7.14 15-0368 Subject: Designating 14th Street Corridor The "Black Arts Movement And Business District"
From: Council President Lynette Gibson McElhaney
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Designating The 14th Street Corridor From Oak Street To Frontage Road As The "Black Arts Movement And Business District" To Highlight, Celebrate, Preserve And Support The Contributions Of Oakland's Black Artists And Business Owners And The Corridor As A Place Central Both Historically And Currently To Oakland's Black Artists And Black Owned Businesses [TITLE CHANGE]
This is an exciting move and I support it whole-heartedly. As the city goes through changes to the community as development increases, it is important for us to recognize and preserve the cultural heritage that that the African American community brings to Oakland. I would love to see similar initiatives (if they have not already been established) for the Latino Community in Fruitvale, Asian American Community in Chinatown/East Lake Merritt and Ohlone communities around the Lake and Temescal Stream. Thank you Pres. McElhaney for sponsoring this initiative.
This is an exciting move and I support it whole-heartedly. As the city goes through changes to the community as development increases, it is important for us to recognize and preserve the cultural heritage that that the African American community brings to Oakland. I would love to see similar initiatives (if they have not already been established) for the Latino Community in Fruitvale, Asian American Community in Chinatown/East Lake Merritt and Ohlone communities around the Lake and Temescal Stream. Thank you Pres. McElhaney for sponsoring this initiative.