By Palmira Muniz (@vivalapalma) In media, fat women and people are often one of two things: the butt of a joke or non-existent all together. Comedian, writer, and host of the podcast Woman of Size, Jana Schmieding, is determined to fight fatphobic attitudes in Hollywood, along with creating space for intersectional feminism in body political circles. … More On The Rise: Jana Schmieding
DJ Criddy is local Bay Area DJ who will definitely have any event turnt up! You can catch him getting the crowd hype to all of the new trap, hip hop, and rap music from today and he will give you life and take it back to the 99 and 2000s. He’s had consistent gigs … More DJ Criddy
Taylor Monet Parks (Tayla Parx) is an American singer-songwriter, and actress who has racked up three Grammy nominations by the age of 22. I was first introduced to her while listening to the song Island by Eric Bellinger. Honestly, I was shook that I never heard of her before! Her voice is so melodic and her song … More Tayla Parx
DJ Möscöné is a DJ, revolutionary and the first African- American DJ to receive a Master’s Degree in the Bay Area by the age of 23. This queen is currently on her Trap Goddess Tour, which wraps up December 16. Recently, DJ Möscöné DJ’ed the SoOakland SoHalloween Silent Party. The party was lit and there is no denying that … More DJ Möscöné
By Palmira Muniz (@vivalapalma) Sade Ndya is a young Indian and African American photographer who hails from what she calls, the “boring-ass” town that is Palm Springs, and despite her small town upbringing, Ndya’s work is far from boring. I had the pleasure of interviewing the artist, who currently has her studio and resides in … More On the Rise: Sade Ndya
Jennifer Polite is the founder of Autism Social Communities (ASC). The purpose of ASC, is to reduce the 80% unemployment rate amongst the autism population by educating the community through our all inclusive social events, and building a society that fosters diversity and inclusion amongst the autism population. ASC cultivates social skills, language, and creativity while … More Autism Social Communities
The 2nd Annual Afro Comic Con made its way back to the East Bay, not just one day like last year, but a three day event ! It took place on October 19- 21 at SAE Expressions Creative Media College in Emeryville, CA. This event was a mini film festival where artists submitted their short … More 2nd Annual Afro Comic Con
I Remember That Song is a new show that airs on KOFY TV Saturdays at 4PM. The show was created by Purple Cherry Productions and it is about bringing you hit songs from different genres and generations that will surely bring back memories! To get updates about this new hit show and get exclusive behind the … More I Remember That Song!
Kiara Marie Parrish, 26, is an award winning published fashion designer and a creative director. Her clothing line, Waikiikii Designs, is available for purchase on Etsy.com. Check out her designs on Instagram @shopwaikiikii and make sure you tap in with her for custom pieces!
Saturday, October 13 , The 11th Annual Life is Living Festival took place at Defremery Park in West, Oakland. People celebrated the 11 years of The Life Is Living Festival with free live music, theater, dance classes, kids zone, vendors, and much more! I happened to be a participating vendor at the event and it was … More 11th Annual Life is Living Festival
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