Black News

The Democratic National Convention (DNC) had rhetorical flourishes that still resonate. If you’ve ever been underestimated, ignored, or made to…

On Aug. 19, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill aiming to expand the State’s air-quality monitoring system to include more…

Gov. Gavin Newsom, California lawmakers and some newspaper publishers last week finalized a $172 million deal with tech giant Google…

What are the challenges faced by marginalized communities when it comes to housing? Housing expert and author Leah Rothstein and…

The United States Department of Transportation has awarded $149.7 million to California to build its zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling…

More than 250 news professionals representing nearly 150 media outlets attended the annual Ethnic Media Conference, Expo, and Awards held…

Are ethnic media outlets like the Oakland Post simply providing information? Or do they represent a de facto social justice…

It’s no secret that too many Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. What appears to be a secret is that…

Oakland-based artist Reshawn Goods, also known as Bushmama, will host a hands-on workshop that connects present-day blue jeans to the…

Chef Wanda Blake, a legacy food ambassador for Farms to Grow, Inc., will honor the history of Black farmers and…

Black August is a month that celebrates everything that Oakland stands for including block parties, movie nights, and other community…

The San Diego Board of Supervisors last week voted 4-1 to back State legislation that aims to right historic injustices…

On Aug .29, the California Assembly voted to pass a bill that would require social media platforms to respond to…

You're lucky you didn't hit your head! The damage you did to yourself was bad enough. You didn't need a…

Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert reminding residents to know their rights under Assembly Bill 1287 for Women’s…

A bill Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) authored addressing sex trafficking and aiming to increase penalties for those who purchase children…

The California Senate recently approved a package of bills that expand protections for pregnant women who are incarcerated. Those bills…

 “Oaklanders deserve to feel assured that when they dial 911 in an emergency, someone will be answering swiftly to start…

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 4 - 10, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 28 - September 4, 2024 The post Oakland Post:…

DA Pamela Price has charged Elias Nathaniel Jimenez, 22, and co-defendant Maria Rosalia Martinez, 43, with multiple felonies for an…

William (“Bill”) Pierce Coburn, longtime Oakland architect who helped Oakland and Berkeley preserve its architectural heritage, passed away on July…

It’s time to take control of our own narrative: When they say ‘January 6’ we say “yeah, but how about…

California is transforming Medi-Cal to better support and meet the whole-person care needs of members experiencing, or at risk of…

Come be a part of “United in Jubilation” Community Choir (UIJCC) to sing in a concert to benefit the Hope…