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Oakland’s First Friday!

As many of our residents know Oakland has a thriving cultural scene. Oakland’s First Friday is a prime example and exploration of what the city has to offer. Plus, First Friday is conveniently located 1 block from Hanover Broadway! This immersive art and community experience provide visibility to local artists, culinary artisans, live musical performers, poets and more. Where: On Telegraph Ave. from W. grand to 27 th St When: First Friday of each month from 5:00-9:00PM In 2006 an art collective known as the Art Murmur began holding monthly gallery showings. With a large growth in attendance, as well as increased interest in vendor participation this showcase turned into what we now know today as Oaklands First Friday! As of 2013 this event is produced by the Koreatown Oakland Community Benefit District (KONO), a 501©3 nonprofit organization. Mission Our mission is to serve as an incubator for small entrepreneurs, a platform for local performers and artists, a driver of economic activity for brick-and-mortar businesses as well as mobile food and arts-and-crafts vendors, and a free, family-friendly, inclusive gathering of all of Oakland’s communities. The festival has helped drive Oakland’s resurgence as an arts destination and serves a critical function as one of a diminishing number of affordable venues for Oakland artists and performers to connect with their community. Vision We strive to be the premier Oakland First Fridays Event as the epicenter for the community to come together to celebrate, sustain & support the arts. First Friday is a great event for all ages, to enjoy the food, arts and cultural scene plus many interactive activities for the youth. You can volunteer, as well as become a vendor yourself!

6 WAYS TO HONOR BLACK HISTORY

Black History Month was first proposed at Kent State University in 1969 and officially became a national holiday in 1976. President Gerald Ford recognized February as Black History Month, in order “to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history." Perhaps you want to do something meaningful to celebrate and honor African-American history, but aren’t sure where to start. We have 6 ideas of ways you can honor Black history this month. Watch a movie - Celebrate Black history by watching some innovative and thought-provoking movies by Black writer/directors, like the classic “Do the Right Thing” by Spike Lee and the recent Oscar horror film winner “Get Out” by Jordan Peele. Shop- Shopping local black-owned businesses is a great way to give directly to the black community. To find black-owned businesses near you, try the ones listed here. Mashable suggests some Black-owned businesses online that also give back to good causes. Check out their recommendations . Mentor - Being a mentor is a great way to give back and to learn about a new generation! "Mentoring Brothers in Action" is a partnership between Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the nation’s 3 largest African American fraternities: Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, and Omega Psi Phi. They seek “to engage more African American men in fraternal, social, faith-based, and professional organizations to get involved in one-to-one mentoring to change the odds for African American boys.” Mentoring.org also provides some great resources for would-be mentors. Listen- Catch up with some of the best Black thought leaders in the world by watching some Tedtalks that offer fresh, thoughtful perspectives on Black identity. Post - Use social media to draw attention to significant African-American leaders and history-makers. Use your Facebook or Twitter and post a quote every day during February (no, not just MLK. Do a little research!). Read- There are a plethora of amazing books by and about Black authors from biographies to fiction to fantasy. Here is a great list from Buzzfeed. We’re Committed to Making Life Easy Whether you’re renting an apartment for the first time or looking to relocate, Hanover Broadway is proud to offer you an exceptional move-in experience, attentive service response, and personal attention. Let us move you into your dream luxury apartment home at Hanover Broadway, where we are so confident you’ll love your new home and lifestyle that we guarantee it. If our Hanover family can’t solve your concern during your move, you’ll be able to move without penalty within the first 7 days. To learn more about our commitment to residents and our designer apartments, visit us online at www.hanoverbroadway.com , give us a call at 510.270.5000, or send us an email. For a glimpse into what it’s like to live in our community, follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

Hanover's Commitment to Making Life Easy

Hanover's Commitment to Making Life Easy If you’ve been browsing our website or eyeing our signs around the property, you may have noticed a new motto next to the Hanover logo - “Making Life Easy.” Although we’ve always been committed to providing excellent, first-class service to our residents, the Hanover Company is taking it one step further by pledging ourselves to our VIP’s- you. The staff at Hanover are making a promise - or what we are calling the Hanover Commitment- to both old and new residents. What is the Hanover Commitment (don’t worry, you aren’t married to us for life...unless you want to be)? The Hanover Commitment simply means that we guarantee the following: an exceptional move-in experience, attentive service response, and personal attention. We know moving can be stressful and we promise to make your move as easy and convenient as possible by ensuring your apartment looks great upon move-in and that your move-in experience is hassle-free. As current residents can attest to, all service requests are handled within one business day. In fact, most are taken care of within the same day! We are proud of the state-of-the art amenities on our property and definitely embrace technology to make life easier, but we are committed to being there for you personally when you need us. In today ’s busy and faceless tech-obsessed world, we ensure that you receive the personal attention you deserve. In fact, the Hanover family is so confident that you’ll love your new Hanover home and lifestyle that we guarantee it. If we can’t solve your concern, you’ll be able to move without penalty within the first 7 days. We promise not to falter on our commitment to making life easy for you.