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Stanley Paul Hébert, Esq., 97

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4 years ago

December 5, 2019

Attorney Stanley P. Hébert, 97, a long-time resident of Oakland, California passed away in the early morning of Nov. 17, 2019. at St. Paul’s Towers Oakland. A life of service, leadership, and love, Stan leaves a wonderful legacy for all who knew him.

In retirement, Stan was an active member of the St. Paul’s Towers community serving many years on the residents’ council. A life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (Alpha Gamma Boule), and the NAACP, Stan’s vast list of community, social justice, educational and professional associations include president emeritus of Bay Area Urban League, former chairman of the California Attorney General’s Advisory Commission on Community Policy Relations, Board of Regents for Holy Names College (now University), the Marcus Foster Educational Institute Board, the National Catholic Conference for Interracial Justice Board, Oakland Symphony Orchestra Advisory Board, member of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Custom Operations Advisory Committee.

Born in Baton Rouge, La., June 18, 1922, to Stanley and Elvina (Johnson) Hébert, Stan is the oldest of six siblings. Leaving Baton Rouge during the Great Depression, he lived with relatives in Milwaukee, Wis., where he was the first African-American student at Marquette University High School. His undergraduate education at the University of Wisconsin was interrupted by military service during WWII where he discovered his interest in the practice of law and completed his J.D. at Marquette University Law School in 1950.

Stan met former “Miss Fisk University” Mary Lou Usher while both were on the faculty of Southern University in Baton Rouge. The music professor and the law professor were wed on Aug. 30, 1952. Returning to Wisconsin, Stan was assistant city attorney for the City of Milwaukee followed by an appointment to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.

Federal service followed with the family moving to Wash., D.C., in 1964 as deputy general counsel to the Department of the Navy. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve (JAG) rising to the rank of captain. In 1969, Stan was the general counsel for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) until 1972 when he was selected as vice president and legal counsel to Bank of American in California. In 1977, Stan was appointed general counsel for the Port of Oakland for over 19 years, followed by private practice of-counsel with Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean in Oakland.

He was preceded by his wife of 63 years, Mary Lou Usher Hébert in 2016.
Stan is survived by; his brother Charles of Stockton, CA; sister-in-law Dr. Adine Ray Usher; daughter and son-in-law Luellen and Terry Eggleston; son and daughter-in-law Stanley III and Angela Hébert; son Joseph; son and daughter-in-law Jacques and Jessica; son Don Pierre; son and daughter-in-law Robert and Emiko; grandchildren Akane, Megumi, Vanessa, Shintaro, Momoko, Gauthier, Jude and nieces, nephews, cousins and many wonderful friends.

A viewing/visitation will be held on Fri., Dec. 13, 2019 ,6:00-8:00 p.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 322 St. James Dr., Piedmont, Ca. At the viewing/visitation, there will be a brief a prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m.

The following morning, Sat., Dec. 14, 2019, 10:00 a.m, a family funeral Mass will be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church celebrated by Fr. Leo J. Edgerly, Jr. immediately followed by a private interment at The Cathedral of Christ the Light Mausoleum in Oakland, CA.
A Community Memorial and Celebration of Life will be held on Sun., Jan. 5, 2020 , at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Names University, Valley Center for Performing Arts 3500 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619.

A reception immediately follows the memorial.

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The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

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DA Pamela Price Stands by Mom Who Lost Son to Gun Violence in Oakland

Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018.

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April 22, 2024

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District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones

Publisher’s note: Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018. The photo was too small for readers to see where the women were and what they were doing. Here we show Price and Jones as they complete a walk in memory of Scott. For more information and to contribute, please contact Carol Jones at 510-978-5517 at morefoundation.help@gmail.com. Courtesy photo.

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State Controller Malia Cohen Keynote Speaker at S.F. Wealth Conference

California State Controller Malia Cohen delivered the keynote speech to over 50 business women at the Black Wealth Brunch held on March 28 at the War Memorial and Performing Arts Center at 301 Van Ness Ave. in San Francisco. The Enterprising Women Networking SF Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) hosted the Green Room event to launch its platform designed to close the racial wealth gap in Black and Brown communities.

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American Business Women’s Association Vice President Velma Landers, left, with California State Controller Malia Cohen (center), and ABWA President LaRonda Smith at the Enterprising Women Networking SF Chapter of the ABWA at the Black Wealth Brunch.

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The Enterprising Women Networking SF Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) hosted the Green Room event to launch its platform designed to close the racial wealth gap in Black and Brown communities.

“Our goal is to educate Black and Brown families in the masses about financial wellness, wealth building, and how to protect and preserve wealth,” said ABWA San Francisco Chapter President LaRonda Smith.

ABWA’s mission is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.

“This day is about recognizing influential women, hearing from an accomplished woman as our keynote speaker and allowing women to come together as powerful people,” said ABWA SF Chapter Vice President Velma Landers.

More than 60 attendees dined on the culinary delights of Chef Sharon Lee of The Spot catering, which included a full soul food brunch of skewered shrimp, chicken, blackened salmon, and mac and cheese.

Cohen discussed the many economic disparities women and people of color face. From pay equity to financial literacy, Cohen shared not only statistics, but was excited about a new solution in motion which entailed partnering with Californians for Financial Education.

“I want everyone to reach their full potential,” she said. “Just a few weeks ago in Sacramento, I partnered with an organization, Californians for Financial Education.

“We gathered 990 signatures and submitted it to the [California] Secretary of State to get an initiative on the ballot that guarantees personal finance courses for every public school kid in the state of California.

“Every California student deserves an equal opportunity to learn about filing taxes, interest rates, budgets, and understanding the impact of credit scores. The way we begin to do that is to teach it,” Cohen said.

By equipping students with information, Cohen hopes to close the financial wealth gap, and give everyone an opportunity to reach their full financial potential. “They have to first be equipped with the information and education is the key. Then all we need are opportunities to step into spaces and places of power.”

Cohen went on to share that in her own upbringing, she was not guided on financial principles that could jump start her finances. “Communities of color don’t have the same information and I don’t know about you, but I did not grow up listening to my parents discussing their assets, their investments, and diversifying their portfolio. This is the kind of nomenclature and language we are trying to introduce to our future generations so we can pivot from a life of poverty so we can pivot away and never return to poverty.”

Cohen urged audience members to pass the initiative on the November 2024 ballot.

“When we come together as women, uplift women, and support women, we all win. By networking and learning together, we can continue to build generational wealth,” said Landers. “Passing a powerful initiative will ensure the next generation of California students will be empowered to make more informed financial decisions, decisions that will last them a lifetime.”