For too long, Black, Latino, and lower-income communities, particularly those in industrial truck corridors along West and East Oakland and near busy highways, have been subjected...
On Wednesday, Mayor London N. Breed and representatives from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) joined City officials, community leaders, and housing advocates...
The City of Oakland and the African American Sports & Entertainment Group (AASEG) have signed an amended Purchase and Sale Agreement for the City’s half of...
Hailing from East Oakland, legendary comedian Luenell continues to blaze trails for women in comedy, selling out shows nationwide. In addition to her hit Netflix special,...
The Post endorses Noel Gallo for City Council, serving District 5. Gallo has initiated an attitude of accountability and has led a weekly cleanup and beautification...
The public is invited to view the documentary “Common Ground,” a film about saving and regenerating our soil, at the Marin City Free Library, 164 Donahue...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of October 16 - 22, 2024
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Applications are open to U.S. high school students, ages 13 to 19. A distinguished panel of leaders will evaluate the applications, and selected...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel acknowledged consumer frustration with data caps, noting that nearly 3,000 individuals have filed complaints over the past year. “We...
The Post reached out to the eight candidates across Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7 to see what their views are on various topics concerning the...
The Post reached out to the eight candidates across Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7 to see what their views are on various topics concerning the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Black voters have the power to shape the outcome of the 2024 election and will play a critical role in defending the Democrats’...
The Marin City Historical and Preservation Society will host its Heritage Family Picnic at the Rocky Graham Park in Marin City, on Saturday, Oct. 12 from...
Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Marin and the Marin City Free Library (MCFL) will present their Poverty & Racial Justice Film & Conversation Series #6...
Participation in dual enrollment high school and community college programs has increased among students in California. However, the percentage of Black and Latino high school students...
Prop 4 proposes issuing $10 billion in bonds to fund state and local parks, environmental protection projects, water infrastructure projects, energy projects, and flood protection projects....
On Oct .4, the Governor’s office announced that the state has launched a new revamped digital portal at CA.gov where Californians have access to “hundreds of...
Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson also urged a “no” vote on the two recalls. “When voters elect their representatives, they expect them to be given the...
The California Latino Legislative Caucus (CLLC) announced new leadership last week as the community celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. The CLLC elected Sen. Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach)...
The job of the District Attorney’s Office is to do justice, not revenge. Since I was an NAACP leader and then a Congress of Racial Equality...
Prominent local political leaders have issued strong statements urging voters to oppose the recalls, including Rep. Barbara Lee, State Senator Nancy Skinner, Alameda County Supervisor Keith...
As Native Americans celebrated 100 years of citizenship and the right to vote at the State Capitol, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a proclamation declaring Native American...
You give, and you give, and you give. No problem. If you can be of service to your community, then that's what you'll do. You'll volunteer...
Augusta Savage was a prominent sculptor and activist of the Harlem Renaissance, known for her artistic talent and dedication to encouraging and supporting African American artists.
On Sept. 29, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill authored by Assemblymember Akilah Weber (D-La Mesa) that ensures babies in neonatal intensive care units receive donor...