Culture Makers

Immigration is a cornerstone of Oakland’s identity—shaping neighborhoods, powering small businesses, and enriching our cultural life.

Join us for The Oaklandside’s Culture Makers on Thursday, Sept. 18 at the New Parkway Theater, for an evening of community, conversation, and performance.

The Oaklandside’s Arts and Community Reporter Azucena Rasilla will be in conversation with Abby Sullivan Engen, Immigrants’ Rights Co-Directing Attorney at Centro Legal de la Raza, Gabriela Galicia, Executive Director of Street Level Health Project and Leva Zand, Founder and Executive Director of ARTogether. Together, they’ll share stories from Oakland’s immigrant communities and highlight critical resources-from navigating legal challenges and accessing health care to uplifting immigrant voices through the arts.

The evening will also feature powerful spoken word performances by Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Cael Dueñas-Lara and Vice Poet Laureate Sehinne Yohannes.

Come early to get a free print: Before the program, artists Sergio De La Torre and Chris Treggiari will print free posters from their Sanctuary City Project, which has engaged people in dialogue and participatory art-making around immigration since 2017. They'll be joined by members of the Oakland Lowdown and students from UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism to invite conversation and insights about the local impacts of immigration policy.

5:30-6:15pm: Poster printing

6:30pm: Program begins

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We want this event to be welcoming and accessible to everyone in our community. That’s why we’re offering ticket options:

• Discounted member tickets: Not a member? Join now
• Early bird/general admission: For those who are able to support the event at full price
• Pay what you can: No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Choose the price that works for you

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Host or Publisher The Oaklandside