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Thank you to our friends, community, and partners for supporting the 2019 Dia de los Muertos Festival on Saturday, November 2nd!
Every year, the Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival elevates the stories, history, and traditions of Oakland’s diverse Latino community, at a time when…
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Mourning the Loss of Bernard Tyson, a Champion for Equity
The Unity Council is profoundly sorry to hear of the passing of Bernard Tyson, Chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente over the weekend. Kaiser…
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Share your story, inspire art, and become a HERO of UNITY!
ABOUT THE HEROES OF UNITY The Heroes of Unity project is a youth-led screen printing project honoring the stories of local heroes. Select stories…
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Meet Tamonie Benjamin, Parent Leader
When seeking childcare options, Tamonie Benjamin, like any mother, simply wanted the best education she could get for her children. “I didn’t want to…
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The Unity Council Stands With Immigrants
Desliza hacia abajo para leer este mensaje en español, After delaying his plans to launch a series of raids across the country, new information…
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2018 Impact Report
East Oakland’s Fruitvale and like communities have historically been challenged by inequitable economic development, systemic racism, entrenched poverty, and lack of opportunity. Today our…
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More Than 200 Applicants Signed up for Housing Opportunities in Anticipation of Casa Arabella
On June 10th, the application opened for housing at Casa Arabella, the 94-unit building under construction at the Fruitvale Village, close to the BART…
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Meet the 2019 Dia Poster Art Winner
The Unity Council is proud to announce Andrea Luna as the winner of the 2019 Dia de los Muertos Festival poster art contest winner!…
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Meet Exprinfil, TUC’s Youth Programs Alumni
Most teens envision a life of exploration and excitement after high school – going to college, seeking the career of their dreams, and spreading…
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2019 VITA Season Snapshot Report
For the past 16 years, The Unity Council’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service has provided the community with more than free tax services;…
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