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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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Commentary: Harvard’s First Black Female President Survives New Anti-Diversity Battle
If you haven’t realized it yet, that congressional hearing last week that continues to make news wasn’t about solving antisemitism…
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Supporting Reparations: Questions for the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California
The Coalition for a Just and Equitable California (CJEC) is a statewide organization comprised of various associations, community groups, and…
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For Those Facing Divorce: Book Guides Readers Down a Gentler Path That Leads to a Brighter Future
For those who have made the difficult decision to divorce, psychologist Ronald Raymond and attorney Jeffrey Stephens pave a gentler…
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Feds Pump $6 Billion into California High-Speed Rail Projects
The Biden administration has announced over $6 billion in funding for two separate high-speed rail projects that will whisk passengers…
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Our Mistrust of Medicine: Black Health Group Hosts Critical Conversation
The California Black Health Network (CBHN) hosted a conversation focused on the mistrust of healthcare providers among Black Americans at…
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Calling College and High School Leaders – Join BWOPA
The BWOPA Youth & Young Adult Caucus Leadership Council is a transformative virtual pilot program to empower young girls in 9th grade through college to…
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Defend the Future of Geoffrey’s Inner Circle
This proposed real estate development threatens one of Oakland’s oldest and most thriving Black businesses, Geoffrey’s Inner Circle, 410 14th St.,…
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County Supervisor Keith Carson Announces Retirement after 30-Year Career
Many had assumed that Carson, who was first elected to the board in 1992, was planning to run for another…
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Play Winter Reading BINGO with the San Leandro Library
Starting Thursday, Dec.14, pick up a game card at any San Leandro Library branch or participate online with Beanstack, the…
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Congresswoman Lee Releases Statement on Vandalism of Lake Merritt Menorah
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) released the following statement on the destruction of the large Menorah on display at Lake Merritt…
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