NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a 2008 oral history interview, Watkins described himself as a capitalist without hesitation. Ownership, he said, was not optional for Black advancement....
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of - December 31, 2025 - January 6, 2026
Her rise has also included several historic firsts: she is the only Black woman ever appointed to lead the influential Assembly Transportation Committee, and the first...
In 2025, McKinnor pushed forward legislation on renters’ protections, re-entry programs, reparations legislation, and efforts to support Inglewood Unified School District. She spoke with California Black...
Cralle learned carpentry, mechanics, and blacksmithing at a young age. These skills would later become essential in his innovative work. As a young man, he moved...
At first look, this book might seem like just any other self-help offering. It’s inspirational for casual reader and business reader, both, just like most books...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of - December 24 - 30, 2025
Gumbs’ coaching and leadership journey spans from Bishop O’Dowd High School, Oakland High School, Stellar Prep High School. Over the decades, hundreds of his students have gone...
United Way’s Real Cost Measure data reveals that 27% of Bay Area households – more than 1 in 4 families – cannot afford essentials such as...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of - December 17 - 23, 2025
Susie Wiles, Trump’s chief of staff, the most prominent woman in the Trump administration, recently gave a candid, tape-recorded, on-the-record interview. The two-part story that resulted...
Lowe was born in Clayton, Alabama, into a family of gifted seamstresses. Her mother and grandmother were well-known dressmakers who created exquisite gowns for women in...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of - December 10 - 16, 2025
Seth looked comfortable in his new uniform, seamlessly fitting into the Warriors’ offensive and defensive system. He finished the night with an impressive 14 points, becoming...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — There are seasons in this country when the struggle of ordinary Americans is not merely a condition but a kind of weather that...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Odell Beckham Jr. did not spark controversy on purpose. He sat on The Pivot Podcast and tried to explain the math behind a...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Six months into Kash Patel’s tenure as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a newly compiled internal report from a national alliance...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Affordable Care Act subsidies that help more than 20 million people pay for health insurance are set to expire at the end...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE - At a recent gathering of educators and advocates, we imagined a future where learning begins early, communities lead, and every child has access...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Republicans who control Congress are considering changes to the name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules for college athletes.
Career US Navy terrorism intelligence collector, code breaker, and interrogator with wide-ranging field and combat experience in the Middle East, South West Asia, and Africa and...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Forty-three years after “Thriller” hit the world like a lightning bolt, its anniversary still behaves like a global holiday. This weekend the celebration...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The federal government has released $3.6 billion in home heating assistance after a delay that left states preparing for the start of winter...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Swinging side by side with a friend on the playground. Sharing chalk over bright, colorful sidewalk drawings. Hiding behind a tree during a...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Swinging side by side with a friend on the playground. Sharing chalk over bright, colorful sidewalk drawings. Hiding behind a tree during a...