Through this effort to meet the critical needs of this often under-resourced but high-risk population, 16 part-time African American crisis counselors and three administrators with diverse...
Mrs. Vivian Spenser-Odom was born Sept. 8, 1920, in Brenham, Texas. She is the 11th of 14 children born to William Landis Spenser and Mrs. Viola...
Parks workers announced their win during a press conference on Tuesday at noon. Melissa Fowlks stressed the cooperative nature of their labor struggle.
Born and raised in Ruston, La., the second oldest of four siblings, she was a devoted wife to her husband, Walter Devereaux and devoted mother to...
Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan, Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas, President Pro Tempore Sheng Thao, and Councilmember Carroll Fife coordinated with community members who called in to...
Some members of the committee were deeply concerned that this zoning change may have been made without the approval of the City Council or going through...
Conference of National Black Churches selects Mount Zion M.B.C., Oakland, CA., Pastor Michael W. Wallace, Senior Pastor, to participate in the CNBC’s and CVS “The Black...
Below is a letter from Oakland Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan and Alameda County Supervisor announce a collaboration to help with homelessness.
Former Black Panther Leader Elaine Brown Heads Development Team Building West Oakland Affordable Housing Complex
Racial diversity among Bay Area elected officials increased during the 2020 election cycle, but new data shows wide disparities still exist across the region.
With utility scams continuing to peak during the current pandemic, PG&E urges customers to be vigilant and to know what steps to take to prevent themselves...
Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan, Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas, President Pro Tempore Sheng Thao, and Council Member Carroll Fife, in coordination with extensive community support, are...
All ye news consumers are probably thinking more about Afghanistan in these last two weeks than at any point in the last 20 years.
If you or someone you know is looking for a great new career as a driver or you already have a commercial driver license, call MTS...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has helped house healthcare workers on the front lines. For the past four years, the company has also helped provide temporary...
Lucille Alicia Sharpe was born on April 22, 1921, in Hope Hull, a community outside Montgomery.
In an uncommon turn of events, friends of the taggers saw the Instagram post of the vandalism and alerted the taggers. The taggers reached out to...
The group is asking that the city “address delineate grave concerns centered on disparities that plague contracting opportunities for Black, minority and women-owned businesses. Further, request...
Social justice lawyer Janani Ramachandran is a runoff election for State Assembly District 18, which will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 31.
He served three decades with the Oakland Symphony and was a passionate advocate for change
The event will take place at the 100 block of Drake Avenue in Marin City, featuring The FoFifteen Car Club and the Marin Muscle Car Club.
Problems plaguing people affected by domestic violence are often compartmentalized when law enforcement officers – as well as criminal justice and social welfare authorities -- try...
Joy Truth has plans for further product development of the collection with styling products and other hair treatments focused on curly hair health.
Suh spoke at the 2017 Women’s March on Wash., D.C., and has also appeared as a media commentator for the New York Times, Washington Post, MSNBC,...
New Evacuation System for Alameda County