The Birth of HEAR HERE
To learn how to live with one another, we need to share and listen to each others’ stories.
“Commons Archive catalyzes new relationships among community-based organizations, neighborhood groups and neighbors. We collaborate with local partners to amplify disappearing culture by centering neighbors as narrators of their many histories.
Building on the success of this model of community care, the HEAR HERE Community Billboard, a small custom-built EV truck designed for neighbor empowerment, gives neighbors voice and compensating where city systems have failed communities.”
- Sue Mark, Commons Archive Project Director
2023 Events
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Joyce Gordon's Anniversary
Celebrating Joyce Gordon Gallery’s 20th Anniversary! September 1, 2023
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Mothers of the Struggle
A mother’s day celebration with Self Help Hunger May 14, 2023
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Black Joy Parade 2023
Oakland’s largest celebration of Black community culture! February 26, 2023
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Marshall Street Block Party
More than 40 neighbors gathered on a quiet section of Marshall Street for the first block party of the year! September 21, 2023
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Neighborhood Love!
The community showed up to breathe new life into the beautiful FM Smith park nestled near Lake Merritt. September 23, 2023
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Life is Living Festival
Proud to be joining the 16th annual festival in West Oakland’s Lil’ Bobby Hutton Memorial Park celebrating Oakland life! October 14, 2023
2022 Events
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HEAR/HERE Launch Party
The truck’s official launch party hosted at Oakland's Golden Gate Public Library on June 4, 2022
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North Oakland Block Drive
The first drive on the streets of North Oakland with AP2TP Collective, June 15, 2022
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Hoover-Durant Block Drive
The engagement drive around the Hoover-Durant neighborhood to promote the WOCAN event, June 17, 2022!
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WOCAN Juneteenth Event
West Oakland Cultural Action Network (WOCAN)’s Juneteenth Celebration at Sparc-It!, June 20, 2022
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North Oakland Block Drive
A drive around North Oakland with Susie Wise & Eseibio to invite neighbors to the SHHP park event on June 24, 2022!
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Self Help Hunger Program
Celebrating “Everyday Is Black History Month” with neighbors at Jasper P. Driver Plaza, June 26, 2022
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Town Nights
Urban Peace Movement’s community celebration and resource fair at Hoover Elementary School, July 1, 2022
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Paradise Park Monthly Potluck
Joining the Paradise Park monthly potluck gathering for connecting the community, July 9, 2022
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Cafe Mellana Conversations
Neighborhood coffee and conversation at a historic spot, now known as Café Mellana, July 23, 2022
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National Night Out For Safety and Liberation
August 2nd is National Night Out for community building!
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Pop-up Brunch at Mellana Café
A neighbor brunch pop-up and food donation drive by Self Help Hunger Program, September 2, 2022
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Camron-Stanford History Fair
Celebrating Oakland’s deep history in a with legacy community groups, September 10, 2022
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Dover Park Picnic & Story Share
An edible garden tour, community picnic and neighbor story share brought people together for a happy park day, Oct 1, 2022
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Life is Living Festival
People’s Kitchen Collective hosted a Free Breakfast Program in this multi-disciplinary festival that celebrates Oakland. Oct 8, 2022
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Redlined: Redefined Soundwalk
A dynamic afternoon of listening, learning and poetry with sound artist & neighbor Gabby Wen. Oct 8, 2022
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13 Ways of Looking at Kasper's
A photo and text exhibition opening with art, jazz, and the evolution of public art in Temescal. Oct 15, 2022
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47th St Neighbor Gathering
Hosted by neighbors, for neighbors, to connect and repair the trauma of repeated gun violence on their block. Oct 22, 2022
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Emeryville 4H Club Meeting
The Emeryville 4H Club engaged with HEAR HERE creative community engagement! Oct 24, 2022
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Storefront Records Marketplace
A truly joyous community celebration in support of independent businesses! Oct 29, 2022
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Neighborhood Sustainability Day
Honoring community activists working towards building a sustainable future for us all! Nov 19, 2022