Celebrating the King, Oakland-style
Article by Debi Mason.
Last updated at Wed, 19 Jan at 8:26am.

Martin Luther King Jr. was a man who eloquently gave voice to America’s struggle against poverty and lack in his oft quoted, “I Have a Dream” speech. 

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North Oakland's Actual Cafe Turns One on Friday
Article by Rachel Zurer.
Last updated at Tue, 21 Dec at 8:26am.

Most of us would probably like to know our neighbors better. Sal Bednarz actually did something about it. A year ago, Bednarz opened the Actual Cafe, a hip hang-out spot on the corner of San Pablo and Alcatraz in North Oakland .

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Oakland Museum of California honors Dia de los Muertos this weekend
Article by Patsy K. Eagan.
Last updated at Sat, 23 Oct at 8:44am.

A full moon will rise and fall over the Oakland Museum of California just in time for Dia de los Muertos. The Seventeenth Annual Community Celebration for Days of the Dead runs from noon to 4:30 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 23.

In keeping with the holiday's Meso-American origins, ofrendas or altars decorated with obsidian and food offerings will line the museum's halls. Incense smoke and performers will dance for the departed souls. Marigolds, thought to coax the dead with their scent, will adorn the day in celebration of life.

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Celebrating East Oakland Dreams with Photos and Stories
Blog entry by Our Oakland - Eas....
Last updated at Thu, 2 Sep at 6:58am.

On a warm breezy Saturday morning on August 28, 2010, the 47th anniversary of Dr. King’s “I have a dream” speech, a small group of East Oaklanders gathered at the Eastmont Branch Library to celebrate one step forward in their dreams.

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SF Pride at 40
Article by Tehea Robie.
Last updated at Sat, 3 Jul at 7:38am.

The little bar on Christopher Street in Greenwich Village was pulsing with tension.
 
Though police raids on New York's gay bars were normal, before this night was over, drag queens would escape paddy wagons, use their high heels as weapons, straddle cops and beat them. Several nights of riots followed, marking the Stonewall Inn — a gay bar in the West Village — as the birthplace of the LGBT liberation movement.

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Benefit Party Tonight for Oakland Rising: All young progressives welcome

Article by Tymeesa Rutledge.
Last updated at Thu, 17 Jun at 1:37am.

Come celebrate the accomplishments of Oakland Rising during The Young Progressives Party from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, June 16, at The Den, 19th Street and Telegraph Avenue.

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