Month: January 2024
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Darian Sanders Stars as Simba in The Lion King
Darian Sanders who stars as "Simba" in "The Lion King," is living a dream, a dream he never anticipated. Sixteen…
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Mayor Thao Rejects List of Candidates for Police Chief
One of the candidates was former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong, who the mayor fired in February over mishandling and minimizing…
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Phyllis Emelda: Oakland’s Global Designer Extraordinaire
Beyond the runway, on Sundays Emelda opens her East Oakland home as a design studio and modeling training ground. With…
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Kaplan, Councilmembers Support Expanded Safe Car Park Program for Unhoused
The need for safe overnight parking is crucial and well-documented, according to Kaplan. In January 2022, the Point-In-Time Homeless Count…
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Community Concern Grows Over Fate of Geoffrey’s and Black Arts District
At stake for many people in Oakland, who spoke with the Post about what this vote could mean for the…
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Coming Soon: MLK Jr. Day Celebration on Jan. 15
The celebration will have music, food, spoken word, youth presentations, songs of inspiration, speakers and fellowship. The post Coming Soon:…
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Leading with Lawmaking: Six Questions for the California Legislative Black Caucus
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) was established in 1967 when African…
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Prioritizing Equity and Accountability: Six Questions for the African American Community Empowerment Council
California Black Media spoke with Michael Carter, Chief Consultant at the AACEC, about the organization’s successes, challenges and the impact…
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Leading with Action, Love and Data Points: Six Questions for the California Black Women’s Collective
“Black Women in California have always had to be active participants in the labor market, but this report showcases the…
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COMMENTARY: Tapping into Our Timeless Kwanzaa Traditions to Support Black Wellness
While beliefs about the nature and purpose of Kwanzaa differ, its birth has, over the years, resulted in broad appreciation…
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OPINION: How to Have a Happy New Year in 2024
Just before the Christmas holiday, Donald Trump was on the campaign trail in Iowa denouncing immigrants. “They’re ruining our country.…
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Advocates Want More Black Californians Involved in State’s Transition to EVs
“It's not enough to build the infrastructure in low-income neighborhoods, the people in those neighborhoods need to have access to…
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From Wooster to Shelby: Charles Follis, Pioneer of African American Athletes
On Sept. 16, 1904, Follis signed a contract with the Shelby Blues, becoming the first Black man to play professional…
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Biden Commutes Sentences and Pardons Marijuana Offenses in Sweeping Criminal Justice Reform
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Among the notable cases receiving commutations are Darryl Allen Winkfield of Augusta, Ga., Leroy Lymons of Pensacola,…
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