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2 Black Caucus Members to Serve in Top Assembly Leadership Roles
After being sworn in as Speaker of the California Assembly last week, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) appointed two members of…
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California Education Chief Thurmond Considers Run for Governor
California’s chief elected education officer, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, who is the first Afro Latino and second…
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Despite Humble Beginnings in East Oakland
What does commitment and dedication look like? It can be seen in Mrs. Nina Gardner-Meeks who, as a young Black…
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Descendants of Enslaved Africans to Receive $50 Million as Part of Wealth-Building Initiative
An ambitious wealth-building initiative will provide 800 Black residents of Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota with $50,000 grants over…
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Oakland Post: Week of July 12 – 18, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 12 - 18, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Councilmember Kaplan Congratulates the Oakland Soul Women’s Soccer Team for Advancing to the Playoffs
Oakland Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan congratulates the Oakland Soul Soccer team for advancing to the playoffs in their first year playing…
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Sacramento Observer Named Nation’s Best Black Newspaper
The Sacramento Observer was recognized in grand fashion by winning 16 journalism awards — including the John B. Russwurm Award…
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Oakland Black Pride Hosts Events Celebrating Black Queerness
At the close of Pride Month, Oakland Black Pride held their third annual Black Pride Festival from June 28 to…
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Mother Vivian Griffin to Celebrate 102nd Birthday
Ms. Vivian Howard Griffin will be celebrating her 102nd birthday July 5, 2023.Born in Italy, Texas, Mother Griffin was a…
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Samuel Jones Sr., 79
Samuel Jones Sr., affectionately known as Sam, departed from his earthly home Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in San Leandro, CA.…
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Summer Heat Prompts Rattlesnake Advisory in East Bay Parks
Snakes, notably rattlesnakes, may become more visible along some East Bay park trails due to the summer heat warming up…
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Granville Woods: The Black Edison
Granville T. Woods, a name that reverberates through the annals of technological innovation, was a trailblazing inventor whose contributions transformed…
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Interfaith Council, No Coal in Oakland to Hold Rally July 22 to Block Shipments from Utah
Organized by the Interfaith Council of Alameda County (ICAC) and No Coal in Oakland, the rally will feature music, food,…
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‘Black Woman is God’ is Back for the Fourth Year
The Black Woman is God (TBWIG) opened its yearly art exhibit with a reception in downtown San Francisco on June…
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Fallout from Holy Names University’s Closure Continues
When a nonprofit closes, the Attorney General decides on the dispensation of remaining funds. As suggested by its very name,…
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COMMENTARY: A New Verse of “We Shall Overcome” in Civil Rights 2.0
If you felt more vulnerable this July Fourth, you weren’t imagining things. You had more rights last week than you…
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California Black Media Political Roundup
Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature reached an agreement on a state budget totaling $310.8 billion for the…
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Photos Needed of MCCSD Board Members for 65 Year Celebration
Photos are needed of all past board members, living or deceased, for the program. If you are a past board…
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Black Caucus Members Welcome New Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas
The California Assembly ushered in new leadership with the swearing in of Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) at the State Capitol in…
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Apple Original Films Releases Stephen Curry Film on July 21.
The remarkable coming-of-age story is about one of the most influential, dynamic, and unexpected players in the history of basketball:…
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‘Reparation Is Due:’ California Task Force Delivers 115 Recommendations in Final Report
The California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans delivered its final report to the California…
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Police Slaying of Teenager Outrages French People of Color
Reminiscent of the Black Lives Matter protests over police killings of unarmed citizens in the U.S., France has been in…
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Supreme Court Denies Affirmative Action for Everyone but the Wealthy and White
For generations, affirmative action has been a powerful means of lowering barriers to education for historically marginalized and underrepresented students…
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Development of Marriott Hotel Tower in Downtown Oakland Forces Closure of Uncle Wille’s BBQ, Owners Say
The family-owned business, Uncle Willie’s Original BBQ and Fish, located at 614 14th St. in downtown Oakland, has served local…
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Oakland Post: Week of July 5 – 11, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 5 - 11, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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