Madam C.J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove in 1867 to freed slaves in Delta, Louisiana, became the nation’s first self-made female millionaire and beauty pioneer after developing...
On Saturday, Jan. 5th, two days before being sworn into office, newly elected district two city council member Nikki Fortunato Bas held a lunchtime meeting both...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Congresswoman Maxine Waters is now the first Black and the first woman to chair the powerful House Financial Services Committee. Having served on...
Last Thursday, we marked a new era when we swore in the most diverse Congress in U.S. history. With a record number of women and members...
Oakland public school parents were shocked to learn this week that the school district is considering a data-sharing agreement with a charter school industry nonprofit group....
Parents, students and teachers from Roots International Academy at 66th Avenue and International Boulevard in East Oakland turned out for the Oakland Board of Education meeting...
Family holds anniversary vigil and protest, shutting down West Oakland BART
Rebecca Kaplan unanimously elected City Council President Oakland honored its newly elected city leaders this week at a swearing-in ceremony held in the City Council Chambers...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — It’s only in recent years that researchers, physicians, pediatricians, academics and others have begun to drill down to ascertain what, if any, health...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We remember all those who lost their lives and commemorate the resiliency and bravery of those who were left to piece together their...
