African arts showcase at UC Berkeley
The spirit of Africa was alive at the African Arts Society's "Showcase" on November 20 at UC Berkeley.
Ready to Learn Fun Fair
Children enjoyed face painting, legos and storytelling at the Ready to Learn Fun Fair at Peralta Elementary School in Oakland.
Occupy Oakland calls for West Coast Port Shutdown
Organizers say Port owners are "1%." Port begs to keep the Ports Open for 99% workers.
Oakland Labor Day BBQ hosts good time for 'fam bam'
The "I am Oakland" collective hosted the Labor Day Fam Bam BBQ at Mosswood Park on September 6.
Protest against censorship of Palestinian Children's Art
In response to censorship of Palestinian children's art by an Oakland art museum, dozens came out to protest in Oakland.
RIP Peabo Wellington
College of Alameda student Jepeabo Wellington was murdered days before the school year began.
Students gain college acceptance at Black College Fair
Hundreds of young people attended the third annual Black College Fair at Laney College, the second year the Oakland community college has hosted the event.
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REIGNFLY: The Big Takeback
Artists and fans from all over California will converge one Bay Area stage bringing together Hip Hop, Rock, Indigenous, and R&B Soul Music.
Reignfly: The Big Takeback! will feature Ise Lyfe, The Jacka, Jimmie Reign and more at the Oakland Metro Operahouse (630 3rd Street in Oakland) on Wednesday November 26 at 9 p.m.
Admission is %15/door or $10 pre-sale on BrownPaperTickets.com. You can also get $5 off door admission with the donation of a clean winter coat or jacket.
For more info, visit Ise Lyfe Nation
"Get Up: Obama Anthem"
Capturing the excitement of the election of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States, The "King of the Valley" B.V. Bridges created, "Get Up: The Obama Anthem." Check it out.
For more B.V. Bridges, visit B.V. Bridge's "Bridge Club" Myspace page.
For more B.V. Bridges, visit B.V. Bridge's "Bridge Club" Myspace page.
TBH TV: This Week with Jasiri X
You heard his music featured on the last episode of The Black Hour, now check out Jasiri X's latest installment of "This Week with Jasiri X." This video captures much of the emotion being felt around the world and much of the recent news coverage.
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For more Jasiri X, visit his myspace page.
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For more Jasiri X, visit his myspace page.
TBH @ Ise Lyfe Record Release
Ise Lyfe launched his second LP, "Prince Cometh" at Rasputins last week. Ise had just appeared on The Black Hour on July 18. He delivered a live performance, followed by an autograph signing session.
The Globe Newspaper's Aquelia Lewis quoted Drea Mos:
“I remember when I first heard that Ise Lyfe was getting into spoken word,” said Andrea Spearman, co-host of Laney College’s “The Black Hour” Internet radio show. “It was inspirational — he is definitely the voice of the youth of Oakland.”Read the article on The Globe.
Check out Ise Lyfe's "Bad Word Bounce" video on The Black Hour TV (TBH-TV).
