The deal transfers ownership to the African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG) and its affiliate, Oakland Acquisition Company (OAC), and establishes a new strategic partnership...
As I reflect on this past year serving on the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) Board, I'm incredibly proud of what we've accomplished together. While there...
Staff, patients' families, and supporters held a recent rally at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Oakland to protest the hospital's decision to relocate specialized treatment clinics...
During the July 14 Board of Supervisors meeting, Board President David Haubert recognized the chapter for its “exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication, and collective efforts to uplift...
“Here we go again. President Trump is trying to dismantle yet another independent guardrail of our democracy designed to keep elections fair and secure,” Padilla and...
According to event coordinators, tackling complex issues in the community from multiple angles enables meaningful reform. The discussion covered the justice system’s far-reaching impact on crime...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 15 - 21, 2026
SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES — A coalition including Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III announced "March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote," scheduled for Friday,...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — The deaths of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Nolan Xavier Wells have prompted calls for independent, transparent, and thorough investigations. Salgado Araujo was fatally...
THE TIMES WEEKLY — A Joliet Junior College documentary, "Still Bridges," examines the complex racial history and social dynamics of Joliet, Illinois. The film uses the...
AFRO-AMERICAN – WASHINGTON — Beloved Community Services Corp. (BCSC) recently hosted a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the restored law office of civil rights trailblazer Juanita...
OUR WEEKLY LOS ANGELES / OUR WEEKLY ANTELOPE VALLEY — Assemblymember Corey Jackson introduced AB 1201 to reform California laws that automatically prevent parents with violent...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — What makes road safety crucial in 2026? Investigate the pivotal measures communities are adopting to ensure public safety on roads. Get insights now!
She committed to ensuring the coalition has direct access to City leadership by designating Assistant Deputy City Administrator Chuck Baker the primary liaison. Working alongside Deputy...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Vernon Hawkins, a veteran organizer and public servant, died on July 2 at age 87. For over 50 years, Hawkins significantly influenced Washington...
JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — Florida’s 20th Congressional District represents a civil rights victory born from immense struggle and sacrifice. The first Black Congressman from Florida, Josiah...
MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY JOURNAL — The recent Fourth of July holiday presented a duality of experiences across the nation. While hundreds of immigrants celebrated becoming naturalized U.S....
HOUSTON DEFENDER — Economic mobility for Black communities encompasses more than just income, including factors like homeownership, business creation, education, healthcare access, and voting rights.
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — The Trump administration has halted plans to feature Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, a proposal that originated under President Barack Obama...
AFRO-AMERICAN – WASHINGTON — Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III discusses the importance of land ownership for the Black community, drawing on the teachings of Malcolm X...
THE CAROLINIAN — North Carolina Senate Democratic Leader Sydney Batch and national voting rights champion Stacey Abrams held a data-driven discussion in Raleigh on critical policy...
SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT — California's homelessness crisis increasingly affects older adults, with nearly half of unhoused single adults in 2023 being at least 50...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 8 - 14, 2026
JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — With federal and state governments aligning with what the article describes as an “anti-Black program,” the article questions the efficacy of traditional...
THE CAROLINIAN — Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 1173, known as Jaleeyah's Law, on Monday, July 6th. The law, named after 13-year-old Jaleeyah Tune, who...
