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A’s Snap Losing Streak At Home
Oakland, CA – After a disappointing road trip, the A’s did what they do best at home, win. Coco Crisp cleared the bases with a three-run triple to open up Oakland’s offense. Josh Reddick followed with a two-run homer giving the A’s a 6-2 victory over the New York Mets.
“To an extent, there’s a sense of urgency for every game,” said A’s manager Bob Melvin. “It shouldn’t be because you’ve lost a few games in a row. And certainly Coco’s hit felt like ten runs at the time. The offense was more of what we’re used to seeing.”
This was a much needed win for Oakland who trail a half-game out of first place in the AL West. The A’s snapped a season-high five-game losing streak. This marks the second time Oakland has lost more than three straight games since May 11, 2003.
Through the first three innings, it was a pitcher’s duel. Neither team scored despite putting runners on. The A’s put two on in the third. John Jaso hit a single to shortstop, Ruben Tejada and loaded the bases with two outs.
Dillon Gee gave up three singles but struck out Josh Donaldson to end the inning leaving three stranded. Travis d’Arnaud went yard to leadoff the fourth making it a 1-0 game. Scott Kazmir settled down to strike out the next three batters to end the frame without any more damage.
“I had to changeup my game plan a little bit,” Kazmir said. “Later on I started to feel more comfortable about throwing my curve ball, my slider and my changeup. It was huge to get that big inning like that, it’s a big difference to have a lead like that.”
Arnaud also homered off Kazmir at Citi Field earlier this season. But Oakland responded bottom of the inning scoring four runs to take the lead. Gee loaded the bases again, after giving up a single to Stephen Vogt, a double to Derek Norris and issued a free pass to Reddick.
Alberto Callaspo tied the game 1-1 with a sacrifice fly to right field. Gee loaded the bases with a walk to Eric Sogard. Crisp came to the plate with a master plan and it worked. He tripled on a line drive to right field driving in three runs making it 4-1 game.
“It’s always good to get a few runs on the board with one hit,” Crisp said. “Red [Reddick] came through with another one and that was a big knock for us.”
New York trimmed the lead in half with a two-run double from Anthony Recker in the seventh. But the A’s offense wasn’t done. Reddick went yard with a two-run homer extending Oakland’s lead 6-2 in the eighth. The A’s bullpen did their job in preventing the Mets from scoring anymore runs.
“We’ve got to certainly put together more than two hits in an inning,” said New York manager Terry Collins. “We’ve got to get some stuff going.”
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Oakland Post: Week of May 7 – 13, 2025
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Mother and Son, United in Purpose: How Regina and Judah Are Changing the Future of Early Childhood Education—Together
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — This Mother’s Day, we honor not just the love between a mother and her child, but the shared dreams, grit, and determination that can make those dreams a reality.

By Stacey Finkel
This Mother’s Day, we honor not just the love between a mother and her child, but the shared dreams, grit, and determination that can make those dreams a reality. Regina, 44, and her son Judah, 18, are proof that purpose has no age limit—and that it’s never too late or too early to answer a calling. Regina knows what perseverance looks like. It took her ten years to earn her first college degree, an Associate Degree in Early Childhood from Ashworth College. Life, as it so often does, had other plans—plans that called her away from school and into the real world. But she never let go of her goals or her belief in the power of education. That steadfast commitment planted a seed not only for herself but for her son. Now, Regina and Judah are both enrolled in a scholarship program at the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC), housed at Delaware State University (DSU) in Wilmington, Delaware’s only Historically Black College and University. This program allows them to study in any early childhood education-related degree program across the entire state of Delaware. Regina attends Wilmington University, where she is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Education Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood Education. Judah attends DSU and is pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. They are shoulder to shoulder, heart to heart—committed to equity, access, and the transformational power of teaching.
There’s something uniquely beautiful about a mother and son learning at the same time, not just in life, but in the classroom. They study together, encourage each other, and even bring their academic lessons to life while working at Chosen Children’s Child Care in Wilmington, where they support the development of the next generation of learners. Their shared experiences, both as students and as educators, deepen their bond and strengthen their shared commitment to the children they serve. But what truly sets their story apart is the community surrounding them. The Early Childhood Innovation Center is more than a scholarship program. It’s a lifeline, a launchpad, and a promise: You can do this. The faculty and staff meet students where they are—whether they’re returning to school after a decade or stepping into college for the first time. Regina and Judah both credit ECIC with giving them the resources, mentorship, and belief they need to succeed. For Black families, and especially Black mothers, the road to higher education can be long and often filled with obstacles. But what Regina and Judah show us is that when one person refuses to give up, they can inspire an entire legacy. Education becomes not just a goal, but a family value passed down. “I used to feel like I was falling behind because it took me so long to finish,” Regina says. “But now I see that every step was preparing me for this moment—alongside my son, showing him and others that no matter how long it takes, you can finish. You just can’t give up.” This Mother’s Day, let’s celebrate mothers like Regina, who never stop striving, and sons like Judah, who walk beside them with pride. Let’s celebrate the power of Black institutions like DSU and innovative spaces like the Early Childhood Innovation Center that don’t just educate—they uplift.
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Trump Abruptly Fires First Carla Hayden: The First Black Woman to Serve as Librarian of Congress
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Hayden made history in 2016 as the first woman and first African American to run the Library of Congress. Her firing arrived in the form of an abrupt email in the evening hours.

By Lauren Burke
President Donald Trump abruptly fired the Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on May 8. Hayden made history in 2016 as the first woman and first African American to run the Library of Congress. Her firing arrived in the form of an abrupt email in the evening hours. There are fears that President Trump may also target a second prominent Black federal official, Smithsonian Chief Lonnie Bunch, for no other reason than the perceived political bias in a position not known for partisan activity. “Carla, on behalf of President Donald J. Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position as the Librarian of Congress is terminated effective immediately. Thank you for your service,” the terse communication to Hayden read. The Library of Congress confirmed that Hayden had been informed she was fired by The White House. According to the Associated Press, Hayden “recently faced criticism from a conservative advocacy group aligned with Trump’s political allies. The group, the American Accountability Foundation, accused her and other library officials of promoting children’s books with what it called “radical” themes.”
Since his return to office Trump’s Administration has been focused on removing anyone who may disagree with their policy agenda. Many of the removals have introduced a sense of partisanship that Washington hasn’t seen in certain sectors such as the Library of Congress. “This is yet another example in the disturbing pattern of the President removing dedicated public servants without cause—likely to fill the position with one of his ‘friends’ who is not qualified and does not care about protecting America’s legacy,” wrote House Democrat Rosa DeLauro in a statement on Hayden’s firing. “President Trump’s unjustified decision to fire Dr. Carla Hayden as the Librarian of Congress is deeply troubling and just the latest example of Trump’s assault on the legislative branch of government. It’s also the latest demonstration of his blatant disregard for public servants who dedicate their lives to serving the American people,” wrote U.S. Senator Alex Padilla of California in a statement late on May 8.
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