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"Oakland Dreams" by Trust Your Struggle Collective. Photo courtesy of Visit Oakland.
Murals have a long history in San Francisco and Oakland where its citizens don’t shy away from putting their activism on full display. Both cities have seen a resurgence of street art as communities make sense of the last few years. We’ve gathered some murals to view, all within a short walk of a BART station, that speak to the tenor of today’s social and political climate and demonstrate that progress, even when slow or stymied, can be beautiful.
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The year was 2006. Nintendo was releasing its latest gaming console, the Wii. Pluto got a planetary downgrading. And every tween was belting “High School Musical” hits in the hallways.
Crystal Matson had just graduated from Spelman College with dreams of one day going to law school. Though she had never been to the Bay Area before, Crystal, adventurous spirit in tow, accepted a job in San Francisco and quickly found an apartment near Oakland’s Lake Merritt.
The Madrigal's bar. Photo courtesy of The Madrigal.
One of the biggest contributors to a city’s vitality is its live performance scene, and the Bay Area is bustling with small and large venues that put on amazing shows. Public transit is one of the best ways to get to these venues, and there are multiple places to see live art on BART’s transit line. We’ve gathered a few spots to dine and drink before or after a performance because a night out should be celebrated!
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Harvesting at Bluma Flower Farm. Photo courtesy of Kitchen Table Advisors.
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