In an interview with the Oakland Post before the meeting, Councilmember Noel Gallo said, “I still believe that the Council’s input is necessary, (but) based on...
We salute Noel and encourage the Council to support his efforts. Oakland faces many critical issues including homelessness, affordable housing, crime, and keeping schools open. City...
Mayor Garcetti’s signing is one among many commemorations of Juneteenth nationwide as a growing number of states and municipalities officially honor the historic holiday long celebrated...
Oakland native Kendall Murphy has more than a dozen years of experience in the golf industry, most recently serving as a career consultant for the PGA...
Moses Fleetwood Walker (1856–1924) took the field against the Louisville Eclipse on May 1, 1884, making him the first African American to play in a professional...
The 2022 fair will focus on outdoor entertainment including the headline concerts, performers roaming the grounds such as jugglers, unicyclists, and stilt walkers, and interactive art...
Although the music played by trumpeter John Blanke and other Blacks of his time were fanfares, ballads, and song accompaniments, they still opened doors for those...
On May 5, Rev. W.R., “Smokie” Norful Jr. preached the sermon. Norful is an American gospel singer and pianist, best known for his 2002 album, “I Need...
“We are thrilled to provide an array of online competitions for our community during our outdoor only 2022 Fair,” said Director of Cultural Services Gabriella Calicchio....
The 2020 Census reports 19.9 million people (6% of all respondents) identified as Asian alone in 2020, up from 14.7 million people (4.8%) in 2010. A...
Dr. W. Hazaiah Williams was one of the first African American presenters of a major classical music concert series in the United States. Dr. Williams presented...
Every year OSA puts on three main stage productions: a play, a musical and a middle school production. There’ve been complaints from the Black demographic around...
“MoAD is so grateful to the incredible community of artists, galleries, and individuals who have enthusiastically lent their support to this year’s auction,” says Monetta White,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The event will be held Tuesday, April 26, 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. The town hall will feature representatives of the Oakland A’s, the...
When the Raiders asked the city to close a $400 million funding gap for additional renovations at the Coliseum in 2015, Mayor Libby Schaaf said no...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The show which has grown from 15 minutes in its first year (1929) to an average of 3 and ½ hours in recent...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Local radio stations are the only ad medium not permitted to geotarget their audiences. Currently FCC rules prohibit content origination on FM boosters...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I consider myself to be a Black American, and I enjoy being called Black, and Black has been so negativized as a color...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — 300 Entertainment, the label home of Megan Thee Stallion launched a content and film division, 300 Studios. 300 Studios is headed by Kevin...
From the moment she walked on stage, there was the distinct atmosphere of watching a play. Mitski looks out into the audience, but she does not...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The new wave of shows includes a broad spectrum of podcasters from established figures such as civil rights leader Dr. Ben Chavis, radio...
The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol is known as an icon in the Bay Area and beyond, highly regarded for her powerful voice, astonishing versatility, and gift...
The likes of Paul Robeson, Ethel Waters, and Florence Mills brought talent to the stages of theaters in Harlem and beyond. Publishing houses, particularly Alfred A....
Sharika Gregory urged the community to come and “be engulfed by the resounding, rhythm of restoration and healing as we dance to shatter dissension, communal tension and move into new dimensions of communal...
When Cheslie Kryst won the Miss USA pageant in 2019, she was one of the four women of African descent who won titles in the major...