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Listening as a Lifeline: A Doula’s Witness to Black Maternal Health

OAKLAND POST — Maternal mortality and pregnancy-related mortality use different time frames and methods and are not interchangeable. Finalized 2024...

Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights). File photo.

Uncategorized6 hours ago

New Protections for Ticket Buyers: Gov. Newsom Signs Assemblymember Isaac Bryan’s Bill

High Street Coalition volunteers pick up trash on Sept. 26. Left to right are: Jo Ann, Ruben, JoJo, Jess, Jonathan ‘Fitness’ Jones and Linda in front. Photo courtesy of Linda.

Commentary6 hours ago

‘We Don’t Talk Trash — We Pick Up Trash!’

Court-appointed administrator Philip Campbell outside Zendayi’s home on Randolph Avenue in Oakland. Photo by Tanya Dennis.

Uncategorized7 hours ago

Zakiya Jendayi Arrested, Locked Out of Home by Sheriff’s Deputies

Activism7 hours ago

Oakland Post: Week of September 30 – October 6, 2026

National

Assemblymember Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley). File photo.

Community7 days ago

Asm. Corey Jackson Announces Launch of 24-Hour Childcare in His District

Assemblymember Corey Jackson has secured $2 million in state funding for a proposed childcare special district in Moreno Valley and...

The Rev. Leon “Sonny” Clark. File photo.

Black History7 days ago

IN MEMORIAM: The Rev. Leon “Sonny” Clark, Longtime Orange County Pastor and Community Leader, Dies at 72

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton.

Economy7 days ago

Poll: Becerra Widens His Lead Over Hilton; Californians Split on Wealth Tax

Quixote Atkins of VillageGIVE moderates a panel discussion at the Coliseum 60 celebration at Youth UpRising featuring Keith Brown, a member of IATSE Local 107; author, historian and former Black Panther Party member Tareka Lewis; and African American Sports and Entertainment Group President Ray Bobbitt.

Business7 days ago

From Historic Memories to New Possibilities: Oakland Celebrates Coliseum 60

ACOE Supt. Alysse Castro; OUSD Supt. Dr. Denise Saddler. File photos.

Business7 days ago

County Office of Education Says OUSD Finances Are Getting Healthier, Materially Stronger

Imani Social Justice Team (left to right): Angela Noel, Zakiya Jendayi and Diane Doss. Patty Hallm, Susan Burns, Diane Lewis, Pastor Michael McBride, Theresa ???, Jean Moses and Diana Bell. Front: Sloane Johnson and (man whose name I'm getting to complete the identification). Photo by Octavian Kelly.

Community7 days ago

LIVE FREE Sunday Dinner Brings Faith, Fellowship and Civic Conversation to Oakland

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COMMENTARY

Black History7 days ago

Remembering Chauncey Bailey as Student Journalists Face Threats to Truth-Telling

Activism1 week ago

Oakland Post: Week of September 23 – 29, 2026

Book cover of “Laws of Solomon.” Courtesy of Poisoned Pen Press

Books2 weeks ago

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Laws of Solomon’ Reveals Tender Heart of Former Child Soldier

Commentary2 weeks ago

OPINION: The New American Fear – From 9-11 to AI

Barbara Lee greets longtime friend Gloria Steinem in undated photo. Facebook image.

Commentary2 weeks ago

Barbara Lee Mourns Gloria Steinem, Remembers a Friendship Rooted in Equality

(L. to R.) Black-Eyed Pea Festival Director Wanda Ravernell with Barbara Lee and Winky Binky Dogs owner, Tyranny. Courtesy photo.

Black History2 weeks ago

Tradition Comes to the Streets in 11th Annual Black-Eyed Pea Festival at the Freedom Farmers Market

Oakland

Business7 days ago

From Historic Memories to New Possibilities: Oakland Celebrates Coliseum 60

Community7 days ago

LIVE FREE Sunday Dinner Brings Faith, Fellowship and Civic Conversation to Oakland

The first cohort of BLACspace participants with awards in August. Courtesy photo.

Art7 days ago

BLACspace Cooperative Invites Bay Area to Experience Oakland’s Black Cultural Ecosystem Through a BLAC Map Tour + Party

Oakland Police and emergency vehicle arrive to Williams Chapel Monday morning. Courtesy photo.

Black History1 week ago

In Wake of Death on Doorstep, Williams Chapel Baptist Church Calls for Better Care, Funding for Unhoused

Standing by her birthday cake, Nuna McKee waves to family and friends who came from far and near to celebrate her birthday. Courtesy photo.

Community1 week ago

Oakland Centenarian Nuna McKee Honored!

Bussa Emancipation Statue in Bridgetown, Barbados. Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

Black History1 week ago

Caribbean Nations Produce Action Plan Calling for UK Reparations Over Slavery

Business

Business7 days ago

County Office of Education Says OUSD Finances Are Getting Healthier, Materially Stronger

The Oakland Unified School District's recent budget submission has been deemed "materially stronger" by the Alameda County Office of Education,...

Business2 weeks ago

Newsom Signs Addictive Social Media Law to Protect Kids

Black History2 weeks ago

Passing for White, Fighting for Black America: The Courage of Walter White

(L.to R.) Cherysse Calhoun and Blanche Richardson of Marcus Books join Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee with Indya McGuffin and Bean Tupou of Storyland Collective inside the store on Sept. 12. Courtesy photo.

Books2 weeks ago

Oakland Mayor Reads to Children at Bookout Block Party at Marcus Books Store

Calif. Attorney General Rob Bonta. Courtesy photo.

Business2 weeks ago

Attorney General Rob Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump’s Tariff Regime

Aerbits founder Brian Johnson(left) and OaklandMayor Barbara Lee launch Aerbits in Oakland.

Business2 weeks ago

Oakland Launches Aerbits Program to Identify, Report Abandoned Trash

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Activism2 weeks ago

Oakland Post: Week of September 16 – 22, 2026

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 16 - 22, 2026

Business2 weeks ago

Event Preview: ‘Fashion v. Fascism’ – A Runway Revolution Is Coming to the Bay Area

Activism3 weeks ago

Oakland Post: Week of September 9 – 15, 2026

Activism4 weeks ago

Oakland Post: Week of September 2 – 8, 2026

Jackie Wright of Wright Enterprises. Photo courtesy of Wright Enterprises.

Black History1 month ago

Jackie Wright Champions Bay Area Stories, Filmmakers and Cultural Institutions

Activism1 month ago

Oakland Post: Week of August 26 – September 1, 2026

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#NNPA BlackPress3 months ago

The Conversation With Al McFarlane 6/23/26

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Media Monday 6/22/26

#NNPA BlackPress3 months ago

LIVE! ASK ALMA! — TUES. 6.23.26 7PM EST

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Car Buying Secrets: 4 Hidden Checks Before You Sign!

#NNPA BlackPress3 months ago

Is This 550 HP Charger Worth YOUR Money? AutoNetwork Review

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Community8 years ago

The Women’s Fund celebrates 25 Years at annual Power of the Purse luncheon

NASHVILLE PRIDE — What a difference 25 years can make! A quarter-century ago, a small group of women (along with two enlightened men) founded The Women’s...
#NNPA BlackPress8 years ago

2019 BMW X5 xDrive50i Quick Look

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#NNPA BlackPress8 years ago

Best Detailed Walkaround 2019 BMW X5 xDrive50i

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#NNPA BlackPress8 years ago

Washington, DC Auto Show – AutoNetwork Reports #216

Dave gives an overview of press day at Washington, DC Auto Show. Hyundai’s Attempt To Ease Student Loan Debt – AutoNetwork
Community8 years ago

Roundtable participants address challenges, opportunities

DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — In preparation for the upcoming State of Black Women Summit, the Defender Network and the Barbara Jordan Institute at Texas Southern University hosted...
Business8 years ago

Port disparity study to benefit MWBEs

DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis applauded the Port of Houston Authority’s recent decision to conduct a disparity study of its procurement practices...
Arts and Culture8 years ago

Interfaith Council to Discuss Affordable Housing and Homelessness Solutions

The Interfaith Council of Alameda County (ICAC) will discuss affordable housing and homelessness solutions at its elected council meeting Thursday, April 11, noon to 2:00 p.m....
Arts and Culture8 years ago

Oakland Black Girls March

All photos by Amir Saadiq
Community8 years ago

Warriors and A’s Honor Oakland Girl Basketball Champions

The Golden State Warriors and the Oakland A’s this week honored the Oakland High Wildcats and Oakland Tech Bulldogs girls’ basketball teams for winning the California...
City Government8 years ago

Council Pays Tribute to Victor McElhaney

The Oakland City Council this week held a special tribute to Victor McElhaney – the son of Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney – who was slain recently...