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Inside my Press Trip to Oakland, California

Inside my Press Trip to Oakland, California

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Heart To Arts
Mar 02, 2023
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Inside my Press Trip to Oakland, California
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Remember a few months ago when I asked all the paid subscribers about which trail they’d like the inside scoop on for my trip to Oakland? Well, the time has arrived! First, I’ll do a quick rundown of all the places I visited across Oakland and share some of my recommendations for when you decide to visit for yourself :) 

This was my first time in the Bay Area ever, and I honestly fell in love with Oakland. There’s something about this city that does community better than any other city I’ve ever visited in the United States. From community support of small businesses to literally strangers giving you the shirt off their backs (technically it was a scarf but my perpetually cold self is forever grateful). The entire community, but especially the Black community, is here for their neighbor. The good times, the bad times, and everything in between; I’ve never experienced such a wide sharing of resources and joy like I have there. 

not me realizing right now, as a type this in Mexico, that I left these pants in my hotel room 😭

I’ll be diving deeper into my personal experiences and more descriptions on the establishments in my upcoming Food and Wine article, which I’ll definitely post about here when it’s published.

Now, let’s get into this itinerary:

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