By Urban Peace Movement

Oakland has always been a living embodiment of the magic that happens when different cultures don’t just coexist, but genuinely protect and celebrate each other.

We’re celebrating one year since the unveiling of ‘Solidarity Is Power,’ a mural highlighting the power of racial solidarity!

The piece was created by Oakland artist and Urban Peace Movement (UPM) alumni Timothy B. who channeled the vision of UPM and Youth Together youth leaders to guide the creative decisions in the final mural.

Its home is in North Oakland at Oakland International High School, a school that celebrates the rich diversity of its student body.

In May 2025, community came together to dedicate the mural with libations by Baba Greg Hodge, African drumming by Bantaba, and blessings from Teokalli, a traditional Aztec-Mexica dance group.

At a time when immigrant and Black and Brown communities are being targeted and history is being erased, our culture, our art, our stories are an act of resistance. 

Powered by funding from California’s Stop The Hate program, the effort was organized by Youth Together and Urban Peace Movement.

The mural is a tribute to Oakland’s deep tradition of solidarity and a reminder of what’s possible when we come together. Visit the mural at Oakland International High School (48th St. near Webster St, North Oakland).

About Urban Peace Movement

Urban Peace Movement (UPM) is an Oakland based nonprofit organization that leads campaigns and programs throughout Alameda County. UPM builds youth leadership to transform the culture and social conditions that lead to community violence & mass incarceration in communities of color. UPM leads with a “Healing-Centered Youth Organizing” model because we believe that organizing is healing and healing is organizing.