Soon, Oakland’s California Hotel, where greats like #RayCharles and #BBKing once performed, will be at the center of a new cultural hub that will include a music venue, recording studio, restaurant, black culinary collective and a youth-focused music education program. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Head over to @kqed_arts to read the full story by @nananastia ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #KQEDArts #FromOaklandWithLove #510 #EBALDC #Oakland #HipHop #Respect #TheTown #TownBiz #510 #SPARC