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About Oakland

Oakland is located in Alameda County, California. It is a major west coast port city because it is right on the San Francisco Bay. Major attraction here include the Fox Oakland Theatre and Jack London Square. The population of Oakland is around 362,000 people. Among the biggest companies here are Dreyer's and Clorox. The biggest schools in Oakland are Laney and Merritt Colleges. One of the best places to visit when you are in Oakland is Lake Merritt. Famous people from Oakland include Tom Hanks and Bruce Lee. Oakland has one of the most historical,educational and common folk cultural information around. The libraries tell all about its familiar landmarks;good and bad stories of courage and re-inventions of the"Sleeping Giant." The folk culture; diverse people from all kinds of backgrounds, and success dealing with families and communties. The fame comes from the families, that have went through hardtimes,but still prevail...wanting to do good and pass on the cultural and traditions set forth from the ancestors, and the churches, an uncle , an aunt a good neighbor. Homelessness takes on a new look for the grassroot folks. the struggle to be free! from poverty and oppression. Look around and listen. Oakland tells an "Old story..Cherrie Williams

-- Latest Update 2011/01/27 by Cherrie Williams- Singing Domestic/ Doll Lady