Article by Marv Nettles.
Last updated at Thu, 29 Jul at 7:09am.

After a Friday morning full of overcast skies, the clouds broke up and made for a nice, sunny afternoon. Perfect weather for Youth UpRising’s annual “Hotter Than July Block Party!”

Article by Alan Lopez.
Last updated at Tue, 27 Jul at 6:58am.

The number of vehicle lanes on MacArthur Boulevard between High Street and Seminary Avenue in East Oakland may be reduced as part of a plan to boost safety there.

Article by Debi Mason.
Last updated at Fri, 23 Jul at 7:58am.

It is screamed and shouted from every corner and offered as a solution to the countless woes of the city of Oakland – Oakland needs work! And not just any jobs, but “good” jobs that will sustain its families and feed its children for the long term. 

Article by Marv Nettles.
Last updated at Fri, 23 Jul at 7:57am.

Although Bay Area temperatures have been below normal this summer, Youth UpRising will still hold its annual “Hotter Than July Block Party” this Friday, July 23, at its state-of-the-art youth center at 8711 MacArthur Blvd. in Oakland.

Article by Community Rejuven....
Last updated at Tue, 20 Jul at 3:12pm.

By Jess Watson

Local volunteers recently converged on a vacant lot at Seminary and Macarthur to install a native wildflower garden under the benevolent gaze of the freshly painted Egyptian deity Ptah Hotep.

Article by Cynthia Joseph.
Last updated at Mon, 19 Jul at 12:41pm.

Saturday in the Laurel District was part art festival, block party and community farmer’s market, which featured a live Hawaiian hip-hop graffiti, South American world grooves and a Tongan pig roast.

Article by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Thu, 15 Jul at 7:29am.

The first-ever Black Agriculture Summit is being held at the Elihu Harris California State Building Auditorium in downtown Oakland from 1 PM to 4:30 PM today.

Article by Jennifer Inez Ward.
Last updated at Fri, 9 Jul at 7:19am.

Story by Jennier Inez Ward, Photos by Stefan Armijo

The anger and frustration began building slowly Friday afternoon in East Oakland as word of the verdict spread and settled in.

And despite their disappointment at what they viewed as an unjust verdict, folks want to stay positive in this part of town.

Article by Cynthia Joseph.
Last updated at Mon, 5 Jul at 3:35pm.

The HOPE Collaborative (Health for Oakland’s People and Environment) is a new organization that aims to transform food and fitness in Oakland and improve quality of life in the city’s poorest neighborhoods.

Blog entry by Christina Mitchell.
Last updated at Mon, 5 Jul at 3:34pm.

 Upinde ROOTS, a project of Urban VOICE, is a $20 interactive workshop on using self-watering containers called EarthBoxes.

Article by Cynthia Joseph.
Last updated at Mon, 5 Jul at 3:33pm.

Photos courtesy of Oakland Food Connection

Jason Harvey, founder of the Oakland Food Connection is aiming for a fruitful summer. In the works are three new gardens, a revamped website, community events, food parties and a booth at the Eat Real festival.

Article by Amy Gahran.
Last updated at Thu, 1 Jul at 7:16am.

Last Friday evening, it took a little bit of effort to navigate to Irish Monkey Cellars -- but I'm glad I went. The third Friday of every month, this small Oakland winery hosts "Wine Soaked Fridays" -- a casual event featuring locally produced wine and local musicians.

"It's basically just a chance to share the common enjoyment of hanging out," says owner/winemaker Bob Lynch. "People meet friends here."

Blog entry by Bay Localize.
Last updated at Sat, 19 Jun at 7:29am.

 

Article by Alan Lopez.
Last updated at Thu, 17 Jun at 2:18am.

About 40 people attended a recent meeting to study how new city zoning would affect East Oakland, though some residents wanted more immediate solutions for the economically depressed area.

Blog entry by Our Oakland - Eas....
Last updated at Wed, 16 Jun at 10:58am.

The “My East Oakland” Photo Contest entry deadline on OurOakland.org has been extended to July 8th! Send in your photo of your special East Oakland with a brief description for a chance to win an iPod Nano or Shuffle.

Article by Stephen Allen.
Last updated at Tue, 15 Jun at 4:47pm.

 

 

 

W.E.B. Dubois is recognized as one of the great African-American authors. In 1903 he published a book entitled “ The Souls of Black Folks”. The book contained essays on race written by Dubois, and drew from his own personal experiences as African-American during the time-period.