Wells Fargo Bank has announced it will lend a total of $55 billion to women-owned businesses by the year 2020. The announcement was made recently by Lisa Stevens, Wells Fargo lead executive for Small Business and West Coast Regional Banking president, at the Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) 22nd Annual Latina History Day...

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By Post Staff As millions of Venezuelans mourn the death of 58-year-old President Hugo Chavez, a number of local residents remember the controversial leader’s efforts on behalf of the poor in his country and the U.S. Under Chavez, the CITGO – Venezuela Heating Oil Program has provided low-cost heating oil to 1.7 million people...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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