Father’s Day Service at Center of Hope
Dr. J. Alfred Smith Sr. of Allen Temple Baptist Church will speak at Center of Hope Community Church on Sunday, June 16 for Father’s Day at 11 a.m. “Center of Hope is a ministry that believes in faith, fathers and … Read More »
Goldies Care Homes: Independent Living at its Best
Growing up in the streets of San Francisco, all Nina Christian knew was how to survive day-to-day. Raised by a single alcoholic mother with no role model to look up to, she says, “I had to grow up quickly.” Growing … Read More »
Rev. Sterling Jenkins, III, 60
Rev. Sterling Jenkins, III, 60, passed away on June 6 in Oakland. He was born in New Orleans, LA to Sterling Jenkins, Jr. and Helen M. Hopkins. He grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and served with honor … Read More »
New HIV Study on African American Couples
By Jesse Brooks Maintaining a strong and stable relationship is challenging especially when one partner is HIV positive, technically known as sero-discordant couples. The Eban II Program is searching for heterosexual African American sero-discordant couples to participate in a behavioral … Read More »
“Healthy Parks, Healthy People” Festival
President Barack Obama proclaimed June as ‘Healthy Parks Month’ so the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) – in partnership with USDA Forest Service – will host the free “Healthy Parks, Healthy People” festival that features outdoor recreation and healthy …Read More »
Castlemont Cheerleaders Excel on the Field and in the Classroom
By Tanya Dennis Coach Linda Stenson does what it takes to help her cheerleaders succeed. She sits in the classroom with them if necessary to make sure they earn their grades. The students have to achieve at least a 2.5 … Read More »
A Father’s Influence is Life-long
By Keith Carson For a child to be healthy and happy, few things are more important than the consistent presence of loving, caring parents and guardians. As long as my father was alive, I was blessed by his wisdom and … Read More »
Fremont’s Nicholas Ross Bound for UC Berkeley
By Etta Jones Despite life challenges that would disorient most others, young and old, Nicolas Ross is looking forward to graduating from Fremont High School with a 4.31 grade point average and attending UC Berkeley in the fall. Since ninth … Read More »
Howard U’s Whitney Earns Masters at UC Berkeley
By Post Staff Spencer Whitney, a 23-year old journalist from New Jersey, received his master’s degree in Journalism from UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism this past May. Whitney graduated from Howard University in 2011 where he earned his bachelor’s … Read More »
Fleisher Jazz Concert at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle
Kelly Zeno presents Yancie Taylor’s Sunday Jazz Concert and Jam Session every Sunday at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle, 410 14th Street in downtown Oakland. This Father’s Day, June 16, guest vocalist Joel Fleisher will perform with The Yancie Taylor Jazztet from … Read More »
Community Meeting on New George “Rocky” Graham Park
A community meeting will be held in Marin City to discuss the new George “Rocky” Graham Park project Tuesday, June 25, at 6 p.m. at the Marguerite Johnson Senior Center at 640 Drake Ave. in Marin City. he Marin City … Read More »
Hills of Marin Are Alive With “The Sound of Music”
By Godfrey Lee Mountain Play in Marin celebrated its 100th anniversary with the production of “The Sound of Music.” Young people from Marin City on June 9 attended the production, which was dedicated to Felecia Gaston of Performing Stars. On … Read More »
San Leandro Holds Town Hall Meeting for Districts 1 and 2
The city will hold a Town Hall meeting Thursday, June 27, at 7 p.m. for the residents of San Leandro City Council Districts 1 and 2. The meeting will be held in the Senior Community Center at 13909 East 14th …Read More »
Curtain Call Performing Arts Leases California Conservatory Theater
The City of San Leandro has leased the California Conservatory Theater located at the San Leandro Civic Center to Curtain Call Performing Arts (CCPA). The lease is for five years. “The arts are vital to a city’s quality of life … Read More »
San Leandro Library Presents Millennial Film Series
The San Leandro Public Library, as part of its Millennial Academy, is presenting “Movies for the Latest Generation,” a film series featuring great stories about Millennials, people aged 18 to 33 years old. The series kicks off on Saturday, June … Read More »
San Leandro Students Produce Videos of Local Business Leaders
A partnership between the City of San Leandro and San Leandro Academy for Multimedia (SLAM) at San Leandro High School is broadcasting on its cable channels video profiles of local business leaders. The videos feature Katherine Sarafian, a San Leandro … Read More »
San Leandro Adopts Balanced Budget
The San Leandro City Council at its June 3 meeting unanimously adopted the city manager’s proposed budget for fiscal years 2013-14 and 2014-15. The new budget, which will go into effect July 1, allocates $125 million in the first year … Read More »
“Nine Years Under” by Sheri Booker
By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Bookworm Sez Sitting around all summer would’ve been so wrong. And that’s why you found a job that year between classes. No more parental handouts, no more wearing clothes your mom bought you, no more borrowing …Read More »
Dr. E’leva Gibson Receives Principal of the Year Award
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee recently presented Dr. E’leva Hughes Gibson with the Mayor’s Principal of the Year Award. Established by former Mayor Gavin Newsom, the award recognizes outstanding principals in the San Francisco Unified School for their dedication, professionalism … Read More »
USF Tops List of Best Colleges for Minorities
By Monica Villavicencio, USF Communications The University of San Francisco is the number one college for minority students, according to “Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.” USF topped the online magazine’s May 27 list of 30 best non-Historically Black Colleges and … Read More »
S.F. African American Chamber Commemorates Juneteenth, Post News Group’s 50th Anniversary
The San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Juneteenth Business Awards Luncheon at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis Hotel, Wednesday, June 19 at noon to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 50th Anniversary … Read More »
Ronald Cortez Named VP for Administration and Finance at SF State
Ronald Cortez has been appointed vice president for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer at San Francisco State University, bringing more than two decades of public sector administrative and financial experience to the university. Cortez currently serves as the … Read More »
Efforts to Save Oldest Black-owned Marcus Books Store in San Francisco
By Tasion Kwamilele and Lee Hubbard Marcus Books, the oldest Black-owned bookstore in the country and housed in the same San Francisco location for the past 43 years, may be forced to shut down as early as next week if … Read More »
War on Poverty Still Only Partly Won
By Jesse Jackson Fifty years ago this week, Medgar Evers, the NAACP regional secretary in Mississippi, was murdered by a member of the White Citizens’ Council. Evers’ death received national attention, serving only to strengthen the movement for civil rights. …Read More »
“Business Plans Made Easy” at Contra Costa College
Contra Costa College will host a class, Business Plans Made Easy, which begins Thursday June 27, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the college, 2600 Mission Bell Drive in San Pablo. The four-session business-writing course is designed to help entrepreneurs …Read More »