m a wide range racial and ethnic backgrounds, despite soaring housing costs and increasing wealth disparity and inequity. Oakland Creates is a 6-year-old community organization that shines a spotlight on some of these artists — particularly creators of comix and zines from communities of color. This Saturday, the group hosts the Oakland Creates 2021 Virtual Art, Comics and Zinefest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on YouTube.
