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a r t s & c u l t u r e
Suite Oakland
From the sounds of the ocean to pow-wow chants and Filipino kulintang rhythms, Suite Oakland celebrates the city's rich cultural legacy.
Listen to Jazz percussionist Anthony Brown's musical portrait of Oakland, set to a slide show of city sights.
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h i d d e n  c o m m u n i t i e s
Finding Freedom
How Bah‡'’ faithful have found refuge from persecution and a flourishing community in Oakland.

Chinatown and Golden Gate
  
Explore the rich mosaic of two Oakland neighborhoods.

h i s t o r y

In Her Own Words
Hear the stories of Clara Jones, a 98-year-old Oakland resident.

Listen to Jones tell how racism forced her to leave Louisiana.
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Clothing Designer's Magic

Henry Delton Williams has been creating magical fashions since the early days of the civil rights movement. He shares his life and his designs with us.
p o l i t i c s
  
The Unknowns
Who are these two candidates for mayor of Oakland?

The Real Jerry Brown
A personal tour of the former governor's psyche, from his personal quirks to his journey down the Oakland mayoral campaign road.

y o u t h

Oaktown Comics
Young local comic book artists bring an edge to Oakland's WonderCon comics convention.


Preventing Violence
What McClymonds High School is doing to keep the peace.

One Night in Oakland
Three Fremont High School Students write about what really goes on after school.