Joy reigned supreme Sunday as Oakland celebrated the past, present and future of Black culture and accomplishments.
The ninth annual Black Joy Parade drew thousands of people downtown for an afternoon of good vibes, great food and blaring beats on two stages.
The free event, themed “Black Is the Blueprint” this year, began with a parade covering about 10 blocks along Broadway and ended with a festival highlighting more than 200 Black-owned businesses, food vendors and artists…