TEXAS METRO NEWS — "What terrifies me most is how casually these conversations are now happening. We are discussing armed federal presence near elections as though...
HOWARD UNIVERSITY NEWS SERVICE — Registering for the Selective Service simply means a person’s information is entered into a system that could be used in the...
Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) says a deadly Fourth of July weekend shooting in Compton that claimed the life of one of his former staff members...
The legislation builds on the governor’s efforts that have reversed decades of inaction on housing and homelessness — creating more homes and the largest reduction in...
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...
In her 80s and still actively working as an agricultural engineer, Effie Gant continues to break barriers in urban farming and community leadership. The certified USDA...
NPRC members will attend the screening and participate in discussions alongside nationally recognized advocates, including Rick Black of the Center for Estate Administration Reform (CEAR), “The...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 15 - 21, 2026
OUR WEEKLY LOS ANGELES / OUR WEEKLY ANTELOPE VALLEY — Kalshi, a U.S. prediction market, launched an ad campaign for America's 250th birthday, inviting the public...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — The parents of Nolan Xavier Wells are seeking answers after their son, an 18-year-old Black teenager, was found dead following a Fourth of...
SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT — SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT — As the back-to-school season commences, the question of equitable access to education and the...
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...
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....
