This week, the City of Oakland released a new Cultural Plan, its first in thirty years. Titled “Belonging in Oakland: A Cultural Development Plan,” the document...
By Rev. Amos Brown I have known the Rev. Jasper Williams for a long time and respect him as an individual. I wonder, however, if he...
Photo by 49ers/Twitter Santa Clara, CA – A win is a win! The 49ers came out aggressive to start the second half but lost their way...
Gema Quetzal Cardena is interviewed by Sacramento TV station, KCRA. Oakland Unified School District senior Gema Quetzal Cardenas has been sworn in as the sole student...
Councilwoman Desley Brooks has refused to take a position on whether or not the city should adopt a policy which is called a “Project Labor Agreement”...
A Coalition of Black Women Leaders and Mothers will pose questions to the two candidates for California Superintendent for Public Instruction – Assemblyman Tony Thurmond and...
Photo by Giants/Twitter San Francisco, CA – The first win of the month comes on the heels of Chris Stratton’s complete game shutout. The Giants 2-0...
Oakland mayoral candidate Cat Brooks announced this week that her campaign contributions have surpassed $100,000 in grassroots donations. “Oakland is ready for leadership that can unite...
Parents and teachers protest last school year against cuts to programs and layoffs at school sites. Photo by Ken Epstein. The State of California is set...
The Coal + Ice exhibit in San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture features the work of over 40 photographers from around the world....
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has promised to expedite funding for a faith-based proposal to utilize church parking lots for tiny homes and safe car parking for...
Asaria Hayes proved that she is a top tennis athlete, destined for a bright career. In August 2018 she won the American Tennis Association Girls 18...
Photo by Twitter/Raiders Oakland, CA – No bigger stage than the one set tonight. Jon Gruden’s debut as the Raiders head coach could not be more...
NBA icon Jason Kidd addresses the audience at the Port Work Spaces on the roof top of the Kaiser Center in the heart of downtown Oakland...
By Marisol Beas | California Black Media California is often portrayed in the media as a utopian state with fantastic weather year-round, serene beaches, and scenic...
The Interfaith Council of Alameda County will host its next meeting Thursday, Sept. 13 from noon to 2 p.m. at William Chapel Baptist Church, Dr. Kenneth...
When monuments dedicated to a historic legacy of whiteness are being toppled, it is refreshing that UC Berkeley is honoring Dr. David Blackwell, the first tenured...
Left to right: Alicia Jones,Jordan Hicks, Che’ron Mize, Imani Packwood Scott,Freda Jackson,Ester Westbrook,Tonya Berry, Rev. Ora Hicks (Minister Tree Of Life) Pastor Phyllis Scott( Founding Pastor,...
By Friends of the Public Bank of Oakland The public banking Feasibility Study commissioned by the City of Oakland was released to the City Council and the...
The East Oakland Congress of Neighborhoods holds a Town Hall meeting Aug. 29 at Allen Temple Baptist Church to build community power to fight the toxic...
Photo provided by A’s/Twitter Oakland, CA – A’s rookie Ramon Laureano continues to “wow” with each appearance at the plate. Laureano hit two home runs and...
Photo credit – Greg Foster/FB Another one of Oakland’s hometown heroes joins the Hall. Bill Russell was one of the greatest players in NBA history and he...
By Eric Arnold The Mercury News (August 12, 2018) reports that as a candidate Libby Schaaf promised that 28 percent of the housing built in Oakland...
Speaking at Oakland Education Association (OEA) press conference last Friday (L to R) are: Liz Ortega Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Alameda Labor Council (AFL-CIO), Keith D....
Marco Senghor, owner of Bissap Baobab, is charged with obtaining citizenship illegally. He has pleaded not guilty. Photo courtesy of Mission Local Marco Senghor, owner of...
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