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Apr 11, 2018
Yaeji Makes Life a Banger
It was one of those restless Sundays, when you tuck your legs into your chest and stretch your faded Fiona...
Aug 9, 2017
Introducing The Black Aesthetic Collective’s Very First Publication
The Black Aesthetic (TBA) series has fast become a community staple for those eager to explore the Black indie film canon. Having wrapped up...
Aug 2, 2017
The Universe is Lit, a Black and Brown Punk Festival Kicks Off This Week
The core organizers of The Universe is Lit, from left to right: Shawna Shawnté, Jade Ariana Fair and Titania Kumeh.
Credits: Photo by Danny Tran
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Jul 12, 2017
A Closing Celebration of Jade Ariana’s Exhibition
Jade Ariana Fair, a local multidisciplinary artist, shares old and new work in i just want to be in the Black euphoria with you....
Jun 7, 2017
Le Vanguard Zine Release at Good Mother Gallery
A look inside The Spoils.
Credits: Photo by Xiomara Blanco / Javon Salone
A bicoastal squad consisting of artists, musicians, and writers, Le Vanguard is...
Jun 7, 2017
Sweetwater Sessions at Impact Hub Oakland’s Omi Gallery
Poet Charif Shanahan.
Credits: Photo by Rachel Eliza Griffiths
The Sweetwater Sessions are what curator Ashara Ekundayo calls a “multi-sensory, multi-media series of creative arts practice...
May 17, 2017
An Oakland Film Series Examines the Black Aesthetic
Filmmaker Wes Anderson’s oeuvre possesses of one of the most identifiable aesthetics in cinema. With a great respect for color theory, the...
May 10, 2017
evidence; small bits Closing Reception And Talk At Nook Gallery
On the corner of 51st and Broadway, amid all the construction riffraff, is Oakland’s very own Nook Gallery. Lead curator and director of programming...