Month: September 2023
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Seniors Organize for Dignity at Sojourner Truth Manor
“They’re not treating us seniors like we’re human beings; since this management company has been here, there is no communication…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 27 – October 3, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 27 - October 3, 2023 The post Oakland Post:…
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Mothers in Mourning: Moms, Allies Protest Gun Violence in California
Aldon Thomas Stiles | Califoria Black Media On Sept. 9, elected officials, community leaders and concerned citizens took to the…
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Writer Marc Spears Honored in Oakland
Bay Area leaders and key notables in the city of Oakland congratulated Marc Spears, NBA writer for Andscape/ESPN for receiving…
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Elected Officials, Faith Leaders Join State Ed Chief Thurmond to Discuss Antisemitism Solutions
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond organized a virtual roundtable discussion titled “Education to End Hate: Countering Antisemitism” that…
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Crackdown: Gov. Newsom Adds Muscle to Fentanyl Fight by Increasing National Guard Presence at Border by 50%
Building on California’s $1 billion investment to tackle the fentanyl and opioid crisis, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Sept. 7,…
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California to Roll Back Grant Program That Helps Low- and Middle-Income Residents Build ADUs
The California Housing Finance Agency’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Grant Program may receive only $25 million in new funding instead…
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Black Women’s Group Holds Gov. Newsom’s Feet to the Fire on Senate Appointment
On Sunday, the California Black Women’s Collective (CBWC), a coalition of women from different professional backgrounds, issued a statement responding…
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Crafting Freedom and Time: The Life and Legacy of Clockmaker Peter Hill
Peter Hill, a skilled clockmaker, was born on July 19, 1767, in Burlington Township, New Jersey. Peter's journey unfolded against…
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California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Announces New Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate
Sacramento – The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) announced the selection of Claudette Yang as the Department’s…
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Black Women in Tech Share Concerns, Hopes About Artificial Intelligence Industry
A.I. floodgates opened into the mainstream of human consumption late last year with the release of the generative A.I. ChatGPT,…
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Justice for Jose Alejandro Zavala Aguilar — Family Seeks Justice for Murdered Son
Jose Alejandro Zavala Aguilar was a vibrant, charismatic 27-year-old. On the evening of Nov. 18, 2020, Jose was brutally murdered…
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Civil Rights Exhibit Opens at Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum in New York
Hyde Park, NY — The opening of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum's feature exhibit, “Black Americans, Civil Rights,…
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Barbara Lee Adds Bernie Sanders Political Staff to Growing Campaign Team
Two members of the Bernie Sanders for President 2020 team have joined Barbara Lee’s campaign for Senate, the Lee campaign…
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Berkeley’s Black Repertory Theater to Hold Fundraiser for Youth Programs
The Bay Area Jazz Society will hold a fundraiser and CD listening party to raise funds for youth programs at…
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Remembering the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
The “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom,” brought an unprecedented throng to the National Mall on Aug. 28, 1963.…
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Oakland Celebrates Hiero Day 2023, Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop
Thousands of music fans showed up at Oscar Grant Plaza Monday, Sept. 4 to celebrate the 11th annual Hiero Day…
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San Diego Supervisor Nora Vargas Endorses Barbara Lee for Senate
Supervisor Nora Vargas, the first Latina ever to Chair the San Diego Board of Supervisors, has endorsed Barbara Lee for…
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WCCUSD Unveils Fingerprinting Party Dates for Volunteer Badges
The WCCUSD is hosting a series of six fingerprinting parties at different district schools in September, October and February. Reportedly,…
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Guy Bluford: First African American in Space
Following Sally Ride (America’s first female astronaut) by just two months, Guy Bluford’s spaceflight aboard Space Shuttle Challenger provided another visible…
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Officer Fired for Shooting and Killing Sean Monterrosa Has Termination Overturned
Michael Rains, attorney for the Vallejo Police Officers' Association, said that "several credible sources" have told him that Detective Jarrett…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 20 – 26, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 20 - 26, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 13 – 19, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 13 - 19, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Groundbreaking Latina Playwright Karen Zacarías: The Story Behind ‘Shane’
Join us for a captivating and enlightening episode of “The Conversation with Adam McFarlane” as we dive into the artistic…
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[REBROADCAST] Shaping the Stage with Raiyon Hunter, The Children’s Theatre Company
Welcome to another episode of The Conversation with Al McFarlane! In today’s show, we are excited to have Raiyon Hunter,…
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