The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 21 - 27, 2026
BLACKPRESSUSA - An 18-wheeler carrying H-E-B merchandise struck a disabled car on US 87 near Dalhart, resulting in the deaths of four young Texas women. Dashcam...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE It's not just about the gift under the tree in December; it's about the skills, the confidence, and the opportunities provided in the months...
With the Wild Card round complete, the NFL Divisional matchups are officially locked in, setting the stage for a thrilling weekend of postseason football. Saturday’s Divisional...
The 2026 NAACP Image Awards have unveiled their nominations, celebrating standout achievements across film, television, music, and culture. This year’s contenders for Entertainer of the Year...
A reporter offered up encouragement to an NFL head coach after a devastating playoff loss. The Jacksonville Jaguars lost to the Buffalo Bills 27-24 in the...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Some policy experts see apprenticeships as a potential game-changer for the early educator workforce. The layers of support they provide can keep frazzled...
One Battle After Another emerged as a major winner, taking home the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical. The film continued its...
In this Q&A with California Black Media, Helms reflects on what it would take to truly improve birthing services in the United States, why midwifery must...
“Access to doula services means that any time in their trimesters, they can have eight sessions with their doula, whether virtual, Telehealth or in-person. The doulas...
Awards season has officially kicked off, and the 83rd Annual Golden Globes are introducing an exciting addition in 2026: Best Podcast, marking a major expansion into...
Since Ticketmaster and Live Nation merged in 2010, ticket prices have jumped more than 150 percent. Activities that once fit a family's budget now take significant...
ATLANTA — On Wednesday night, something felt off long before the final buzzer sounded at State Farm Arena. Trae Young warmed up in non-team attire—a white...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of - December 31, 2025 - January 6, 2026
“Family, Friend, and Neighbor caregivers are lifelines for so many children and families in Alameda County,” said Kristin Spanos, CEO, First 5 Alameda County. “Yet, they...
Her rise has also included several historic firsts: she is the only Black woman ever appointed to lead the influential Assembly Transportation Committee, and the first...
In 2025, McKinnor pushed forward legislation on renters’ protections, re-entry programs, reparations legislation, and efforts to support Inglewood Unified School District. She spoke with California Black...
Before elected office, she served as a legislative staffer at the local, state, and federal levels and built a strong academic foundation, earning a political science...
I’m proud of how we fought back against the Trump Administration’s attacks, especially on the budget, and strengthened protections for workers while fortifying the cultural power...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of - December 24 - 30, 2025
On the block where I grew up in the 1960s, it was an unwritten agreement among the owners of those row homes to put up holiday...
In a 7-1 vote in favor of the contract, with only District 3 Councilmember Carroll Fife voting no, the Council agreed to maintain its existing network...
Wilson and Lambert will be partnering with Mayor Barbara Lee on a toy giveaway on Dec. 20. Young people, like Dremont Wilkes, age 15, will help...
Gumbs’ coaching and leadership journey spans from Bishop O’Dowd High School, Oakland High School, Stellar Prep High School. Over the decades, hundreds of his students have gone...
United Way’s Real Cost Measure data reveals that 27% of Bay Area households – more than 1 in 4 families – cannot afford essentials such as...