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Opinion – Kamala Harris: Imagining What Can Be, Unburdened by What Has Been
As we enter the final 90 day stretch of what will likely be the most bizarre presidential election cycle in…
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Opinion: Sha’Carri, H.E.R., and Kamala’s Olympian Dash to the Presidency
I know the Olympics are over. Consider this me just running through the tape. You know, the one at the…
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A Member of 1975 GSW Championship Team Recalls the Greatness of Coach Al Attles
Next year marks the 50th Anniversary of the 1975 Golden State Warriors NBA Championship. Led by coach Al Attles, this…
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Triumphant Return of Oakland Native Richard Curtis IV: Inspiring the Next Generation on Missy Elliott’s ‘Out of This World’ Tour
Oakland, California, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and history of producing great athletes and artists, celebrates another homegrown success.…
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Port Chicago: Navy Exonerates 256 Black Sailors Accused of 1944 Revolt
Three days after U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro posthumously exonerated the remaining 256 African American Port Chicago…
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Report: Recidivism in California Prison System Remains High
Despite providing educational and employment programs and reentry pathways, recidivism in California prisons remains high, derailing the rehabilitative mission of…
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Sacramento State University Inaugurates First-in-the-Nation Black Honors College
Last week, California State University (CSU), Sacramento (Sac State) celebrated 80 students who are enrolled in the inaugural class of…
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Sen. Bradford Responds to Deputy-Involved Killing of Unarmed Black Woman
After seeing a video of a deputy-involved shooting death of an unarmed Black woman in Illinois last week, the vice…
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The Alzheimer’s Association Presents a “Free” and “Unforgettable” Weekend
The Alzheimer’s Association is presenting a free play and a free concert at the Odell Johnson Performing Arts Center at…
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R.A.P. Contest for Youth in Oakland
A R.A.P Contest will take place on Sunday, July 28 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Commune, 1716 Broadway,…
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‘Faith You Can See’ Playing at The Empress Theater in Vallejo
The play “Faith You Can See,” written by Cindy Isaac and produced by Charisma City Productions (CCP), will be playing…
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California Black Health Network’s New Campaign Zooms in on Patient Rights, Empowerment
California Black Health Network (CBHN) recently launched its “Health 4 Life: Healthy Black People Campaign.” The campaign aims to empower…
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The Inclusivity Project and Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce Host “Capital Summit” Benefitting 150 Local Businesses
On July 12, the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce (OAACC) and The Inclusivity Project hosted the Capital Summit featuring…
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D.A. Pamela Price Charges Alameda Swim Team President with Multiple Counts of Embezzlement
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price announced that Alameda resident Sarah Lynn New, 45, has been charged with three felony…
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Robert L. Allen, 82, Leaves Legacy of Civil Rights Activism and Scholarship
Robert L. Allen, historian scholar, and civil rights activist, died on July 10 at 82. One of his important works,…
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Bay Area Leaders and Community Are Rallying Behind Vice President Harris’ Recent Presidential Race News
In a wild turn of events that many had been speculating about and asking for over the last several weeks,…
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Former Black Panther Leader, Elaine Brown, Champions Affordable Housing with New Complex in West Oakland
West Oakland is now the proud location for the new 100% affordable housing complex for low-income families. The Black Panther…
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IN MEMORIAM: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson Eulogizes ‘The Father of Black Studies’ in San Francisco
“Dr. Hare was part of the documentation of the vicious onslaught against a vulnerable but viable Black ego, Black mindset,…
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COMMENTARY: Project 2025: Trump’s Blueprint for Authoritarian Rule Threatens the Future of Black Californians
For nearly three decades, Proposition 209 has restricted public institutions from considering race, sex, or ethnicity in employment and education.…
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Charles R. Drew Univ. of Medicine and Science Receives $75 Million Gift
The university, founded in 1966, received a donation from the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative. That program aims to accelerate wealth…
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Oakland Narrowly Avoids Major Budget Cuts With Newly Signed Deal For Coliseum Sale
Oakland has taken a big step towards securing funds that will save the city from major budget cuts by signing…
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D.A. Pamela Price Says Recycling Company Will Face Up to $33 Million in Fines for Oakland Scrap Metal Fire
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price this week announced that on June 28 the Alameda County Criminal Grand Jury issued…
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District 4 Councilmember Ramachandran Announces Support for Iris Merriouns for Oakland District 7
District 4 Councilmember Janani Ramachandran formally announced her support for Iris Merriouns, Oakland City Council candidate for Oakland District 7.…
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Interfaith Council of Alameda County Takes Action on Homelessness Crisis
The Interfaith Council of Alameda County (ICAC) is leading a concerted effort alongside city, state, and county officials to tackle…
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Statement of Clarification on Mass Meeting ‘Protect Our Vote – No Recalls’
I, along with many other organizations and individuals, are involved in a broad grassroots community coalition, “Respect Our Vote –…
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