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Do Shakespearian dramas reveal the prejudices of his time, or do they reinforce those prejudices?
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Rhonda Benin is a professional singer and her experience as a woman in music led her to create an annual Women’s History Month concert, “Just Like A Woman,” eleven years ago. The show features a cast of powerful female singers from the Bay Area along with Rhonda, and it happens this Saturday at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley.
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Out in the BayDwayne Ratleff grew up poor, Black and gay in 1960s Baltimore. As a youngster, his loving grandma taught him: “Don’t explain yourself, be yourself.”
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Centenarian Willard Harris shares her thoughts on how friendships, healthy living, faith and laughter have played a role in how she has aged.
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A tribute to Martin Luther Jr. that mixes some of Dr. King’s most famous speeches with music from Stevie Wonder, The Freedom Singers, Soul II Soul, Nina Simone, Grandmaster Flash, and John Legend.
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Once effective at curbing gun violence, Oakland's Ceasefire program has been gutted, new audit shows.
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Out in the BayAs we await the reopening of the Pacifica Pier — now closed due to recent storm damage — we bring you poet Toni Mirosevich's stories of connection on this historic pier.
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A young Oakland woman from Sudan is digitizing old music cassettes for a new diaspora generation. What it means to preserve culture in a time of war.
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Out in the BayJust in time for holiday gatherings, tips for getting along joyfully with differences. Our guest says "nosy" questions can grease the turkey!
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On Wednesday night, hundreds of people from all backgrounds and religions gathered for a public menorah lighting at Oakland’s Lake Merritt. It came a day after a menorah there was desecrated.
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Out in the BayIn December 1998, soon after its namesake's savage murder, his parents launched the Matthew Shepard Foundation to erase hate-based violence. We’ve seen big advances since then — and big setbacks. LGBTQ+ leaders discuss where we are now.