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Sex-positive classic written in Oakland to be made into web show
Article by Airial Clark.
Last updated at Sun, 28 Apr at 8:35am.

You may not know this, but one of the world’s most popular books on consensual non-monogamy, "The Ethical Slut," has it roots in Oakland.

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Celebration of Oakland's African American oral histories continues in Hood exhibit (Community Voices)
Article by Pilar Vree.
Last updated at Mon, 25 Feb at 3:24am.

Walter Hood’s latest sculpture and story telling art endeavor "What I Hear, I Keep: Stories from Oakland’s Griots" brings art enthusiasts and Oakland lovers alike to the Peralta Hacienda Historical Park for a celebration of the oral histories of African-American Oaklanders.

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Love, Loss and Loathing: A Valentine's Day reading - Feb. 13
Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Mon, 11 Feb at 12:40am.

By Mallory Leone

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The Art of Going Out in Oakland - Introduction
Article by Bonnie Chan.
Last updated at Wed, 16 Jan at 11:57pm.

I used to feel an intense fear of missing out, known as an actual well-documented phenomenon called FOMO – the bane, in part, of adolescence, and in part of living in an intensely socially connected world.

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2012 In Film: A good year in Oakland
Article by CB Smith-Dahl.
Last updated at Fri, 28 Dec at 11:08am.

The last 12 months have been a good year for both filmmakers and film goers in Oakland.

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Sex Positive Parent: Craving and creating community (Community Voices)
Blog entry by Airial Clark.
Last updated at Wed, 28 Nov at 12:39am.

Necessity is the mother of invention, right?

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First Oakland Innovation Film Lab promises knowledge, fun on June 18-21

Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Wed, 6 Jun at 8:15am.

Oakland's coolest party people are buzzing about the latest interesting new event to happen in Oakland --The Oakland Innovation Film Lab (OIFL). This 4-day series, held at Oakland School for the Arts in Uptown on June 18-21, presents short films, documentaries and panel discussions, with an emphasis on films from emerging artists and student filmmakers.

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Redevelopment Cuts Point to Growing Need for Comprehensive Abatement Strategy (Community Voices)
Blog entry by Community Rejuven....
Last updated at Tue, 5 Jun at 1:19pm.

CRP would like to extend its sincerest appreciation to the city of Oakland for attempting to address blight in East Oakland and involve talented artists such as Dan Fontes, the Estria Read the whole story...