Gov & Politics
This is the type of current government system the city of Oakland that was originally start by this Mayor in 1998.
Who is Jerry Brown.
This Oakland baller was first on the California Golden Bears career list for three-pointers made with a total of 148, and named one of the top five 2-guards in the nation by ESPN.com in a 2008-2009 women's basketball preseason ranking
Who is Alexis Gray-Lawson.
This OSA grad blew up in 2022 with a heartbeaking book that roughly dealt with part of the OPD's Riders scandal.
Who is Leila Mottley.
Oakland Native Marshawn Lynch is an actor on what current TV show?
What is Euphoria, season 3.
This Oakland musician and producer played bass for Sheila E. back up band for Prince's Parade tour and has won every large award--Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, BET, Soul Train, & Golden Globe awards.
Who is Raaphael Saadiq.
The Oakland Police Department have been under federal oversight for 23 years, longer than any other city. What case/scandal began the oversight, in what year?
What is known as the "Riders Scandal" and the year is 2003.
This 20 year old figure skater won the Olympic Gold in which two categories?
What is the women's the Figure Skating Women Single Skating and Figure Skating Team Event.
This Oakland writer's house famously burnt down in 1991, burning her only copy of her manuscript for her next book.
This famous actor had their first martial arts studio about two blocks from Oakland Tech?
Who is Bruce Lee.
Name the artist!
Who is Hieroglyphics.
This Oakland mayor was Northern California's first Black Congressman, and gained respect for fighting to gain funding to fight the AIDS epidemic, and fought against South African Apartheid.
Who is Ron Dellums.
This point guard known for his free-throw kiss was born in the city, but raised in the town.
Who is Jason Kidd.
This author and poet came out west to teach at UC Berkeley, and has published more than 48 books--poetry, fiction, non-fiction and plays, including his most famous, Mumbo Jumbo.
Who is Ishmael Reed.
This Oakland-born filmmaker has been both a prolific musician and filmmaker, with a new film about a group of shoplifters.
Name the song!
What is So Very Hard to Go
This political heavy weight began her career at the Alameda County Courthouse as the Assistant District Attorney.
Who is Kamala Harris.
This athlete, who attended Skyline, has the nickname "the Glove"
Who is Gary Payton.
This Oakland author recently went on a documented road trip with friend and fellow-author Kaveh AKbar for a Vanity Fair article and NPR feature.
Who is Tommy Orange.
The director Peter Nicks made a series of three films known as the "Oakland Trilogy"--what are the topics of the 3 films?
What is healthcare in Oakland, the police dept and education.
Name the Artist!
Who is Sly and the family stone.
This Oakland wordsmith once ran for the Mayor of Oakland as part of the Socialist Party.
This McClymonds alum won 11 rings!
Who is Bill Russell.
This literary icon was the niece of Joseph Smith, the Mormon Church's founder, but later became the first Poet Laureate of California and the nation, as well as Oakland's first librarian, and mentored both Jack London and Isadora Duncan and rubbed elbows with this "Yellow Wallpaper writer." Name the icon as well as the "Yellow Wallpaper author."
Who is Ina Coolbrith and Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
This first shot of this 1973 film featuring Richard Pryor was shot in Oakland, with the proceeds of the filming going to the Black Panthers' free breakfast program.
What is the Mack.
Name the artist and song!
"Let's Get Down" by Tony! Toni! Tone!