Silvia Bielser

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM), observed annually in May, celebrates and pays tribute to the contributions that generations of Asian American and Pacific Islanders have made to American history, society and culture. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month originated in June 1977 when Representatives Frank Horton (New […] View
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    Celebrate El Dia de los Muertos- October 31, 2021!

    The Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival is a free, outdoor festival that brings over 100,000 people to the vibrant, culturally-rich Fruitvale neighborhood to enjoy world-class live music, family-friendly games, rides and activities, traditional Latin American artisans, and the stunning altar artistic installations created by community members paying homage to los Muertos. The Día de los Muertos Festival was inducted into the U.S. Library of Congress by Congresswoman Barbara Lee as a “Local Legacy.”

    The Fruitvale District in Oakland, a predominately Latinx area, is one of the three zip codes hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic in Alameda County. This year more than ever before, it’s critical to create a space for grieving Latinx communities to practice indigenous rituals to heal from pandemic losses.

    **The 2021 Oakland Dia de los Muertos is a masked event**

    https://diaoakland.com/about-the-festival/#theme