Oakland “Hip-hop band camp” combines youth artistic development, entrepreneurship( PHOTOS)
Article by Eric K Arnold.
Last updated at Wed, 3 Aug at 1:17pm.

For up-and-coming artists interested in pursuing career paths in the music industry, it’s hard to know where that road lies. Besides the need to develop their individual talent, there is also a need to develop a professional work ethic.

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Oakland Freedom School Still has openings, sign up now
Blog entry by Reginald James.
Last updated at Tue, 29 Jun at 6:48am.

Looking for a summer program for your child that they'll never forget? It's not too late to register your child for Oakland Freedom School (OFS).

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Bay Area youth performers ready for "Asylum;" multimedia art with a message
Blog entry by Irene Nexica.
Last updated at Mon, 22 Mar at 12:09pm.

Every spring Oakland's Destiny Arts Center débuts a wise-genre show developed by its Youth Performance Company in conjunction with older arts mentors.

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Two big firsts at Oakland Community Farmers Market on Saturday

Article by Cynthia Joseph.
Last updated at Thu, 4 Mar at 8:10am.

Nine-year-old Orion Skye Smit-Holm will be selling the first apples, cider and dried fruit ever offered at the Oakland Community Farmers Market this Saturday.

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