Oaktown Arts: West Oakland Roots

Deborah Sherman Mon, 19 Apr at 1:36pm

Martin Luther King Jr. Portrait - Community Art Installation organized by Keba Konte

Wandering around my home stretch of West Oakland, I am always amazed how, after more than 10 years, I can still find things I’ve never seen before.  Just this past weekend I came across a new cafe, new art installation, new community garden plot, and mo

Saturday: Run for it! Oaklanders turn out and run hard, with heart--see the videos!

Deborah Sherman Wed, 31 Mar at 4:54pm

Why do you tun? Abel H tells Deb Sherman about Oakland pride and a healthy community

OAKLAND PRIDE!  Check out this super video from Oaktown Arts, shot for OL!

Vagina Monologues at the Uptown

Deborah Sherman Thu, 18 Mar at 8:02am

As I walked through the door of the Uptown nightclub last night, I was greeted by a large pink furry vagina, wearing pumps and pink socks no less, who hugged me and offered a Hershey's chocolate kiss. Why, thank you Miss Vagina, I said.