# Event Details - **Event Name**: AfroPortals Earth Day Activation: The Evolution of the Bay Area Dispensary - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 22 Apr, 2025 at 01:00 pm – Tue, 22 Apr, 2025 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: We’ll discuss the impact of legalization, the rise of corporate cannabis, and the fight to keep equity at the center of the industry.About this EventAfroPortals Earth Day ActivationJoin Artist As First Responder in the AfroPortals for a conversation on how cannabis dispensaries in the Bay Area have evolved—from grassroots medical collectives with unmarked doors to sleek retail spaces that host game nights.We’ll discuss the impact of legalization, the rise of corporate cannabis, and the fight to keep equity at the center of the industry. We'll also discuss the different uses of cannabis: medicinal for health benefits and recreational for social enjoyment. In this connection, you will explore how cannabis serves various purposes and its impact on health, culture, and society.Hosted by AAFR Studio Assistant Marcella Sanchez and AAFR Climate Artist in Residence Ietef Vita in Oakland. In conversation with the São Vicente Portal: (Luciana Jorge and Diego Eduardo) and the Mexico City Portal.The AfroPortals Project Space & Archive is proud to host a partnership with Shared_Studios to bring together communities around the globe for transformative conversations as if in the same room. Housed alongside AfroPortals, Shared_Studios explores the power of art, arts activism, and its influence across the continent and throughout the Black African Diaspora. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/afroportals-earth-day-activation-the-evolution-of-the-bay-area-dispensary/100001311273296729 - **Event Categories**: art, earth-day, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oakland - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Liberation Park - **lat**: 37.7688431 - **long**: -122.1734593 - **full address**: Liberation Park, 7101 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AfroPortals Earth Day Activation: The Evolution of the Bay Area Dispensary - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a50fe90fe138685b6fa66f7e914fc1f935fcb3e47b8165c6ebdb65f9165c0ce8-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc300428-gmir.jpg?v=1743808518 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AfroPortals Earth Day Activation: The Evolution of the Bay Area Dispensary being held? - **A:** AfroPortals Earth Day Activation: The Evolution of the Bay Area Dispensary takes place on Tue, 22 Apr, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Tue, 22 Apr, 2025 at 03:00 pm at Liberation Park, 7101 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing AfroPortals Earth Day Activation: The Evolution of the Bay Area Dispensary? - **A:** AfroPortals Earth Day Activation: The Evolution of the Bay Area Dispensary is organized by Ashara Ekundayo Gallery x Omi Arts Project Space. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AfroPortals Earth Day Activation: The Evolution of the Bay Area Dispensary is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oakland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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