GOP Rep. Brian Babin of Texas has introduced H.R.4321 – To prohibit the United States Government from providing bailouts or … The post Monday Headlines first...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 19 - 25, 2023
It’s the campaign ad that’s taken the internet by storm. President Biden’s epic troll of MAGA Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene. The post Black people enjoyed "personal...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Obesity is a complex chronic disease and a public health epidemic that costs our nation billions of dollars. As an Emergency Physician, I...
Joseph Thomas was surprised to receive a notice from his homeowner’s association (HOA) this spring letting him know that there would be an increase in insurance...
Councilmember Janani Ramachandran, who represents Oakland District 4, is strongly opposed to the proposed increase in [Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s] salary by $75,000 per year, given...
On July 7 and 8, the California Families Against Solitary Confinement (CFASC) held a symposium at California State University at Fullerton to celebrate the 10th anniversary...
This week, Trump’s attorneys unveiled their legal strategy — delay at any cost — intended to make sure that the trial in what should be an...
Paul Laurence Dunbar, born on June 27, 1872, emerged as one of the most influential Black poets in American literature. His powerful dialect verse and extensive...
Where would our community be without the aid, guidance, and support of our treatment providers, practitioners, and restorers of wellness? Clinicians, counselors, doulas, midwives, medical doctors,...
Jessie Woolley-Wilson is a two-time recipient of EdTech Digest’s “EdTech Leadership Award” for her work in transformative … The post Jessie Woolie-Wilson Interview first appeared on...
The Richmond City Manager’s Office Economic Development Department in partnership with GRID Alternatives will host their annual workshop regarding the no-cost solar program for Richmond and...
Richmond City Councilmember Cesar Zepeda has identified possible federal funding for the construction of either overpasses or underpasses needed near Parchester Village and Canal Boulevard in...
The Oakland Police Commission has selected the Byers Group as the consulting firm to conduct a search for a new police chief for the City of...
A community celebration was held Saturday, July 8, commemorating the life of former Oakland Board of Education member, civil rights leader, and parent activist Sylvester Hodges....
The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) in San Francisco has recently been awarded one of 34 Museum Grants for African American History and Culture from...
MoAD’s most recent Emerging Artists Program exhibition is now up through Aug. 20 and features the work of Oakland-based artist Nimah Gobir. Titled “Holding Space,” the...
The City of Oakland has received a Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 grant of $10 million to support housing, infrastructure, streetscape, and transit access for...
The California Black Women's Collective Empowerment Institute (CABWCEI) is launching a statewide effort called “Conversations for Black Women — Building an Economic Action Plan Tour” in...
After being sworn in as Speaker of the California Assembly last week, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) appointed two members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC)...
California’s chief elected education officer, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, who is the first Afro Latino and second African American to hold the position,...
What does commitment and dedication look like? It can be seen in Mrs. Nina Gardner-Meeks who, as a young Black woman, had a dream and love...
An ambitious wealth-building initiative will provide 800 Black residents of Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota with $50,000 grants over the next eight years to support...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Presently known as Helena-West-Helena, the city serves as the county seat for Phillips County and is home to a population of slightly over...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Jackson, a renowned figure in the fight for civil rights, founded PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) in 1971 and established the National...
