Emma H. Pendergrass was a role model of excellence, determination, and courage. She lived her life with a spirit of kindness that touched all who knew...
A demonstration is planned for Tuesday May 24 at 11:30 a.m. at the Board of Supervisors on Oak and 12th streets in Oakland to protest a...
BST President Dr. James Brenneman stated “This endowed chair in Dr. Smith’s name is part of the establishment of a new Center for Truth, Racial Healing...
“To do womanist theology, we must read and hear the Bible and engage it within the context of our own experience,” Dr. Jacquelyn Grant said. “This...
East Bay Congresswoman Barbara Lee also remembered her longtime friend. “My prayers and condolences go to the family and loved ones of Gail Berkley-Armstrong. Gail was...
“The Town Link” Grants Fund Digital Inclusion/Literacy, Provide Tablets & Computers
This is the second in a series of three, profiling the three candidates who are running for the Oakland City Councilmember At-Large position. Rebecca Kaplan, who...
Dr. Joel Tolbert, Sr., loving husband to Carol Lee Tolbert, former Oakland School Board member, and Founder of Civic Pride, Inc. passed from this life on...
A message from The Reverend Dr. J. Alfred Smith, Sr., Pastor Emeritus, Allen Temple Baptist Church, Oakland At last, Baptists in the Bay Area have broken the...
Beaming with pride and overwhelming humility, Emeritus Rev. Dr. J. Alfred Smith, Sr., watched as more than 2,000 parishioners stood patiently to cast more than 90%...
Dr. Joy DeGruy was the keynote speaker for “Supporting Women Caregivers, Women Serving Vulnerable Communities,” a one-day symposium held at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland last...
As the formal search for a permanent Pastor continues, retiring Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. J. Alfred Smith, Jr., announced Jan. 27, that Assistant Pastor Rev. Dr....
On the first Sunday in February—Black History Month —a book-signing took place at Allen Temple Baptist Church with a remarkable author who has been making history all his...
Deacon Harold Goodmand and Mrs. Chanette Goodman hosting the Horizon-ACE booth at the Allen Temple 40th Anniversary Holistic Health Fair and Job Fair, held Aug. 12. ...
Allen Temple Baptist Church Senior Pastor J. Alfred Smith Jr., surrounded by deacons and standing next to Assistant Pastor Jacqueline A. Thompson, announced his retirement on...
A woman of strength and faith in God, Verdie Brown Lipscomb is celebrating her 90th birthday. She is a member of the Women’s Mission Society at...
The Reverend Drs. J. Alfred Smith, Sr., Senior Pastor Emeritus and J. Alfred Smith, Jr., current Senior Pastor of Allen Temple Baptist Church, have a combined...
Dear Mr. Kalanick, When President Obama delivered his State of the Union address on Jan. 12, he said, “Today, technology doesn’t just replace jobs on...
Neighbors gathered at Allen Temple Baptist Church in East Oakland Wednesday night to discuss their concerns about the new AC Transit project, called Bus Rapid Transit...
Seeking to address the challenges that face both Black youth and young adults in the U.S. and in South Africa, Allen Temple Baptist Church Global Ministries...
By Leonardo Blair , Christian Post Lewis G. Clinton Jr., the CFO of Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, was arrested and charged with embezzling more than $500,000...
By Clifford L. Williams With sincerity and heartfelt passion, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott Kings’ eldest son, Martin Luther King lll, addressed an...
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) joined members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and interfaith leaders from around the country on Thursday on the Capitol Hill East...
Over 60 religious leaders, and faith-based organizations convene Northern California meeting to address better care for advanced illness and launch the Alameda County Caring Alliance. The...
After struggling for two years to overcome city staff resistance to carrying out a council-approved reform of intake of complaints against police, PUEBLO and other community...
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