Ashleigh Johnson attended Princeton University, where she played for the Tigers and dominated collegiate water polo. During her time at Princeton, she became the program's all-time...
In addition to his work with the NAACP, Rick Callender is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Valley Water in San Jose. In that role, he oversees an...
“For 26 years now, it has been the privilege of my lifetime to serve my incredible constituents of California’s 12th Congressional district,” said Lee. Lee has been a...
NCLF Executive Director Majeid Crawford said the event was created to not only recognize individuals and organizations crucial to the vibrance and survival of San Francisco’s...
What’s happened in Syria has the potential of reshaping the politics of the entire Middle East. The U.S. can’t afford to sit back and do nothing....
California Black Media (CBM) spoke with Bradford recently. He reflected on his current goals, his many accomplishments, disappointments, and lessons learned over the course of the...
Serving as an informational resource to the California Department of Education (CDE), CAAASA makes recommendations on several of the department’s priorities, including curriculum and instruction, staff...
In California, about 42.5% of Black women have experienced some form of IPV, compared to 34.9% of all women in the state, according to a Blue...
We effectively facilitated cross-continent community building! We met the call and provided 400 books for ASC’s students at the call of the Minister of Education. We...
By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Bookworm Sez An average oak tree is bigger around than two people together can reach. That mighty tree starts out with an acorn the size...
Born in Morristown, New Jersey, in 1895, Alice Parker lived during a time when women, especially African American women, faced significant social and systemic barriers. Despite...
Based on his first speech as House minority leader, “The ABCs of Democracy” by Grand Central Publishing is an illustrated children’s book for people of all ages....
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of December 18 - 24, 2024
Hosted by JustLowRiders Bay Area CC of Richmond, community members can drop off toys for kids in advance at the “Toy Drive” now through Friday from...
“Donald Trump is not a god,” U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., told The Grio during a recent interview, reacting to Trump’s unsupported claims that the congressman, along...
“Libraries are such critical facilities for all Oaklanders, whether it’s children coming to story-time, adults reading the newspapers or borrowing the latest novels, and people engaging...
Those visiting The Suitcase Clinic can get legal advice, sign up for food assistance, receive housing resources, get medical help, or enjoy a hot, fresh meal....
"The (show) is a fictional story about a character named Etta, aka Lady Peaches," said Marks. "She falls in love with Johnny Rhythm, leader of the...
On Dec. 5, BWOPA held its Annual Ella Hill Hutch Awards Ceremony, at the Fairmont Claremont Hotel in the Oakland/Berkeley Hills. At the event, the group...
As California Secretary of State, I do not take the progress we have made over the years lightly. My staff and I hold sacred the obligation...
The divestment from Caterpillar, a company criticized for its human rights abuses globally—including the destruction of Palestinian homes, infrastructure, and agriculture, as well as in the...
“While our society tends to rebrand over the decades, we find hate as the new word, broadening its arch of issues in society,” said show host...
Nikki Giovanni rose to prominence during the 1960s as a fierce voice in the Black Arts Movement, alongside literary giants such as Amiri Baraka, Audre Lorde,...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of December 11 - 17, 2024
The mission of CRD is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations (businesses) and from hate violence and...