There are more than 69,000 black churches in the United States. Despite the majority of their members being women, those who stand in front of the pulpit historically have been men. Pastor Phylliss Scott chose to answer her calling into ministry and form her own church in Oakland, CA despite religious criticism.

Each year, the Eastside Arts Alliance host a community block party in East Oakland to celebrate culture and the arts. This year the party focused on engaging the community in conversations about gentrification and marginalization. Here is a recap of the party.

The professional sports industry in the United States brings billions of dollars in revenue each year. Although the players receive large salaries and contracts, the women who perform during each game have been reported in many instances to be paid less than minimum wage. In California, Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez has introduced a bill to change that.

Keishna's Kiddie Corner offers 24 hour childcare for parents in Oakland. For many parents who work no-traditional jobs, having affordable and flexible childcare is a necessity.

The studio smells like wet clay and paint. Some of the artists work quietly, threading needle through a quilt or contemplating their next brushstroke. Others chirp and laugh and offer input to one another—always positive. Converted from a mechanic shop into a massive loft-style studio and galleries, Richmond’s 32-year-old NIAD (National Institute of Arts and Disabilities) Art Center on 23rd Street provides more than just a workspace and exhibit.