One drop. That's all they said it took to determine someone’s race. Just one drop, the tiniest of amounts, and everything changed: no access, no rights,...
Chabot Elementary School in the Rockridge District of North Oakland was evacuated Tuesday after receiving a racist bomb threat and “multiple threatening emails, phone calls and...
The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is currently investigating an illegal casino operation. On the morning of September 26, 2023, officers from the OPD Violent Crime Operations...
The 8th Annual Black-Eyed Pea Festival, held on the front lawn of Oakland Technical High School, is offering a change to your routine with main stage...
The mission of the Black Panthers 10-point program, envisioned in 1966, germinated in 2000 at the first annual Malcolm Jazz Festival in San Antonio Park, hosted...
Under the warm rays of the sun, Stanley “Mista” Cox orchestrated his annual back-to-school backpack giveaway at the 44th and Linden Park in North Oakland. The...
In 2021, the 40x40 initiative was created by a coalition of community-based organizations, Roots Community Health Clinic, Black Cultural Zone (BCZ), the Brotherhood of Elders Network...
The Alameda County DA Accountability Table (ACDAAT), a coalition made up of 10 community-based organizations, is praising Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s office for investing...
Several lifelong NAACP members, including Black Business Round Table host Doug Blacksher and civil rights attorney Walter Riley, held a press conference this week criticizing the...
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, speaking recently at New Hope Baptist Church at 5717 Foothill Blvd. in East Oakland, pledged to bring new investments to the community...
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao joined city leaders and community partners to announce the launch of a new events sponsorship program to increase foot traffic in Oakland’s...
Oakland community leaders held a press conference Tuesday morning in front of Le Cheval restaurant to show solidarity with the community via a one-day business strike...
The arbitration hearing conducted by retired federal judge Maria Rivera has issued a 54-page opinion, which the Oakland NAACP says has found that the “investigation which...
Nearly six decades ago, African American youths on the streets of Oakland gave birth to an innovative dance culture that has left an indelible mark on...
We all should blame these modern-day politicians responsible for our current climate of hate. Gov. Ron DeSantis's statements of regret for these killings in his state...
Funded via Richmond Promise’s Grant from the City of Richmond’s Department of Children & Youth, the organization handed out nearly 40 laptops provided by Oakland-based Tech...
Fernando Ramos of Richmond showcased his commitment to tennis, ultimately emerging as the champion in the highly competitive 3.0 Men’s Singles category. Dedicated to competing competitively...
The six sons of Mrs. Fannie Walker, who turned 93, on Sept.22, wish her the happiest of birthdays and hope she enjoys more years to come!
I wasn’t at the 60th commemoration of the March on Washington. But I was at the 50th in 2013, right up front staring Al Sharpton and...
The Coalition for Police Accountability hears from residents who associate CPA with the community advocacy and development of MACRO and are disappointed and concerned. We hear from...
For on this day in August, I would open my front door to police officers, yellow crime tape and the body of an unidentified young, Black...
Assemblymember Lori Wilson, Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) said this week that her Caucus “is proud to endorse the candidacy of Sandré R...
In a ruling that marks a major milestone for affirming the concerns of Marin City residents, a Marin County judge has issued a preliminary injunction to...
A Community Healing Festival, hosted by the Main City Peoples Plan, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the...
The life of Leevester “Chubby” Hall was celebrated in a memorial service on Sept. 9, at the People’s Inter-Cities Fellowship in Marin City. Hall, who was...