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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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Organizers Demand Justice for Jalani Lovett, Protest Violence Across California
Terry Lovett, Jalani’s mother, has been fighting for a proper investigation into her son’s death for four years. She has…
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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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Sharon Kidd Honored by National Law Enforcement Group for Justice, Equity Work
Kidd is a commissioner of the Personnel Board for the City of Berkeley and vice chairperson of the BART Citizen…
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Imports and Exports Surge at Port of Oakland
“This kind of front-loading—where cargo owners accelerate shipments to avoid added costs—was clearly the driving force behind the month’s performance,”…
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Under Mayor Lee, Oakland Is Cutting Red Tape for Small Business Permits
Abad said permit reform is already underway. Recent code amendments have relaxed rules for businesses in Downtown Oakland, the Broadway-Valdez…
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African Union Group to Award Rev. Dr. Amos Brown for Bringing Civil Rights Movement to Global Stage
Dr. Macaulay Kalu, secretary general of AU6RG, will present Dr. Brown with the Global Peace Builder Award. Other presenters include…
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IN MEMORIAM: Remembering Dr. James Sweeney III — A Life Dedicated to Service
“He was devoted to his patients and enjoyed chatting with them during their appointments,” said his wife of 46 years,…
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Oakland Post: Week of August 20 – 26, 2025
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Oakland Post: Week of August 13 – 19, 2025
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Oakland Post: Week of July 18 – 24, 2025
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Oakland Post: Week of July 9 – 15, 2025
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Oakland Post: Week of July 2- 8, 2025
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Oakland Post: Week of June 25 – July 1, 2025
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OPINION: California’s Legislature Has the Wrong Prescription for the Affordability Crisis — Gov. Newsom’s Plan Hits the Mark
Last month, Gov. Newsom included measures in his budget that would encourage greater transparency, accountability, and affordability across the prescription…
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Over 500 Join Interfaith Rally in Solidarity with Los Angeles Resistance to Trump Invasion
Over 500 people attended the Tuesday evening rally in Oakland, which was held simultaneously with a prayer vigil in Los…
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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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LA to the Bay: Thousands Protest in Mission District Against Immigration Raids, Travel Bans
Activists and allies alike gathered outside of the 24th Street Mission BART Station and City Hall to denounce the increased…
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Oakland Post: Week of June 11 – 17, 2025
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Oakland Post: Week of May 28 – June 30, 2025
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Oakland Post: Week of May 21 – 27, 2025
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Chevron Richmond Installs Baker Hughes Flare.IQ, Real-time Flare Monitoring, Control and Reduction System
While the sight of flaring can cause concern in the community, flares are essential safety systems that burn pollutants to…
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Oakland Hosts Town Hall Addressing Lead Hazards in City Housing
According to the city, there are 22,000 households in need of services for lead issues, most in predominantly low-income or…
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Oakland Begins Month-Long Closure on Largest Homeless Encampment
At 8 a.m. sharp, city workers began piling up trash and dismantling makeshift homes along the nearly five-block encampment. City…
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WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries Kick Off Season with Community Programs in Oakland
“The Golden State Valkyries are more than a team—they’re a movement,” said Oakland Interim-Mayor Kevin Jenkins. “Their touchdown in Oakland…
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