The Unity Council

Join us and Oakluv tomorrow for a drive through toy giveaway at the BART parking lot on Fruitvale Avenue and East 12th from 10am to 12pm.

#RepresentationMatters! We are thrilled to have a Latino represent California. Mr. Padilla will be the first Latino senator to represent the state. #sisepuede https://www.nytimes.com//alex-padilla-kamala-california-se

Today we celebrated our first virtual holiday party! Every second of it was filled with JOY and pride as we recognized staff leadership and impact during this time of crisis. Thank you to the Staff Engagement Committee for planning, hosting, and executing a successful event. Guess who won ugly sweater award?

La Clínica de La Raza has deep activist roots in the Fruitvale District and is widely known for serving the most vulnerable in the community. Now during the #COVID19 pandemic, they are the leaders in providing free testing and responding to the immediate needs of the people. La Clinica CEO Jane Garcia shares her #realfruitvale story emphasizing the importance of putting the needs of the community first as La Clinica is combating COVID-19. The mini-docu series, REAL FRUITVALE..., showcases the resilience and ingenuity of artists and changemakers from the Fruitvale neighborhood in Oakland, California. Produced by The Unity Council and Favianna Rodriguez in collaboration with Respire Creative, this Real Fruitvale aims to amplify untold stories about one of the most diverse and fascinating communities in Oakland. Watch the full series by going to Visit DiaOakland.com and follow @DiaOakland to learn more about the project and to see a subtitled version in Spanish. Thank you to Jeff Arthur + KimberLee Webber & Israel Alemu of Respire Creative, an Oakland production company that specializes in branding through documentary style filmmaking. #realfruitvale #fruitvale #oaklandcalifornia #realoakland #diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead #artivism #actvism #minidocs #oaklandart #oaklandartist #blacklivesmatter #blackandbrownunity #covid19 #pandemic #socialjustice #laculturacura #publichealth #laclinicadelaraza

Thank you to the amazing youth musicians for playing Latin Jazz at the Fruitvale Village.

#ToyDrive! Thank you to our Cesar Chavez Head Start team and Concord’s Councilmember Dominic Aliano for bringing joy to nearly 400 families in this unique holiday season. We wish you all lots of health and well-being for 2021.

In case you've missed it, last month the Fruitvale Business Improvement Disrtict held a series of Marketing & E-Commerce workshops. You can watch the English version of Workshop #3 here, we hope you find it helpful! You can watch the other sessions, in English and Spanish on our Facebook page.

We wish all the Lupitas lots of health and wellness. Feliz día a todas las Lupitas, les deseamos mucha salud.

Alameda County is temporarily adopting the State’s Regional Stay-at-Home framework. From December 7, 2020, to January 4, 2021, all private gatherings are prohibited and the following new restrictions apply. For more details read the List of Approved Open & Closed Businesses: https://covid-19.acgov.org//alameda-county-approved-types-

In case you've missed it, last month the Fruitvale Business Improvement Disrtict had a series of Marketing & E-Commerce workshops. You can watch the English version of Workshop #2 here, we hope you find it helpful!

TODAY IS ELECTION DAY! Get out and vote #TuVotoCuenta. . . Shoutout to Cali Cruise, Bay Area lowriders, and Juiced Lowriders for helping us promote voting in #EastOakland

Did you know there is now a ballot drop box at the Fruitvale Village? And another one at Peralata Hacienda Historical Park? Go drop off your ballot today! #VOTE #VOTA #GOVOTE . . To find more locations in Oakland visit: https://www.acgov.org/rovapps/maps/ballotdropbox_map.htm

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at home! Visit www.DiaOakland.com for details. . . Nov 2nd is Dia de los Muertos, and Nov 3 is VOTING DAY. Thank you Mayor Libby Schaaf for celebrating our 25th Anniversary of the Festival with us. #FruitvaleDia #DiaOakland #DiadelosMuertos #Vote #Nov3

Watch this story and learn about the meaning of Dia de los Muertos. Annette Oropeza, a culture keeper based in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland, reflects on how Dia de los Muertos is one of the cultural traditions that creates space to honor the dead. For Latinx folks, Dia is an opportunity to reconnect with ancestral practices. Anette shares the connection between the Chicano movement and the creation of organizations in the Fruitvale that help keep Latinx cultura alive..., while also supporting the real needs of people who have been disenfranchised. Her #realfruitvale story emphasizes the importance of culture keeping in a community that is combating COVID-19. The new mini-docu series, REAL FRUITVALE, showcases the resilience and ingenuity of artists and changemakers from the Fruitvale neighborhood in Oakland, California. Produced by The Unity Council and Favianna Rodriguez in collaboration with Respire Creative, this Real Fruitvale aims to amplify untold stories about one of the most diverse and fascinating communities in Oakland. Stay tuned for the full series! Visit DiaOakland.com and follow Dia Oakland to learn more about the project and to see a subtitled version in Spanish. Thank you to Jeff Arthur + Kimberlee Webber & Israel Alemu of Respire Creative, an Oakland production company that specializes in branding through documentary-style filmmaking. #realfruitvale #fruitvale #oaklandcalifornia #realoakland #diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead #artivism #actvism #minidocs #oaklandart #oaklandartist #blacklivesmatter #blackandbrownunity #covid19 #pandemic #socialjustice #laculturacura

We are live on YouTube:https://youtu.be/-rrMnQkZirA

Hey all! We are having some technical difficulties broadcasting on Facebook Live! Head on over to your YouTube channel to see tonight's Cocktails & Conversation: https://bit.ly/CocktailsandConversationsYT

We are thrilled to announce Chuy Gomez will be DJing our virtual dance party following Cocktails and Coversations with the filmmakers of the Real Fruitvale. Join us for this fun hour! Get dressed to impress and show us your best dance moves while Chuy Gomez plays your favorite hits. Date: Friday, October 30th ... Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Register to the Real Fruitvale event here: bit.ly/CocktailsandConversationsRealFruitvale See more

In celebration of the 25th year anniversary of Oakland’s Dia de los Muertos Festival, in partnership with Visit Oakland, we proudly present Fruitvale Restaurant Week! The participating restaurants will offer a special $15 menu available from October 25th through November 1st, enjoy your tried-and-true, or discover a new favorite along our International Blvd. corridor. However you choose to dine, you will be providing much-needed support to a Fruitvale small business during these challenging times. ¡Celebremos juntos!

Let's see your #DIY Dia! Learn from local artists how to create your own altar, face paint, Dia de los Muertos window decor and much more! Don't forget to tag us at #DiaOakland so you can share with the Festival Community! For more visit: www.DiaOakland.com