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, [...]
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, [...]
Souladarity: A Soulful Saturday at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle
April 29th, 2013 | by niema | published in Events, Featured
Last night I danced my ass off at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle. It was my first time there, but I was very familiar with the venue. Growing up, Geoffrey’s was where the grown folks went. But by the time I was old enough to frequent the space, it [...]
Beats Rhymes & Life: Hip-Hop, Mental Health, and Youth
April 2nd, 2013 | by niema | published in Events, Featured, Music
Somewhere in your music library, there’s a track that can get you through a rough spot in your day. There’s a lyric or a verse that speaks to you like no other. The beat drops and you feel like everything will be alright. And if you’re a writer, there’s [...]
New Video: Nu Dekades: “Do That There”
March 29th, 2013 | by niema | published in Featured, Music
Hip-hop lovers often reminsce. And while I love a good throwback, I like to focus my attention on present dopeness. Witness Exhibit A: Nu Dekades. RyanNicole and K.E.V. are dedicated MCs who put real time into their craft. It’s clear in their verses. [...]
The Last First Friday? Reflections on Oakland’s Battle with Violence
February 2nd, 2013 | by Coolhand Luke | published in 38th Notables, Featured
The past few months, First Fridays has gotten too big for it’s britches, and tonight it burst at the seams. At 10:51pm two people were shot, one of them fatally.
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New Music: GQ Pays Homage to Oakland in “The Town”
February 2nd, 2013 | by niema | published in Music
Three years ago Quentin Thomas, point guard for the University of North Carolina, was reintroduced as GQ, an MC newly signed to 9th Wonder’s Jamla Records. While we still referred to him as Q, occasionally throwing in an Oakland Tech reference or two, [...]
