The Theatre Program at Saint Mary’s is presenting “In the Heights” by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creative force behind the Broadway blockbuster “Hamilton.” To the rhythms of salsa,...
The Palestinian youth folkloric group Shoruq, which means “sunrise in Arabic,” performed in Oakland last weekend, part of a 10-city tour of the United States....
By Monée Fields-White, The Root Singer, guitarist and songwriter Chuck Berry, a giant in the history of rock ’n’ roll whose turbulent private life was marked...
Part 1- Showcasing our kids Elbert McBride says, “In order for me to make a change. I have to be the change.” McBride has changed his...
Shola Adisa-Farrar returned home to debut her new CD, “Lost Myself” last month and once again this week. The two gigs were sold out at...
Today, legendary singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte’s celebrated his 90th birthday. For decades, Belafonte has been a leading voice for civil rights. He was one...
Courtesy of NY Daily News and Huffington Post Black history was made at this year’s Academy Awards. Mahershala Ali, accepting the best supporting actor trophy on...
CIF Division 5-A state title. That’s the title the McClymonds High Football Team claims that tile after beating La Jolla Country Day 20-17 on Dec. 17.McClymonds...
Your favorite toy came apart yesterday. That’s okay, though; it snapped right back together. It’s made to come apart, in fact; it’s one of those...
Oakland, CA – Who needs an opening act when Puff Daddy is involved? Sean “Puffy” Combs, head honcho of Bay Boy Entertainment took us down memory...
The fix won’t be quick. It never is. There’s no magic wand to change the things that have been on your mind lately: social issues,...
The independent production and distribution company D Street Media Group, has tapped Ephraim Walker to be the President of Production of D Street Pictures, which has...
Charges dropped. You were surprised, but not surprised. Hopeful that it might be different, but only barely. You know that these days, the...
Oaklanders have welcomed a new restaurant, Locol – Revolutionary Fast Food, located at 2214 Broadway near Grand Avenue. Now In its second month, the restaurant...
BWOPA/TILE will honor six dynamic women under the age of 40 at its inaugural HerStory Empowers Awards ceremony on Thursday, July 28, 6 p.m. at Geoffrey’s...
The spirits of jazz greats Coltrane, Ellington, Gardner and Quincey Jones were in the Castlemont Auditorium Tuesday night, where 400 attended the 80th Birthday Musical Legacy...
By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Washington Post As many as 12,000 prison inmates will be able to use federal Pell grants to finance college classes next month,...
You’ve heard the stories. Great-Grandpa made hooch in the basement during Prohibition. Grandma was arrested for protesting back in the ‘60s. Your great-grandma once chased...
“Culture cures,” declares SF Bay Area music producer and immigration attorney Bill Martinez. He’s been saying this for years, and Obama’s March 20-22 historic trip...
The legendary O’Jays are performing in Oakland Saturday, April 2 at the Paramount Theater, singing some of their all-time favorites “Love Train,” “Backstabbers,” “Forever Mine,” “Stairway...
You know your own mind. After thinking things through, you have your opinions and while you’re willing to listen to what others say, you’re also...
By Lee Hildebrand Shirley Scott reigned as Queen of the Jazz Organ from the time she joined tenor saxophonist Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis’s combo in 1956...
By Paul Rockwell Paul Robeson is a legendary figure in American history. He was not only a famous scholar, athlete, linguist, singer and actor, but...
Oakland, CA – If we have to credit the heroics of Stephen Curry to have one of the greatest artist of all time add another show...
Being born Black in this country comes with certain challenges. Being born Black, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Intersex, Queer or Questioning (LGBTIQQ) in this country presents...
