Saying the lord works in mysterious ways is in understatement to Rev. Robert Shaw. Just a few months ago, he was telling some congregants at Bethel...
Over 100 community members recently gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Acts Cyrene Apartments at 9400 International Boulevard. The 59-unit mixed used family development in...
Allen Temple Baptist Church Children’s Choir Director Jamie O’Donal joyfully directing a presentation by children in the music instruction programs, which are open to the public....
Acts Full Gospel Church of God in Christ gave away 1300 turkeys last Saturday to the community, after church members went door to door in the...
The Allen Temple Baptist Church will serve dinner to their surrounding East Oakland community on site at 8501 International Blvd. After thirty years of continuous, dedicated voluntarism...
“Steadfast and Immovable” the 95th SF NAACP Freedom Fund Gala at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco. Honorees pose with SF NAACP President; (left to right)...
Shiloh Kingdom Builders (SKB) is an extension of Shiloh Baptist Church that works with entrepreneurs to dominate the marketplace as a Kingdom Citizen. At the conference,...
(Left to Right – Front Row) Sister Traleta Bradford, Pastor Geraldine Hill, Mother June Sewell and Sister Shirley Johnson; Second row: Pastor Ross Johnson, Deacon Leonard...
Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles greets a member in Harlem, N.Y., after a meeting marking the 20th anniversary of the...
By Marianne Holman Prescott Deseret News The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints (LDS) announced a donation of 10 million dollars and plans to...
St. Benedict Catholic Church, which stands as a beacon of hope in East Oakland, will begin National Catholic History Month with an old-fashioned revival. It will...
Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Rev. Donald R. Scurry of Joshua Christian Church at the Chapel of the Chimes annual clergy appreciation. Photo by Eric Marshall Photography....
St. Andrew Missionary Baptist Church in West Oakland is expanding its childcare program to provide 24/7 care. The program serves infants to 5-year-olds, offering full and...
The Fall 2017 revival season is upon us, and Allen Temple Baptist Church in East Oakland is determined to build community. Themed “Building Beloved Community”, the...
From left to right: Former Oakland City Manager Henry Gardner, longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, author Martha C. Taylor, food ministry leader Bill...
Acts Full Gospel Church of God in Christ (AFGC) hosted it’s Back to School Bash and Health Fair on Saturday, August 26, where hundreds of backpacks...
The Reverend Dr. Amos C. Brown has much to celebrate, and on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, he did so with a star-studded gathering of leaders. After 40...
Photo by JB@internationalmediatv By Belva Davis The Older Adult Ministry of Downs United Methodist Church in Oakland was the first African American Church group to organize a...
Allen Temple Baptist Church Senior Pastor J. Alfred Smith Jr., surrounded by deacons and standing next to Assistant Pastor Jacqueline A. Thompson, announced his retirement on...
A woman of strength and faith in God, Verdie Brown Lipscomb is celebrating her 90th birthday. She is a member of the Women’s Mission Society at...
New Direction Christian Academy celebrated its first graduation/promotion ceremony on Thursday, June 15. The keynote speaker for the event was Richmond native Devin Lars, CEO of...
Nephew Dave Moala; Elder Jay D. Pimentel; Malia Saulala, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Malia Luisa Latu Saulala has been recognized as the City of Oakland’s 2017...
This Father’s Day Weekend, join in celebrating Rev. Dr. Harold R. Mayberry, senior pastor of First AME Church Oakland, 50 years in ministry. The exciting celebration...
Caption: West Oakland fire survivor sign up at Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist to receive donation from the community raised by the Oakland San Pablo Fire...
The West Oakland San Pablo Fire Relief Advocacy Committee has raised close to $50,000. May 15 will be the first distribution date set to support families...