The East Oakland Collective (EOC) is a member-based community organizing group invested in serving the communities of deep East Oakland by working towards racial and economic equity. With programming in economic development, civic engagement and leadership, and homeless services and solutions, they help amplify underserved communities from the ground up. They are committed to driving … More The East Oakland Collective
CoFounder of QMC, Imani Baylor has new inventory for your shopping pleasure ! If you are a fan of 80s and 90s fashion head over to Eccentricvibes.bigcartel.com today to see what new vintage/retro garments she has collected for the month of November ! Imani Baylor is CoFounder of Queen Media Collective and Owner of Eccentric Vibes. … More Eccentric Vibes: New November Vintage/Retro Inventory
Sometimes our life gets so busy that we don’t have time for romance. Or we are extremely exhausted from the work week which makes Netflix and chilling with bae a free and restful date. But if you and bae are over Netflix and chilling and looking for a little adventure, here are a few affordable … More 5 Groupon Date Ideas to Enjoy With Bae That Aren’t Netflix and Chilling
I was depressed. I had claimed to be depressed before, but this time was different. My boyfriend had broken up with me December 3, 2017. This is a little foreshadow to Part 2 of The Long Distance One (PART 1) so make sure you check that out so you can be up to speed. I was … More What if I Jumped Into Lake Merritt?
By Palmira Muniz (@vivalapalma) Jules Tatham is a trans non binary person of Black, Indigenous, and white descent from South Carolina. A talented artist and photographer who studied graphic design and fine art at the Art Institute of Charleston, Tatham is able to bring their vision to life with their new exhibit, showcased in Los … More Boys Will Be Boys: Jules Tatham
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
Back in kindergarten, my teacher showed us what items we were able to recycle and why recycling mattered. Ever since then, I have always tried to recycle and be eco-friendly. After I moved to college and into my own apartment, I realized that recycling is not as easy as it used to be. The majority … More Being Eco-Friendly One Shampoo Bar at a Time
I was COMPLETELY done with men. Right before Valentine’s Day I got played by a guy who was still involved with his ex. He used me and then denied me when me and her confronted him in person… I felt completely defeated. It was now April 2017. I was on Instagram and I noticed that … More The Long Distance One (PART 1)
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
I wanted to write an article about body count, because it seems like such a taboo topic. I never understood why people get so uncomfortable when asked about their body count. I know that a lot of people fear judgement, but at the end of the day if that’s the number of people you have … More What’s Your Body Count?
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