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A Prolific Painter: Artist and Advocate Lois Mailou Jones
Lois Mailou Jones was a prominent African American artist whose career spanned more than seven decades, from the Harlem Renaissance…
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How Mobihealth Drives a Telemedicine Revolution in Africa
As a child growing up in northern Nigeria, Dr. Funmi Adewara experienced a severe hand injury that required multiple surgeries…
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African American Historic Ties to Blue Jeans Revealed in Indigo-Dyeing Workshop at Black-Eyed Pea Festival
Oakland-based artist Reshawn Goods, also known as Bushmama, will host a hands-on workshop that connects present-day blue jeans to the…
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Chef Wanda Blake Honors Black Culture Through Food at Black-Eyed Pea Festival
Chef Wanda Blake, a legacy food ambassador for Farms to Grow, Inc., will honor the history of Black farmers and…
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Rooted in Tradition: The Intricate History of Black Hair Braiding
Braids are a multicultural hair fashion. Braiding has been identified in Africa, Greece, Italy and Egypt dating as far back…
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Berkeley Considers New Law to Help Tenants Buy Where They Rent
Renée, a Berkeley resident, was dismayed last summer when she saw the final sale price of the four-plex where she…
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Nigerian Bank Chief Killed in Helicopter Crash on Way to Superbowl XVIII
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Dept., the crash occurred near Nipton, on the edge of the Mojave Desert…
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Climate-Induced Displacement is a Global Phenomenon, but Not Evenly Experienced
As world leaders presented their plans to combat rising global temperatures at the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP…
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Black Californians Among Those Discovering American Indian Lineage
The Dawes Act of 1887 gave each tribal family head 160 acres of land and each single person 80 acres.…
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NAACP Demands Investigation into San Bernardino City Council Meeting Hate Incident
The San Bernardino Branch of the NAACP is calling on the City of San Bernardino to investigate a racial incident…
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Fashion Designer Icon Rickie Lee a Standout at Oakland Style Week
Sponsored by Visit Oakland, Oakland Style Week, which ran from Oct. 18-22, featured culinary experiences, cultural conversations, art walks, fashion…
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Burundi’s Ambassador visits Oakland to unite and collaborate with Oakland-Burundi Sister Cities
In a remarkable display of international goodwill and cooperation, Ambassador Dr. Albert Nasasagare, the Special Advisor to President Évariste Ndayishimiye…
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Gus Newport, Local and International Luminary for Civil and Human Rights, 88
Characterized as a “Roaring Lion ‘of progressive politics in the 20th century, former Berkeley Mayor Eugene ‘Gus’ Newport worked without…
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VP Harris Unveils $1 Billion African Investment During Historic Continent Visit
Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic trip to Africa continued with the launch of global initiatives on the economic empowerment of…
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Man Found Guilty Tuesday in Connection With 2020 Murder, Attempted Robbery
A 36-year-old man was found guilty by a jury Tuesday in connection with the murder and attempted robbery of a…
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‘I’ll Hang You Like the KKK’: Outraged Parents Call Out Upstate New York Sheriff’s Lenient Response to Racist Videos Threatening Black Students
A New York school district and sheriff’s department are under fire after allegedly failing to respond adequately to white students…
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World Health Officials Gather for Urgent Meeting Over Outbreak of Virus Deemed among Globe’s ‘Deadliest Disease’ that Has No Cure
The World Health Organization held an “urgent meeting” on February 14 to discuss the new… The post World Health Officials…
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Burna Boy, Tems and Rema Bring Afrobeats to the 2023 NBA All-Star Game
ABOVE: Musician Tems performs during halftime at the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team… The post Burna Boy, Tems…
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Unapologetically Black Mayor of Bay View Hunters Point Charlie Walker Leaves SF Legacy
A celebration of life for the mayor of Bay View Hunters Point, businessman Charlie Walker, was held on Friday, Feb.…
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23-Year-Old Black Entrepreneur Owns Her Own Pouy Farm, Egg Prices Not a Concern
Meet Ramokone Sannah Kwakwa, a 23-year-old entrepreneur who is the founder and CEO of New Dawn Pouy Farm which sells fresh chickens…
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Mashudu Tshifularo: The First Middle-ear Transplant
For nearly 430 million globally, hearing loss is a disability. It is expected that by 2050, this number could rise…
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Disabled Black Teen With No Use of His Arms Uses His Mouth to Draw
Lucas Mapheto, a disabled teenage boy from South Africa, is gaining global attention for his extraordinary talent of being able…
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Vocalist & Flutist Melanie Charles: Refreshing, Inventive & Beautifully Gifted | WATCH
Melanie Charles *Melanie Charles is a refreshing, inventive, and beautifully gifted multi-instrumentalist, jazz singer, flutist, beat-maker, remixer and conceptualist, and…
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Shirley Weber Sworn in as California’s First Elected Black Secretary of State
The Secretary of State is the chief elections officer of the state, responsible for overseeing and certifying elections, as well…
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