Jean Quan’s legacy as mayor of Oakland is marked by major improvements in public safety, economic advancement and environmental initiatives in the city. Mayor Quan was...
I approach 2015 with mixed emotions but remain hopeful. Our economy is improving from the collapse of 2008. Our stock market has rebounded, employment rates are...
AMCAL Multi-Housing and Bayview based Young Community Developers, Inc. (YCD) recently broke ground on a 60-unit affordable housing development at the San Francisco shipyard. The partnership...
After fighting for improving relations between Cuba and the U.S. for 37 years, Congresswoman Barbara is savoring the moment – the formal announcement recently that President...
Santa Clara – Frank Gore is the all-time franchise player for the Forty-Niners. Today he became the eleventh player in NFL history with eight 1,000 yard...
Shawn Granberry, CEO of Watch Now Networks, Inc. is using his technology company to change the game of content creation and delivery on a...
Dr. Craig A. Dossman and First Lady Mickey R. Dossman will be installed as the new spiritual leaders of Wings of Love Marantha Ministries on Saturday,...
A town hall meeting seeking solutions to the “strained relations between law enforcement and our communities” was held Wednesday night, hosted by Alameda County Supervisor Keith...
Everybody needs a hero in his or her life. Somebody to look up to. Somebody to want to be like some day, to follow and admire...
Jimmy Pendergrass, a retired Stockton Police Department employee, who was hit while crossing the street on his way to work died Tuesday, December 23nd. He was...
Raiders offensive tackle Menelik Watson donated his week 16 game check, which equates to a gross amount of more than $36,000, to a sick 4-year old...
The Kapor Center for Social Impact recently hosted the 2nd annual Brothers Code, providing over 200 middle and high school students a chance to learn...
The First African Methodist Episcopal Church (FAME) in Oakland hosted its “Christmas of Caring” celebration last weekend for 75 invited homeless community members. “FAME Oakland is...
At this time of year, not everyone has the chance to experience the joy of the holidays. One young lady is trying to bring what joy...
The Bay Area Black Pilots Association hosted its annual holiday fundraiser banquet recently at Francesco’s Restaurant in Oakland. Hosted by the pilot association’s President John Favors,...
Oakland, CA – Three straight wins at home for the Raiders, this is the remedy that needs to be carried into next season. Whatever the motivation...
Marin City resident Sharon Turner was recently honored with a retirement party on Friday, Dec. 5 at the Hannah Gallery after retiring from 40 years...
In life, there are times when you are surrounded by negative situations – things that tend to bother you. These conditions may begin to create the...
Santa Clara – Things just keep getting worse for the Forty-Niners. After blowing a huge lead the San Diego Chargers fought back and tied the game...
The Black Elected Officials & Faith Based Leaders of the East Bay (BEO&FBL) honored dedicated leaders in the community on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at its annual...
Over 300 Jews, joined a few non-Jews, marked Chanukah, the holiday of liberation, by taking over the streets of downtown San Francisco, marching, praying, laughing, and...
In an unprecedented move, Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Push Coalition brought together 25 tech companies, civil rights organizations, venture capitalists, non-profits, entrepreneurs and U.S. Department of...
Rallying to support Marcus Books – Oakland’s historic African American bookstore – Delroy Lindo hosted the “Black Men Speak” series last Saturday with Danny Glover, Shabaka...
Richmond Police Chief Chris Magnus set off a storm of protests – including from some rank and file members of his wn department, when he held...
Members of the Oakland Raiders recently visited local hospital with the hopes of raising the spirits of patients, their families as well as hospital staff. Raiders...
