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Oakland Post: Week of January 25 – 31, 2023

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 25 - 31, 2023
Activism3 days ago

16th Annual MLK Day of Service on the Richmond Greenway
Digital Issues7 days ago

Oakland Post: Week of January 18 – 24, 2023
The Board’s analyses reveal significant disparities that warrant further examination of law enforcement practices.  The Board’s analyses reveal significant disparities that warrant further examination of law enforcement practices. 
Bay Area2 weeks ago

Report Reveals California Cops Explicit Bias against African Americans
Mayor Sheng Thao, sworn in as the 51st Mayor of Oakland, is flanked by her son Ben Ventura and her father “Richard” Nou My Thao at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, Jan. 9, 2023. Photo courtesy of Alain McLaughlin Photography. Mayor Sheng Thao, sworn in as the 51st Mayor of Oakland, is flanked by her son Ben Ventura and her father “Richard” Nou My Thao at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, Jan. 9, 2023. Photo courtesy of Alain McLaughlin Photography.
Activism2 weeks ago

Sheng Thao Sworn in as New Mayor of Oakland, Pledges New Direction for the City

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Eligible taxpayers will also have until May 15 to make 2022 contributions to their IRAs and health savings accounts.
Bay Area2 weeks ago

IRS Extends Filing Dates in Counties Under Federal Emergency Declarations

The announcement affects residents in Alameda, Marin, Contra Costa, San Francisco, Monterey, Napa, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa...
As her grandchildren Kadir and Jalil Gakunga looked on California Secretary of State Shirley Weber was sworn in to her first term in the position by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego). CBM photo. As her grandchildren Kadir and Jalil Gakunga looked on California Secretary of State Shirley Weber was sworn in to her first term in the position by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego). CBM photo.
Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌2 weeks ago

Shirley Weber Sworn in as California’s First Elected Black Secretary of State
Malia Cohen was sworn in by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Jan. 3. Photo by Robert Maryland, California Black Media. Malia Cohen was sworn in by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Jan. 3. Photo by Robert Maryland, California Black Media.
Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌2 weeks ago

California’s First African American Controller Malia Cohen Takes Office
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A city document suggests $600 million will be needed for offsite infrastructure.
Bay Area2 weeks ago

City Fails to Win $182 Million Federal Grant for Oakland A’s Howard Terminal Project
Supervisors Janice Hahn and Holly Mitchell commemorate the signing of State legislation to return the land to the closest living heirs of the Charles and Willa Bruce. Credit / County of Los Angeles.
Activism2 weeks ago

California Family Whose Beachfront Properties were Seized 100 years ago, Sells Land Back to County for $20 Million
Photos courtesy of Twitter.
Bay Area2 weeks ago

Nancy Pelosi Gavels Out 117th Congress, Takes Oath for 11th District
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State Supt. of Public Instruction speaks with a student after his swearing in on Jan. 7. Photo by Max Elramsisy, California Black Media. State Supt. of Public Instruction speaks with a student after his swearing in on Jan. 7. Photo by Max Elramsisy, California Black Media.
Activism2 weeks ago

Tony Thurmond Starts Second Term as State Addresses Educational Inequity
Activism2 weeks ago

COMMENTARY: One Nation, Indivisible
Photo by Tony Daquipa, Oakland Voices. Photo by Tony Daquipa, Oakland Voices.
Activism2 weeks ago

New Progressive School Board Majority Halts School Closures
"These storms are continuing across the state to help with our reservoir storage levels," said Molly White, a department operations manager. "These storms are continuing across the state to help with our reservoir storage levels," said Molly White, a department operations manager.
Bay Area2 weeks ago

Storms Bring Needed Increase to Depleted Reservoirs Across State
The Remembrance Project (left). Caption 2: Amanda Ayala Ancestor Wheel 2020 (center). Fulfillment by Cynthia Brannvall, 2021 (right). Images courtesy of the Richmond Art Center. The Remembrance Project (left). Caption 2: Amanda Ayala Ancestor Wheel 2020 (center). Fulfillment by Cynthia Brannvall, 2021 (right). Images courtesy of the Richmond Art Center.
Art2 weeks ago

Richmond Art Center Announces Trio of Winter Exhibitions
Photos courtesy of Pinole Valley High School. Photos courtesy of Pinole Valley High School.
Bay Area2 weeks ago

Parade Planned to Honor Historic Pinole Valley High School Football Season

Oakland

A city document suggests $600 million will be needed for offsite infrastructure. A city document suggests $600 million will be needed for offsite infrastructure.
Bay Area2 weeks ago

City Fails to Win $182 Million Federal Grant for Oakland A’s Howard Terminal Project
Photo courtesy of EBRPD. Photo courtesy of EBRPD.
Advice2 weeks ago

Keep Safety in Mind for That Winter Walk at East Bay Regional Parks
Jonathan Donald Matthews. Facebook photo. Jonathan Donald Matthews. Facebook photo.
Activism2 weeks ago

IN MEMORIAM: Jonathan Donald Matthews, 47
Volunteers from the 2022 MLK Day of Service sponsored by Higher Ground NDC. Photo courtesy of Higher Ground NDC. Volunteers from the 2022 MLK Day of Service sponsored by Higher Ground NDC. Photo courtesy of Higher Ground NDC.
Activism2 weeks ago

Higher Ground Urges Residents to Come Out for Annual MLK Day of Service
Mayor-Elect Sheng Thao. Photo courtesy of Sheng Thao. Mayor-Elect Sheng Thao. Photo courtesy of Sheng Thao.
Activism3 weeks ago

Many Openings on Boards and Commissions as Sheng Thao Takes Office
John Fisher, Oakland A’s owner and real estate developer John Fisher, Oakland A’s owner and real estate developer
Bay Area1 month ago

City Council Committee Hears Report on Economic Impact of Oakland A’s Howard Terminal Proposal

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Supervisors Janice Hahn and Holly Mitchell commemorate the signing of State legislation to return the land to the closest living heirs of the Charles and Willa Bruce. Credit / County of Los Angeles.
Activism2 weeks ago

California Family Whose Beachfront Properties were Seized 100 years ago, Sells Land Back to County for $20 Million

In the 1920s, the beach resort was extremely popular with African American tourists. At that time, Black people were not...
A new study co-authored at UC Berkeley finds that women of all races, as well as Black men, who have not attended college are paid dramatically less than Asian American and white men at similar education levels. (Photo by the U.S. Department of Agriculture) A new study co-authored at UC Berkeley finds that women of all races, as well as Black men, who have not attended college are paid dramatically less than Asian American and white men at similar education levels. (Photo by the U.S. Department of Agriculture)
Bay Area2 weeks ago

Among Less-Educated Young Workers, Women and Black Men Are Paid Far Less
Nat Bates. Photo by Mike Kinney. Nat Bates. Photo by Mike Kinney.
Bay Area2 weeks ago

Nat Bates, First Elected to Richmond Council in 1967, Bids ‘Final Farewell’
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The city allows a maximum of three cannabis retail permits, and an unlimited number of permits for cultivation operations. Photo by Shadia Amen on Scopio.
Activism3 weeks ago

Richmond Considers Allowing More Cannabis Retailers
Photo contributed to Richmond Standard.
Activism3 weeks ago

Volunteers Needed on the Greenway for MLK Day of Service
Thom Bell. Sarkari Library.
Arts and Culture3 weeks ago

IN MEMORIAM: Thom Bell, Co-Creator of the Sound of Philadelphia, Dead at 79
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The event commemorates the birthday of this great American leader and his lifelong work toward equality and peace.
Activism2 weeks ago

PRESS ROOM: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Set for Jan. 16 in San Leandro

The event commemorates the birthday of this great American leader and his lifelong work toward equality and peace. This year’s...
Thom Bell. Sarkari Library. Thom Bell. Sarkari Library.
Arts and Culture3 weeks ago

IN MEMORIAM: Thom Bell, Co-Creator of the Sound of Philadelphia, Dead at 79
The staff at Marty's Grill. From left to right: Ali Nasser, Abdo Alomari and Marty Nasser. Photo by: Joe L. Fisher The staff at Marty's Grill. From left to right: Ali Nasser, Abdo Alomari and Marty Nasser. Photo by: Joe L. Fisher
Activism1 month ago

Coronado Neighborhood Council Holds Holiday Celebration
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Cover of “The Wind at My Back” pictures Raven Wilkinson, left, and Misty Copeland, right.
Activism1 month ago

Misty Copeland’s New Memoir “The Wind at My Back” Pays Homage to Another Black Ballerina
To participate, students must submit an entry form that includes the piece they intend to perform. For details and to complete the entry form, visit sanleandro.org/mlk
Activism1 month ago

Now Accepting Entry Forms for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Festival and Poetry Slam
Minnie Bell’s sign and a pan of their typical fare: Brussels sprouts and macaroni and cheese. Facebook image and photo.
Advice2 months ago

A Sampling of Dining Out Options for Thanksgiving Soul Food Around California
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BLACK is Beautiful: JaRule and Sounds of Blackness joins the Conversation
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AIRBNB Super host ListsSlave Cabin as Luxury Getaway
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