http://www.odalc.org – Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972), better known by his stage name Common (previously Common Sense), is an American hip-hop artist and actor. Video recorded in Oakland, CA, for the kick-off of Black History Month. Black History Month is an observance of the history of the African diaspora in a number [...]

Oakland Digital (www.odalc.org), a 501(c)(3) non-profit that educates and inspires low-income communities through technology, brought the Hammer down on Oakland, wrapping a successful year with educational classes and capping it off with its second annual Inspiration Awards, honoring MC Hammer, singer/artist Goapele and technology leader Alex Bernstein of North Social.

Web Marketing Training Session: all merchants in attendance will be given a free LocalOn account to simplify their web marketing campaign and manage their social media presence.

Through Inspiration Awards 2011, Oakland Digital recognizes and honors prominent local Bay Area pioneers who have made substantial contributions to the community at large through their innovation and dedication in their chosen fields of: 1) business, 2) artistic creativity, and 3) technology.

Lines of Communication commenced in August 2010 and was completed in September 2011. Creating the mural was both a beautiful and challenging process. “The mural began during my pregnancy,” says Espinoza. “There was a time walking to Oakland Digital when I said to myself, I’m so exhausted – I can’t do this. But each time I started working on the mural, it gave me inspiration to keep going.”

Oakland Digital (ODALC) featured on Peralta TV & 9th Floor Radio!

Social Media Marketing Made Simple presented by Oakland Digital (ODALC), Constant Contact & Laney College. This educational seminar will review the essential strategies and best practices a business or organization should understand in order to successfully get started with social media marketing.

Ready to Learn Fun Fair! Saturday, October 1st, 2011 at the Peralta Elementary School in Oakland, CA.

20th Anniversary of the 1991 Firestorm & Safety Summit in Oakland, CA.

Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) today announces a new initiative to help Oakland shoppers make educated and positive lifestyle choices that promote their long-term health and wellbeing. Opening on Monday, Sept. 19 and located inside Whole Foods Market’s Oakland store, the Wellness Club program offers a variety of educational classes in a supportive setting to help individuals make more informed decisions about living a healthier lifestyle. Wellness Club leadership will host a bread-breaking ceremony at 10 a.m., which will involve cutting a healthy, sprouted grain baguette.