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Black Joy Parade 2021 is here!
Here is what’s happening in your area.
Black Joy Parade Official After Party
Continue the Black Joy Parade celebration at the official after party presented by Toasted Life.
Black Joy Parade
Join us for the largest free, family-friendly event of its kind in California. A parade and festival to celebrate the Black experience past, present and future.
Black Joy Bunches
An afternoon of Black food, Black music and Black joy when 3 of Oakland’s top spots come together to host brunches on the same day!
Black Joy Parade Weekend Kickoff Party
We will be kicking the weekend off with a JoyFul party going down at Mushin Sports Lounge. In the mix will be DJ Slim. Setting the vibe with a mix of R&B, Afrobeats Amapiano and more!
Gold Beams' Second Mondays Open Mic
Second Mondays is a multi-disciplinary open mic for Black people to share and enjoy incredible art. The stage welcomes comedy, poetry, singing, rapping, instrumentalists, and more!
Black Joy On Wheels
Join Black Joy Parade and your town team Oakland A's for a community-led, music lit, Black joy bike ride.
Second Mondays With Black Joy Parade
Gold Beams is returning Second Mondays, its signature open mic series for Black creatives, with the Black Joy Parade! Free drinks anyone?
Black Joy Brunch: A Fundraiser With Sobre Mesa
Chef Nelson brings his Top Chef talents to a 3-course Pan-African inspired brunch in honor and support of Oakland's own Black Joy Parade.
Black Joy On Wheels
A community-led, music lit, Black joy inspired ride through the town.
Joy Of Movement
In collaboration with Golden State Warriors and Chase, Black Joy Parade presents a day of health and wealth led by all Black instructors.
Hennessy x Black Joy Parade To-Go
Hennessy X Black Joy Parade is back! For the 4th year in a row we’ve partnered with Hennessy to support Oakland bars with custom cocktails. Grab a Black joy cocktail to-go from any of the locations below and Hennessy will donate 50% of proceeds to support Black Joy.
Icons Among Us Virtual Celebration and Panel
Join us to celebrate our local Icons and hear the stories behind the work they continue do for our community.
How to Bring Your Business and Brand Online with Square
As soon as people hear about a brand they’ll typically hop online and search for your business or brand — Do you have the presence you’re hoping they will find? Join Square eCommerce specialist Martin Guerrero to walk you through the basics of claiming your online presence and what you need to build your website. In our time together we will cover claiming your domain, creating a first impression, and focusing on the right website elements for your business or brand.
How to Bring Your Business and Brand Online with Square
As soon as people hear about a brand they’ll typically hop online and search for your business or brand — Do you have the presence you’re hoping they will find? Join Square eCommerce specialist Martin Guerrero to walk you through the basics of claiming your online presence and what you need to build your website. In our time together we will cover claiming your domain, creating a first impression, and focusing on the right website elements for your business or brand.
Black Joy Treasure Hunt
Embark on a Black culture treasure hunt throughout the City of Oakland featuring landmarks, art installations, and locally owned businesses.