Oakland writer Tommy Orange is one of 22 people selected this year to receive a MacArthur Fellowship. The fellowships are given to celebrate, and help fund the creative pursuits of, outstanding individuals working in any field. Check out one of his titles for your next read. Read more... Wandering Stars traces the legacies of the…
¡Oakland, Prepárense! Lucha Libre at Oakland Public Library on Sept 20
Written by Isaiah Hurtado ¡Oakland, prepárense! Muy pronto, los gritos de la gente, el brillo de las máscaras y la emoción del ring llegarán a La Biblioteca de la Avenida 81. Este espectáculo es parte de nuestras celebraciones de Herencia Hispana, una oportunidad para honrar tradiciones, historias y pasiones que forman parte de nuestra comunidad…
Hispanic Heritage Month: Student Posters from the 1968 Uprising
Written by: Mateo Campos-Seligman
Adolfo Mexiac, a graphic artist known for his contributions supporting the student and activist movements in Mexico
Hispanic Heritage Month: Discover Hidden Treasures from the Oakland History Center and Magazines and Newspapers’ Collections
As we celebrate Hispanic American Heritage Month, it’s a good time to reflect on the powerful legacy preserved in the Oakland History Center
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