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Comrade become Ancestor Greg Morozumi, cofounder of EastSide Arts Alliance
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A Candle for Greg Morozumi
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A warrior for peace, a freedom fighter — Brother Greg Morozumi’s contributions to the well-being of our extended Asian, Black, and Brown communities have been unique, steadfast, and deeply felt for over 40 years. As cofounder of EastSide Arts Alliance, Greg nurtured spaces for art, organizing, and cultural resistance that continue to shape Oakland’s spirit of liberation. His vision and commitment to justice have created pathways for so many to gather, heal, and fight for a freer world. We honor his legacy with endless gratitude and carry his lessons with us in every step we take toward collective freedom. With gratitude,
Ashara, Christian, Ietef, Marcella, NiQueen, Sam, and Zandashe
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Ashara’s Indigo Arts Alliance Residency and Research TripAAFR Founder Ashara Ekundayo recently completed an artist residency with Indigo Arts Alliance in Portland, Maine. Ashara concluded her residency with a research trip to Ontario to visit the last stop on the Underground Railroad, connecting her current curatorial and archival work to the freedom-seeking journeys of the past. This research continues to inform how AAFR nurtures art as a vehicle for remembrance and collective liberation. |
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Men’s Wellness Fellowship Celebrates Three Years of ServiceMen’s Wellness Fellowship marked three years of building care and collective healing for men of color in Oakland. The celebration featured artist Symba, community reflections, and a renewed commitment to brotherhood and well-being. |
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Prana to the People Presents Revolutionary RestIn May, AAFR launched Prana to the People: Revolutionary Rest, a new monthly offering of yoga and sound healing at the Black Panther Party Museum in Oakland. Led by Climate Justice Artist in Residence Ietef Vita, these gatherings invite community to breathe, move, and rest together as acts of revolutionary care. |
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July Happenings (and more!)
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Bees, Trees & 39 Degrees | July 12th from 4-7 PM at Kinfolx 1951 Telegraph Ave Suite 4, Oakland, CA Join us at Kinfolx for a live DJ set by DJ Cavem in celebration of his 39th birthday, and in support of a fundraiser for his upcoming eco-hip hop artist residencies in Nigeria, France, and Brazil. This gathering will uplift Cavem’s work at the intersections of climate justice, music, and food sovereignty. Come through to vibe and support global climate artistry rooted in community. Every beat and every dollar helps plant seeds for a more just and nourished world. |
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Men’s Wellness Fellowship | July 29th from 6:00-8:30 PM at Black Panther Party Museum (1427 Broadway, Oakland) Men’s Wellness Fellowship returns to the Black Panther Party Museum, holding space for Black and Brown men to gather, heal, and build in community. This circle offers an evening of conversation and collective care rooted in trust and brotherhood. All men of color are welcome to join and be part of this ongoing practice of wellness and liberation. Follow Men’s Wellness Fellowship on IG |
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Prana to the People presents Revolutionary Rest | July 30th from 6:30-8:00 PM at Black Panther Party Museum (1427 Broadway Oakland) Join us for Revolutionary Rest, a monthly offering of yoga and sound healing led by Prana to the People. This is an invitation to breathe, move, and rest together as acts of radical community care. Come restore your body and spirit in a space rooted in liberation. This is a free, public event, though we welcome donations for our instructors. Bring your own mat if you’ve got one! Follow Prana to the People on IG |
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Diamela Cutiño Pop-up Exhibition “Cuba” at AfroPortals Project Space & Archive | August 2nd from 12-5 PM at Liberation Park in Oakland Join us for our next AfroPortals Pop-Up featuring the work of Diamela Cutiño in the Cosmos Portal. A photographer from Havana, Cuba, Diamela’s art is known for capturing movement in all its forms — social, political, spiritual, and physical. Her lens has documented Black culture in Cuba, from the Lukumi religion to Hip Hop and Jazz, and now she continues this work in the Bay Area, preserving the stories of AfroAmerican womxn. Stay tuned for more on our Gold Portal Activations! |
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Access and equity are core to AAFR’s mission. We create inclusive, community-led arts programming that centers healing, cultural memory, and creative leadership. Programs are held in physically accessible spaces and offered at no or low cost. We welcome participants of all abilities and identities. Need accessibility support? Email us at artistresponder@gmail.com
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