Mistah F.A.B. hosted his 15th annual Toys for Joy Christmas giveaway at 45th and Market Streets in West Oakland on Monday, December 24. Mistah F.A.B. says...
In the tradition of Count Basie and his orchestra, Grammy-nominated pianist Ricardo Scales delivered an evening of inspiring and humorous performances with his inaugural “Get To...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Exciting, Insightful, and Incredibly Strange. These are the words I choose to describe HBO’s “Watchmen” series. HBO made the right decision in picking...
A woman of controversy even now, freedom fighter and liberator Harriet Tubman-Davis, as portrayed in this current iteration is stirring things up again. If a viewer...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Look back on the most noteworthy films of 2019 and they all display a diverse array of superb talent—in front of and behind...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Two legends. One incredible double bill. If you have the chance to see them together or separately, you must. Nothing is promised. No...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Carol Spinney, who played the characters of Big Bird and Oscar Grouch for his entire career, until retiring in 2018 due to being...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “In my view, the case law which the Superior Court followed in this case does not adequately recognize the overwhelming, prejudicial effect of...
Come out and support one of Oakland’s finest, Alvin Attles Jr as he is honored for his Hall of Fame induction in Oakland, December 22, 2019....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Tunzi’s official biography notes that she’s a passionate activist and engaged in the fight against gender-based violence. Tunzi has devoted her social media...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The addition of original artwork will create a visual experience that aligns with the museum’s content and blends well with the overall aesthetic...
ATLANTA VOICE — Abrams is getting into television. The former Georgia lawmaker and voting-rights advocate will executive produce a drama in development at CBS
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Credit Writer/director Peter Strickland for succeeding where others have not. His direction exhibits a quirky, artistic style. Scenes melt into each other effortlessly....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I’m not a lawyer, but it seemed clear to me that the Justices (Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was absent because, in the words...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — When Bill Cosby opened up to the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) in his first interview since his incarceration more than a year...
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Women have always been integral to hip-hop, dating to its founding. Cindy Campbell, the sister of Clive Campbell—better known as hip-hop originator...
The “Hip Hop Book Club Live,” hosted by Jahi and featuring special guest Chuck D, will be held Sat., Dec. 7, 2019, at Merritt College, 12500...
ROLLING OUT — The former Destiny’s Child singer is a huge fan of the late disco legend and has long wanted to portray her on the big screen....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — He revisited his famous 2004 “Pound Cake” speech and clarified that he probably should not have addressed that controversial dissertation to all African...
Living Jazz is an Oakland-based jazz music organization that has been committed to transforming lives through music since 1984. Through education and performance programs that focus...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Since their inception, the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and Section 1981 of the Act have made it unlawful for any citizen to...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — One relatively unsung product of Oakland’s liberal sway is the founder of the annual AfroComicCon, Michael James. Now in its third iteration, AfroComicCon...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Before a packed venue of over 2,000, from various African countries, including South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Congo, Tanzania, Liberia, Kenya, Cameroon, Somalia, and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Section 1981 prohibits intentional race discrimination in contracting, and protects African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities from discrimination in the workplace...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Keyboardist, music director, and composer Michael Bearden, who has worked with Lady Gaga, Usher, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, and others, said the Shadd piano...