The exhibit 'Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain' at the Oakland Museum of California invites audiences to envision Oakland in the year 3000. Architect June Grant urges a forward-thinking approach to city planning. The exhibit highlights the history and resilience of Black communities in the East Bay, featuring artifacts from various collections and new installations that narrate stories of displacement, resistance, and community building. The case of Russell City exemplifies the severe impact of discriminatory urban policies that destroyed communities and homes.
June Grant emphasizes the importance of envisioning the year 3000 for urban planning, stating, 'I challenge us to always think about not 10 years, not 15, but 1,000 or 10,000 years out.'
The exhibit 'Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain' showcases the resilience of Black communities in the East Bay against displacement and discriminatory practices.
Artifacts from various historical collections, combined with new installations, present narratives of community, resistance, and future building within the Black experience in Oakland.
The history of Russell City illustrates the impact of urban renewal policies, showcasing the eviction of residents and the loss of their community.
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