Oakland’s Urbanview

Now featuring local artists on our cover.
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From this week’s issue:
Poetry for the People: Russell Simmons's Def Poetry Jam is taking slam to the mainstream.
Southern Culture on the Skids: 'The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys' does bad things to a good book.
Oakland Unwrapped: Where the Blame Lies.
Urban Guide: Listings to plan your week by.
Art Throb: This week's art events.

Urbanview’s online partners: Metroactive | Oakland.com
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