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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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Open Letter to Mayor Thao: Reject Tidewater Development’s Construction Next to Geoffrey’s Inner Circle
Tidewater’s proposed development will harm Geoffrey’s Inner Circle through its very construction, in much the same way that another nearby…
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City Council Scheduled for Discussion Impacting the Fate of Geoffrey’s Inner Circle
On Jan. 16, the Oakland City Council is scheduled to decide whether to greenlight a new up-market estate tower, despite…
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San Francisco Mid-Year Budget Cuts Leaves Office of Reparations in the Wind
In an October letter sent to department heads, Breed stated that the city is projected to face a $500 million…
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Rest in Power: California Black Leaders Pay Tribute to Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Condolences and tributes poured in from California’s Black community after the passing of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Lawmakers, business leaders,…
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Black Repertory Group Future in Peril, Seeks Community Support
Founded in 1964 in the basement of Progressive Baptist Church, the Black Repertory Group (BRG) moved to a storefront at…
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Re-Fueling Jet Magazine Where Everyone Can Be ‘Beauty of the Week’
Remember “Beauty of the Week,” Jet magazine’s famous page 43, which featured Black women college students, actors, nurses, and everyday…
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California Advocates Shine Light on Pregnancy-Related Deaths Among Black Women
“This film will shine light on the critical issue of saving lives and this film will help ensure that every…
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San Jose Spotlight: 15 of the Most Influential Black Leaders in Silicon Valley
Local Black leaders are working to change the odds and boost equality for the community. In celebration of Black History…
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“Good” Cops Versus “Bad” Cops: The Betrayal of Silence
Listen and listen very carefully! What is the difference between a “good” cop and a… The post “Good” Cops Versus…
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A Legacy Worth Remembering: Happy 63rd Anniversary, Forward Times!!!
ABOVE: Chelsea Lenora White, Karen Carter Richards, Nykayla Richards and Jesse Frazier, II “Inheritance is… The post A Legacy Worth…
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