West Oakland is a neighborhood situated in the northwestern corner of Oakland, California, United States, situated west of Downtown Oakland, south of Emeryville, and north of Alameda.

Sep 25, 2019 · West Oakland sits in the northwestern corner of Oakland along the waterfront, offering one of the best views of downtown San Francisco and the San Francisco Bay that you can get in the East Bay.

West Oakland is a hub for African American history and culture and a revitalized are featuring the Port of Oakland, unique restaurants and local artistry.

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West Oakland was the terminus (the end point) of the Central Pacific line of the First Transcontinental Railroad. With the completion of the railroad in 1869 and the availability of cheap fares, immigrants to West Oakland hailed from the Midwest to the East Coast.

May 31, 2013 · Oakland North reporter Tasion Kwamilele explores the history of West Oakland from the perspective of her family and other long-time residents who have watched it change.

West Oakland was encircled by highways that bulldozed swaths of homes, cut neighborhoods apart, and privileged the transportation needs of the suburbs above the quality of life of the predominantly African-American urban core culminating with the completion of construction for I …

West Oakland is a vibrant neighborhood known for its street art, cultural significance, and hidden culinary gems. Located near the bustling downtown district, it comprises several distinct subdivisions, including the park-rich Oak Center and the historically dense Lower Bottoms.

West Oakland: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow is a 3-D web-based virtual walking tour aimed at documenting the cycles of Black displacement and housing insecurity in West Oakland, as well as to preserve the Black voices Oakland is rapidly losing.

West Oakland is a waterfront neighborhood near the Port of Oakland with strong African American roots (and a view of San Francisco). Visit this fast-developing area to learn about its activist Black Panther history and experience its modern culture–from innovative art studios to …