MULTI-GENERATIONAL TALK WITH THE WATSONS
In this interview Ms. Carole and Dionne Watson detail some of the major changes Black folks encountered and are still experiencing due to gentrification in the Bay Area and the role higher education and family played in their individual paths of community service.
RINGING IN 2021 WITH GOLD BEAMS
Gold Beams founders share the inspiring background story of Second Mondays, Gold Beams’ signature event, in the midst of ongoing gentrification in the Bay Area.
This narrative is truly one of passion, personality, and purpose.
OAKLAND PRIDE WITH JACOB
Jacob is a 23 year old East Oakland native who has carried his family’s generational love for music into his own unique sound.
In this interview, Jacob reflects on the importance of staying true to self during the creative process and acknowledging those who have paved the way for the current generation to create art.
WE ARE THE NEW PARADIGM
Dezi is a prismatic artist who also co-founded The Chrysalis Space in hopes of creating a safe haven for women/femmes of color to share their experiences without borders.
In this interview, NARRATVES sits with Dezi to explore the source of her motivation, and her mission in creating a community that transcends the confines of modern life.
WE ARE OUR ANCESTORS x SHIDO
Shido is a 27-year-old artist driven by passion to open doors of communication through his work.
In this interview, Shido retracts his journey from New Orleans to the Bay Area and strongly expresses the will to explore more of himself as an artist, as well as the world beyond with the help of his ancestors.
JZOV & THEIR PURSUIT OF AN IDEAL-SELF
Jzov is a 22 year-old social justice advocate who delves into their culturally rich childhood and interplay between their personal experiences and their political perspective in this next interview for Neighborhood Narratives.
ONI + ANDRE TALK LIFE LESSONS & PURPOSE
Meet Oni, a childbirth educator, midwife, artist, mother and her partner Andre, a muralist, art teacher, co-founder + executive director of Bay Area Mural Program (BAMP).
In this interview, NARRATVES learns more about the Jones family and the many ways they have shattered society norms.
MEET EDUCATOR & ACTIVIST SELINA
Selina is a Hayward hairdresser, activist, and mother of two, who has managed to keep her footing even through the devastation of what we call 2020.
In this interview, NARRATVES had the opportunity to learn more about Selina’s roots and activism.
SAVE THE WARRIORS HOUSE
NARRATVES presents the pilot story for Neighborhood Narratives.
Lloyd Canamore, 58, is currently at risk of losing his late mother's home due to a reverse mortgage his mother had been coerced to take out by her caregiver and legal guardian.