Fat activist Caleb Luna uses performance art to question health and beauty ideals
"The problem is not fatness, health, or fat phobia," says Luna. "The problem is we place bodies on a hierarchy.”
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New Fruitvale art exhibit features works of undocumented day laborers
Peralta Hacienda Historical Park unveiled a new art exhibit in early October called "Undocumented Heart: Oakland Day Laborers Tell Their Stories," that features the creations of undocumented day laborers through paintings, quilts, graphic art, song...
Tales of Two Cities Podcast: Remembering and Forgetting
In this episode of “Tale of Two Cities,” we explore forgotten areas of the Easy Bay and how people are working to keep their traditions and memories alive. From reporter Cecilia Lei, we hear about...
Oakland Zoo’s Spookfari sleepover delights children
For the second Halloween season in a row, the Oakland Zoo hosted a “Sundown Spookfari.” The zoo staff opened up their grounds for families to stay overnight and learn about some of the animals.
East Oakland Catholic organization celebrates the canonization of Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero
Members of the Oakland Catholic Worker gather for a backyard Sunday mass to commemorate the Salvadoran archbishop's canonization.
120 years after founding, Alameda church still helping immigrant families
Alameda based church celebrates 120 years of immigrant roots in Oakland.
The Oakland Coliseum serves up locally raised crickets as new stadium snack
Modern western societies have resisted to eat insects as a part of their daily diet. However, in recent years, a new trend has started to give way. This season, the Oakland Coliseum offers crickets as...
Tales of Two Cities Podcast – Where Are You From?
Welcome back to the Tales of Two Cities podcast! We’ve missed coming to you through your headphones the last few months. This episode’s theme is “Where Are You From?” It’s a broad topic that encompasses...
Oakland youth organizers discuss healing from trauma during Impact Celebration
“Fred Finch is a place of hope. I was 16 when I came to them, and they gave me a place to stay and job training. If I had not found Fred Finch, I would...
Oakland organization celebrates 40 years of prison policy reform and legal advocacy
The members of Legal Services for Prisoners with Children (LSPC) provides legal advocacy and works to create policies that will positively affect those who are in prison or have recently been released from it.
The Oakland Museum of California brings a day of neighborhood stories
The Oakland Museum's event tells the personal stories of city residents through art.
Survivors of human trafficking take the lead on teaching about ‘modern day slavery’
“I always was ashamed, and I always thought of myself as a prostitute,” said Elizabeth Quiroz. “But now that I know this, I’m educating myself. That’s not what happened. I was a victim. Now I’m...
Bay Area Muslims gather in observance of Iftar at Lighthouse Mosque
Muslims from all over the Bay Area gathered at Lighthouse Mosque for Iftar on September 19.
Oakland’s Mam community celebrates their first cultural festival
Oakland's Mam community, an indigenous group originally from Guatemala, celebrated their first cultural festival on September 15.
Oakland Museum and artists bring civic engagement to billboards
Oakland artist Chris Johnson and Oakland Museum of California curator use billboards to engage the community.
Mercado Latinx gives space for Hispanic vendors to share their culture
Where can you get Frida Kahlo trinkets and lemonades with quirky Spanish names like "la Soltera?" Mercado Latinx, of course. It's a bi-monthly event in Oakland that's all about Latinx culture.
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