As poet laureate, Nzinga will make an inaugural address, partner with the city’s youth poet laureate Myra Estrada on a reading series, deliver four readings in...
Common Unity is more than a slogan. It is the actual showing of what it means to be as one with the promise and actual example...
Whether it was Paul Mooney, Faye Carroll, Sugar Pie or Jay-Z performing or whether it was Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Mayor Elihu Harris, or Kamala Harris along...
Estrada will receive a $5,000 scholarship and the opportunity to read her work in appearances throughout the year.
Oakland makes up 66% of Assembly District 18. Yet all the other major candidates live in Alameda or San Leandro. Our district has not had a...
The special primary election is June 29 by mail-in ballot only with the general election set for August 31.
They’re open Monday-Friday from 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Queen Hippie Gypsy is located at 337 14th St., Oakland, CA 94612.
The Pearls of Perfection Debutante Program recognizes notable young ladies from across the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area who have demonstrated superior academic excellence, exemplary moral standards...
Instead of strengthening or fixing the law, federal judge Roger Benitez, a Bush appointee based in Southern California, just declared it unconstitutional on June 4.
“These accomplished artists are tapping into their culture and creativity to share empowering messages with communities that have been hard hit by COVID-19,” said Chet P....
Armstrong, unlike Schaaf and previous OPD chiefs, said “I apologize to the community.”
We will ultimately be successful in our efforts to reach the goal of our fundraising campaign but will also ensure that the native Oakland community of...
The four churches in Oakland are: Acts Full Gospel COGIC – Bishop Bob Jackson Friendship Christian Center – Dr. Gerald Agee The Community Church – Rev...
Open Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for outside dining and takeout. Delivery is available through a variety of platforms.
Castlemont High School inducted a new cohort into its Hall of Fame during an outdoor celebration last Saturday on the school grounds at 8601 Macarthur Blvd.
A homeless encampment with approximately 25 families is located just behind Parks Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church at 476 34th St., in West Oakland. Since the arrival...
“I know very deeply what it means to be a teacher at any time but especially this past year. We wanted to do something special, and...
According to Kirn Gill a longtime Fremont resident, “ Captain Bobbitt is an absolute legend and jewel, and the community will not stand for him to...
“We know something is wrong, when one side in the bargaining process eventually amasses such an imbalance of power that it seems to operate as an...
Right Path to Learning promotes early literacy in these first crucial years while there’s still a chance to make a difference between success or failure in life.
NBA legend Adonal Foyle presented Carr with an honorary basketball and thanked him for his dedication to the youth and community. “Armand is an all-around great...
Based on income level, qualified applicants can receive assistance with unpaid rent and utilities and with future payments.
O’Malley joined the District Attorney’s Office in September 1984 and became the first woman elected to the position of District Attorney, taking on the role in...
Over the course of her career, Hayden has counted herself as lucky to have worked at such great schools. “The parents were very nice. I had...