Tales of the Town (The Film)

Tales of The Town is a multimedia project that uses a podcast, album, short film, art exhibit, and a book to detail nearly 100 years of Oakland’s Black History. The project is a tribute to the Black community of Oakland and a reminder of what we can do against all odds.

“Amidst the Black population’s current fight against gentrification, police violence, environmental racism, and public health disparities, Tales of The Town: The Film serves as a reminder to Oakland’s Black community of our rich history of struggle and determination against the many manifestations of racist-capitalist oppression and exploitation. Through the stories of people who have called this place “home” since the 1930’s, the film strives to not only preserve radical history, but to use it as a guide to create positive action in the present day!”