Black in Oakland

08/20/2024

"If...a frog had hip pockets it could carry a gun and keep the snakes away...

06/06/2024

Happening Saturday June 8th!

Looking for weekend plans in Oakland? Join East Oakland Futures Fest for an Afrofuturistic block party showcasing East Oakland’s food, arts, tech, and local businesses!

When: Saturday, June 8th, 11-6pm
Where: 90th Ave, from Plymouth St to Birch St
Who: Everyone and ALL ages, especially East Oakland residents!

05/19/2024

Two years and six months after Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1st, 1865, a troop of Union soldiers led by Union General Gordon Granger and his traveled to Galveston, Texas to announce General Order No. 3 on June 19th, 1865 which declared the abolishing of slavery. This day is known as Juneteenth.

B-H Brilliant Minds Project, Inc. 17th Annual Oakland Juneteenth Celebration & Street Festival, Freedom Day! THIS YEAR’S THEME IS: “Reaching for Wholeness One Love, One Liberation!” B-H Brilliant Minds Project, Inc. is excited to come back together for

03/05/2024

I am exited to share an Official Premiere of the film: Freaknik "The wildest party never told." Written and Directed by P. Frank Williams.

As a frequent attendee, back in the day...day...awaiting what The D.C Metro Club's pajama party had in store, followed by the Freaknik - a big barbeque that started off like many things -very small. Chris Bianchi, Johnny Drake,
I trust that P.Frank Williams will tell this amazing story about an annual event centered around the Atlanta University Center with Go-Go music (out the D.C. area) being the main groove. Unfortunately or for some fortunately, we did not have cell phones in those days so I don't have any pictures that captured beautiful people sharing the sun.

The screening will take place at one of my favorite places in Oakland.

For The Culture.
Saturday March 23rd 2024
3pm-Sunset at 701 Clay Street, Oakland,Ca 94607.

Opening Set by Chris Dope and DJ Mind Motion. Featuring The ATL Legend DJ Tay Roc
Hosted by The Director & Oakland's own Emmy Winning P. Frank Williams
Chris Rachal &
Hip Hop TV's Shawn Granberry.

Did any of you attend Freaknik? If so, how would you describe the event?