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
Longtime OUSD Employee Debra King-Cooper, 73 Caption: Debra King-Cooper. Courtesy photo. Special to The Post Debra King-Cooper, a beloved mother, grandmother, queen, sister, church member, caregiver,...
OAKLAND POST — Historically, white conservative forces have sought to suppress Black political participation because Black communities have consistently organized, voted, and fought for policies rooted...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of June 10 - 16, 2026
After serving as the economic and cultural hub of the Fillmore's historically Black community for more than a decade, the center's closure ended what was called...
Black Music Month started when Black Music Association members Ed Wright, Kenny Gamble and his wife, journalist and radio host Dyanna Williams were able to persuade...
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
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of May 20 - 26 2026
A member of the “Divine Nine,” Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., was founded on Jan. 13, 1913, at Howard University in Washington, D.C. The organization was established by...
Jones made headlines three years ago when he was one of a pair of Justins. Along with fellow State Rep. Justin Pearson (D-Memphis), he fought their...
Patterson, who died in 2025 at the age of 94, was remembered as a tireless advocate, mentor, and public servant whose influence shaped generations across the...
Jackson’s life took a significant turn when she was offered the opportunity to work in a wind tunnel, a facility used to test the effects of...
The Supreme Court's recent ruling weakening the Voting Rights Act is reshaping political battles, particularly in the South. While California's protections may offer a buffer, the...
Evangeline Byars and Carmella Carrington lead the STOPDEEDTHEFT.org movement, fighting rising deed and title fraud, which disproportionately affects Black and Brown communities nationwide.
The Oakland Board of Education has extended Superintendent Denise Saddler’s contract through June 2027, promoting her from interim to permanent superintendent with a salary of $367,765.45...
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee honored acclaimed actor Delroy Lindo with the Key to the City and declared “Delroy Lindo Day” to celebrate his contributions to film,...
Cassandra "Mama C" Lopez, a dedicated parent, teacher, and activist, was honored as Oakland's Mother of the Year for her unwavering commitment to community and justice.
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of May 13 - 19, 2026
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of may 6 - 12, 2026
The NAACP CA/HI has a long and well-established record of supporting victims of discrimination and hate crimes — providing critical referrals and, when necessary, direct assistance...
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