'Harlem of the West': Preserving Oakland's Blues culture

West Oakland was once known for its Blues history, so rich it earned the nickname "Harlem of the West." The roster of performers who made a name on 7th Street was so illustrious it included names like B.B. King, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, the Pointer Sisters, Big Mama Thornton and so many more. But a series of local and federal policies under the guise of urban renewal and redevelopment would eventually silence the music. abc7ne.ws/41ut072
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