History disagrees on the exact catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. However, Williams says that “the second Civil Rights Movement” sparked at the 2004 Democratic National...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 15 - 21, 2025
King entered college at age fifteen and after graduation, he was named associate pastor at his father’s church. At age twenty-five, he became the pastor at...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 8 - 14, 2025
Jay King is also a member of the popular 1980s R&B group Club Nouveau. In his role as an artist and activist, he has stood up...
Known for her signature red lipstick, Thompson displayed confidence and style on the court, becoming an icon both for her gameplay and her individuality. Her ability...
A journey into the heart of America’s most iconic forests, “Giants Rising” tells the epic tale of the coast redwoods — the tallest and among the...
Readers who drive or walk past a monument to a historical figure every day will surely be spurred to regard it with fresh new eyes, after...
The hypocrisy is staggering. Black hip-hop artists celebrating the election of Donald Trump is baffling. In Trump’s very first hours in office, he signed executive orders...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 1 - 7, 2025
“Peter is a very prolific striker,” said Oakland Roots Head Coach Gavin Glinton. “He has represented his country and shown he knows how to score across...
Henderson’s wife, Pamela, said in a statement: “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of my husband, Rickey Henderson. A legend on and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The film features an all-star cast including Susan Sarandon as Eleanor Roosevelt, Sam Waterston as President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Oprah Winfrey as Mary...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of December 25 - 31, 2024
Ashleigh Johnson attended Princeton University, where she played for the Tigers and dominated collegiate water polo. During her time at Princeton, she became the program's all-time...
By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Bookworm Sez An average oak tree is bigger around than two people together can reach. That mighty tree starts out with an acorn the size...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of December 18 - 24, 2024
"The (show) is a fictional story about a character named Etta, aka Lady Peaches," said Marks. "She falls in love with Johnny Rhythm, leader of the...
The ‘canvases’ for Let’s Glow SF, which began on Dec. 6 and continues through Dec. 13, include 101 California St., Annie Alley, the Crossings at East...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of December 11 - 17, 2024
“Time for an Awakening” is a Black Talk Radio Network program that runs on Sundays from 7-9 p.m. According to the program’s website, past guests have...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of December 4 - 10, 2024, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of November 27 - December 3, 2024, 2024
The Senior Winter Ball is a symbol of the Commission on Aging’s broader mission of providing enriching life experiences to the local senior community, particularly those...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of November 20 - 26, 2024
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