In medicine, we celebrate J. Marion Sims as the father of obstetrics, but until recently, we rarely mentioned that most of his medical breakthroughs were achieved...
The Black College Expo at the Marriott Convention Center on Feb. 8, where San Rafael nonprofit 10,000 Degrees, which organized the field trip, aimed to connect students to numerous...
Destiny Arts Center youth dance group performed on stage at the Lunar New Year x Black History Month event at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center at...
Clifton also received the 33rd John A. Britton Gold Medal Award for rescuing a family from a burning home and started his 40th year at PG&E last...
Newsom opened by recounting his announcement atop the Golden Gate Bridge of $150.4 billion in record-breaking visitor spending. He reflected on signing a bill with singer...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of February 12 - 18, 2025
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Kennedy, an anti-vaxxer is the new face of healthcare in America. He was confirmed by the US Senate in a vote split along...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The newly reintroduced bill would create a 15-member commission to study concrete solutions to the Black Wall Street Tulsa Massacre. Also, the new...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Coach Hamilton has been a good friend, role model, and trusted adviser. He has given much of his invaluable time by singing in...
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Richmond was one of the first African Americans to anchor a mainstream TV news station when he got his start in 1976, and even more rare...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Join Dr. Chavis and April Ryan for an insightful discussion with public health leaders on solutions to overcome health inequities affecting Black Americans....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Hinton and her team are actively exploring partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities to expand opportunities and solidify HillmanTok’s place in the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a recent survey, 91% of early childhood educators underscored the importance of parent/caregiver engagement for developing early literacy skills in young students....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Currently, the majority of HBCU presidents are concerned with the potential impact of new Trump administration Executive Orders against DEI and the threat...
The Board of Education was asked last week to approve staff’s cost-cutting proposals, which includes the elimination of 43 positions next fiscal year, or about 1.28...
The WCCUSD is currently in the second year of a 2024-2026 fiscal solvency plan. Fiscal insolvency could place the district under state receivership, which would mean...
City Administrator Jestin Johnson recently told city unions that he is ending Oakland’s telecommuting program. The new policy will require employees to come to work in...
The Civic Center Library's Afternoon Book Club will celebrate and commemorate Black History and will meet in person on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 1-2 p.m. to...
“Together, we have raised our voices and pushed the envelope for peace, justice and equity. It has been the honor of a lifetime to provide constituent...
Discover the challenges facing Electric Vehicle maintenance! We explore the current lack of repair facilities and discuss solutions with industry experts. Learn why access to OEM-approved...