Oakland Post
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Jayda Curry – God, Family, Hoop
The UC Berkeley Cal Bears Women’s Basketball team has a new fireball of energy and excellence by way of sophomore…
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Oakland Post: Week of March 1 – 7, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of March 1 - 7, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Obesity Care Week Begins as Report Reveals that Nearly 50 Percent of African Americans Have Obesity
Organizers have focused on changing the way society cares about obesity and have worked to empower individuals by providing affordable…
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Legislation to Allow Private Overdose Prevention Sites to Open OKd by S.F. Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved legislation introduced by Mayor London Breed and Supervisor Hillary Ronen that opens the door…
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California Black Media Political Briefs
Last Saturday, Rep. Barbara Lee held her first U.S. Senate campaign rally at Laney College in Oakland. “We fight for…
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CalHFA Announces More Mortgage Relief for California Families
Earlier this month, the California Housing Financing Agency (CalHFA) and the Sacramento branch of NeighborWorks held a press conference at…
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OPINION: Black, Unhoused and Mentally Challenged: The Case for Housing and Health Care
Numerous studies have confirmed that homelessness and behavioral and mental health problems affect African Americans at disproportionate rates in California…
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Celebrating Black History Month: Q&A with JPMorgan Chase’s Byna Elliott
As we close our celebration of Black History Month this year, we recently sat down with Byna Elliott, global head…
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“Black Founder: The Hidden Power of Being an Outsider” by Stacy Spikes
Terri Schlichenmeyer, foundation, action, announcement, public sign, hoopties, heirlooms, industry, ideas, business, new book, "Black Founder" by Stacy Spikes, solid,…
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In Memoriam
Longtime Bay Area resident Anita Faith Williams passed away on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in Zachary, La. She was 77.…
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Commentary: Black Institutions Must Stop Taking Big Tobacco Money
It’s hard to believe that with the amount of damage that the tobacco industry has inflicted on the Black community,…
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Taxes on Wealthy Could Fund Reparations, Lawyers Tell Task Force
Two tax planning lawyers shared their perspectives on one of the ways to pay for the racial injustices suffered by…
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Man Wins $1 Million After Buying Lottery Ticket at San Pablo Supermarket
Reynaldo Phillips initially went to San Pablo Supermarket to fetch ingredients for spring rolls he planned to make for a…
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7 Stars Implements Composting for Cannabis Waste
7 Stars Holistic Healing Center has implemented composting for all of its green waste — including cannabis products. The cannabis…
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Rebuild Local News Wants to End ‘News Deserts’ and Revitalize Industry
A leading advocate for non-profit journalism says that to save U.S. democracy, local news organizations all over the country need…
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Status Update on Bay Area Public Health Developments
Marin County has launched a newer version of its COVID-19 dashboard, which provides residents with data and information relating to…
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State Attorney General Creates Unit to Ensure Proper Convictions
Fewer people may be wrongfully convicted in California following the launch Friday of a post-conviction justice unit in the state…
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More Than 112,000 PG&E Customers in Bay Area Without Power Amid High Winds
More than 114,000 PG&E customers were without power in the Bay Area as of Tuesday evening as high winds started…
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Low-income residents can apply for E-bike lottery
Low-income Berkeley residents – such as a family of four making less than $106,000 annually or an individual making less…
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Gov. Newsom Announces 20-State Alliance for Reproductive Rights
California is one of 20 states that has committed to protecting and expanding reproductive rights in a new coalition, Gov.…
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Federal Grants, Loans Available to Those Affected By January Storms
Berkeley homeowners, renters, and businesses can apply for federal funding to help pay for essential repairs or serious disaster-related needs…
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Extreme Cold Prompts Shelter Activation: County Health and Human Services to open temporary weather-related emergency shelter
In response to the National Weather Service’s prediction of several days of extreme cold, Marin County is activating its Severe…
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San Francisco: City Offers Tax-Filing Assistance to Help Residents Claim Credits
City officials are offering free tax-filing assistance for San Francisco residents who meet two requirements: they have with incomes below…
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3-Alarm Fire Damages FAME, Oakland’s First Black Church
On Sunday night, February 19 a 3-alarm fire ripped through the First African Methodist Episcopal (FAME) Church, near Telegraph and…
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Calling all Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) Artists!
: The Vallejo Arts Fund (VAF) will distribute $500,000 to support arts & culture in Vallejo by beginning to address…
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