a love letter to Oakland

Dear Oakland
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a love letter to Oakland
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1/8/2025
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Recent Episodes

August 20, 2025
Ep. 13 Edreece Arghandiwal
Host "Dear Oakland" interviews Edreece Arghandiwal, co-founder and CMO of Oakland Roots SC, about building a community-focused soccer club and its impact on the city.

June 4, 2025
Ep. 12 Baba Afolabi
Baba Afolabi, Oakland community advocate and entrepreneur, shares his journey from Nigeria to becoming a local business leader and his vision for economic revitalization in Oakland, highlighting his commitment to community-driven change in this interview.

May 21, 2025
Ep. 11 Akintunde Ahmad
<p>Akintunde Ahmad is a multimedia creative, journalist, and entrepreneur from Oakland, California, whose work is deeply rooted in his love for his city, its culture, and his family’s multigenerational legacy there. Through storytelling, advocacy, and entrepreneurship, Akintunde is dedicated to highlighting systemic injustices — not just to expose them, but to help remedy them and build pathways for lasting, community-centered change.</p><p>As the Founder and Creative Director of <strong>Ade Dehye</strong>, Akintunde uplifts traditional West African craftsmanship while tackling waste colonialism and fast fashion through upcycled, handwoven, and hand-dyed textiles. His storytelling has appeared in publications like The Atlantic, The Guardian, and San Francisco Chronicle, often focusing on the intersections of race, inequality, and resilience in Oakland and beyond.</p><p>A passionate community builder, Akintunde also co-founded <strong>Kinfolx</strong>, an Oakland-based coffee shop, wine bar, and cultural hub centering BIPOC culture. At the heart of all his work is a commitment to Oakland — its people, its stories, and its future.</p><p>IG: @akintundeahmad</p>
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