Black History
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FAME’S Pastor Smith Claims “Triumph Over Tragedy” — Fire Mobilizes a City and a Nation
FAME, the First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Oakland, held its first service at a temporary location, Temple Beth Abraham…
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Alameda County Supervisors Will Allow Tenant Eviction Protections to Expire at End of April: Oakland’s eviction moratorium remains in effect for local residents
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors this week refused to review the county’s ongoing eviction moratorium, which means the pandemic-passed…
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Undoing the Past: Lawmakers Seek to Mend California Neighborhoods Sliced by Highways
A new select committee in the California Legislature will explore ways the state can reconnect neighborhoods that decades ago were…
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New State Bill Would Incentivize Converting Vacant Offices into Housing
A new bill authored by Assemblyman Matt Haney would prevent cities from stalling or killing the conversion of empty office…
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SCOTUS Poised to Rule Against Student Loan Forgiveness as Protestors Rally to Save Biden’s Plan
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority has questioned the administration’s authority to implement the debt relief program, with…
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Oakland Post: Week of February 22 – 28, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of February 22 - 28, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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More Books Touch on Different Eras as Black History Month Nears End
It’s been more than a century since the Tulsa Race Massacre, and it still seems like there’s much to learn…
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Lori Wilson Picks Up Baton to Remove Slavery Language from California’s Constitution
Samual Nathaniel Brown said he is not surprised that Assemblymember Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City) picked up the baton to carry…
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Heirs of Bruce’s Beach Finalize Sale of Property Back to LA County
On Jan. 30, the heirs of Bruce’s Beach finalized the sale of the land they just reclaimed last year back…
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Rihanna, Wealthiest Super Bowl Entertainer Ever!
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With a net worth of $1.7 billion, Rihanna, who was born Robyn Rihanna Fenty, sits at the…
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Rising Hollywood Star Rayan Lawrence Reflects on Hit Cable Series and the Influence of 50 Cent
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Rayan Lawrence, plays K-9 in the hit Starz show BMF (Black Mafia Family). The series tells the…
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Rihanna, Wealthiest Super Bowl Entertainer Ever!
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With a net worth of $1.7 billion, Rihanna, who was born Robyn Rihanna Fenty, sits at the…
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Conversation with Global Award-Winning Speaker Mildred Muhammad.
Feb. 17, 2023 – Today, we host Dr. Bravada Garrett-Akinsanya, LP, LICSW, psychologist, and guest contributor Dr. Oliver J. The…
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Children tried as adults. Childcare and funding. Felons on probation and voting.
Feb. 16, 2023 – Join host Al McFarlane as explores new topics with his fellow companions that impact our community.…
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Closing the racial, income, employment and wealth gaps in Minnesota.
Feb. 15, 2023 – Today, Al McFarlane has invited guest Isaac Russell, Director of Public Policy from the Center for…
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Joint Center Applauds President Biden for Appointing Joelle Gamble to Economic Team
Joelle Gamble currently serves as chief economist of the U.S. Department of Labor. Prior to this role, she was special…
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Women of the Black Panther Party Speak
On Feb. 10, the Berkeley Talks released the 161st episode of the podcast series, which featured women who were members…
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Opposition Grows Over Proposed 40-Story High Rise in Middle of City’s Black Arts District
An out-of-town developer is trying to build a 40-story high-rise in the middle of Oakland’s Black Movement Arts and Business…
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Readjusting Our Historical Perspective Can Guide Us Today
Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to try to elevate his presidential chances while doubling down on banning Black history. Meanwhile, the…
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Reparations Task Force: Freedmen’s Bureau Essential for Compensating Slave Descendants
The members of the California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans are preparing the pretext…
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California Black Legislators Host Black History Month Activities
The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) is celebrating Black History Month in Sacramento with its Annual Legislative Business Brunch, an…
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Before Chocolate Cities: The New Promised Land
During the late 19th and 20th centuries, at least 88 and as many as 200 Black towns were established throughout…
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“Driving the Green Book: A Road Trip Through the Living History of Black Resistance” by Alvin Hall
In 2015, while doing research for a podcast, Alvin Hall discovered something that intrigued and surprised him: one of his…
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COMMENTARY: Divisions Set in Concrete and Pavement
The racial divisions that have split our country for centuries don’t just live in people’s hearts and heads. Some of…
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College Board Waters Down AP Black History Course after Conservative, Anti-“Woke” Attacks
"To wake up on the first day of Black History Month to news of white men in positions of privilege…
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