A row of blue-skinned figures adorned in ornate gold Egyptian headdresses and jewelry stand in sharp focus in the foreground, with blurred, dimly lit columns and architectural details receding into the background.

Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation

LXCL:Experience the full Biennial Gala series with one $500 ticket. This ticket includes:<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Admission for one to the Gala (Friday, October 30)</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Admission for one VIP access at Sole of the Town (Saturday, October 24)</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Admission for one community member (Ticket Sponsor)</li></ul>At this level you will be recognized as Ticket Sponsor on BCZ digital LED screens during event activations.

Gala Series Pass

LXCL:Includes an entire Sovereign Table formatted in custom hexagonal seating for optimal B2B power networking, premium House table artifacts, and permanent recognition in the commemorative historical keepsake program.

Founding Lineage Package

The &quot;Rise of the Zone: A Biennial Legacy Series&quot; is comprised of three events designed to celebrate the Black Cultural Zone&rsquo;s seventh year and launch its next chapter as a sovereign institution. <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ot-IbdXXrkIvPDamOBnNPHq6rwMIFFPn1M23B0Bo7yY" style="text-align: center; text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank" fr-original-style="text-align: center;"></a><ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Saturday, Oct 24: &quot;The Sole of the Town&quot; (Sneaker Festival) This pedestrian-focused street festival on the MacArthur Boulevard corridor transforms the street into an &quot;Asphalt Runway&quot; where street pedigree meets global innovation. Highlights include sneaker customization stations, live art, beverage servers, and dedicated stages featuring musicians and poets. The event invites the public to &quot;lace up&quot; and witness the development of the Zone.<a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ot-IbdXXrkIvPDamOBnNPHq6rwMIFFPn1M23B0Bo7yY" style="text-align: center; text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank" fr-original-style="text-align: center;"></a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Friday, Oct 30: &quot;Beyond the Headlines&quot; (Inaugural Gala) This black-tie gala serves as the &quot;Coronation&quot; and crown jewel of the biennial series.&nbsp;It brings together the &quot;Founding Lineage&quot; of Oakland&mdash;including philanthropists, corporate visionaries, and civic architects&mdash;for a program that balances regal celebration with sharp wit.&nbsp;The evening features the Inaugural Legacy Roast, a humorous tribute to Oakland&rsquo;s leaders, and honors &quot;Narrative Champions&quot;&mdash;media outlets and influencers who have helped shift the headlines to tell stories of Black brilliance and joy.<a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ot-IbdXXrkIvPDamOBnNPHq6rwMIFFPn1M23B0Bo7yY" style="text-align: center; text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank" fr-original-style="text-align: center;"></a></li></ul>

The "Rise of the Zone: A Biennial Legacy Series" is comprised of three events designed to celebrate the Black Cultural Zone’s seventh year and launch its next chapter as a sovereign institution. <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ot-IbdXXrkIvPDamOBnNPHq6rwMIFFPn1M23B0Bo7yY" target="_blank"></a><ul><li>Saturday, Oct 24: "The Sole of the Town" (Sneaker Festival) This pedestrian-focused street festival on the MacArthur Boulevard corridor transforms the street into an "Asphalt Runway" where street pedigree meets global innovation. Highlights include sneaker customization stations, live art, beverage servers, and dedicated stages featuring musicians and poets. The event invites the public to "lace up" and witness the development of the Zone.<a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ot-IbdXXrkIvPDamOBnNPHq6rwMIFFPn1M23B0Bo7yY" target="_blank"></a></li><li>Friday, Oct 30: "Beyond the Headlines" (Inaugural Gala) This black-tie gala serves as the "Coronation" and crown jewel of the biennial series. It brings together the "Founding Lineage" of Oakland—including philanthropists, corporate visionaries, and civic architects—for a program that balances regal celebration with sharp wit. The evening features the Inaugural Legacy Roast, a humorous tribute to Oakland’s leaders, and honors "Narrative Champions"—media outlets and influencers who have helped shift the headlines to tell stories of Black brilliance and joy.<a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ot-IbdXXrkIvPDamOBnNPHq6rwMIFFPn1M23B0Bo7yY" target="_blank"></a></li></ul>

Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation

Beyond the Headlines: A Night of Laughter and Legacy

7415 MacArthur Blvd

Gala Series Pass

$500

Founding Lineage Package

$10,000

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