“I’m excited to partner with the Office of the Mayor and incredible community and corporate partners like PG&E, Tip Top Shape, Wiseguys Motorcycle Club, The Dragons...
The realization that these survivors had not only endured the trauma of assault but were also left without essential undergarments prompted the Section, consisting of more...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of February 5 - 11, 2025
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 29 - February 4, 2025
In partnership with the Malonga Arts Residents Association (MARA), Eastwind Books of Berkeley, Marcus Books, and the Alameda County National Council of Negro Women, the event...
Black History Month did not begin as Black History Month. In 1915 after the 13th Amendment was passed Carter G. Woodson and Jesse E. Moorland founded...
Women were recruited and trained until May 1942. The Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps was formed, and women of all races were officially allowed to serve. In...
Dickson received three out of five votes from the Board in a three-round count. Contra Costa Assistant DA Annie K. Esposito and California Chief Deputy Attorney...
Zo Williams, an author, radio host and of Altadena told California Black Media (CBM), “My childhood is gone. The city will forever be changed by this...
“The essence of a church lies in the actions taken outside the physical confines of a building. I am immensely proud of our congregation for their...
Grammy-nominated Andre Thierry leads the musical program with an interactive, engaging experience that combines traditional and newly composed music.
A 10-year San Anselmo resident, Former San Anselmo Mayor Brian Colbert was raised in Connecticut and has degrees from Oberlin (Ohio) College and the University of...
“(Trump) dishonors the Black community,” said the former Clinton aide, who then launched into Trump’s offenses against Black people. They include refusing to rent to Black...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 22 - 28, 2025
For thousands of displaced Black residents like those mentioned by McKenzie, the road to rebuild is just beginning. Historic and systemic inequities add hurdles to the...
Vice-chair of the CLBC Assemblymember Issac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights) shared with the diverse crowd attending the breakfast that he and Chair, Sen. Akilah Weber-Pierson (D-La Mesa),...
By Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black Media More than 100 reparations advocates and supporters from nearly 20 grassroots organizations across California gathered at the State Capitol...
En Vogue vocalist Terry Ellis visited the Bay Area recently to introduce her “More Than Tea” social etiquette program to young people. In her program, Ellis...
“This year’s tribute feels like a call to action,” said Lyz Luke, executive director of Living Jazz. “We were very mindful about picking a strong Black...
Esteemed actor and philanthropist Blair Underwood said he is joining the “New Oakland” initiative to lend his celebrity and business acumen to assist the forthcoming Oakland...
The top priorities for New Oakland are to bring action and collaborative strategies to the prior commitments made by Jaylen Brown, Jason Kidd, Steph Curry and...
Traditionally, the ceremonies begin with putting a model of the Ark of the Covenant—called the Tabot—onto the priest’s head to represent Jesus becoming the Messiah the...
“Everyone has an opportunity to participate,” said Glenda Roberts, kinship support care program manager at CCYSB. “Our nonprofit organization and participants recognize how important it is...
Jason Lee, a Stockton native, rose to prominence in the entertainment industry after overcoming numerous disadvantages in his childhood, including abuse, poverty, homelessness, foster care and...
Congresswoman Simon was joined by her friends and family in the Vice President’s office at the United States Senate for the ceremony. “Since our time together...
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