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Health Equity Bureau, Black Women’s Wealth Alliance and Metro Economic Dev. Assoc.
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Oakland Post: Week of January 4 – 10, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 4 - 10, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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RANKED CHOICE VOTING
As we continue to shake our heads over the debacle of House GOP members selecting a speaker, including a vote…
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Working towards a more equitable criminal justice system
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Statue of Daisy Bates closer to replacing image of white supremacist in U.S. Capitol
Bates, co-founder of the Arkansas State Press newspaper, was a mentor to the nine students who integrated Little Rock Central…
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When there is no Bottom
Good morning and welcome to the NNPA’s LIBK. Round and round they go (went) in the US House of Representatives…
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Kwanzaa and the celebration of Imani – faith!
The sanctuary at Abyssinian Missionary Baptist Church, 3890 Millbranch Rd., overflowed with celebrants of Imani (faith) – the concluding principle…
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A dialogue with Former Minnesota Viking and Supreme Court Justice Alan Page
“Tune in to this special rebroadcast of “”The Conversation with Al McFarlane!”” Justice Alan Page won election to the Minnesota…
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Let’s talk reparations, racial injustice and public policy
“Tune in to this special rebroadcast of “”The Conversation with Al McFarlane!”” Over the holidays, we are taking some time…
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COMMENTARY: Will the First Asian American President of Purdue University Northwest Fire Its Racist Chancellor in 2023?
This situation could have been a teaching moment for the entire nation about Asian Americans and social justice, had it…
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IN MEMORIAM: Charlene Mitchell, Civil Rights Activist and 1st Black Woman to Run for President, Dies at 92
In her 1968 run for president, Mitchell’s slogan was “Black and White Unite to Fight Racism, Poverty, and War!” She…
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Richmond Considers Allowing More Cannabis Retailers
Currently, the city allows a maximum of three cannabis retail permits, and an unlimited number of permits for cultivation operations.…
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Richmond Family ‘Loses Everything’ After Home Burns on Christmas Eve
Thankfully, no injuries were reported, but the damages were extensive. Crews arrived to find a roof and attic area of…
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What Took So Long? Statue of Henrietta Lacks Will Replace Robert E. Lee Monument
In a video of a December 19 press conference posted on the city’s Facebook page, it was announced that a statue honoring…
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Cesar Zepeda Wins Richmond District 2 Election by 3 Votes After Recount
Zepeda said he was looking forward to working with his constituents, including Butt, on the issues facing his district and…
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Volunteers Needed on the Greenway for MLK Day of Service
A whole host of partners are involved in the event, including Groundwork Richmond, Rich City Rides’ Moving Forward, Hope Worldwide,…
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Many Openings on Boards and Commissions as Sheng Thao Takes Office
Promoting community participation, James Vann, a longtime Oakland advocate for tenants’ rights and for humane homelessness policies, said he hopes…
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Registering for the WCCUSD Is as Easy as 1-2-3
To register for school, you will need: Verification of residency (two); age verification: birth certificate, Baptismal record or passport; immunization…
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IN MEMORIAM International Soccer Icon Pelé Dies at 82
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Sometimes called “Pérola Negra” (“Black Pearl”), Pelé became a Brazilian national hero. According to Britannica, he combined kicking…
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IN MEMORIAM: Thom Bell, Co-Creator of the Sound of Philadelphia, Dead at 79
“Thom Bell left an indelible and everlasting mark on the history of popular music, but even more so, he will…
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A Dialogue with Dr. Maulana Karenga: Writers and the Question of Identity
“Tune in to this special rebroadcast of “”The Conversation with Al McFarlane!”” Over the holidays, we are taking some time…
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Oakland Post: Week of December 28, 2022 – January 3, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of December 28, 2022 - January 3, 2023 The post Oakland…
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The Biggest Fool of 2022
Our final year in review segment that will include NNPA contributor Barrington Salmon’s Fool of the Year! 2022 saw its…
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Covid 19 and connecting with our community
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LIVE! — HE SAID…, HE SAID…, HE SAID…: ‘THE YEAR IN REVIEW” — FRIDAY 12.30.22 7PM EST
LIVE! Join Alvin, Vash and Bobby for our special year-end show, “The Year in Review.” As always, your comments and…
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