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Event: Cre8tiveClass’s 2013 Summer Release
June 13th, 2013 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Art, Events, Featured
Cre8tiveClass Apparel and Lifestyle Company embodies what it means to be young, hungry, and adventurous in Oakland, CA. While it may seem like everyone and their mother has an upstart clothing line these days, C8C has established itself as a legitimate [...]
Event: Go “All-In” and Support Small Businesses
June 11th, 2013 | by niema | published in Events, Featured
Entrepreneurship may be trendy, but it is not easy and it is not for everyone. And while those intrepid individuals who start their own businesses may have spirit or ambition, they also need support. Luckily Inner City Advisors exists to assist these [...]
Introducing Oakland Remix Extraordinaire, OSØ
June 7th, 2013 | by SavvyKnows | published in Featured, Music
Some people choose their passion, while for others, their passion chooses them. It is the difference between God-given affinity and acquired skill. Oakland’s own inventive producer OSØ is an example of what can happen when inherent talent and focused [...]
Event: Shannon Matesky’s “She Think She Grown”
June 7th, 2013 | by niema | published in Art, Events, Featured
“I’m a grown ass woman.” Ever heard an eighteen-year-old hyped on the freedom of moving out of their parents’ homes utter the phrase? Ever have a real conversation with her a few years later? When real life kicks in, the definitions of grown shift, [...]
Video: 100s Is Pimpin Like It’s 1999
June 5th, 2013 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Featured, Music
By now you’ve heard of 100s, the slick-talking Berkeley native with a penchant for hot combs and ya bitch. We’ve reviewed his debut project and delved into Bay Area pimp-culture on his behalf. Now he’s back with the minimalist Seaside Stretch directed [...]
Event: Assata Teach-In: Tell and Learn the Real Story
June 5th, 2013 | by niema | published in Events, Featured
Last month Joanne Chesimard became the first woman on the FBI’s terrorist list. If you don’t know why, you need to do some research. Luckily, HUB Oakland, Betti Ono, Sankofa Events and Kin Folkz are hosting events to educate the public about Chesimard, [...]
Review: Thundercat & Flying Lotus Play The Fox Theater
May 27th, 2013 | by SavvyKnows | published in Events, Featured, Music
If you are like me, you put sound on the highest pedestal, and take every opportunity to submerge yourself in live music. You buy your tickets early, you slap the artist’s music all week, and when you finally get to the venue, you’re shaking with [...]
Video: Coco’s Fro Cannot Be Contained
May 22nd, 2013 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Featured, Sports
It’s great to have Coco Crisp back in the line-up because not only is he a great player, his fun-loving, Bernie-leaning personality is a spark that helps motivate the rest of the team. A’s skipper Bob Melvin said as much before last night’s 1-0 victory [...]
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Event: Street Ball Documentary “Doin’ It In The Park” Premiers in Oakland
May 18th, 2013 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Events, Featured, History, Sports
The rich sub-culture of un-organized basketball has blossomed in some pretty obscure places from Africa to Latin America, but nowhere possesses the cultural significance and swagger of its birthplace– New York City.
