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COMMENTARY: Finding Joy and Justice for Childbearing Black Moms
Black mothers are more likely to die due to complications from pregnancy and childbirth than pregnant women of all other…
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Assemblymember Tina McKinnor and Colleagues Ask Gov. Newsom to Intervene in State Employee Pay Negotiations
Tensions are flaring over ongoing contract negotiations between government employee unions and the state. Some are deadlocked. The delays have…
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California Announces New Efforts to Fight Hate and Discrimination
As the rate of hate crimes continues to increase in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced additional funding, resources and guidance…
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Black Cultural Zone, Block Inc., Gives Boost to Black Entrepreneurs
Black Cultural Zone (BCZ) and Block Inc., co-opened a space called “Uptown Market: The Best of Oakland” on Thursday, Aug.…
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‘An Archeology of Silence’ Exhibit at De Young Museum is Something to Talk About
Kehinde Wiley’s new exhibit “An Archeology of Silence” made its U.S. premiere at the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum in…
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Aging Californians: Relaxing the State’s Public Meeting Law Is a Good Thing
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order that temporarily suspended some of the requirements of the…
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Acknowledging Our Ancestars is Good for Our Souls
Ancestors are those in our maternal and paternal bloodlines born before us (in most cases) who have transitioned from the…
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COMMENTARY: Note From New York As Reed’s “The Conductor” Completes Off-Broadway Run
If “The Conductor” never plays again, I will have been privileged to be part of its evolution from Zoom readings…
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U.S. Providing Resources to Help Universities, Colleges to Lawfully Promote Racial Diversity
“Educational institutions must ensure that their admissions practices do not create barriers for students based on any protected characteristics, including…
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COMMENTARY: African American Culture Under Attack
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is joining Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign of hate. Eliminating college credit for African American…
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Memorial to Honor Pedie Perez on Anniversary of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting
The memorial, taking place at 3322 Cutting Blvd., will bring together members of the Perez family with local police, city…
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Seniors Organize for Dignity at Sojourner Truth Manor
“They’re not treating us seniors like we’re human beings; since this management company has been here, there is no communication…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 27 – October 3, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 27 - October 3, 2023 The post Oakland Post:…
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Mothers in Mourning: Moms, Allies Protest Gun Violence in California
Aldon Thomas Stiles | Califoria Black Media On Sept. 9, elected officials, community leaders and concerned citizens took to the…
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Writer Marc Spears Honored in Oakland
Bay Area leaders and key notables in the city of Oakland congratulated Marc Spears, NBA writer for Andscape/ESPN for receiving…
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Elected Officials, Faith Leaders Join State Ed Chief Thurmond to Discuss Antisemitism Solutions
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond organized a virtual roundtable discussion titled “Education to End Hate: Countering Antisemitism” that…
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Crackdown: Gov. Newsom Adds Muscle to Fentanyl Fight by Increasing National Guard Presence at Border by 50%
Building on California’s $1 billion investment to tackle the fentanyl and opioid crisis, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Sept. 7,…
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California to Roll Back Grant Program That Helps Low- and Middle-Income Residents Build ADUs
The California Housing Finance Agency’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Grant Program may receive only $25 million in new funding instead…
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Black Women’s Group Holds Gov. Newsom’s Feet to the Fire on Senate Appointment
On Sunday, the California Black Women’s Collective (CBWC), a coalition of women from different professional backgrounds, issued a statement responding…
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Crafting Freedom and Time: The Life and Legacy of Clockmaker Peter Hill
Peter Hill, a skilled clockmaker, was born on July 19, 1767, in Burlington Township, New Jersey. Peter's journey unfolded against…
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California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Announces New Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate
Sacramento – The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) announced the selection of Claudette Yang as the Department’s…
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Black Women in Tech Share Concerns, Hopes About Artificial Intelligence Industry
A.I. floodgates opened into the mainstream of human consumption late last year with the release of the generative A.I. ChatGPT,…
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Justice for Jose Alejandro Zavala Aguilar — Family Seeks Justice for Murdered Son
Jose Alejandro Zavala Aguilar was a vibrant, charismatic 27-year-old. On the evening of Nov. 18, 2020, Jose was brutally murdered…
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Civil Rights Exhibit Opens at Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum in New York
Hyde Park, NY — The opening of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum's feature exhibit, “Black Americans, Civil Rights,…
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Barbara Lee Adds Bernie Sanders Political Staff to Growing Campaign Team
Two members of the Bernie Sanders for President 2020 team have joined Barbara Lee’s campaign for Senate, the Lee campaign…
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