We Are Oaklandish: Zoe Rountree
What is your relationship with Oakland? Z: I was raised in Oakland. There were a few years I wasn't living in Oakland, but family, friends and events always had me coming back to the Town. It's ho...
Read moreWe Were Hyphy Documentary Film
We Were Hyphy is a music documentary and love song to the artists and the people of the Hyphy movement. The film is a fun, nostalgic experience for those lucky enough to experience Hyphy the first...
Read moreWe Are Oaklandish: Krystal Allen
What is your relationship with Oakland? K: I am originally from San Jose, but we would go to A's games a lot when I was younger. We would even have field trips for school to go to the Coliseum. ...
Read moreBe the Future: Kits Cubed Integrative Curriculum
Oaklandish is proud of our continued collaboration with Ahmed Muhammad and Kits Cubed. Kits Cubed is a youth-led, nonprofit organization on a mission to ignite every Oakland child's scientific imag...
Read moreOakland Genesis - Making Youth Soccer Accessible
Being part of a team teaches collaboration, cooperation, diligence, and goal setting. Most importantly, high school sports provide a vital pathway to higher education, especially for first-generati...
Read moreWe Are Oaklandish: Jet Martinez
What do you think makes Oakland unique? Oakland is not one thing to all its people. To some, it is the core of their identity. In contrast, to other people, Oakland is brimming with potential oppo...
Read moreCal Shakes, A Grand ‘O’ Nestled in the East Bay Hills
We are honored to announce Oaklandish's 2022 partnership with Cal Shakes California Shakespeare Theater with the release of a new tee design. Even better, the Cal Shakes theater is offering two fre...
Read moreJUBILEE II is a Hip-Hop project with a timeless funk and soul feeling that's sure to be an instant classic with the perfect vibe for your summertime cookout.
Read moreHomeroom Documentary Film - Black Futures Matter
We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on Homeroom, a feature documentary film by local director Peter Nicks, examining the trials and triumphs of Oakland High School's class of 2020.
Read moreOakland artist Jet Martinez is a renowned muralist known for his exuberant and colorful murals that animate many of the Town's cityscapes. He hails from a sleepy Mexican beach town near Veracruz an...
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