Larry Gayden brings over 27 years of experience to his new position as Senior Controller of the YMCA of the East Bay. “Larry is highly versed in all aspects of financial and accounting issues for non-profits, and we are fortunate to have him on board,” said Robert Wilkins, CEO of the Y of the...

By Ashley Chambers Senseless violence on the streets of Oakland has claimed the lives of many hopeful young people in recent months. As of Feb. 11, the city reported nine homicides this year, eight of which were young men and women under the age of 25. On Feb. 1, 18-year old was shot and...

Macy’s will honor the legacy of American cultural hero Gordon Parks in celebration of Black History Month with a special film series event and exhibit at Macy’s Union Square on Thursday, Feb. 21. In partnership with The Gordon Parks Foundation and the American Black Film Festival, the “Gordon Parks: Black American Icon” event will...

By Curtis Flannigan February is a good time to jumpstart a savings plan for the year as Feb. 25 kicks off America Saves week, a national campaign sponsored by more than 1,000 non-profit, government and corporate organizations. Their goal is to encourage people from all income levels to take savings to heart and build...

Local seniors and activists are holding a Town Hall Meeting to say: No Cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, Monday, Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. to 4 pm. at the Humanist Hall, 390 27th St. in Oakland. Norman Solomon, author, activist, and co-founder of the 210,000-member RootsAction.org, will speak at the meeting. Other...