We will remember her forever, as she is lifted in God’s gentle embrace into the silent land, and we, her children, family, and friends will never...
She became the first female African-American newspaper editor in North America. Her work as a journalist was not spared criticism, as many disagreed with her views.
Arguing that appropriating billions of dollars alone will not ensure action, community organizations and parents from Los Angeles and Oakland are asking an Alameda County Superior...
The sculptural figures created in all-black steel with vinyl tubing, each standing four feet high, would surround the empty pedestal where a statue of Francis Scott...
Through collaborations with volunteers, non-profit organizations, churches, the City of Oakland, and businesses we are determined to reach out and just serve the needs of those...
With COVID, urban riots, and racist attacks, the question that comes to mind is whether we have lost Chinatown.
And I am not just talking about justice as an idea. I am talking about a Department of Justice that is willing to take on abusive...
“We are doing our part to change the narrative of excellence being categorized as an exception for black makers.
The Mayflower Choral Society is a nonprofit corporation and the parent organization of the Mayflower Chorus, the performing ensemble of the Mayflower Choral Society which supports...
Heritage months are ways to benchmark our progress and see what urgently needs to be done now.
Michael Asberry. Photo courtesy Stuart Locklear Photography The Aurora Theater is finishing up a run for radio of the stage adaptation of Toni Morrison’s Pulitzer Prize-winning...
If approved by the Legislature, the $600 payments announced Monday would go to income-eligible taxpayers who did not receive the first stimulus payment as well as...
Unpaid Utility Bills Threatened Hundreds of Thousands with Shut-Offs
SCRT launched its fourth team on Monday, May 10. These teams are currently operating in the Tenderloin, the Castro/Mission, the Bayview, and the Northeast/Waterfront/Chinatown area. The...
The holiday started in 2016, when a group of long-term Oakland residents felt that, in the face of Black and Brown native Oaklanders being displaced through...
We developed the poll as a way to truly understand what Black voters view as the most critical issues they are facing right now.
14 Street Market is open seven days a week, from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday. ...
The A’s said on Tuesday said they will start looking into relocating with the backing of Major League Baseball.
A defensive specialist, Chaney won an NBA title with the Celtics in 1969 and 1974. After he retired in 1979, he spent 22 years coaching, including...
The Police Commission has not moved on the proposed budget and the LAPD needs the City Council’s approval before it can go into effect. On the...
“These women aren’t the Real Housewives of you name the city. These women are working on improving the lives of Black folk,” media mogul and entrepreneur...
“The best way to protect worker unity is to protest racism, patriarchy and xenophobia,” continued Davis. “Labor united will never be defeated.”
As Democrats debate their $2 trillion infrastructure package, there has already been a lot of discussion about provisions aimed at promoting EVs. I know Democratic leaders...
The assistance, which targets low-income families of color in the 426,000-population city, will last 18 months. Mayor Schaaf detailed that the money comes with “no-strings attached,”...