BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — As the U.S. House Rules Committee met recently to consider three Republican-backed bills targeting the District of Columbia’s local governance, and ahead of...
Oakstop’s workforce development initiative, “The Oakstop Effect: WFD,” focuses on providing pathways to employment and advancement for Black adults aged 18–64. Through culturally relevant, mission-driven training facilitated by...
As a Black woman, Lawson values the connection between her art and her community. She said that her art “needs to feel like Black people to...
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, who was mentored by Woods-Jones, recognized her as a living legend, loving mentor, and community developer as she proclaimed Saturday, July 26...
The governor’s office confirmed that four legal and political options are under review, including a 2026 ballot measure that would dismantle the state’s independent redistricting commission...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — While the world has been caught up in chaos—from political madness to climate extremes—Black celebrities reminded everyone that fashion is still a powerful...
“We want people that could help ... to step up,” said Kennedy. “I'm asking people to step up in a way where you talk to people,...
By Emil Guillermo Donald Trump isn’t king. But to rule with more monarchical authority and royal flair — he’d prefer a few extra red seats in...
The UC system continues to see steady growth in racial and ethnic representation. Latinos made up the largest share of admitted students at 39%, followed by...
The annual community-building event brought together residents from East Oakland to West Oakland, from the Hills to Downtown, and everywhere. Mayor Lee visited multiple events throughout...
Muhammad is a resident of West Oakland, a maritime lawyer, and a former leader of the ILWU. He is a lifelong Oakland resident and a third-generation...
When one adds to that our own diminishing interest in voting, even though those before us died for our right to vote, we as a nation...
Lee, now less than three months in office, said her administration has been working on a comprehensive approach to combating crime in the city. By expanding...
Friday night, Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders was thrust into the NFL spotlight after hamstring injuries sidelined fellow quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Kenny Pickett earlier...
No weapon formed against our democracy shall prosper. We’ve crossed bridges before—we’ll cross this one too. #VotingRightsAct #GoodTrouble
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 6 - 12, 2025
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE—Every town hall, policy hearing, and community roundtable on the future consistently ignores one group: our youth. We speak about their future, legislate around their...
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Fred Redmond, the highest-ranking African American in the history of the American labor movement,...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones said she isn’t budging—not until Republican lawmakers end what she calls a blatant effort to strip voting power...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — From purging diversity programs to steamrolling media independence, Trump has unleashed a blitzkrieg of white nationalist policymaking under the guise of federal power.
President Trump likes to say he is delivering for working people. He promised on the campaign trail that he would protect “Black jobs.” But like so...
The National Football League’s NFC Eastern Division will be the first division that fields four Black or African-American starting quarterbacks this season. The anticipated starting quarterbacks...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — A decade after its acclaimed debut, the award-winning documentary Even Me returns with a powerful sequel, Even Me 2.0: Unfinished Business. Debuting on...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — While headlines from CBS News and other outlets claim that crime dropped “in every category” in 2024, a closer examination of the FBI’s...
The Audi A6 e-tron isn’t just for show — its sportback profile boosts efficiency! Packing a 100 kWh battery and dual motors with Quattro all-wheel drive,...
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