Continuing our coverage of Oakland’s election outcomes, we are in conversation with Oakland City Councilmember-Elect for District 4, Janani Ramachandran, who is one of two new progressives who will take their city council seats come January. Janani Ramachandran is a public interest attorney, activist, and artist. She will be replacing outgoing Councilmember Sheng Thao, who … Continued
KPFA’s Computrblu interviews Craft Fair vendor Joseph Keller From Chef Josef Seasoning Blend. “THE MOST COMPLEX SEASONING BLEND ON THE MARKET” The 51st Annual KPFA Benefit Craft Fair takes place December 3 & 4, 2022 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds Admission: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and disability, and under 18 free Free … Continued
KPFA’s Computrblu interviews Craft Fair vendor Kristen Kempt from Cultural Threads. “Cultural Threads empowers indigenous women to preserve natural alpaca fibers and hands-pun traditions by creating sustainable knits that are good for humanity and the environment.” The 51st Annual KPFA Benefit Craft Fair takes place December 3 & 4, 2022 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds … Continued
Today, the Ohlone community in the East Bay has no land base. They are not federally recognized and have been politically and economically marginalized. The Sogorea Te’ Land Trust cultivates rematriation. Sogorea Te’ calls on us all to heal and transform the legacies of colonization, genocide, and patriarchy and to do the work our ancestors … Continued
Sheng Thao has been declared Oakland’s next mayor following a long ranked-choice voting process that eliminated all other candidates. She will be Oakland’s first Hmong mayor and the first Hmong mayor of any major US city; and at 37-years old Sheng Thao will be the youngest mayor of Oakland in about 75 years. Follow Sheng … Continued
KPFA’s Rashida Jones interviews Craft Fair vendor Sean Alcala, glass artisan vendor from Alcala Designs “Alcala Designs creates beach-inspired handmade glass jewelry” The 51st Annual KPFA Benefit Craft Fair takes place December 3 & 4, 2022 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds Admission: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and disability, and under 18 free Free … Continued
KPFA’s Prema Jackson interviews Craft Fair vendor Tarah Ornelas, owner of Scents By The Bay. “Scents By The Bay offers fragrances, handmade bath, body, home and jewelry selections, all made with natural ingredients to enhance your health and well-being.” The 51st Annual KPFA Benefit Craft Fair takes place December 3 & 4, 2022 at the … Continued
KPFA’s Prema Jackson interviews Craft Fair vendor Charlotte Walter, founder and chocolatier of Charlotte’s Truffles. “Charlotte’s Truffles are culinary delights featuring the intersection between flavor and culture.” The 51st Annual KPFA Benefit Craft Fair takes place December 3 & 4, 2022 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds Admission: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and disability, … Continued
KPFA’s Paula Burch interviews Craft Fair vendor Adjowah from The Weekend Store. “The Weekend Store creates unique affordable designs including hand towels, jewelry, masks, aprons and other accessories which include vintage maps, images of well known people and other unexpected designs.” The 51st Annual KPFA Benefit Craft Fair takes place December 3 & 4, 2022 … Continued
KPFA’s Paula Burch interviews Craft Fair vendor Paulina Hoong of Menmin “Menmin Made was created by Paulina Hoong to bring forward expressive watercolor plants + florals + food + AAPI-inspired art into this world.” The 51st Annual KPFA Benefit Craft Fair takes place December 3 & 4, 2022 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds Admission: $12 … Continued
