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Mother Vivian Griffin to Celebrate 102nd Birthday
Ms. Vivian Howard Griffin will be celebrating her 102nd birthday July 5, 2023.Born in Italy, Texas, Mother Griffin was a…
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Samuel Jones Sr., 79
Samuel Jones Sr., affectionately known as Sam, departed from his earthly home Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in San Leandro, CA.…
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Summer Heat Prompts Rattlesnake Advisory in East Bay Parks
Snakes, notably rattlesnakes, may become more visible along some East Bay park trails due to the summer heat warming up…
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Granville Woods: The Black Edison
Granville T. Woods, a name that reverberates through the annals of technological innovation, was a trailblazing inventor whose contributions transformed…
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Interfaith Council, No Coal in Oakland to Hold Rally July 22 to Block Shipments from Utah
Organized by the Interfaith Council of Alameda County (ICAC) and No Coal in Oakland, the rally will feature music, food,…
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‘Black Woman is God’ is Back for the Fourth Year
The Black Woman is God (TBWIG) opened its yearly art exhibit with a reception in downtown San Francisco on June…
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Fallout from Holy Names University’s Closure Continues
When a nonprofit closes, the Attorney General decides on the dispensation of remaining funds. As suggested by its very name,…
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COMMENTARY: A New Verse of “We Shall Overcome” in Civil Rights 2.0
If you felt more vulnerable this July Fourth, you weren’t imagining things. You had more rights last week than you…
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California Black Media Political Roundup
Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature reached an agreement on a state budget totaling $310.8 billion for the…
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Photos Needed of MCCSD Board Members for 65 Year Celebration
Photos are needed of all past board members, living or deceased, for the program. If you are a past board…
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Black Caucus Members Welcome New Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas
The California Assembly ushered in new leadership with the swearing in of Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) at the State Capitol in…
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Apple Original Films Releases Stephen Curry Film on July 21.
The remarkable coming-of-age story is about one of the most influential, dynamic, and unexpected players in the history of basketball:…
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‘Reparation Is Due:’ California Task Force Delivers 115 Recommendations in Final Report
The California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans delivered its final report to the California…
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Police Slaying of Teenager Outrages French People of Color
Reminiscent of the Black Lives Matter protests over police killings of unarmed citizens in the U.S., France has been in…
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Supreme Court Denies Affirmative Action for Everyone but the Wealthy and White
For generations, affirmative action has been a powerful means of lowering barriers to education for historically marginalized and underrepresented students…
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Development of Marriott Hotel Tower in Downtown Oakland Forces Closure of Uncle Wille’s BBQ, Owners Say
The family-owned business, Uncle Willie’s Original BBQ and Fish, located at 614 14th St. in downtown Oakland, has served local…
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Oakland Post: Week of July 5 – 11, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 5 - 11, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Probate Court Judge Ruled Unfairly, Asserts Black Beneficiary of $2 Million Estate
When Dr. Laura Dean Head left this earth, she left her estate to the person who had been the most…
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Alameda County Formally Recognizes, Apologizes for its Role in Russell City’s Destruction
On Tuesday, June 27, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors formally apologized for the County’s role in the seizure and…
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Westside Residents and Business Owners Rally to Support of Mayor Breed’s Public Safety Budget
Westside residents and small business owners rallied Tuesday in support of Mayor London Breed’s public safety budget proposal that is…
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Mayor Thao, Rebecca Kaplan Back Resolution Endorsing Barbara Lee’s “Moneyball Act” Legislation
On June 28 the Oakland City Council will vote on Mayor Sheng Thao and Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan’s resolution in support…
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Alameda County Grand Jury Says Former D.A. O’Malley Violated State, County Regulations to Win 2018 Reelection
An investigation conducted by the Alameda County Civil Grand Jury has revealed that employees in the office of former District…
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Take Time Off This Summer, but Not from Your Finances
Summer is here, bringing all the fun that comes with months of warm weather and hours of daylight. As you…
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Judge William H. Stephens, 88
Judge William Haynes Stephens, known as Bill, died peacefully on May 17, 2023, at age 88. A trailblazer in many…
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California NAACP Conference Honors 1968 Olympics Heroes
The California Hawaii State Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (CA/HI NAACP) held its 11th…
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