Oakland’s EastSide Arts Alliance is a cultural hub where young artists are politicized, community members are fed and events like the Malcolm X Jazz Festival are organized.

More than a traditional jazz fest, the event is a community resource where creatives, educators and entrepreneurs celebrate a variety of arts. It’s where 10 years ago Amiri Baraka, the father of the Black Arts Movement, was honored after he transitioned. It’s where a young Kehlani once performed under the mentorship of the late D’Wayne Wiggins.

On Saturday, Sept. 20, EastSide Arts Alliance kicks off its 25th anniversary with A Taste of EastSide, the first in a year-long series of events celebrating the center with art, food, history and community.

The afternoon fundraiser and performance includes the talented Dnaga D

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