By Genoa Barrow | California Black Media Summertime is a great time for outdoor activities but when the temperature begins to hit triple digits, many consumers...
The following is an open letter to Mayor Libby Schaaf, City Council Members, City Administrator Landreth and Staff, dated June 11: Recently about 30 groups focused...
By Shawndi Johnson| Dads Matter The need to provide financially for a new family is the biggest roadblock when encouraging low-income or underserved fathers to take...
The City of Oakland is updating our process to identify and select capital projects for funding. Capital projects improve and maintain Oakland’s public facilities and infrastructure....
On Wednesday, Congresswoman Barbara Lee released this statement upon the passing of Civil Rights Leader Dorothy Cotton: “I am deeply saddened by the loss of civil...
Stephen Curry steps down from his float to greet over a million screaming fans. Photo by Brandon Aninipot. The Golden State Warriors brought Oakland it’s third...
Clarissa Doutherd Parent leader Clarissa Doutherd kicked off her campaign Sunday for District 4 representative on the Oakland Board of Education, speaking to a large gathering...
Katrina Marsh has been named Acting Executive Director of Oakland Parents Together (OPT). She replaces Henry Hitz, who is retiring at the end of June. Marsh’s...
Vote tallies in the June 5 election are not yet final, but the results of most races are clear. Mark Leno holds a slight lead over...
24-year-old Miriam Yarde at the Oakland Davita Dialysis Center. Yarde needs a kidney and spends four hours, three times a week connected to the dialysis machine...
Left to Right: Regina Jackson (EOYDC President), Reverend Jesse Jackson, Rosalind Hudnell (President of the Intel Foundation), Janice Mathis (President of National Council of Negro Women)...
As the Oakland’s mayoral races take off, City Councilmember-at-Large Rebecca Kaplan will address the question, “What’s Next Oakland?” at a reception on Thursday, June 7, 5 p.m....
There’s been a lot of attention paid to the district attorney race in Alameda County this June. It’s great to see. We are fortunate to have...
From left to right: Kenny Daniel, Marvin Webb, Benny Barnes, and Robert “Spider” Gaines. Photos by Joe L. Fisher. The Hall of Fame Dinner and Reunion...
By Genoa Barrow | California Black Media Whether or not temperatures will hit triple digits remains to be seen, but Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has...
Ahead of the June 5 elections, here are our recommendations: Yes on Measure A Alameda County Sales Taxes for Childcare and Early Education Yes on Measure...
Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Tamela Mann will headline the 150th Anniversary Celebration of the California Conference of the Western Episcopal District. The sesquicentennial anniversary marks 150...
Kenzie Smith (left) and Onsayo Abram at last Sunday’s “BBQing While Black” event at Lake Merritt in Oakland Councilmember-at-Large Rebecca Kaplan announced this week that she...
Councilmember Kaplan Challenges Sale of Public Land for Charter School By Rebecca Kaplan The Community and Economic Development (CED) committee of the Oakland City Council voted...
Pamela Price, who is an award-winning civil rights attorney, is getting unprecedented support in her bid to unseat incumbent District Attorney Nancy O’Malley on June 5th. Organizations...
Cheryl Sudduth isn’t your typical political candidate. She presents a much-needed voice in politics, dedicated to social & economic equity, racial justice, educational system evolution,...
The Malcolm X Jazz and Art Festival is Sat. May, 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Oakland’s San Antonio Park, 17th Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. Free....
NAACP leadership in attendance at the meeting included right to left, Leon W. Russell, Chairman, board of directors; Derrick Johnson, President, NAACP, Russell M. Nelson, President...
“I support you 200 percent on your re-election to the Oakland City Council,” said former 18 A.D. Assembly Member Sandré Swanson, enthusiastically endorsing Councilmember Desley Brooks...
“It’s time to turn the tables” on the developer- and financier-led displacement agenda that currently runs Oakland, says mayoral candidate Cat Brooks, radio host, actor and...
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