day Affair
Black Bourbon Society – The Kentucky Derby Day Affair
Black Bourbon Society – The Kentucky Derby Day Affair

[PHOTOS] Black Bourbon Society Brings Kentucky Derby To Oakland With Sold Out Waterfront Event

May 6, 2017

 
Community
 
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Help Empower Muslim Women

May 24, 2017
 
Art+Culture
 
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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
 
Art+Culture
 
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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
 
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3rd Annual Culture Shifting Weekend Awards Brunch
3rd Annual Culture Shifting Weekend Awards Brunch
3rd Annual Culture Shifting Weekend Awards Brunch

[PHOTOS] Culture Shifting Awards Returns to Silicon Valley, Key Influencers Join Unique Mix of African American Power Players

April 21-23, 2017

 
Business
 
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techequity collaborative member launch
techequity collaborative member launch

[PHOTOS] TechEquity Collaborative Launches Membership in Oakland, Seeks to Activate Tech Community’s Civic Power

April 27, 2017
 
Business
 
Ellen Pao, Anita Hill, Michele Norris
Ellen Pao, Anita Hill, Michele Norris
Ellen Pao, Anita Hill, Michele Norris

[PHOTOS] Kapor Center for Social Impact Brings Anita Hill and Ellen Pao to San Francisco for Sold Out Discussion On Workplace Bias and Harassment

April 20, 2017

 
Business
 
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8 Ways To Measure Diversity That Have Nothing To Do With Hiring

April 28, 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

 
Academic/Education
 
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Hidden Figures (136)
Hidden Figures (136)

[PHOTOS] NSBE and Boeing Bring Corporate Support, Hollywood, Academia To Hidden Figures SRO Event

February 2, 2017
 
In 25 Words or Less
 
CLASS OF 2016
CLASS OF 2016
CLASS OF 2016

[PHOTOS] 40 Under 40: Tech Diversity – Silicon Valley 2016 Reception and Awards Ceremony

[December 8, 2016]

 
Art+Culture
 
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

 
Archive 2016
 
Oakland Summit on Blacks in Tech: The Power Is Ours
Oakland Summit on Blacks in Tech: The Power Is Ours
Oakland Summit on Blacks in Tech: The Power Is Ours

[PHOTOS] Blacks in Tech Gather to Discuss Workplace Activism at Second Annual Oakland Summit

October 15, 2016
 
Eat+Drink
 
Black Bourbon Society Launch Party | ERA Art Bar, Oakland
Black Bourbon Society Launch Party | ERA Art Bar, Oakland
Black Bourbon Society Launch Party | ERA Art Bar, Oakland

[PHOTOS] Black Bourbon Society Launches in Oakland with Sold Out Event

October 13, 2016

 
Business
 
Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship in The Bay 2016: Jason Thurman, Mandela Schumacher-Hodge, Frederick Hutson, Angela Patton, Josh Dawson, Charles Pridgen, Bryon Goodson, Jasmine Gill, Adjetey Clarence Lassey, Terrell Jones, Ruben Harris, Robyn Cameron
Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship in The Bay 2016: Jason Thurman, Mandela Schumacher-Hodge, Frederick Hutson, Angela Patton, Josh Dawson, Charles Pridgen, Bryon Goodson, Jasmine Gill, Adjetey Clarence Lassey, Terrell Jones, Ruben Harris, Robyn Cameron
Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship in The Bay 2016: Jason Thurman, Mandela Schumacher-Hodge, Frederick Hutson, Angela Patton, Josh Dawson, Charles Pridgen, Bryon Goodson, Jasmine Gill, Adjetey Clarence Lassey, Terrell Jones, Ruben Harris, Robyn Cameron

[PHOTOS] BPN’s 2nd Annual “Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship in the Bay”

August 6, 2016
 
Business
 
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[PHOTOS] Oakland: Standing Room Only At Uber Local Business Outreach Event

August 4, 2016

 
Community
 
Real Talk! Black Women & Healthcare: Dr. Glenda Newell-Harris, Dr. Geoffrey Watson, Dr. Nailah Thompson, Dr. Collin Smikle, Dr. Eileen Consorti, Frank Davis, Ph.D.
Real Talk! Black Women & Healthcare: Dr. Glenda Newell-Harris, Dr. Geoffrey Watson, Dr. Nailah Thompson, Dr. Collin Smikle, Dr. Eileen Consorti, Frank Davis, Ph.D.
Real Talk! Black Women & Healthcare: Dr. Glenda Newell-Harris, Dr. Geoffrey Watson, Dr. Nailah Thompson, Dr. Collin Smikle, Dr. Eileen Consorti, Frank Davis, Ph.D.

[PHOTOS] Cancer, Fertility, Mental Health Among Issues Addressed At Women’s Healthcare Forum

August 17, 2016
 
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Collin Smikle
Collin Smikle
Collin Smikle

[PROFILE] In 25 Words or Less: Dr. Collin Smikle (Healthcare)

Medical Director, Laurel Fertility Care

 
Archive
 
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[PHOTOS/VIDEO] Oakland Real Estate Forum Draws Sold Out Crowd for Elected Official and Developer Perspectives

May 25, 2016
 
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Charmaine Curtis
Charmaine Curtis
Charmaine Curtis

[PROFILE] In 25 Words or Less: Charmaine Curtis (Real Estate Development)

Principal, Curtis Development

 
Archive 2016
 
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
 
Archive 2016
 
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[PHOTOS/VIDEO] The Forum Launches in Oakland, Over 200 in Attendance with Host Attorney John Burris and Legal Experts

April 28, 2016

 
Archive 2016
 
SFMOMA Preview
SFMOMA Preview
SFMOMA Preview

[PHOTOS] Sneak Preview: SFMOMA…Opening May 14

April 28, 2016
 
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Alan Dones
Alan Dones
Alan Dones

[PROFILE] In 25 Words or Less: Alan Dones (Real Estate Development)

Managing Partner/CEO, SUDA, LLC




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