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The 'OAKLAND IS PROUD' mural has been repainted in the same spot as the original (below), along E. 12th Street in East Oakland. @ogpenn.bsky.social with the story:
A Legendary Mural From the 1980s Has Been Repainted in East Oakland
Graffiti artist Del Phresh talks about revamping his classic "OAKLAND IS PROUD" mural in its original spot on E. 12th Street.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The 'OAKLAND IS PROUD' mural has been repainted in the same spot as the original (below), along E. 12th Street in East Oakland. @ogpenn.bsky.social with the story:
New fall wallpaper just dropped.
November 3, 2025 at 5:25 AM
New fall wallpaper just dropped.
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For composer Damani Rhodes, vocalist Vadia and poet Tongo Eisen-Martin, it took lots of brief stints and long breaks — seven years total — to complete their just-released album, 'Traveling Shoes,' which they will perform live this weekend in Oakland.
Love, Death and Birth — and a 7-Year Wait — Went Into New Album ‘Traveling Shoes’ | KQED
‘Traveling Shoes’ by Damani Rhodes, Vadia and Tongo Eisen-Martin shows the role of time in making art.
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October 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
For composer Damani Rhodes, vocalist Vadia and poet Tongo Eisen-Martin, it took lots of brief stints and long breaks — seven years total — to complete their just-released album, 'Traveling Shoes,' which they will perform live this weekend in Oakland.
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On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the City of Oakland will celebrate the 89th birthday of Black Panther Party cofounder Bobby Seale with a formal proclamation of “Bobby Seale Day” and a commemorative street renaming.
Oakland to Honor Bobby Seale, Black Panther Party Cofounder, With Street Renaming | KQED
At an Oct. 22 ceremony, Seale will receive city honors for his ‘visionary leadership and fearless activism.’
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October 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the City of Oakland will celebrate the 89th birthday of Black Panther Party cofounder Bobby Seale with a formal proclamation of “Bobby Seale Day” and a commemorative street renaming.
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On view now through Nov. 7, the Día de Los Muertos exhibition at the San Francisco gallery and cultural center SOMArts embodies modern interpretations, ideas and concepts of the afterlife.
At SOMArts’ Day of the Dead Exhibition, Grief Comes in Fluorescent Colors | KQED
With a focus on gender-diverse artists, ‘Día de Los Muertos 2025: We Love You’ shows that altars take many forms.
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October 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
On view now through Nov. 7, the Día de Los Muertos exhibition at the San Francisco gallery and cultural center SOMArts embodies modern interpretations, ideas and concepts of the afterlife.
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When legendary Sacramento rapper Marvaless was asked what to expect during her performance this Saturday at an event titled “Real Emcees Don’t Rap Over Their Lyrics” in San Francisco, she replied:
“They should expect bars, you know what I’m saying?”
“They should expect bars, you know what I’m saying?”
Legendary Sacramento Rapper Marvaless Still Has Bars
She says real lyricists perform over raw instrumentals.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
When legendary Sacramento rapper Marvaless was asked what to expect during her performance this Saturday at an event titled “Real Emcees Don’t Rap Over Their Lyrics” in San Francisco, she replied:
“They should expect bars, you know what I’m saying?”
“They should expect bars, you know what I’m saying?”
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The Oakland artist’s cover for D Smoke's ‘Wake Up Supa’ tells a story about grief, hope and perseverance. D Smoke performs this Sunday, Nov. 2 at San Francisco’s August Hall.
Artist Camille Baldwin Almost Quit Painting — Now Her Work Is a D Smoke Album Cover | KQED
The Oakland artist’s cover for ‘Wake Up Supa’ tells a story about grief, hope and perseverance.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The Oakland artist’s cover for D Smoke's ‘Wake Up Supa’ tells a story about grief, hope and perseverance. D Smoke performs this Sunday, Nov. 2 at San Francisco’s August Hall.
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Over the past year The Office Hours Studio, a monthly live performance series in Oakland, has played host to some of the most decorated names in Bay Area hip-hop and R&B. The next event takes place this weekend in Oakland:
www.kqed.org/arts/1398323...
www.kqed.org/arts/1398323...
Office Hours: Putting in Work for Bay Area Hip-Hop
This year The Office Hours Studio has platformed some of the most talented artists in the region.
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October 31, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Over the past year The Office Hours Studio, a monthly live performance series in Oakland, has played host to some of the most decorated names in Bay Area hip-hop and R&B. The next event takes place this weekend in Oakland:
www.kqed.org/arts/1398323...
www.kqed.org/arts/1398323...
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NOW on @kqednews.kqed.org radio... with @ogpenn.bsky.social !
August 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
NOW on @kqednews.kqed.org radio... with @ogpenn.bsky.social !
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Has it been 20 years 🤯 since #Katrina? Just a few families relocated to the Bay Area. Read how one mother shepherded her family to safety in the Bay Area. 🙏🏻 #NoEasyFeat #WhatResilienceLooksLike www.kqed.org/arts/1398055... via @kqednews.kqed.org @ogpenn.bsky.social
20 Years After a Harrowing Escape From Katrina, a Family Feels at Home in Oakland | KQED
After surviving Hurricane Katrina, Oakland rapper Poo$ie channels loss, resilience, and New Orleans roots into his music and fatherhood.
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August 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Has it been 20 years 🤯 since #Katrina? Just a few families relocated to the Bay Area. Read how one mother shepherded her family to safety in the Bay Area. 🙏🏻 #NoEasyFeat #WhatResilienceLooksLike www.kqed.org/arts/1398055... via @kqednews.kqed.org @ogpenn.bsky.social
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Morgan Freeman, one of the country’s finest and most celebrated actors, finds himself his new role: a blues ambassador. His latest production, combining the sound of the South with a symphony orchestra, takes place at SF Symphony this Friday:
Morgan Freeman on Bringing the Blues to the Symphony: ‘You’d Be Surprised’ | KQED
The celebrated actor talks with KQED about his latest role as a blues ambassador.
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July 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Morgan Freeman, one of the country’s finest and most celebrated actors, finds himself his new role: a blues ambassador. His latest production, combining the sound of the South with a symphony orchestra, takes place at SF Symphony this Friday:
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Charlotte rapper MAVI and Oakland lyricist and producer Ovrkast. recently teamed up on the new track “MAVKAST!,” and its music video dropped today. On Saturday, the two artists will headline a benefit concert hosted by Jerusalem Coffee House.
www.kqed.org/arts/1397913...
www.kqed.org/arts/1397913...
Ovrkast., Mavi Play a Concert for Gaza Mutual Aid in Oakland | KQED
All Power All People at the California Ballroom also features singer Shanté and rapper Nimsins.
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July 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Charlotte rapper MAVI and Oakland lyricist and producer Ovrkast. recently teamed up on the new track “MAVKAST!,” and its music video dropped today. On Saturday, the two artists will headline a benefit concert hosted by Jerusalem Coffee House.
www.kqed.org/arts/1397913...
www.kqed.org/arts/1397913...
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I was halfway thru this when I recognized the writing as most definitely yours @ogpenn.bsky.social
www.kqed.org/arts/1397689...
www.kqed.org/arts/1397689...
Review: Kendrick Lamar and SZA Light Up the Night San Francisco
The nearly three-hour show achieved the impossible: bringing together LA and SF on a baseball field.
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June 2, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I was halfway thru this when I recognized the writing as most definitely yours @ogpenn.bsky.social
www.kqed.org/arts/1397689...
www.kqed.org/arts/1397689...
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"He was so supportive to all his students. He had the biggest heart ever"
Community mourns Marvin Boomer, Oakland teacher killed after CHP chase
"He was so supportive to all his students. He had the biggest heart ever"
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May 31, 2025 at 3:20 AM
"He was so supportive to all his students. He had the biggest heart ever"
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Ruby Ibarra, a research scientist and fiercely poetic lyricist raised in San Lorenzo, is the winner of NPR’s 2025 Tiny Desk Contest. Her winning track, “Bakunawa,” was inspired by the dragon-like serpent of Philippine mythology. Read our interview:
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www.kqed.org/arts/1397603...
The Bay Area’s Own Ruby Ibarra Is the Winner of NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest
The San Lorenzo-raised rapper won over the Tiny Desk judges with her song ‘Bakunawa.’
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May 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Ruby Ibarra, a research scientist and fiercely poetic lyricist raised in San Lorenzo, is the winner of NPR’s 2025 Tiny Desk Contest. Her winning track, “Bakunawa,” was inspired by the dragon-like serpent of Philippine mythology. Read our interview:
www.kqed.org/arts/1397603...
www.kqed.org/arts/1397603...
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At Indie Auxperience, a monthly industry mixer and talent showcase held on Treasure Island, artists come together to express themselves and create ways to generate revenue.
At the Indie Auxperience, Musicians Find New Ways to Be Heard
Linking up in person never gets old — just ask the musicians at this monthly mixer and open mic.
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May 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
At Indie Auxperience, a monthly industry mixer and talent showcase held on Treasure Island, artists come together to express themselves and create ways to generate revenue.
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Rejoice! Netflix, PBS and PBS KIDS will air brand new installments of ‘Sesame Street’ on the same day. Netflix will also run 90 hours of old episodes.
How to Get to ‘Sesame Street’? Kids Can Head to Netflix as Well as PBS
Netflix, PBS and PBS KIDS will air brand new installments on the same day. Netflix will also run 90 hours of old episodes.
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May 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Rejoice! Netflix, PBS and PBS KIDS will air brand new installments of ‘Sesame Street’ on the same day. Netflix will also run 90 hours of old episodes.
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Give me some Pointer Sisters... #SesameStreet
May 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Give me some Pointer Sisters... #SesameStreet
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This weekend, entheogenic plant advocates and psilocybin lovers will convene in Oakland for an event dedicated to understanding, celebrating and creating community around psychedelic mushrooms and related medicinal plants.
Oakland Psychedelic Conference Features a ‘High Level Conversation’ with 19Keys
The thought leader will sit down with Columbia University professor Carl L. Hart for a keynote conversation.
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April 18, 2025 at 11:47 PM
This weekend, entheogenic plant advocates and psilocybin lovers will convene in Oakland for an event dedicated to understanding, celebrating and creating community around psychedelic mushrooms and related medicinal plants.
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It's @ogpenn.bsky.social talking with Ryan Coogler onstage at the Grand Lake about ‘Sinners,’ a tremendous film.
In Oakland, Ryan Coogler Shares the Story Behind ‘Sinners’ | KQED
The director returned to his hometown for a special screening and Q&A at the Grand Lake Theatre.
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April 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM
It's @ogpenn.bsky.social talking with Ryan Coogler onstage at the Grand Lake about ‘Sinners,’ a tremendous film.
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Really enjoyed #Sinners @sinnersmovie.bsky.social
Check it out 🎥 🍿💕
Great discussion about the film w/ Ryan Coogler, Delroy Lindo & Raphael Saadiq moderated by
@ogpenn.bsky.social in Oakland
Check it out 🎥 🍿💕
Great discussion about the film w/ Ryan Coogler, Delroy Lindo & Raphael Saadiq moderated by
@ogpenn.bsky.social in Oakland
April 17, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Really enjoyed #Sinners @sinnersmovie.bsky.social
Check it out 🎥 🍿💕
Great discussion about the film w/ Ryan Coogler, Delroy Lindo & Raphael Saadiq moderated by
@ogpenn.bsky.social in Oakland
Check it out 🎥 🍿💕
Great discussion about the film w/ Ryan Coogler, Delroy Lindo & Raphael Saadiq moderated by
@ogpenn.bsky.social in Oakland
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Here's what happens when we turn over our public space to third-party art agencies and privately funded artworks, with no real opportunities for public feedback.
aka bad temporary public art in SF
www.kqed.org/arts/1397440...
aka bad temporary public art in SF
www.kqed.org/arts/1397440...
At Embarcadero Plaza, a Giant Nude Sculpture Nobody Asked For | KQED
Marco Cochrane’s 45-foot-tall sculpture ‘R-Evolution’ will stand at Embarcadero Plaza for up to a year.
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April 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Here's what happens when we turn over our public space to third-party art agencies and privately funded artworks, with no real opportunities for public feedback.
aka bad temporary public art in SF
www.kqed.org/arts/1397440...
aka bad temporary public art in SF
www.kqed.org/arts/1397440...
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D’Wayne Wiggins, founding member of the multi-Platinum R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, died last month. A public memorial for the award-winning Oakland musician will be held on Sunday, April 27 at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle, his daughter announced. Details:
A Public Memorial for D’Wayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Toné! | KQED
Everyone is invited to celebrate the R&B legend's legacy on April 27 in Oakland.
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April 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
D’Wayne Wiggins, founding member of the multi-Platinum R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, died last month. A public memorial for the award-winning Oakland musician will be held on Sunday, April 27 at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle, his daughter announced. Details:
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"Like Amazon, but with human beings."
April 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
"Like Amazon, but with human beings."