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Unsung Heroines: East Bay Book Launch with Rae Alexandra

April 16, 2026 at Local Economy in Oakland, CA

6028 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
Celebrate the East Bay launch of Unsung Heroines: 35 Women Who Changed the Bay Area by KQED Arts & Culture staff writer Rae Alexandra, published by City Lights Books. From civil rights pioneers to environmental champions, this book profiles remarkable Bay Area women whose stories have been overlooked by history. Co-hosted with East Bay Booksellers, the evening features a reading and conversation with Rae about the research that grew from her award-winning KQED series "Rebel Girls From Bay Area History." Rae will be in conversation with Liam O'Donoghue, host and creator, of the East Bay Yesterday podcast. Free! Books available for purchase and signing. Featuring: Local Economy
Date: April 16, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM 9:30 PM
Event type: Art and Culture
Published: Apr 4, 2026 2:31 PM
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