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California’s Aging Services Offer Valuable Resources for Older Adults
As we grow older, our needs and priorities change. In California, a wide range of services is available to help…
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Oakland Officials Appear to Break Faith on Promises to Downtown’s Black Businesses and Cultural District
The Oakland City Council made a firm promise in January to provide resources to support Geoffrey’s Inner Circle and the…
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Manly Film Festival: With BHERC, Oakland Event Raises Funds for Tech Exchange
On July 13, the 30th annual S.E. Manly African American Film Festival was hosted at the Regal Jack London Theater…
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Community Struggles for City of Berkeley to Honor to Commitment to Black Rep Theater
Berkeley’s Black Repertory Group (BBRG), the only Black-owned-and-operated theater in the East Bay, is pushing for the City of Berkeley…
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City Council Commits to Adopting Policies to Protect and Enhance Geoffrey’s Inner Circle and the Black Arts District
The Oakland City Council adopted a motion this week potentially resolving the ongoing fight between the many backers of Geoffrey’s…
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2024 Primary Election Candidates for Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 5 Seat
Nine candidates have filed to run for the Alameda County District 5 Board of Supervisors seat in the March 2024…
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Rise East Project: Part 3
Between 1990 and 2020, Oakland lost nearly half of its Black population due to economic and social forces. East Oakland,…
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Women’s History Month: Assemblywoman McKinnor Joins Panel of Legislators at Sacramento Event
Last week, Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) joined a diverse panel of women legislators at the “Women in California’s Legislature: 2023…
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African American Vintners Showcased in Black Vines Event
Black Vines: A Toast to Black Wineries, Black Art and Black Culture held their 12th anniversary event on Saturday, Feb.…
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African American Vintners Showcased in Black Vines Event
Black Vines: A Toast to Black Wineries, Black Art and Black Culture held their 12th anniversary event on Saturday, Feb.…
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Former Supervisor Tom Hsieh Dies at 91
Former San Francisco supervisor Thomas Hsieh, 91, reportedly passed away on Sunday surrounded by his family. As the first Chinese…
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Houston Fashion Designer Chasity Sereal Puts Her “Growing Pains” on Display in Wearable Art Experience
ABOVE: Designer Chasity Sereal and Forward Times Contributing Writer Terrance Turner (Photos by Tye Visuals… The post Houston Fashion Designer…
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Robert Glasper Brings BLACK RADIO to Emancipation Park for the Jazzy Sundays Series
ABOVE: Robert Glasper performs at the Jazzy Sundays series in Emancipation Park (Photo by Jared… The post Robert Glasper Brings…
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Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Closes Black History Month with a Showstopping Take on “The Wiz” Musical
(Top Left) Jayla McDonald as Dorothy, Ashton Booth as Scarecrow and Ashley Franklin and Mya… The post Kinder High School…
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Robert Glasper to Kick Off Jazzy Sundays Concert Series with Live Performance at Emancipation Park
Are you looking for Sunday Funday plans that include incredible live music and family-friendly fun?… The post Robert Glasper to…
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HSPVA Black Alumni Network to Host the Wiz Emerald City Experience Fundraiser
In celebration of Black History Month, the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts… The post HSPVA Black Alumni…
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CoBiz Richmond Creators Unveil STEAM Career App
A new STEAM The Streets App aims to raise awareness and access for youth to high-demand career opportunities in STEM…
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Reading With a Rapper Challenges Low Literacy Rates in Texas with New Campaign in Partnership with MOCA
ABOVE: Reading With a Rapper team poses with elected officials and members of the Mayor’s… The post Reading With a…
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‘Her Life Was Suddenly Altered’: Friend Says Georgia High School Teacher Injured In Viral Brawl with Student Is Unable to Walk
Less than a week after a Georgia teacher was captured on video in a fracas with one of her students,…
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Call to Protect Geoffrey’s Inner Circle from Threatened High-Rise Development
Geoffrey’s, located at 410 14th St., is part of the city’s Black Arts Movement and Business District which was formed…
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IN MEMORIAM: Autris Paige
Paige performed regularly at Four Seasons’ Yachats Music Festival in Oregon from 1983-2017, with artists from around the world. Puerto…
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NYC’s winter program to help it’s economic recovery
Viviane Faver New York City’s tourism industry continues to recover, forecast to attract more than 61.7 million visitors in 2023.…
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Alief Neighborhood Center Open House Showcases City of Houston’s Newest One-Stop Shop for Array of Services, including Health Services
The City of Houston recently celebrated the new Alief Neighborhood Center, located at 11903 Bellaire… The post Alief Neighborhood Center…
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IN MEMORIAM: Jonathan Donald Matthews, 47
Matthews used his legal training to serve the community, and to help those in need. He served as the director…
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