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Oakland’s Fruitvale District Celebrated for Hispanic Heritage Month
We are honored to be recognized by KTVU during Hispanic Heritage Month. This recognition is a meaningful opportunity to highlight Fruitvale’s rich culture and…
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The Unity Council Awarded $2 Million in Funding from Google to Bridge Oakland’s Digital Divide
For Immediate Release Oakland, CA — September 25, 2025 — The Unity Council is proud to announce it has been awarded a transformative $2…
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Celebrating the 2025 Oakland Día de los Muertos Poster Contest Winner & Our Honorable Mention
Honoring 30 Years of Art, Memory, and Community in Fruitvale This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival—three…
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The Unity Council proudly celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!
We honor the cultures, traditions, and contributions that have long enriched and uplifted our community. In this spirit, we also embrace the theme of…
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Honored to Welcome Supervisor Lena Tam: Building Toward Vision 2036
During her visit, Supervisor Tam shared Alameda County’s Vision 2036—a bold commitment to equity, resilience, and building safe, thriving communities across one of the…
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What an unforgettable day with the Oakland Ballers at Día de los Ballers!
From our CEO, Chris Iglesias, throwing the first pitch, to our staff connecting with fans at our community table, to receiving a generous donation…
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Unity Council Joins Congresswoman Simon and Congressman McGovern for Roundtable on Food Insecurity
On Friday, August 22, The Unity Council was honored to take part in a roundtable discussion with Congresswoman Lateefah Simon and Congressman Jim McGovern,…
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Cheer for the Oakland Roots and Support The Unity Council All Season Long
You can make a difference for our community with every Oakland Roots match you attend this season. When you purchase your tickets using code…
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CEO of The Unity Council Takes Seat on UnidosUS Board, Expanding Our National Voice
We are proud to announce that our CEO, Chris Iglesias, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of UnidosUS—the nation’s largest and most…
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Join the Movement: Support Our Rooted and Resilient Campaign
Momentum is building behind The Unity Council’s Rooted and Resilient Campaign—a bold effort to strengthen Fruitvale and communities across Oakland through continued investment in…
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