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California NAACP Launches Employee Discrimination Hotline
Rick L. Callender, president of the California/Hawaii Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (CAL/HI NAACP),…
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Oakland Post: Week of July 19 – 25, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 19 - 25, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Black people enjoyed “personal benefit” from slavery in Florida schools.
It’s the campaign ad that’s taken the internet by storm. President Biden’s epic troll of MAGA Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene.…
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Residential Insurance Prices Increase as Insurers Slow Business in California
Joseph Thomas was surprised to receive a notice from his homeowner’s association (HOA) this spring letting him know that there…
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OPINION: Councilmember Ramachandran Statement on Proposed Mayor’s Salary Increase
Councilmember Janani Ramachandran, who represents Oakland District 4, is strongly opposed to the proposed increase in [Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s]…
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Former Prisoners, Advocates Hold Solitary Confinement Symposium at CSU Fullerton
On July 7 and 8, the California Families Against Solitary Confinement (CFASC) held a symposium at California State University at…
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Why Trump Valet Walt Nauta Won’t Roll on Ex-President in Secret Documents Case
This week, Trump’s attorneys unveiled their legal strategy — delay at any cost — intended to make sure that the…
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Paul Laurence Dunbar: The Trailblazing Poet and Literary Luminary
Paul Laurence Dunbar, born on June 27, 1872, emerged as one of the most influential Black poets in American literature.…
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A Call for Self-Care for Restorers of Wellness
Where would our community be without the aid, guidance, and support of our treatment providers, practitioners, and restorers of wellness?…
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Richmond Hosting No-Cost Home Solar Program Workshop
The Richmond City Manager’s Office Economic Development Department in partnership with GRID Alternatives will host their annual workshop regarding the…
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Over/Underpasses Proposed for Parchester Village and Point Richmond
Richmond City Councilmember Cesar Zepeda has identified possible federal funding for the construction of either overpasses or underpasses needed near…
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Police Commission Selects Consulting Firm for Police Chief Search
The Oakland Police Commission has selected the Byers Group as the consulting firm to conduct a search for a new…
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Community Celebrates Life of Sylvester Hodges, Education Leader, Parent Activist
A community celebration was held Saturday, July 8, commemorating the life of former Oakland Board of Education member, civil rights…
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Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) Receives IMLS Grant to Expand its MoAD in the Classroom Program
The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) in San Francisco has recently been awarded one of 34 Museum Grants for…
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Oakland-Based Artist’s Work on Display at MoAD in S.F.
MoAD’s most recent Emerging Artists Program exhibition is now up through Aug. 20 and features the work of Oakland-based artist…
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$10 Million Award for Affordable Housing, Transit Access in West Oakland
The City of Oakland has received a Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 grant of $10 million to support housing,…
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California Black Media Political Round-Up
The California Black Women's Collective Empowerment Institute (CABWCEI) is launching a statewide effort called “Conversations for Black Women — Building…
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2 Black Caucus Members to Serve in Top Assembly Leadership Roles
After being sworn in as Speaker of the California Assembly last week, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) appointed two members of…
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California Education Chief Thurmond Considers Run for Governor
California’s chief elected education officer, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, who is the first Afro Latino and second…
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Despite Humble Beginnings in East Oakland
What does commitment and dedication look like? It can be seen in Mrs. Nina Gardner-Meeks who, as a young Black…
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Descendants of Enslaved Africans to Receive $50 Million as Part of Wealth-Building Initiative
An ambitious wealth-building initiative will provide 800 Black residents of Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota with $50,000 grants over…
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Oakland Post: Week of July 12 – 18, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 12 - 18, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Councilmember Kaplan Congratulates the Oakland Soul Women’s Soccer Team for Advancing to the Playoffs
Oakland Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan congratulates the Oakland Soul Soccer team for advancing to the playoffs in their first year playing…
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Sacramento Observer Named Nation’s Best Black Newspaper
The Sacramento Observer was recognized in grand fashion by winning 16 journalism awards — including the John B. Russwurm Award…
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Oakland Black Pride Hosts Events Celebrating Black Queerness
At the close of Pride Month, Oakland Black Pride held their third annual Black Pride Festival from June 28 to…
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