A coalition of civil rights groups has launched the Black History is American History campaign to push back on Gov. Youngkin’s efforts to force teachers and schools to...
Seventh Street, called the “Harlem of the West” back in the day, was where Black business and cultural life thrived, resounding in the sounds of Billie...
"I am grateful for Mia [Bonta]’s support, and I look forward to our continued work together to ensure Oakland is vibrant and thriving for all residents,”...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The event will be held Tuesday, April 26, 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. The town hall will feature representatives of the Oakland A’s, the...
“Think about human error in bringing [an Empire State Building-size ship of that size into the Port, and the potential with the turning basin located at...
A 2020 study done as a part of the RAND Corporation’s Gun Policy in America initiative, revealed that of the 27,900 research publications on the effectiveness...
Obtaining the endorsement of the Alameda County Democratic Party in this race was a major accomplishment for Rebecca Kaplan’s campaign, as all four candidates running were...
Recently, the work the task force is doing has been garnering national attention. But members say they must implement a stronger communications and public relations strategy...
U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives on Monday to honor Mrs. Daisy Murray, a San Leandro resident, upon her...
A sharp drop in the national unemployment rate for all Americans — down to 3.6% in February — brings the number of people without jobs across...
Voters not only want to vote on any deal, but 85% also want to require a full, independent, public analysis before any deal is agreed to....
This year commemorates the landmark enactment of the Fair Housing Act 54 years ago on April 11, 1968. WC of ARPB is the local chapter of...
In these times, our focused attention on life and death history in the world can only be interrupted by more history. That’s what happened when we...
About 21 million people are covered by the ACA, according to a recent analysis by the Urban Institute. Measures in the bill include protections for Americans...
Regulators at the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are fully aware that Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating disease that affects more than 6 million...
“Some of the greatest success stories we’ve had is with youth who have been resistant to the process and wanting support,” said Trevor Arceneaux, Associate Director...
“The national strategy of attempting to eliminate the racial wealth gap is something that is not replicated at the state level given the resources that the...
Harvard’s admissions notices went out last week, the numbers reveal not so much a problem with Asians, but a problem with Blacks and Latinx applicants. The...
The acquisition of this hotel is part of Mayor Breed’s Homelessness Recovery Plan, which includes the largest one-time expansion of PSH in 20 years. Currently, there...
School and parent representatives, as well as guest speakers will discuss the impact of closures on schools and neighborhoods.
The second lawsuit was filed by Union Pacific Railroad, raising concerns about environmental and public safety risks. In a statement to the San Francisco Chronicle, Robynn...
On Feb. 25, President Joe Biden nominated Jackson, a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, to become the 116th justice on...
Lee is one of few members of Congress to have delivered remarks on behalf of the United States at the General Assembly.
We all knew that the week ahead would be a difficult one for Judge Jackson. There would be grueling 12-hour days. There would be disgraceful lies....
Pastors of Oakland President Phyllis Scott and OPD Chief LeRonne Armstrong are hoping to have 30 community chaplains by the end of the year. New classes...