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Oakland Poll: Tell Us What You Think About the Cost of Groceries in Oakland

Oakland Poll: Tell Us What You Think About the Cost of Groceries in Oakland

Food banks and grocery giveaways are a large part of the resources nonprofits in Oakland prioritize, particularly in areas like…
Oakland Post: Week of January 22 – 28, 2025

Oakland Post: Week of January 22 – 28, 2025

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 22 - 28, 2025 The post Oakland Post: Week…
2 Minute Warning LIVEstream – “Extending Progress, Expanding Legacy for a Better Future”

2 Minute Warning LIVEstream – “Extending Progress, Expanding Legacy for a Better Future”

Join us for a conversation on the Renaming Ceremony of the “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center, Park, and…
Oakland Post: Week of January 15 – 21, 2025

Oakland Post: Week of January 15 – 21, 2025

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 15 - 21, 2025 The post Oakland Post: Week…
Black Men’s Legacy Summit – Some Amazing Panels!

Black Men’s Legacy Summit – Some Amazing Panels!

New episodes of “The Conversation With Al McFarlane” (TCWAM) air Weekdays at 1 pm CST / 2 pm EST /…
The Healing Circle & Black Men’s Legacy Summit II

The Healing Circle & Black Men’s Legacy Summit II

In this Friday episode, we will have Dr. Bravada Garrett-Akinsanya and Dr. Oliver J. Williams talk mental health, current events,…
2024 It’s A Wrap

2024 It’s A Wrap

A Year in Review. The post 2024 It’s A Wrap first appeared on Post News Group.
Oakland Post: Week of January 8 – 14, 2025

Oakland Post: Week of January 8 – 14, 2025

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 8 - 14, 2025 The post Oakland Post: Week…
Barbara Lee Launches Campaign for Mayor of Oakland

Barbara Lee Launches Campaign for Mayor of Oakland

“At this critical moment, we must not be a city divided, but a community united,” she Lee. “If elected I…
Who Wants to Be the Next Elected Mayor of Oakland?

Who Wants to Be the Next Elected Mayor of Oakland?

The Oakland Post is issuing a CALL to all candidates to present their answers, plans, or solutions in response to our…
Oakland NAACP President Stands on the Frontlines for Equity

Oakland NAACP President Stands on the Frontlines for Equity

With education as a cornerstone, Adams emphasized the importance of youth having access to quality kindergarten through 12th-grade education along…
‘In 2024, We Had a Decrease in Shootings and Killings,’ Says Oakland Mayor Nikki Bas and Ceasefire Leaders

‘In 2024, We Had a Decrease in Shootings and Killings,’ Says Oakland Mayor Nikki Bas and Ceasefire Leaders

“The Ceasefire Strategy is once again being properly implemented and fully executed by all its partners as a data-driven gun…
U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee Remembers Jimmy Carter’s Sunday School Lessons

U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee Remembers Jimmy Carter’s Sunday School Lessons

Barbara Lee said she still treasures her CD Sunday school lessons that she participated in as a visitor to Jimmy…
Oakland’s Black Chamber of Commerce Awards 63 Businesses $1,000 Micro Grants

Oakland’s Black Chamber of Commerce Awards 63 Businesses $1,000 Micro Grants

“Our members are essential to Oakland’s economic and cultural fabric,” said Cathy Adams, president of the OAACC. “These grants are…
Port of Oakland to Host January Meeting for Interfaith Council of Alameda County

Port of Oakland to Host January Meeting for Interfaith Council of Alameda County

State, county, and city officials have been invited to join ICAC board members and the community to explore effective strategies…
Expect The Worst? Political Scientists Have a Pessimism Bias, Study Finds

Expect The Worst? Political Scientists Have a Pessimism Bias, Study Finds

The research, co-authored by UC Berkeley political scientist Andrew T. Little, offers a possible solution: an approach that aggregates experts’…
UC Berkeley’s 2024 Winter Commencement: A Day of Reflection, Celebration and Advice

UC Berkeley’s 2024 Winter Commencement: A Day of Reflection, Celebration and Advice

In his remarks, Chancellor Rich Lyons encouraged graduates to consider all that they will carry with them. “You value truth…
January Is Mental Wellness Month

January Is Mental Wellness Month

Mental illness affects people differently. Children ages 6-17 are three times more likely to repeat a grade if they have…
Book Review: Building the Worlds That Kill Us: Disease, Death, and Inequality in American History

Book Review: Building the Worlds That Kill Us: Disease, Death, and Inequality in American History

Nearly five years ago, while interviewing residents along the Mississippi River in Louisiana for a book they were writing, authors…
Groundbreaking of Legacy Court to Bring Affordable Housing to North Richmond

Groundbreaking of Legacy Court to Bring Affordable Housing to North Richmond

A Dec. 16 ceremony marked the groundbreaking for the development, which will offer affordable housing to 42 low-income households earning…
Tina Thompson: Champion, Legend, and Pioneer of Women’s Basketball

Tina Thompson: Champion, Legend, and Pioneer of Women’s Basketball

Known for her signature red lipstick, Thompson displayed confidence and style on the court, becoming an icon both for her…
COMMENTARY: My Sunday School Lesson with President Jimmy Carter

COMMENTARY: My Sunday School Lesson with President Jimmy Carter

When I saw him, Carter was spry, quick-witted, and kind. The former president wore a bolo string tie anchored by…
New Report Shows Disparities in Police Stops of Youth in California

New Report Shows Disparities in Police Stops of Youth in California

“Like those before it, the 2025 RIPA report provides actionable information to address bias in policing. This year’s report is…
‘Giants Rising’ Film Screening in Marin City Library

‘Giants Rising’ Film Screening in Marin City Library

A journey into the heart of America’s most iconic forests, “Giants Rising” tells the epic tale of the coast redwoods…
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