UP NEXT AT GEOFFREY'S INNER CIRCLE
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Dr. Mwanza Furaha and The Chocolate Medicine Band 11/27/22 Free HOUSE drink with each pre-purchased ...
Pre-Purchase HERE: OR https://www.eventbrite.com/e/468897684597 $15.00 Soul Food DinnerFull Bar and LoungeJam Session/Open Mic Immediately Following the Show -
The BIG 58! 11/20/22
A Birthday Celebration with The Future Perfect Band for Michael Cheadle. Sunday Jazz 11/20/22 at 6pm Prepurchase your tickets with a free drink HERE Or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/geoffreys-inner-circle-1120-michael-cheadle-the-futures-perfect-band-tickets-467905637357 Let The Holiday Season ... -
đ„QUEEN RHONDA BENINđ„ LIVE 11/13/22
Free HOUSE drink with each pre-purchased ticket!! Pre-Purchase HERE: Or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-jazz-geoffreys-inner-circle-1113-rhonda-benin-and-band-tickets-464692617127 $15.00 Soul Food DinnerFull Bar and LoungeJam Session/Open Mic Immediately Following the Show
COMING UP AT GEOFFREY'S INNER CIRCLE
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Greg Ballad Presents: Teddy Pendergrass & Etta James 12/10/2022
Purchase Tickets HERE: Or https://gregballadpresents.ticketspice.com/a-tribute-to-teddy-pendergrass-and-etta-james A salute to the iconic Teddy Pendergrass and the legendary Etta James. This will be a nostalgic moment in time as Greg Ballad Presents brings ... -
Dr. Mwanza Furaha and The Chocolate Medicine Band 11/27/22 Free HOUSE drink with each pre-purchased ...
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12/18/22 The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol ~ Carolizing Christmas
Join this legendary vocalist and for an evening of holiday magic. Never before have the sounds of the season been so funky, fun, & fresh. The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol ... -
11/6/22 YANCIE TAYLOR AND LARRIE NOBLE SR. FREE HOUSE DRINK WITH EACH PRE-PURCHASED TICKET!!
Pre-Purchase HERE: Or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/442014355837 $15.00 Soul Food DinnerFull Bar and LoungeJam Session/Open Mic Immediately Following the Show -
10/22/22 Greg Ballad and We R 1 Band Live at Geoffrey's Inner Circle
You don't want to miss this show. Greg Ballad's Luther-like butter smooth voice will take you back in time, to a place like NEVER TOO MUCH, WAIT FOR LOVE, A ... -
10/22/22 1pm Special Storytelling Event
United Seniors Shaggy Dog Story Fundraiser, Saturday October 22nd at Geoffrey's Inner Circle, 410 14th street, Oakland. -
GROOVIN' HIGH FREE DRUMMERS MASTERCLASS SERIES!!
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Joe Warner Trio 10/16/2022
Free HOUSE drink with each pre-purchased ticket!!Pre-Purchase HERE: orhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-jazz-at-geoffreys-inner-circle-101622-joe-warner-trio-tickets-432030584107 $15.00 Soul Food DinnerFull Bar and LoungeJam Session/Open Mic Immediately Following the Show Joe Warner Trio brings in an all-star trio for Sunday jazz featuring renowned bassist ... -
Live at Geoffrey's Inner Circle Saturday 9/24/2022 2pm-6pm John Coltrane 96th Birthday Celebrationđ
WITH THE " COLTRANE-IST" ERIC WYATT WITH JAVIER SANTIAGO-PIANO, GUILIO XAVIER-BASS, JEFF MARRS-DRUMS. LYLE LINK WITH SYLVIA CUENCA-DRUMS, KEITH SAUNDERS-PIANO AND JOSHUA THURSTON-MILGROM- BASS. THE JOHN HANRAHAN (DRUMS) QUARTET FEATURING ... -
Greg Ballad & The We R 1 Band 10/22/2022 Presents the Ultimate Luther Vandross & ...
You don't want to miss this show. Greg Ballad's Luther-like butter smooth voice will take you back in time, to a place like NEVER TOO MUCH, WAIT FOR LOVE, A ... -
Joe Warner Trio brings you jazz, blues, funk, and beyond featuring bassist Michael âTinyâ Lindsey ...
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Seven Days of Service Celebration Honoring the Life and Legacy of Marcus Mosiah Garvey 8/27/22
đ„FREE COMMUNITY EVENTđ„ First fifty attendees receive a free ital/vegan dish!
Around The Town
Announcements
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Join The Hidden Genius Project's 2022 Intensive Immersion Program
We're actively encouraging Black male youth who are rising 9th - 11th graders (current 8th - 10th graders) to apply to our Intensive Immersion Program for our Oakland, Richmond, and Los Angeles cohorts, ... -
As We Re-open from the pandemic, thanking you for your support
This is a shout out and a big thank you to all of our many friends who have come out to support the Inner Circle for our return to live ...
News Of The Day
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Rest In Peace Jesse Douglas Allen-Taylor
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Journalist, political columnist, and activist Jesse Douglas Allen-Taylor. He leaves behind a legacy of storytelling & influential political analysis that will ... -
France announces troops to leave Mali after nine years
Posted February 22, 222 from BBC News â France and its allies in a European force will withdraw their troops from Mali after almost a decade, President Emmanuel Macron has ... -
Berkeleyâs affordable housing talks will include plans to retain artists, âcultural workersâ
Posted February 21, 2022 from Berkeleyside â By Supriya Yelimeli â Berkeleyâs ongoing discussion to create 9,000 homes over the next decade will include plans to accommodate artists with affordable ... -
Viola Davis Shares Fierce First Look From Her African Historical Warrior Film 'The Woman King'
Posted February 21, 2022 from Shadow And Act â By Jamil David â Viola Davis has shared a fierce first look from The Woman King, the upcoming film based on ... -
S.F. school board recall: Alison Collins, Gabriela LĂłpez and Faauuga Moliga ousted
Posted February 20, 2022 from The Chronicle â San Francisco voters overwhelmingly supported the ouster of three school board members Tuesday in the cityâs first recall election in nearly 40 ... -
Swahili's bid to become a language for all of Africa
Posted February 19, 2022 from BBC News â With more than 200 million speakers, Swahili, which originated in East Africa, is one of the world's 10 most widely spoken languages ... -
NFL Hires Black Former U.S. Attorney General To Defend It In Race Discrimination Case
Posted February 19, 2022 from Huffington Post â The NFL has hired former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to defend it in a bombshell racial discrimination lawsuit filed earlier this ... -
Black Rookie Officer Charged In George Floyd Killing Says He Deferred To Derek Chauvin
Posted February 19, 2022 from Huffington Post â A former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floydâs killing testified Wednesday that he deferred to Derek Chauvin because he was his ... -
House GOP Targets D.C. Home Rule Amid Statehood Push
Posted February 19, 2022 from Huffington Post â The 2022 midterm elections present a serious threat to the freedom and autonomy of Washington, D.C., as House Republicans want to limit ... -
'Bel-Air' Team And Cast 'Taking Risks To Be Authentic, Modern And Transparent'
Posted February 18, 2022 from Shadow And Act â Almost three years after Morgan Cooper's viral trailer took the internet by storm, Bel-Air, the drama series reimagining of The Fresh ...
Videos Of The Day
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2022: The Banned Book Reading Challenge With LeVar Burton
With all these book bans, Levar Burton's life as a beloved reader to children just got a lot more difficult. -
The Day A Black Man Slapped A Southern White Man In The Face on film
"In The Heat Of The Night": The slap seen and heard around the world in the difficult days of American racial strife of 1967. One of the reasons actor Sidney ... -
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Paul Robeson sings to Scottish miners
Extract from Mining Review 2nd Year No. 11 (1949) The highlight of this 1949 issue is the visit of American actor and singer Paul Robeson to Woolmet Colliery near Edinburgh. ... -
Geoffrey Pete And Geoffrey's Inner Circle In The News
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After a rough year, Geoffreyâs Inner Circle to relaunch Sunday night jazz sessions
Posted July 30, 2021 from Oaklandside â Geoffrey Pete was reluctant to ask for help. The namesake proprietor of Geoffreyâs Inner Circle has weathered many a storm since he opened ... -
Oakland Entertainment Veterans Emerge From COVID-19 With New Mission
Posted June 27, 2021 from the Post News Group â By Tony Spires â Oakland, like many major U.S. cities, has been severely impacted by recent unprecedented events. The COVID-19 ... -
Geoffreyâs Inner Circle Not included in City of Oakland Funding Support
Posted June 8, 2021 from the Post News Group â By Geoffrey Pete â Paul Mooney appeared at Geoffreyâs Inner Circle some 30 or more times over the years. His ... -
Live show venues in Oaklandâlike Geoffrey'sâcan now apply for emergency funding
Posted April 13, 2021 from Oaklandside â A new federal assistance program will provide over $16 billion in grants to entertainment venues that lost revenue during the pandemic â By ...
Worthwhile Causes That Deserve Your Support
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Support Black Businesses: 10 Black-Owned Businesses Highlighted By Forbes Magazine
Voting with your pocketbook is one of the best ways to effect change in a capitalist society. The U.S. is home to roughly 2.5 million black-owned businesses, according to the ... -
Forbes: Black-Owned Businesses To Support Part Two
Voting with your pocketbook is one of the best ways to effect change in a capitalist society. The U.S. is home to roughly 2.5 million black-owned businesses, according to the ... -
Forbes: Black-Owned Businesses To Support Part One
Voting with your pocketbook is one of the best ways to effect change in a capitalist society. The U.S. is home to roughly 2.5 million black-owned businesses, according to the ...
Snapshots
Celebrating Good Times At Geoffrey's Inner Circle
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The Best Place To Celebrate A Back-To-Back NBA Championship?
NBA champion Golden State Warrior David West and Geoffrey Pete at Geoffrey's Inner Circle -
Thanksgiving 2017 Free Community Dinner At Geoffrey's Inner Circle
Volunteers and diners Former NBA player Antonio Davis with volunteers Bob Brown of Sports Vision, Antonio Davis, and Geoffrey Pete -
Idlewild at Geoffrey's Inner Circle
Performance featuring LaFemma Panache and City Slam March 2, 2008 -
Fifth anniversary of Yancie Taylor's Sunday jazz at Geoffrey's Inner Circle
March 18, 2018 Liz Dawson-DeWitt, guest vocalist for the night Geoffrey Pete and special guest, Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale -
Feeding Our Friends And Family On Thanksgiving
Annual Complimentary Thanksgiving Feast at Geoffrey's Inner Circle 2018 Version Sponsored this year by Oakland and NBA basketball stars Antonio Davis and Aaron Gordon Click on images to enlarge -
Gospel Brunch Featuring The Edwin Hawkins Singers
1996 at Geoffrey's Inner Circle
A History Of Geoffrey's Inner Circle
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2018 Jefferson Award Winner Owns Geoffrey's Inner Circle
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A History Of Geoffrey's Inner Circle: The Athenian Nile Club, Part 1
By Joan Tarika Lewis Copyright 1999 To understand the significance of Geoffrey's Inner Circle is to examine, Africaâs story, our-story and history. Why is this important and what does this have to ...
Herman And Dorothy Reid Pete
Honoring The Parents Of Inner Circle Owner Geoffrey Pete
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Herman Rideaux Pete: Outstanding Athlete And Proud Race Man
Herman Pete was a star student athlete in the 1930's, first at Alameda High School and then later at Marin Junior College, excelling in both football and baseball. Pete attended ... -
Dorothy Pete: Her Life In Her Own Words
African American Museum & Library at Oakland oral history interview with Dorothy Reid Pete discussing her familyâs history in the Bay Area and her integration of the Oakland YWCA. Dorothy ... -
DOROTHY PETE AT 90
MATRIARCH OF BLACK BERKELEY FAMILY MARKS 90TH BIRTHDAY â From the Berkeley Daily Planet Newspaper, March 9, 2004 â One of the great modern California folk myths is that African-Americans ...
Paul Mooney â August 14, 1941 - May 19, 2021
He Always Left Us Laughing And Then, Laughing, He Left Us
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Paul Mooney was an elusive figure, but his influence was far-reaching
From The Undefeated â He wrote for some of the greatest Black comedians of our time while making people uncomfortable with his takes on race and culture â By Ashley ... -
Video: The Paul Mooney Awards (2004)
Legendary writer/comedian Paul Mooney took over the 2004 BET Comedy Awards in the way only he can. -
Video: Paul Mooney unfiltered comedy
Paul Mooney is the black, white and brown citizens go to for comic relief with his no holds barred style of comedy, in this video clip watch as Mooney dissect ... -
Video: Paul Mooney - Dropping Knowledge
More from Reelblack's 2010 interview with MR. PAUL MOONEY. In this clip, he talks about the difference between being half-African and half-Black, DNA, his Rip Van Winkle screenplay, Willie Lynch ... -
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Paul Mooney, Oakland-based Comedian and comedy Writer, Dies at 79
Posted May 19, 2021 from Variety â Paul Mooney, the comedian, actor and writer for Richard Pryor, died on Wednesday morning, his representative Cassandra Williams confirmed to Variety. He was 79. ... -
Steve Harvey, Chris Tucker and more gather for Paul Mooney memorial service in LA
Posted June 28, 2021 from The Grio â Mooney was memorialized during a service at The Hollywood Roosevelt that included a mixture of recorded messages and in-person appearances by Hollywood ... -
Frank Robinson - August 31, 1935 â February 7, 2019
He Stood Out In A City Full Of Outstanding Athletes
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Remembering Frank Robinson's Legendary Career
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McClymond's Coach Powlesâs AthletesâFrank Robinson and othersâFound Success
Coach George Powles speaks with McClymonds High School basketball players Frank Robinson and Brady Hord. January 8, 1953. Legendary McClymonds High School coach George Powles provided some last minute tips ... -
Major League Baseball's Tribute To Frank Robinson
Frank Robinson, a trailblazing figure who was Major League Baseball's first African-American manager and one of its greatest players during a career that spanned 21 seasons, died Thursday after a ... -
Frank Robinson, MVP, first black manager, McClymonds great, dies at 83
Posted February 7, 2019 from ESPN â Frank Robinson, the first African-American manager in Major League Baseball and the only player to win MVP in both leagues, has died at ...
In Sadness And Respect
Ronald V. Dellums November 24, 1935 â July 30, 2018
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Gene Hazzard Remembers Ron Dellums
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Bidding You Good-bye, And Good Rest
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These Were The Times
Ron Dellums, Congressman/Mayor, West Oakland Elder/Pioneer, and my childhood friend Ed Howard the Producer/Director Filming RonDellums in 1971 in his first campaign to be a congressman and at DeFremery Park. ... -
Ron Dellums, 82, Dies; Unrelenting in Congress, He Upheld Leftâs Ideals
Posted August 3, 2018 from The New York Times Ron Dellums, the son of a longshoreman who became one of Americaâs best-known black congressmen, a California Democrat with a left-wing ... -
Ron Dellums, In His Own Words
Memorial video first presented May 9, 2019 at memorial services for Congressmember Ron Dellums at the Metropolitan African American Methodist Church in Washington, D.C.
Memories Of The Barbecue King Sisters
Beloved founders and owners of Everett & Jones Barbecue, one of Oakland's finest and most famous eating spots
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'The restaurant was her life': mary everett, Owner of Berkeley Everett & Jones, has died
Posted November 21, 2021 from The Chronicle â Mary Everett, who owned and operated the Everett & Jones barbecue restaurant in Berkeley, has passed away following complications due to COVID-19. ... -
Celebrating The Wonderful Life of Dorothy King
Funeral Services for Mrs. Dorothy King Jernegan, Owner of Everett & Jones BBQ Jack London Sq. Oakland, CA. Streamed live on Mar 31, 2021. -
Memories Of Dorothy King
The beloved founder and owner of Everett & Jones Barbecue, one of Oakland's finest eating spots
Honoring Our Freedom Fighters
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John Burris, The Defender-Lion Of The Courthouse
John Burris casts a long shadow both in person and in civil rights law. In 2005 and 2009 he was named one of Californias leading 100 attorneys by the Los ... -
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Attorney John Burris Mentors Youth
Oakland Civil Rights Attorney John Burris is known for his high profile courtroom battles but another passion is mentoring youth. Originally aired February 14, 2018 on KTVU Click here to ... -
The Black Panthers: Black Power In Its Glory
Oakland native Dennis Pete pictured at right in Los Angeles Times article during demonstration on the steps of the Alameda County Courthouse in Oakland. -
50th Black Panther Party Anniversary Celebration At Geoffrey's Inner Circle
Sports Movement icon John Carlos (who raised our consciousness along with his fist on the victory podium at the 1968 Olympics), Black Panther Party alumnus Tarika Lewis (the first woman ... -
Dennis Pete, Black Prince And Panther
Dennis Pete is one of the older brothers of Inner Circle owner Geoffrey Pete. During the late 1960's, when the Black Panther Party was forming and recruiting young militant Black ...
Acknowledging Those Who Wove The Fabric Of Our Community
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C.L. Dellums And Romancing the Rails
This segment of the 1 hour, prime time special that first aired September 25, 1988 on WUSA, Romancing the Rails, focuses on the Sleeping Car Porters who played a major ... -
Betty Reid Soskin, Nationâs Oldest Park Ranger, Honored With School Renaming On 100th Birthday
Posted September 23, 2021 from KPIX 5 News â On Wednesday, Betty Reid Soskin, the East Bay author, social justice activist and oldest living National Park Ranger, celebrated her 100th ... -
Everett & Jones owner Dorothy King dies
Posted March 19, 2021 from the East Bay Times â Beloved family restaurateur, community figure draws tribute for cultural, community legacies â Dorothy King, owner of the famed Everett and ... -
At 100, The National Park Service's Oldest Active Ranger Is Still Going Strong
Posted September 23, 2021 from NPR â By Jonathan Franklin â Betty Soskin has accomplished a lot over the course of her life. She's been a published author, a songwriter/activist ... -
Scenes From The 2017 Charlie Reid Christmas Party
Held Sunday, December 17 at the Richmond Police Athletic League hall. -
Betty Reid Soskin reflects on her life and career as a singer, activist and ranger
Posted August 2, 2020 from USA Today â By Autumn Schoolman â Betty Reid Soskin has lived an extraordinary life. At 98 years old, she is the oldest Ranger with the National ...
Important Figures In And From Our Community
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Rep. Barbara Lee: on 40 Years of Seeking Justice
Posted January 14, 2021 from Outrider â From her first days in Washington, her policy outlook stemmed from Black revolutionary ideas and street activism, something youâll almost never find in ... -
In all things film, it's Ryan Coogler
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Oakland native Ryan Kyle Coogler (born May 23, 1986) is an American film director and screenwriter. His first feature film, Fruitvale Station (2013), won the top ... -
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MORRIE TURNER ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF WEE PALS
Posted March 4, 2019 from the newsletter of the African American Library & Museum of Oakland â By Marco Frazier The end of February, beginning of March marks the anniversary of ... -
Dave âDavey Dâ Cook passes the baton to a new generation
Posted April 26, 2021 from Berkeleyside â Davey D will appear live May 2 in a free Bay Area Book Festival conversation with Jeff Chang about their co-authored YA version ...
Black History All Year Round
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East Bay District Names School After Betty Reid Soskin on Her 100th Birthday
Posted September 23, 2021 from NBC Bay Area â On the day the oldest park ranger in the United States turned 100 years old, the West Contra Costa School District ... -
William Buckley interviews Huey Newton on Firing Line
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John Lewis knew the march is not yet over, the race is not yet won
Posted July 31, 2020 from The Guardian â By Barack Obama â In a transcript of his remarks at the congressmanâs funeral, the former president calls on Americans to follow ... -
We'll Never Turn Back
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Oldest park ranger in the U.S. turns 100
Posted September 23, 2021 from ABC News â Betty Reid Soskin of Richmond, California, celebrated her 100th birthday on Sept. 22. She is a national park ranger and said sheâs ... -
C.L. Dellums And Romancing the Rails
This segment of the 1 hour, prime time special that first aired September 25, 1988 on WUSA, Romancing the Rails, focuses on the Sleeping Car Porters who played a major ... -
At 100, The National Park Service's Oldest Active Ranger Is Still Going Strong
Posted September 23, 2021 from NPR â By Jonathan Franklin â Betty Soskin has accomplished a lot over the course of her life. She's been a published author, a songwriter/activist ... -
Ethnic Studies: Born in the Bay Area from History's Biggest Student Strike
Posted July 31, 2020 from KQED News â Earlier this summer, education advocates scored a major win in the California state Assembly. Legislation passed requiring all California State University students ... -
Conversation with a Native Son: Maya Angelou and James Baldwin
Novelist, essayist and outspoken black rights advocate James Baldwin talked about his career with Maya Angelou.
Hall Of Musical Giants
Those Notable Music Artists Geoffrey's Inner Circle Admires The Most
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âIt Takes a While to Perfect Your Soulâ: A Conversation With Sonny Rollins
Posted September 7, 2020 from Tidal â By Lee Mergner â Thereâs a young man, Aidan Levy, who is writing a biography on you. How are you going to feel ... -
A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE LIFE AND TRAGIC DEATH OF THE GREAT JAZZ TRUMPETER LEE MORGAN
Posted February 9, 2020 from The New Yorker â By Richard Brody Some of the best offerings in 2016Â New York Film Festival were documentaries. The festival opened with Ava DuVernayâs ...
The Oaktown Sound
The Groups And Individuals Who Shaped The Music Of Our Times
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Shakir StewartâGone Much Too Early
Shakir Stewart, the executive who succeeded Jay-Z as the head of the hip-hop music label Def Jam Recordings, died in 2008Â from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in suburban ... -
Hand Jive - The Johnny Otis Show
Johnny Otis was the child of Greek immigrants who grew up among Black People in Berkeley, identifying with Black People and Black music for the rest of his life. As ... -
The Story Of Lenny Williams
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Pointer Sisters - Yes We Can Can (1973 Original Video)
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Philthy Rich: From Seminary Avenue To The Big Time
Blacklisted: How The Oakland Police Department Discriminates Against Rappers and Music Venues Artists, promoters, and civil-rights advocates say police policy bans artists and levies huge security fees on rap venues. ... -
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Tony! Toni! Tone!
Setting The Tone For Oakland's Own The three members of the smash R&B band Tony! Toni! Tone! grew up in Oakland, California, when that city was a hotbed of ... -
The Oaktown Sound Of Tower Of Power
Oakland's Own Tower Of Power featuring Lenny Williams Tower's musical odyssey actually began in 1968 when Emilio Castillo met Stephen "Doc" Kupka in July of that year. When Doc auditioned during ... -
Johnny Otis - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Speech - 1994
Otis was a world-renowned musician, composer, and band leader of Greek heritage who grew up around Black Folk in his native Berkeley, integrating himself into the Black music genre that ...
Our Great Legacy Of Sports Stars
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Top 10 Norcal Players from the 21st Century
From SimplyBasketball.com Many fantastic hoopers have their roots in NorCal. All-time NBA greats like Bill Russell and Jason Kidd grew up in the Bay, setting a foundation for the current ... -
Bill Russell, Basketball Giant
Bill Russell Biography.com Coach, Famous Basketball Players (1934â) Hailed as the greatest winner in sports, Basketball Hall of Fame center Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics to an unprecedented 11 championships in ... -
The Don Barksdale Story
Documentary about the life story of Don Barksdale, a legendary sports and entertainment pioneer who broke racial barriers in basketball as the NCAA's first black consensus NCAA All American, first ... -
Like Jackie Robinson, baseball should honor Oaklander Curt Floodâs sacrifice
Posted April 16, 2019 from The Undefeated â By William C. Rhoden Across Major League Baseball, April 15 has been designated as Jackie Robinson Day in honor of the memory ... -
Oakland Native Damian Lillard Reveals the Unspeakable Tragedies He's Been Playing Through
Posted March 7, 2021 from Yahoo! Life â Without question, this past year has been unlike anything any of us have faced before. But each day, we try our best ... -
Frank RobinsonâGroundbreaking Baseball Star
âWhen I took the [manager] job in Cleveland, there was little time for me to think about repercussions. I made the right move, though. The barrier was broken, and if ... -
Joe MorganâOakland's Little Baseball Giant
Joe MorganâA Little Man Playing A Big Man's Game âIf I had to go into the draft right now, I never would have gotten a chance. I was 5'5", 140 ... -
Oakland's First Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion John Henry Lewis
John Henry Lewis was the first black American to win the light heavyweight championship, a title he held for four years. And as with many light heavyweights, Lewis often fought ... -
Jason Kidd: Homegrown Hero
Posted from The Gold Nugget â Jason Kidd was one of the most decorated recruiting prospects to come out of the Bay Area in the 1990âs. Despite receiving a vast ...
