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Berkeley’s Black Repertory Theater to Hold Fundraiser for Youth Programs
The Bay Area Jazz Society will hold a fundraiser and CD listening party to raise funds for youth programs at…
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Remembering the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
The “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom,” brought an unprecedented throng to the National Mall on Aug. 28, 1963.…
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Oakland Celebrates Hiero Day 2023, Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop
Thousands of music fans showed up at Oscar Grant Plaza Monday, Sept. 4 to celebrate the 11th annual Hiero Day…
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San Diego Supervisor Nora Vargas Endorses Barbara Lee for Senate
Supervisor Nora Vargas, the first Latina ever to Chair the San Diego Board of Supervisors, has endorsed Barbara Lee for…
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WCCUSD Unveils Fingerprinting Party Dates for Volunteer Badges
The WCCUSD is hosting a series of six fingerprinting parties at different district schools in September, October and February. Reportedly,…
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Guy Bluford: First African American in Space
Following Sally Ride (America’s first female astronaut) by just two months, Guy Bluford’s spaceflight aboard Space Shuttle Challenger provided another visible…
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Officer Fired for Shooting and Killing Sean Monterrosa Has Termination Overturned
Michael Rains, attorney for the Vallejo Police Officers' Association, said that "several credible sources" have told him that Detective Jarrett…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 20 – 26, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 20 - 26, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 13 – 19, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 13 - 19, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Groundbreaking Latina Playwright Karen Zacarías: The Story Behind ‘Shane’
Join us for a captivating and enlightening episode of “The Conversation with Adam McFarlane” as we dive into the artistic…
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[REBROADCAST] Shaping the Stage with Raiyon Hunter, The Children’s Theatre Company
Welcome to another episode of The Conversation with Al McFarlane! In today’s show, we are excited to have Raiyon Hunter,…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 6 – 12, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 6 - 12, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Singer Etta James and Athlete Archie Williams Inducted Into California Hall of Fame
Iconic singer Etta James and decorated track and field athlete Archie Williams join five other inductees set to receive the…
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Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop: Legislative Black Caucus Honors West Coast Greats
The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) celebrated the 5oth anniversary of hip…
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Oakland Post: Week of August 30 – September 5, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 30 - September 5, 2023 The post Oakland Post:…
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Community Leaders Plan $100 Million Investment in East Oakland
A new philanthropic partnership is kicking off a $100 million plan to invest $100 million to enhance the quality of…
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Mayor Sheng Thao Speaks on Public Safety, Oakland-Vietnam Trade Opportunities
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, just back from a Vietnam trade mission, spoke at a press conference this week to discuss…
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JPMorgan Chase Bank Hosts Backpack Giveaway in Oakland
To help prepare for the year ahead, JPMorgan Chase hosted a Back-to-School event at its Oakland Community Center branch on…
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DA Pamela Price Engages Community at Good Hope Baptist Church Gathering
East Oakland’s Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church bore witness to an impactful event as Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price…
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Performing Stars’ Go On Civil Rights Tour of Alabama
Twenty-two members of the Performing Stars youth and staff took a Civil Rights Social Justice trip to visit Montgomery and…
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Building democracy 60 years after the March on Washington
Sixty years ago, more than 200,000 people descended upon the National Mall for the March on Washington for Jobs and…
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OPINION: When Trash Becomes Trash: Denunciation of rap, Part 2
A few years ago, Dr. Jeffries spoke at a conference on rap and hip-hop at Purdue University. He noted, “When…
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Doulas & Black Moms: Bridging the Gap Between Mental Treatment and Maternal Care
There is a growing body of evidence that disparities in medical treatment in the United States — compounded over centuries…
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Thousands of Black Californians Have Lost Their Health Insurance — Don’t Lose Yours
Five percent of the 225,231 Californians who lost their Medi-Cal coverage in June were African American. According to numbers from…
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Maui, The GOP Debate, an Ex-President’s Arrest, Who Shall Lead America?
On a week that an ex-president is arrested and arraigned for an historic fourth time, one must wonder what kind…
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