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Spotlight
Roots Project
The Temescal Roots Project will honor the rich history of the Black Panther Party's beginnings in/around Temescal through a public art installation in the heart of the district. This will be the first 3D public art piece to honor the legacy not of a single member, but rather the entire Black Panther Party as a whole.
Temescal street fair returns to Oakland with dance battles
Co-Director of the Temescal Street Fair Candi Martinez and Director & Founder of Turf-Inc Johnny Lopez joined host Jessica Wills to chat about what they are most looking forward to with the return of the fair to Oakland's Temescal District. Watch the clip below for a live dance performance of what you can expect at the event.
