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World Arts West Dance Festival Puts Culture and Joy Center Stage
August 28, 2024
World Arts West Dance Festival Puts Culture and Joy Center Stage
The 45th World Arts West Dance Festival performance at Presidio Tunnel Tops opens with a joyous and colorful procession on…
In Letter, Atty Gen. Bonta Steps Up Fight Against Medical Debt Reporting
August 28, 2024
In Letter, Atty Gen. Bonta Steps Up Fight Against Medical Debt Reporting
Attorney General Rob Bonta backed a newly proposed rule that prohibits the reporting of medical debt on credit reports, in…
Gov. Newsom Signs New Laws Strengthening State’s Crackdown on Organized Retail Crimes
August 28, 2024
Gov. Newsom Signs New Laws Strengthening State’s Crackdown on Organized Retail Crimes
On Aug. 16, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of 10 bills aimed at strengthening the state’s ability to prosecute…
Commentary: Kamala’s Convention Is High Energy Show of Unity
August 27, 2024
Commentary: Kamala’s Convention Is High Energy Show of Unity
“This is going to be a great week,” Vice President Kamala Harris declared in an unexpected early appearance that brought…
Sec. of State Weber Releases Voter Registration Report
August 27, 2024
Sec. of State Weber Releases Voter Registration Report
So far, 82% of eligible voters in California registered to vote in the November general election, Secretary of State Shirley…
Assemblymember Wicks Secures Agreement with State, Major Tech Companies to Support the Work of California Journalists
August 27, 2024
Assemblymember Wicks Secures Agreement with State, Major Tech Companies to Support the Work of California Journalists
On Wednesday, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks announced the establishment of a first-in-the-nation partnership with the State, news publishers, major tech companies…
Oakland Post: Week of August 21 – 27, 2024
August 23, 2024
Oakland Post: Week of August 21 – 27, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 21 - 27, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
Protected: PRESS ROOM: Love On DM Is The Newest Feature For Fanbase Users To Earn Revenue.
August 20, 2024
Protected: PRESS ROOM: Love On DM Is The Newest Feature For Fanbase Users To Earn Revenue.
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: PRESS ROOM: Love On DM Is The…
Pressure Rises as More People Call on Mayor Sheng Thao to Resign from Office
August 19, 2024
Pressure Rises as More People Call on Mayor Sheng Thao to Resign from Office
The Oakland Police Officers Association is the newest set of upset residents calling on Mayor Sheng Thao to resign from…
Judge Orders Three to Stand Trial for the Murder of Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le
August 19, 2024
Judge Orders Three to Stand Trial for the Murder of Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le
The preliminary hearing in the case of Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le's murder concluded with Hon. Judge Delia Trevino finding…
Mother Mary Smith Celebrates 103rd Birthday
August 19, 2024
Mother Mary Smith Celebrates 103rd Birthday
On May 19, the New Gethsemane C.O.G.I.C Pastor Archie Lee Levias Sr. in Richmond celebrated Mother Mary Smith’s 103rd birthday.…
Gov. Newsom Plans to Revoke Funding for Cities and Counties Delaying Encampment Sweeps
August 19, 2024
Gov. Newsom Plans to Revoke Funding for Cities and Counties Delaying Encampment Sweeps
Gov. Gavin Newsom promised to take away state funding from cities and counties that delay implementing an executive order to…
Inland Empire Philanthropist Reggie Webb Laid to Rest
August 19, 2024
Inland Empire Philanthropist Reggie Webb Laid to Rest
Reginald “Reggie” Webb, a philanthropist and one of the most successful fast-food restaurant owners in Southern California, was laid to…
Oakland Rallies for Sonya Massey, Police Slaying Victim
August 19, 2024
Oakland Rallies for Sonya Massey, Police Slaying Victim
When Sonya Massey was killed by police in Illinois last month, her death prompted outrage, grief, and terror across the…
Oakland’s Black-Eyed Pea Festival Celebrates Black History in Music, Food and Art
August 19, 2024
Oakland’s Black-Eyed Pea Festival Celebrates Black History in Music, Food and Art
Celebrating African American legacy through food, music and art, Oakland’s Ninth Annual Black-Eyed Pea Festival will be bigger and better…
Opinion – Kamala Harris: Imagining What Can Be, Unburdened by What Has Been
August 19, 2024
Opinion – Kamala Harris: Imagining What Can Be, Unburdened by What Has Been
As we enter the final 90 day stretch of what will likely be the most bizarre presidential election cycle in…
Opinion: Sha’Carri, H.E.R., and Kamala’s Olympian Dash to the Presidency
August 19, 2024
Opinion: Sha’Carri, H.E.R., and Kamala’s Olympian Dash to the Presidency
I know the Olympics are over. Consider this me just running through the tape. You know, the one at the…
A Member of 1975 GSW Championship Team Recalls the Greatness of Coach Al Attles
August 19, 2024
A Member of 1975 GSW Championship Team Recalls the Greatness of Coach Al Attles
Next year marks the 50th Anniversary of the 1975 Golden State Warriors NBA Championship. Led by coach Al Attles, this…
Triumphant Return of Oakland Native Richard Curtis IV: Inspiring the Next Generation on Missy Elliott’s ‘Out of This World’ Tour
August 19, 2024
Triumphant Return of Oakland Native Richard Curtis IV: Inspiring the Next Generation on Missy Elliott’s ‘Out of This World’ Tour
Oakland, California, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and history of producing great athletes and artists, celebrates another homegrown success.…
Port Chicago: Navy Exonerates 256 Black Sailors Accused of 1944 Revolt
August 19, 2024
Port Chicago: Navy Exonerates 256 Black Sailors Accused of 1944 Revolt
Three days after U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro posthumously exonerated the remaining 256 African American Port Chicago…
Report: Recidivism in California Prison System Remains High
August 19, 2024
Report: Recidivism in California Prison System Remains High
Despite providing educational and employment programs and reentry pathways, recidivism in California prisons remains high, derailing the rehabilitative mission of…
Sacramento State University Inaugurates First-in-the-Nation Black Honors College
August 19, 2024
Sacramento State University Inaugurates First-in-the-Nation Black Honors College
Last week, California State University (CSU), Sacramento (Sac State) celebrated 80 students who are enrolled in the inaugural class of…
Sen. Bradford Responds to Deputy-Involved Killing of Unarmed Black Woman
August 19, 2024
Sen. Bradford Responds to Deputy-Involved Killing of Unarmed Black Woman
After seeing a video of a deputy-involved shooting death of an unarmed Black woman in Illinois last week, the vice…
The Alzheimer’s Association Presents a “Free” and “Unforgettable” Weekend
August 19, 2024
The Alzheimer’s Association Presents a “Free” and “Unforgettable” Weekend
The Alzheimer’s Association is presenting a free play and a free concert at the Odell Johnson Performing Arts Center at…
R.A.P. Contest for Youth in Oakland
August 19, 2024
R.A.P. Contest for Youth in Oakland
A R.A.P Contest will take place on Sunday, July 28 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Commune, 1716 Broadway,…