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...

Kyla Wheatfall’s father was killed by a police officer when she was 10 years old, but the 20-year-old Oakland resident has found a way to forgive and moved on. “They were the first people I called when my grandmother passed away,” said Wheatfall, a psychology student at College of Alameda, during a lively debate...

By Lee Hildebrand Ever since he began touring the Midwest at age 5 as “Little Rance Allen, the Boy Preacher,” the Monroe, Michigan-born vocalist has kept quite busy. Today, at age 64 and no longer “little,” the hefty musician is more active than ever – recording and performing with his brothers Steve and Tom...