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Tee Jay Jetson: The Voice Behind Beebe’s Announcements Steps Into the Spotlight
A longtime storyteller with a background in writing, Jetson was captivated when she first stood at the mic to tell…
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Book Review: American Kings – A Biography of the Quarterback
Wickersham calls his book “a biography,” but it’s just as much a history, since he refers often to the earliest…
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Benjamin Banneker: A Brilliant Mind Who Reached for the Stars
Banneker learned to read and write at a Quaker school that welcomed both Black and White children -- something very…
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Farwest Region Deltas Celebrate Centennial With “September Breakfast” Honoring Vivian Osborne Marsh
The region was established in 1925 under the leadership of Vivian Osborne Marsh, who became its first Regional Director. Marsh…
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Bring on the Bands: The Roots of African American Music on Stage at Black-Eyed Pea Festival
Grammy-nominated Andre Thierry of Accordion Soul Music, second-line band MJ’s Brass Boppers, the Oakland School for the Arts jazz band,…
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Cal Performances Presents Angélique Kidjo & Yo-Yo Ma in Sarabande Africaine at UC Berkeley Greek Theatre on Aug. 30
On Saturday, Aug. 30, the pair will debut the Bay Area premiere of Sarabande Africaine, joined by pianist Thierry Vaton, percussionist David…
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Cincinnati’s Festival of Faiths illuminates hope in polarized times
By Mollie Newman, Ownernewcausemarketing.com Cincinnati celebrated its diverse religious tapestry for the 8th year with the annual Festival of Faiths…
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This Week In Black History July 2-8, 2025
LT. CHARLES HALL JULY 2 1777—Vermont becomes first U.S. territory to abolish slavery. By 1783, New Hampshire and Massachusetts had…
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Black woman scientist develops protective eyewear for pilots
A black woman developed protective eyewear and research publications to improve aviation safety. Dr. Gloria Twine Chisum was born in…
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This Week In Black History – June 25 July 1, 2025
JUNE 25 1773—Massachusetts slaves petition for their freedom. As a result of the petition, a bill ending slavery in the…
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Legendary singer Mavis Staples back on tour at 86
Contributed In April 2018, Mavis Staples received the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center’s Everyday Freedom Hero award in a ceremony…
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Faith Ringgold’s Children’s Book Art on Display at High Museum
For some visitors, Faith Ringgold’s newest exhibition at the High Museum will transport them back decades. For others, it will…
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Oak Temple Hill Hosts Interfaith Leaders from Across the Bay Area
Distinguished faith leaders Rev. Ken Chambers, executive director the Interfaith Council of Alameda County (ICAC); Michael Pappas, executive director of…
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New Oakland Moving Forward
This week, several socially enterprising members of this group visited Oakland to explore ways to collaborate with local stakeholders at…
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BOOK REVIEW: Love, Rita: An American Story of Sisterhood, Joy, Loss, and Legacy
When Bridgett M. Davis was in college, her sister Rita was diagnosed with lupus, a disease of the immune system…
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Faces Around the Bay: Author Karen Lewis Took the ‘Detour to Straight Street’
“My life has been a roller-coaster with an unlimited ride wristband! I was raised in Berkeley during the time of…
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Beverly Lorraine Greene: A Pioneering Architect and Symbol of Possibility and Progress
Greene graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1936 with a degree in Architecture — a remarkable accomplishment…
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MLK Day of Service Volunteers Make Blankets and Art for Locals in Need
“Everyone has an opportunity to participate,” said Glenda Roberts, kinship support care program manager at CCYSB. “Our nonprofit organization and…
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U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Lateefah Simon to Speak at Elihu Harris Lecture Series
The popular lecture series is co-produced by the Oakland-based Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center and Peralta Community College District.…
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McClymonds High Names School Gym for Star Graduate, Basketball Legend Bill Russell
William “Bill” Felton Russell was born on Feb. 12, 1934, and died on July 31, 2022. He achieved fame as a…
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Retired Bay Area Journalist Finds Success in Paris with Black History Tours
In the late 90s, Stevenson finally realized her dream of living in Paris, now with her daughter. She started exploring…
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Griot Theater Company Presents August Wilson’s Work at Annual Oratorical Featuring Black Authors
The performance explores the legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson whose 10-play Century Cycle chronicles the African American experience…
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Paul Robeson: A Voice for the Ages, A Champion for Justice
Robeson first gained widespread recognition on stage and screen, delivering commanding performances that captivated audiences. Yet, it was his voice…
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Open E.A.R.S. for Change Continues to Inspire Asian-Black Unity Through Annual Celebration
Destiny Arts Center youth dance group performed on stage at the Lunar New Year x Black History Month event at…
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Book Review: Building the Worlds That Kill Us: Disease, Death, and Inequality in American History
Nearly five years ago, while interviewing residents along the Mississippi River in Louisiana for a book they were writing, authors…
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