TALES OF THE TOWN MERCH
NOW AVAILABLE!

Tales of the Town
(TOTT)

Detailing nearly one hundred years of Oakland history through the people whose families have called Oakland home for generations, the stories of Oaklanders and their experiences in “The Town” are brought to life through a podcast, album, book, and short film.

Tales of The Town explores the first and second Great Migrations that brought Black southerners to Oakland en masse, Oakland’s historic sports teams and players, legendary musicians, the first Black Student Union at Merritt College, houselessness, gentrification, The Huichin Chochenyo Ohlone people, and much more! 

Hosted by People’s Programs’ co-founders and the co-creators of Hella Black Podcast, Abbas Muntaqim and Delency Parham, and produced by award winning documentarian and audio engineer, Maya Cueva – Tales of The Town is available to stream wherever you get your podcasts!

the music.

Abbas and Delency teamed up with artists from all over the Bay Area to produce 11 original songs and put together a Tales of The Town album.

Every artist and producer featured on the album donated their voice and production, and all proceeds from the album go towards supporting People’s Programs.

The album features music from artists such as Rexx Life Raj, G-Eazy, P-LO, LaRussell, Guapdad4000 and more! The album is available now on all streaming platforms!

the book.

The Tales of The Town book features 117 pages of original photography from Bay Area-born photographer, Bryan Berry, and captures the people and places that make Oakland so special. Click the button below to purchase your copy!

THE FILM.

The Tales of The Town film is currently being submitted to film festivals and we won’t know which ones have accepted us until later this year. Wish us luck!