WASHINGTON INFORMER — Alsobrooks said while she has heard anecdotes from minority- and women-owned businesses who felt they’d been overlooked or locked out of the procurement...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — As the U.S. House of Representatives takes up the more than $700 billion economic package that includes healthcare, tax, and climate change, White...
At the heart of our business is the local community bank branch. But a local bank branch, especially in underserved neighborhoods, can be successful only when...
“While San Francisco is bouncing back from this pandemic, we continue to see major shifts in our city, and we see that in our Economic Core...
Last year, the California Black Census and Redistricting Hub pushed the California Citizens Redistricting Commission to draw a new congressional district to create consolidate the voting power of these diverse...
Farmers and ranchers interested in a disaster loan can apply on the USDA website. Small, non-farm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and most private nonprofits can apply...
In my district in California’s East Bay, the American Rescue Plan has been transformative, especially its expansion of the Child Tax Credit. Families in my district...
In 2020, [JP Morgan] Chase announced its $30 billion racial equity commitment, a five-year plan that includes assisting entrepreneurs in historically underserved areas to access coaching,...
During the ribbon cutting ceremony before an audience of about 40 people, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon addressed executive staff members of Chase from various regions...
“Being a city leader means breaking through the discourse and finding solutions that are effective and holistic,” said Thao. “While important violence prevention programs like Ceasefire...
Among those who endorsed Oakland councilmember and council president pro tem Sheng Thao at the Wednesday press conference were California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Assemblymember Mia...
Proponents of public banking in California say Wall Street banks have failed low-income communities, particularly people of color. They also say the public banks will provide...
Comcast California held a virtual press conference to announce a major new investment fund that will soon be available for small businesses owned by people of...
Comcast RISE is part of a larger, national $100 million Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative that Comcast launched this summer.
When Newsom became lieutenant governor (2011-2019), that tenure allowed him to acquire on-the-job-training, which, in today’s electoral climate seems to be a forgotten asset.
Services include criminal record expungement for some marijuana-related crimes; job training and placement help; mental health treatment; addiction services; housing placement and more.
Building a Healthier Future for Oakland
In 2022, the voters of Oakland will have an opportunity to elect the next mayor for our city. The Mayor of Oakland is the head of...
New streetscape design enhances pedestrian safety, activates public spaces, and creates a more vibrant Haight Street corridor
Assembly District 18 includes most of Oakland, San Leandro and Alameda. About 65% of voters there are Democrat, according to the Public Policy Institute of California....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Last week, the release of a second loan program to bolster businesses and revive the economy provides about $484 billion for small businesses,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Zeroing in on the economic impacts of the crisis, people everywhere are struggling with competing needs in their lives. When living costs exceed...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — After speaking with small business owners, including minority small business owners, who are facing incredible challenges and uncertainty, I pushed for and helped secure...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Wells Fargo is working on a daily basis to put measures in place to support the needs of customers impacted by COVID-19 in...
NNAP NEWSWIRE —Another $10 million has been designated for the Minority Business Development Agency within the Department of Commerce to provide grants to Minority Business Centers...