Keep Oakland Beautiful

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🎙️In the BRAND NEW episode of Do Beautiful Things™, Jenny chats with Christina Porter, board chair of Keep Oakland Beautiful, about their impactful work in preserving the beauty of Oakland. They discuss the transformative power of murals, the importance of community engagement, and the positive impact of creating green spaces. This episode is a testament to the deep connection between beauty, community, and sustainability, reminding us that together, we can continue to #DoBeautifulThings for our neighborhoods and the world! 🌎 Listen now & subscribe: https://lnkd.in/ezJfa32y #KeepAmericaBeautiful #HowIKeepAmericaBeautiful

"People jokingly call me ‘The Mayor of Lake Merritt’ because I always talk about how great Oakland is," says Ricquel L., an Oakland native and KOB Board Treasurer. "So, I can’t say that I love Oakland if I’m not willing to preserve its beauty." Learn more about her volunteer experience with KOB in this article from her employer BlueShield of California. https://lnkd.in/g8vAsnnw

Check out the latest episode of the Do Beautiful Things podcast from Keep America Beautiful® which features Keep Oakland Beautiful Board Chair Christina Porter. She and host Jenny Lawson discuss the transformative power of murals, the importance of community engagement, and the positive impact of creating green spaces as well as KOB's sponsorship of a new mural at Marcus Books*, which was funded with an MLK Community Improvement Grant from KAB. Find the podcast on Spotify or click here: https://lnkd.in/gxDMhZ4y *Marcus Books is the oldest Black-owned bookstore in the US. https://lnkd.in/gJM9aNEP #Oakland #Community

Join us on May 4 for our annual Earth Day Celebration and Silent Auction! Enjoy food, drinks, and your favorite music with DJ Squareopolis while supporting our mission to keep Oakland clean, beautiful, and litter-free. We will also be recognizing our small grant awardees and hearing from local elected officials. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3wAbD9O