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Black Joy Beams and Blooms: Scenes From A Parade

Sarah Bass
· 3 min read
Black Joy Beams and Blooms: Scenes From A Parade

Sarah Bass Photos

7th Annual Black Joy Parade
Oakland
Feb. 25, 2024

A highly decorated vehicle.
The streets before things heated up.
The Game God(s) screening chamber with creator.
Dr. A and his delicious kava bevs.
All in the (vintage) details.
Modern touches: an iPhone charger and solo cup.
Bijou McDaniel, Oakhella organizer.
Shooting joy.
Coats Only Collection, Baby.
A favorite outfit.
A filled out street, later on.
A very good hat.
Definitely how most folks play.
Another great (big) hat— do you sense a theme
Also, big chess (for little people).
Regular sized chess, too.
Spider king.
Golden hour hits.

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