Fine, Fresh, Fierce: Glitterati shows off best in femme (Review)
Article by Rena Ragimova.
Last updated at Thu, 26 Aug at 11:46pm.

Clacking my heels, un-fashionably late into the Oakland Opera House, I was greeted by a vision in glitter and lace.

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Oakland's First 'Black Pride' Celebrated Community, Embraced All
Blog entry by SOpara.
Last updated at Wed, 4 Aug at 9:06am.

 

This past weekend, Oakland held its first ever BlackOUT, a LGBTQ Black Pride festival. This historical event was marked by fundraisers, workshops and a well-attended festival at Oakland’s Lake Merritt Park.

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Local film company Griot Soul Films is looking for women of color to be on camera
Blog entry by Irene Nexica.
Last updated at Tue, 13 Apr at 2:50pm.

Darice Jones, Executive Director of Oakland film production company Griot Soul Films is producing a lesbian video advice show. In keeping with her history of focusing on East Bay people and places, she is looking for local women to participate.

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