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Can Chicago’s Gentrifying Neighborhoods Grow Without Leaving Longtime Residents Behind? Oakland’s Fruitvale Village Offers Hope
Block Club Chicago Article by Mina Bloom and Mauricio Peña When it opened in 2004, Fruitvale Village was considered one of the first transit-oriented developments…
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What Do You Want to do When You Grow Up? Discover Your Calling at Our Career Pathways Panel
The Unity Council cordially invites you to meet professionals in the fields of Business, Law, STEM, and Top TUC Executives. We encourage you to…
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Civic Engagement Without the Right to Vote
There is still time for you to register to vote – do so by October 22nd! You can register very quickly and easily at…
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The Unity Council Celebrates its Living Legends
On September 28, staff members gathered to celebrate the anniversaries of nine amazing staff members who have been at The Unity Council for over…
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Oakland Raiders Honor Chris Iglesias, CEO with the 2018 NFL Heritage Leadership Award
On Sunday, September 30, The Oakland Raiders honored Chris Iglesias, CEO with the 2018 NFL Heritage Leadership Award. Chris Iglesias has dedicated his career…
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Join us for the annual Dia de los Muertos traditional arts workshops!
Every year The Unity Council hosts three traditional arts workshops before the Dia de los Muertos Festival in Fruitvale. Each one will feature different…
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STEPping Up! From Youth Career Development Client to Full-Time Employee
Last year, Daisy visited The Unity Council’s Career Center to help her mom enroll in a computer class. She did not count on enrolling…
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Meet Ofelia Salas de Camacho, Fruitvale Senior
Ofelia is originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco. In her words, she moved to Oakland “way before her hair was all white”. Ofelia loves dancing and…
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Meet Eduardo J. Chaidez, the Winner of the Dia de los Muertos Poster Art Contest
Eduardo Chaidez is the winner of the 2018 Dia de los Muertos poster art contest! His artwork quickly stood out among competitors because of…
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Invest in Oakland Youth! Host a Unity Council Intern
The Unity Council’s youth employment and career exploration programs (OYE and STEP) are looking to expand engagement with community partners. Help us provide career…
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