We, the undersigned, are concerned by your lack of control over the Oakland Police Department (OPD) and the resulting impact on the African American community. The...
Before the Golden State Warriors Won the NBA Title. The 1958 team shown (L. to R.) are Ray Freeman, John Brumfield, Aaron Pointer, Howard Foster, Edward...
Allen Temple Deacon Harold Goodman, who is a partner in the Horizon/ACE Home Health and Hospice, Inc., is the lead coordinator of the 40th Annual Health Fair...
The entire community will turn out August 19 and 20 for Oakland’s magnetic Art + Soul festival, celebrating local spirit, style, creativity, and pride. The 17th annual assemblage...
Ten years ago on Aug. 2, 2007, Chauncey Bailey, our indefatigable and prolific editor, was shot down and killed in the early morning in front of a child...
The East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC) has awarded 39 college scholarships and honored “7 Champions for Youth” at the center’s annual Pathway to College &...
About 90 students from across Oakland Unified School District are well prepared for the first day of classes after a special morning in Emeryville. The students,...
Exposing Racism in Oakland. Photo courtesy of whatshappeningblackoakland.wordpress.com. By Wilson Riles Jr. It was a surprise to me, despite my 38 years of involvement with Oakland...
Students work on a past software projects at the David E. Glover Education and Technology Center. Photo courtesy of Stefanie Le/Oakland North. Youth innovators from the...
Shown (L to R): Head Coach Kevin Craddock: Mariama Hilburn, undecided on university transfer (400, 200, 4×100,4×400); Nia Vance, Tennessee Tech (100mh, 4×100, LJ, TJ); Bibiana...
The Power Is Now, Inc. is a nationwide, real estate professional, and community-based multimedia and education company founded in 2009 by Eric L. Frazier, MBA, headquartered...
Photo by Brandon Aninipot. Elder Preston B. Walker III has dedicated his life to serving as an ambassador for the homeless. He is 60 years old,...
By R.M. Arnold, The Public Ethics Commission (PEC) staff released a report Monday accusing Councilmember McElhaney of violating the city’s ethics rules when seeking to get an out...
Minister Georgia Taylor, an Oakland resident, was born Sept. 13, 1917 in Tulsa Oklahoma to parents Monroe and Pearlie Younger. She is one of nine siblings....
Author Norm Stamper, Measure LL organizer Rashidah Grinage, police expert Deacon Reginald Lyles and host Lakeshore Baptist Church Pastor Jim Hopkins at July 26 public forum:...
By Rashidah Grinage “If not for the court’s intervention, we have no confidence that correct discipline would have ever been imposed, criminal charges filed, or...
By Ngoc Nguyen, Kaiser Health News James Lockett sits on his bed and opens the drawer of his nightstand, revealing a stash of asthma inhalers: purple...
Bay Area Black Expo Honors Pastor Joseph Cotton, Jr. with the Leadership Award. Left to Right: International Model, John Calton, Black Expo CEO Rose Lyles,...
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...
Organizers of the Oakland Black-Eyed Pea Festival are looking for African-American vendors of art and crafts for their 4th annual celebration of African American traditional to...
The last time Taquoise Newberry saw her daughter Larissa Oliver was on June 5 at a hearing with the Alameda County Department of Social Services. Larissa,...
At a meeting that went into the early morning hours, the Oakland City Council adopted three pieces of equity legislation sponsored by Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan, cutting...
City Council President Larry Reid and Councilmember Annie Campbell Washington (In blue dress) speak at press conference in favor of a ban on the sale of...
About two dozen students from Skyline High and Castlemont High were recognized last Friday for their hard work and dedication to a summer program in which...
The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) has announced Anyka Barber as its new Director of Engagement. Barber brings more than 10 years of extensive experience in...
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