Food banks and grocery giveaways are a large part of the resources nonprofits in Oakland prioritize, particularly in areas like East and West Oakland where low-income...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday rescinded a Project 2025 inspired order that had abruptly frozen most federal grants and loans, a sweeping...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — For many loyal Democratic voters, the past month has been a slap in the face. As Trump and his enablers work to dismantle...
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“This is only the beginning of a long fight,”according to Democratic North Carolina Congresswoman Alma Adams. She is addressing the Executive Order to pause federal loans...
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NNPA NEWSWIRE — Experts say the freeze will likely hit red states the hardest, as they are more dependent on federal funding. “Higher-income states produce the...
The City Council voted to form an ad-hoc committee of councilmembers and city staff to work on wildfire preparedness and mitigation, to conduct community outreach and...
The order instructs the Social Security Administration and Department of State, respectively, to cease issuing social security numbers and U.S. passports to these children and directs...
What happened to the days when Americans would band together — Democrats, Republicans, and Independents alike — to rebuild in the aftermath of disaster? What happened...
“When the fires are extinguished, victims must be able to rebuild quickly and without roadblocks. The executive order will cut permitting delays and help our communities...
“Schools are the heartbeat of any community’s ability to recover as they provide stable and safe learning spaces for children,” Thurmond said. “That’s why our team...
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...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Researchers asserted that such inequities reflect the disproportionate burden underrepresented communities bear in accessing equitable healthcare and prevention.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — a Chicago native passionate about acting, singing, and dancing, shared the inspiring journey that brought him to early childhood education (ECE) and his...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Federal agencies are now prohibited from observing Black History Month, and employees involved in DE&I initiatives have been terminated.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a stunning display of bigotry disguised as governance, Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum ordering the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to eliminate hiring...
NNPA Newswire- While legislative attacks may create temporary barriers, they cannot halt the momentum of a cultural movement. DEI is not just a set of policies...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 22 - 28, 2025
[This post contains video, click to play] by Greg Palast Trump lost. That is, if all legal voters were allowed to vote, if all legal ballots were...
The Eaton and Palisades fires have claimed 27 lives and burned over 60 square miles, destroying over 12,000 structures, including homes and businesses. As of Jan....