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Newark: Brenda Knight Inspires and Educates at Breast Cancer Conference
Knight, as a motivational speaker, leans on her life experience as a mother, wife, community advocate, and professional leader to…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 3 – 9, 2025
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RFK Junior and Vaccines: Bad Mix
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Democratic senators are in a unified chorus calling for Robert F. Kennedy Junior, the Secretary of Health…
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Oakland Post: Week of August 27 – September 2, 2025
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Study Reveals Disparities, Broken Promises at Regional Center of the East Bay
The promises to improve transparency in the CAP issuance, commitments to publish referral and payment equity data, and the pledge…
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Bring on the Bands: The Roots of African American Music on Stage at Black-Eyed Pea Festival
Grammy-nominated Andre Thierry of Accordion Soul Music, second-line band MJ’s Brass Boppers, the Oakland School for the Arts jazz band,…
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Organizers Demand Justice for Jalani Lovett, Protest Violence Across California
Terry Lovett, Jalani’s mother, has been fighting for a proper investigation into her son’s death for four years. She has…
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Cal Performances Presents Angélique Kidjo & Yo-Yo Ma in Sarabande Africaine at UC Berkeley Greek Theatre on Aug. 30
On Saturday, Aug. 30, the pair will debut the Bay Area premiere of Sarabande Africaine, joined by pianist Thierry Vaton, percussionist David…
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Imports and Exports Surge at Port of Oakland
“This kind of front-loading—where cargo owners accelerate shipments to avoid added costs—was clearly the driving force behind the month’s performance,”…
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Under Mayor Lee, Oakland Is Cutting Red Tape for Small Business Permits
Abad said permit reform is already underway. Recent code amendments have relaxed rules for businesses in Downtown Oakland, the Broadway-Valdez…
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Black Lawmakers at Forefront of Newsom-Trump Redistricting Clash
Lawmakers have set an expedited schedule for passing the bills: introduce them in both houses when they return from recess…
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California to Mark 60th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act with Public Event in Sacramento
The program will feature a panel discussion examining both the historic passage of the act and its modern-day impact on…
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African Union Group to Award Rev. Dr. Amos Brown for Bringing Civil Rights Movement to Global Stage
Dr. Macaulay Kalu, secretary general of AU6RG, will present Dr. Brown with the Global Peace Builder Award. Other presenters include…
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Mayor Lee Celebrates Pastor Ken Chambers’ 60th Birthday at Westside Missionary Baptist Church
The celebration also featured live music by the Black Love Group, including an inspirational performance by Chambers’ granddaughter, Genesis Chambers.…
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IN MEMORIAM: Remembering Dr. James Sweeney III — A Life Dedicated to Service
“He was devoted to his patients and enjoyed chatting with them during their appointments,” said his wife of 46 years,…
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Oakland Post: Week of August 20 – 26, 2025
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Oakland Post: Week of August 13 – 19, 2025
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Oakland Post: Week of July 18 – 24, 2025
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Oakland Post: Week of July 9 – 15, 2025
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Oakland Post: Week of July 2- 8, 2025
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Oakland Post: Week of June 25 – July 1, 2025
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OPINION: California’s Legislature Has the Wrong Prescription for the Affordability Crisis — Gov. Newsom’s Plan Hits the Mark
Last month, Gov. Newsom included measures in his budget that would encourage greater transparency, accountability, and affordability across the prescription…
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Over 500 Join Interfaith Rally in Solidarity with Los Angeles Resistance to Trump Invasion
Over 500 people attended the Tuesday evening rally in Oakland, which was held simultaneously with a prayer vigil in Los…
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Oak Temple Hill Hosts Interfaith Leaders from Across the Bay Area
Distinguished faith leaders Rev. Ken Chambers, executive director the Interfaith Council of Alameda County (ICAC); Michael Pappas, executive director of…
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“Unnecessary Danger”: Gov. Newsom Blasts Rollback of Emergency Abortion Care Protections
Effective May 29, CMS rescinded guidance that had reinforced the obligation of hospitals to provide abortion services under the Emergency…
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