The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 1 - 7, 2026
The Final Action Plan addresses disparities in housing, economic opportunity, education, health, environmental justice, public safety, arts and culture, land use, and other areas where historical...
Dr. Denise Saddler is a respected educator who leads with integrity, honesty, and decades of experience in service to OUSD. Since stepping into the role of...
Jendayi, who says she’s one of Dr. Head’s closest friends and the sole beneficiary named in the estate plan, contends that the latest developments have brought...
The first time a teacher pulled up a chair to sit next to me to help me out, I panicked because no adult had ever sat...
Other major investments include a record $2.4 billion in ongoing funding for special education, $5 billion for TK-12 schools, $500 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits,...
In 1857, the Supreme Court’s infamous Dred Scott decision declared that Black people — enslaved or free — could never be citizens of the United States.
“We have a public accounting of the ways that our civic institutions have benefited from chattel slavery and built wealth in the process,” said Asm. Isaac...
“Our hospitals are entering one of the most dangerous eras that anyone has ever seen, at least in my lifetime,” said Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson). “Assembly...
Peace Committee members are available regularly in the community, including at Lodestar Academy on the first and third Wednesdays and at Parker Community Resource Center on...
Organizers state that testimony will explore historical and political developments that they believe have contributed to the expansion of corporate influence over public institutions and governmental...
Widely known in Oakland for his unifying leadership on issues of social justice and human rights, Riley is also recognized for his famous son, Raymond “Boots”...
The words of the song, “Wake Up Everybody,” debuted by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes in 1975, still resonate today as those words are just as...
Addressing more than 100 Black and Asian attendees, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie stated "San Francisco is reliant on the Black community, and we must invest...
Legendary performers such as Whoopi Goldberg and Danny Glover worked with and were inspired by BRG’s founders. More recently, Grammy award-winning artist Kehlani attended the Black...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of June 24 - 30, 2026
At the event, 16 entities signed the EIP pledge, vowing to take steps to increase public contracting opportunities in their spheres for small and historically underutilized...
“Poetics of Memory” coincides with a year of major recognition for Howard. In 2026, she received the California Arts Council’s 50th Anniversary Award, honoring artists whose...
More than a meeting and panel discussion, the annual symposium serves as a powerful example of what can happen when neighbors, community leaders, and organizations choose...
Despite the cited obstacles, NPRC has made some promising inroads towards their mission. NPRC has identified that nationwide the Attorneys General must be engaged and encouraged...
Aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and financial professionals gathered for a day of education, networking, and community engagement. Participants attended workshops and panel discussions covering Business...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of June 17 - 23, 2026
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of June 10 - 16, 2026
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of June 3 - 9, 2026
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of May 27 - June 2, 2026
