2236 M.L.K. Jr Way
Oakland, CA 94612
USA
Breaking Through Concrete – An Arts & Activism celebration
This is a celebration. This is a gathering of local organizations and artist from impacted communities on the front lines of oil refineries, coal and oil train fights, displacement and gentrification. We will showcase artist who are exploring the impact of interconnected social and environmental justice issues that threaten the health and safety of our communities and our future, and offering solutions. Come and celebrate our resilience, our creativity, and our power.
This FREE, All ages, event features speakers, performance artists, musicians, and poets such as:
David Solnit (Artist in Residence for 350 Bay Area)
AshEl SeasunZ (Earth Amplified & Hip-Hop is Green)
Khafre James (Hip Hop For Change)
Desarie Harp (Wappo Native Performer)
Ajman (Black Men Determination Project)
DJ Davey D (KPFA: Hard Knock Radio)
Aimee Suzara (Filipino-American poet, performer, educator)
Sponsors:
• Stand (formerly ForestEthics)
• Communities for a Better Environment
• Asian Pacific Environmental Network