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Family and members gather outside North Oakland Missionary Baptist Church. Front row, from left to right: Timothy Rutledge. Jr., grandson of Pastor Sylvester Rutledge; his daughter, J.M. Hale; First Lady Audrey Golden Rutledge, and Pastor Rutledge. Back row from left to right: church members Chavonne Robinson, Clarence Wells of the Golden Light Ministries feeding program, and the pastor's son Timothy Rutledge, Sr. Photo by Carla Thomas.

NOMBC Saved – Pastor Sylvester Rutledge Gives Thanks

Dr. Sylvester Rutledge, pastor of North Oakland Missionary Baptist Church (NOMBC) expressed his thanks for the outpouring of support from his peers, pastors of different denominations...

Berkeley City Councilmember Sophie Hahn (left) in her Berkeley Hills home hosts a meet-and-greet for new Alameda County Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez. Photo by Carla Thomas

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The team's entire Oakland High roster (*1st-team all-OAL; ** 2nd team) includes: Da’Sean Armstrong, Rohm Neal, Josh Clark**, Zaymani "Money" Williams*, Jordan Spencer, Jimon Campbell, Marcel Macon Bennett, Anthony Lacy, Te’Shawn Gamble*, Noah-Alan Ragasa, Will Tidwell, Zaymani Mitchell, Pierre Stevenson, Desmond West, James Fitzgerald, Ja’shaun Jackson, Erick Jackson, Couraji West, Dillan Cooper, Terrence Roquemore, Lorenzo Arroyo Garcia, Jaylon King. Coach: Orlando Watkins. Photo by Carla Thomas

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Oakland High Varsity Basketball Team Wins State Championship

The Oakland High School varsity basketball team took the state championship on Friday, March 11 in Sacramento at Golden Arco 1 Center. The team’s 59-43 victory...

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On Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Laney College Odell Johnson Theater, the Third Annual Black Centric Showcase celebrated Black History Month. The show depicted eras of...

As fellow pastors look on, Tim Hopkins of Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church presents a $1,000 check to Pastor Sylvester Rutledge of North Oakland Missionary Baptist Church (NOMBC) outside the church in Oakland, California. Photo By Carla Thomas

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Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price

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While paying annual city taxes, church administrators believed all taxes were current, until the County advised the church they were in arrears by 5 years. Rutledge says church administrators worked with the county to get the bill reduced but COVID interrupted some of the communications and processes.

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Help Save North Oakland Missionary Baptist Church, the 2nd oldest Black Church in Oakland

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Pastor Rodney D. Smith of FAME, the First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Oakland addresses the media after Sunday services at Temple Beth Abraham on MacArthur Blvd., it's temporary location. Photo by Carla Thomas.

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FAME, the First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Oakland, held its first service at a temporary location, Temple Beth Abraham on MacArthur Blvd, after their Telegraph...

FAME, First African Methodist Episcopal Church near Telegraph and MacArthur was damaged by a 3-alarm fire late Sunday night, February 19. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Photo by Auintard Henderson.

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Homecoming services of entrepreneur and community leader Charlie Walker at Third Baptist Church in San Francisco. Flowers formed letters spelling out Walker as the mayor of Bay View Hunters Point BVHP. Photo by Carla Thomas

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At a press conference held in the Madeline Senegal Fellowship Meeting Room on Sunday at Acts Full Gospel Church of God in Christ in East Oakland, Chief of Police LeRonne Armstrong with community and NAACP support address the media. Photo by Carla Thomas.

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Once Again, Community Demands Reinstatement of OPD Chief LeRonne Armstrong

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Chef Charles Farrier, owner of the Laurel District's new Crumble and Whisk Patisserie at 4104 MacArthur Blvd. in East Oakland.

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Crumble and Whisk Patisserie, a Black-Owned Bakery and Café, Opens in Laurel District

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Kaiser Permanente partners with Oakland Promise to cultivate mentor program, scholarships, academic guidance. Pictured, Kaiser Permanente mentor Ingrid Chen, MD, at right, with Sandy La, who begins her second year of college this fall.

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Nehemiah Mitchell and Derrion Herring, co-founders of We Ball Sports.

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Oakland Natives’ We Ball Sports and HBCU’s League Pass to Deliver Negro League Apparel

With the mission of bridging HBCU baseball with its historic Negro Baseball League roots, We Ball Sports, headquartered in Atlanta, will design integrated apparel, and distribute...

If you think you’re ready to take the next step in purchasing a home, reach out to learn more about the tools, resources and capital available to help make your homeownership dream a reality.

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Chase Community Branch to Empower Black and Brown Start-Ups

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DeAnne Brewer and Tony Saunders. Facebook photos.

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Verizon Donates $100,000 to David E. Glover Tech Center

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Pastor Lawrence VanHook Named President of the PAAAA

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NOMBC Saved – Pastor Sylvester Rutledge Gives Thanks

New Alameda County Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez – History Making Latina

Oakland High Varsity Basketball Team Wins State Championship

African American Vintners Showcased in Black Vines Event

‘Put Ur Play On’ Productions Showcases Local Talent at Laney College

Local Pastors and Elected Officials Save North Oakland Missionary Baptist Church

Protesters Want Ex-Chief Armstrong Reinstated, Seek Meeting with Mayor Thao

Alameda County D.A. Adds Hate Charge to Defendant Facing Trial for Assault with Deadly Weapon

Help Save North Oakland Missionary Baptist Church, the 2nd oldest Black Church in Oakland

FAME’S Pastor Smith Claims “Triumph Over Tragedy” — Fire Mobilizes a City and a Nation

3-Alarm Fire Damages FAME, Oakland’s First Black Church

GirlTalk Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary at Everett and Jones Barbeque Restaurant at Oakland’s Jack London Square.

Community Leaders Respond to the Firing of Chief LeRonne Armstrong: MAYOR SHENG THAO IS WRONG

Unapologetically Black Mayor of Bay View Hunters Point Charlie Walker Leaves SF Legacy

Once Again, Community Demands Reinstatement of OPD Chief LeRonne Armstrong

Crumble and Whisk Patisserie, a Black-Owned Bakery and Café, Opens in Laurel District

Oakland Promise and Kaiser Support Promising Student

Newsmaker Becomes Center of News After Break-In at The Oakland Post

Oakland Natives’ We Ball Sports and HBCU’s League Pass to Deliver Negro League Apparel

Chase Community Branch to Empower Black and Brown Start-Ups

Vallejo Holiday Concert Features Vocalist DeAnne Brewer, Bassist Tony Saunders

Verizon Donates $100,000 to David E. Glover Tech Center

Chef Nikki Shaw Shares Healthy Eating Advice at Williams Sonoma

Oakland Symphony Celebrates the Life of Kaiser Permanente Chairman & CEO Bernard J. Tyson

Pastor Lawrence VanHook Named President of the PAAAA

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