By JR Valrey Ms. Kujichagulia has been a freedom fighter in the community for decades, and a mother figure to me, for more than half of my life. Her knowledge and politics have always impressed me. Her passion to teach Black people to do better … Continue readingBlack Women-led Revolutionary Social Media Show, “Name It! Claim It! End It…Racism!” Is Weekly
By JR Valrey, Black New World Media One of the gems of the annual Oakland art scene is the Oakland International Film Festival which is from September 17th to September 27th, this year. Just like everything else that makes Oakland dope that was disrupted … Continue readingThe “Virtual” Oakland International Film Festival Starts Sept 17th
Kufu’s unfinished mural at 87th off of International in East Oakland depicts Marcus Garvey, Huey P. Newton, Malcolm X aka El Hajj Malik Shabazz and Angela Davis, alongside many other community heroes. by JR Valrey, Black New World Media Driving down International and 87th Ave, like I … Continue readingBlack muralist Kufu attacks the walls of East Oakland to show us our fighting heart and soul