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Advocates Want More Black Californians Involved in State’s Transition to EVs
“It's not enough to build the infrastructure in low-income neighborhoods, the people in those neighborhoods need to have access to…
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From Wooster to Shelby: Charles Follis, Pioneer of African American Athletes
On Sept. 16, 1904, Follis signed a contract with the Shelby Blues, becoming the first Black man to play professional…
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Biden Commutes Sentences and Pardons Marijuana Offenses in Sweeping Criminal Justice Reform
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Among the notable cases receiving commutations are Darryl Allen Winkfield of Augusta, Ga., Leroy Lymons of Pensacola,…
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Oakland Post: Week of December 27 – January 2, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of December 27 - January 2, 2024 The post Oakland Post:…
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Oakland’s Messy Police Chief Search Narrowed to 3 Candidates
The search for the next chief of Oakland’s police department may be nearing an end, as the Oakland Police Commission…
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After Geoffrey’s Challenges, Fight to Save Historic Venue Still Mired in City Council Conflict
The fight to save Geoffrey’s Inner Circle, a longtime entertainment venue and cultural institution at 410 14th St. and an…
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Black Men Awarded for Their Inspiration to Youth
Felecia Gaston and the Phoenix Project held the Black Men Working Award Ceremony to honor men in Marin City who…
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Christmas Gifts from Our Democracy
For lovers of democracy (and if you are reading this surely that means you), the news has blessed us with…
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Orrin Cromwell Evans: The Pioneer of African American Journalism and Comics
Orrin Cromwell Evans was a remarkable figure in the history of African American journalism and comics. Born in 1902 in…
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Montgomery Bus Boycott at 68; Event Revisits Black-Jewish Collaboration
Scholar, minister and activist Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr. was the guest speaker at L.A.’s Skirball Cultural Center’s “Perspectives on…
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Opinion: Case of Missing Man Underscores Need for Ebony Alert in California
There is no greater pain than that of a mother who loses her child — or whose child goes missing.…
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CA/Hawaii NAACP Conference: “Dismantling Racism and Disrupting Inequality”
: Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862–1931), a Black investigative journalist, women’s rights activist, and civil rights advocate, is renowned for her…
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BWOPA, on the Frontline of Black Politics in California for 55 Years
Founded in 1968, Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) is a statewide non-profit advocacy and membership organization committed to…
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Book Review: “Our Secret Society: Mollie Moon and the Glamour, Money, and Power Behind the Civil Rights Movement”
The One Percent has everything you do not. A fancy house in a posh place. Designer clothing, fast cars. Friends…
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Oakland Organizations Champion Financial Literacy Empowering Residents with Vital Resources
Rising numbers of unbanked or underbanked individuals, largely due to unmet minimum balance requirements, have become a growing concern. However,…
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California Attorney General Announces $700 Million Multistate Settlement Agreement with Google
On Tuesday morning, in downtown San Francisco, Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that Google has agreed to a $700 million…
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The 100 Black Men 35th Annual Scholarship Benefit and Awards Gala
The 100 Black Men of the Bay Area hosted their 35th Annual Scholarship Benefit and Awards Gala at the San…
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Oakland STEAM Internships Get $750,000 Boost from State Grant
African Americans are underrepresented in STEAM fields. According to a report released by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education…
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Former Alameda County Prosecutor Named Inaugural San Francisco Inspector General
Former Alameda County prosecutor Terry Wiley had a 33-year career in Alameda before stepping into the new inspector general role.…
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Rep. Barbara Lee, CBC Members, Raise Concerns Over Layoffs of Black Tech Workersi2s
In 2015, the CBC launched Tech 2020 to ensure that Black Americans would be better represented in the industry by 2020. However, Lee…
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San Leandro Links Shuttle
For over 20 years, the San Leandro LINKS Shuttle has provided free, public, first/last mile transportation between the San Leandro…
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Oakland Post: Week of December 20 – 26, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of December 13 - 19, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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New City, County Funding Will Save Car Park Program
On Tuesday, Dec. 19, the Oakland City Council is scheduled to hear an item authored by Rebecca Kaplan, with co-authors…
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Marin’s March Ballot Includes Several Local Measures
Marin County residents will have the opportunity on March 5, 2024, to vote on local measures that include school, municipal…
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Workforce Development Board Chair Wants to Extend Youth Opportunities
Advocates in California committed to improving the skills of individuals to meet the human resource needs of the state want…
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