We are excited to share that Oakland’s Día de los Muertos Festival has been recognized as the Arts and Festival of the Year by Assemblymember Mia Bonta! This incredible honor celebrates the hard work of our organizers, including A2Z Media Group and Noel Gallo, and the unwavering support of our vibrant community. As we look […]
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The Unity Council and Community Partners Announce Protections and Resources for Immigrant Families
Jan. 22, 2025 – Oakland, CA – The Unity Council, alongside our dedicated partners, is committed to protecting and uplifting Oakland’s immigrant families and undocumented residents. In uncertain times, we choose power over panic. Now more than ever, it’s essential to know your rights, understand your responsibilities, and access the legal, healthcare, and community resources […]
Oakland Restaurant Week Kicks Off: Celebrate Local Food in Fruitvale
Oakland Restaurant Week is officially underway, and once people get a taste of real, local food, they never look back! This annual event celebrates the diverse culinary scene of Oakland, and we’re especially excited to highlight some incredible restaurants in the Fruitvale neighborhood. Make sure to check out some of our community’s favorite spots, including: […]
Create an altar for the 28th Annual Oakland Día de Los Muertos Festival
Hello Community! Join us and create an altar for the 28th Annual Oakland Día de Los Muertos Festival! We invite you to commemorate someone special, a group of people, or a cause with an altar of the dead. Altars are the heart and soul of the celebration. Please read the required components on the next […]
San Francisco Foundation Announces $3 Million Investment to Support Latinx-Led Community Organizations
The San Francisco Foundation announces a $3 million investment to strengthen the Bay Area’s ecosystem of Latinx community organizers to help fight the region’s deep systemic inequities the pandemic exposed and deepened. Ten Latinx-led organizations that focus on service delivery, organizing, and advocacy work will receive $250,000 each in general operating grants over two years to further […]
Comcast RISE Awards a Total of $2 Million to Small Businesses owned by Women and People of Color in Oakland.
On Tuesday, November 22nd, Comcast announced it will be awarding an additional $1 million in grants to 100 small businesses owned by women and people of color, including Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Asian American owners, among others, in Oakland. Oakland was one of five cities, including Chicago, Miami, Oakland, Seattle, and Washington, D.C., that was […]
