The popular lecture series is co-produced by the Oakland-based Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center and Peralta Community College District. Jeffries’ appearance marks the 32nd lecture of...
These community activations were coordinated with the San Francisco-based non-profit program “Room to Read.” Ray said he is also donating his time to read and take...
William “Bill” Felton Russell was born on Feb. 12, 1934, and died on July 31, 2022. He achieved fame as a U.S. professional basketball player who played center for the Boston...
"Oakland is putting its best foot forward in anticipation of the thousands of fans that will be celebrating the NBA All-Star Games," said Oakland Mayor Kevin Jenkins. "As...
Our budget crisis – one of the worst in Oakland’s history – is compounded by the fact that people do not feel safe coming to Oakland...
In the late 90s, Stevenson finally realized her dream of living in Paris, now with her daughter. She started exploring the history of Africans in the...
Obesity is a chronic disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity affects 42.8% of middle-aged adults. It is closely related to...
In a statement released recently, Lee said she fully supports current efforts by the League of Women Voters, Common Cause, ACLU and Oakland Ethics Commissioners to look at...
The performance explores the legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson whose 10-play Century Cycle chronicles the African American experience across the 20th century, with each...
Robeson first gained widespread recognition on stage and screen, delivering commanding performances that captivated audiences. Yet, it was his voice in concert halls that sealed his...
Los Angeles-based clinical psychologist Dr. Cheryl Grills and Bay Area-based attorney Don Tamaki, who were part of the nine-member reparations panel, spoke at the “Justice Through...
If you haven’t noticed, all Americans are engaged in an even bigger game that means so much more than the Super Bowl. Our democracy is falling...
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...
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...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of February 12 - 18, 2025
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Coupled with their lack of government and healthcare-related experience, we are concerned these nominees will significantly undermine public health, increase the number of uninsured people, worsen...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 29 - February 4, 2025
Doctors diagnose prediabetes when blood sugar levels are above typical levels but not quite in the diabetes range. CMA says 88 million adults have prediabetes which...
“I’m always leery … when we see something like this kind of institution going after a (progressive) person such as Sheng Thao,” said Riley. “The (FBI)...
The coalition’s letter to Attorney General Bonta outlines detailed concerns regarding OpenAI’s compliance with laws governing nonprofit assets and urges the Attorney General to initiate a robust investigation...
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...
What happened to the days when Americans would band together — Democrats, Republicans, and Independents alike — to rebuild in the aftermath of disaster? What happened...
“(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...
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