Bay Area
Contra Costa’s Pearls of Perfection
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 and are actively engaged in their local communities.
The Contra Costa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is accepting applicants in preparation for its 7th Annual Pearls of Perfection Debutante Program.
A virtual informational session is scheduled for Saturday, June 26 at 1:00 p.m. To attend and receive additional information please visit https://www.ccacdst.org.
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 and are actively engaged in their local communities.
This comprehensive program – designed to develop young ladies (and gentlemen) who are Polished, Poised and Prepared – begins in August and runs through February 2022. It is specifically for young ladies who will be high school juniors and seniors. Once the program is completed in February, the accomplishments of these young ladies are celebrated in a spectacular way during an elegant Debutante Cotillion.
The Pearls of Perfection Debutante program is comprised of four key principles. They are:
- Scholarship – including scholastic achievement and the value of continuing education at the post-secondary level through scholarship awards,
- Service – the importance of giving back to their communities through individual and group community service projects,
- Leadership Skills – participants can network and learn from professionals while absorbing educational development and college preparedness,
- Personal Development – through a series of workshops, cultural events and rehearsals, participants will learn etiquette and social graces, and will enhance their personal growth.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is an organization of college-educated women committed to constructive development of its members and to public service. For more information please visit www.ccacdst.org.
Bay Area
Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, Hayward
Saturday, June 19, 2021 10 A.M. – 2 P.M. at Hayward City Hall Plaza, 777 B Street, Hayward, Calif.
Barbara Lee
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Endorses Mia Bonta
The special primary election is June 29 by mail-in ballot only with the general election set for August 31.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, endorsed Mia Bonta for East Bay Assembly District 18, which includes the cities of Oakland, Alameda and San Leandro.
The special election is being held because seat was vacated by her husband, Rob Bonta, who was appointed California Attorney General by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The remainder of Rob Bonta’s assembly term is through 2022.
Lee tweeted “[l]et’s do this @MiaBonta! The Bay Area is lucky to have such a fierce progressive advocate.”
Bonta thanked Lee via Twitter for her support.
Lee also said of Bonta that she “ . . . will bring a progressive, social, economic and racial justice lens to our state legislature.”
“She will stand up for communities that have been marginalized and underrepresented for too long. Mia is committed to addressing our community’s most pressing issues, such as homelessness, environmental justice, criminal justice reform, helping families and businesses recover from the pandemic, and reopening schools safely. Mia has a strong record of serving East Bay children and families,” Lee said.
Mia Bonta is currently board president of the Alameda Unified School District. She is also endorsed by U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Oakland City Council members Sheng Thao, Loren Taylor and Treva Reid of districts 4, 6 and 7 respectively; California State Board of Equalization member Malia Cohen, Nate Miley and Keith Carson of Alameda County Board of Supervisors, District 7 BART Director Lateefah Simon; Oakland City Attorney Barbara Parker, Black Women for Political Action (BWOPA) and Equality California among others.
Bonta is running in a field with Mali Vella (who also received Schaaf’s endorsement), Janani Ramachandran, James Aguilar, Eugene Canson, Stephen Slauson, Joel Britton, and Victor Aguilar.
The special primary election is June 29 by mail-in ballot only with the general election set for August 31.
WORK FROM HOME
Home-based business with potential monthly income of $10K+ per month. A proven training system and website provided to maximize business effectiveness. Perfect job to earn side and primary income. Contact Lynne for more details: Lynne4npusa@gmail.com 800-334-0540
West Oakland Food Giveaway Event a Success Through ‘Comm-Unity’
Juneteenth Jubilee
Go Fund Geoffrey’s
Myra Estrada Named City’s Youth Poet Laureate
Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, Hayward
Candidates for Assembly Respond to Crucial Questions
Ramachandran is the Only Candidate Who Lives in Oakland in the District 18 Assembly Race
Oakland Post: May 19-25, 2021
Oakland Post: May 5-11, 2021
Geoffrey’s Inner Circle Not included in Funding Support
Newsom Announces New Round of Stimulus Checks, Budget Surplus of Nearly $76 Billion
Community Rallies Around African American Fremont Police Commander
Oakland Program Distributes $500 to Families of Color
Thousands March in San Francisco to Support Palestine
‘You Know Who to Vote For’ Martin Luther King’s Voting Message 56 Years Ago Today
Music Spotlight with LaToya London
#FIYAH! LIVESTREAM — U.S. Surgeon General: ‘The Debate is Over — We All Should Be Wearing Face Coverings to Prevent Spread of COVID-19’
Georgia Man Ahmaud Arbery, Shot and Killed — Jogging While Black
Shooting Death in Georgia of Ahmaud Arbery is Defined as a “Modern Day Lynching”
The Chicago Defender Debuts “Stay Strong Chicago” Video
Rep. Jim Clyburn Will Lead House Oversight Committee on Coronavirus
-
Digital Issues4 weeks agoOakland Post: May 19-25, 2021
-
African American News & Issues2 weeks agoGeoffrey’s Inner Circle Not included in Funding Support
-
Community3 weeks agoCommunity Rallies Around African American Fremont Police Commander
-
Activism4 weeks agoThousands March in San Francisco to Support Palestine
-
City Government3 weeks agoSan Francisco to Distribute $90 Million in Rent Relief
-
Community4 weeks agoWest Oakland Kindergarten Teacher Arvella Hayden Set to Retire After 57 Years
-
Events3 weeks agoOakland Post Hosts Assembly District 18 Candidate Forum on Education Issues
-
Business4 weeks agoWells Fargo Launches Banking Inclusion Initiative to Help Unbanked
