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Unearthing History: The Remarkable Journey of John Wesley Gilbert
John Wesley Gilbert, a trailblazing figure, broke barriers as an educator, missionary, and the first African American archaeologist. Notably, he…
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Councilmember Seeks Plan for Former Pullman Porters’ Hotel Damaged in Fire
Richmond City Councilmember Doria Robinson is planning to hold a community meeting in the next few weeks to discuss possible…
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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to Induct Pitchers Mike Norris, Vida Blue
Mike Norris and the late Vida Blue, baseball legends who are also both known for supporting youth athletes in the…
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Dr. Patricia Bath: A Legacy of Visionary Achievements
Dr. Patricia Bath, a trailblazer in the field of ophthalmology, etched her name in history as a woman of numerous…
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Acknowledging Our Ancestars is Good for Our Souls
Ancestors are those in our maternal and paternal bloodlines born before us (in most cases) who have transitioned from the…
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COMMENTARY: Note From New York As Reed’s “The Conductor” Completes Off-Broadway Run
If “The Conductor” never plays again, I will have been privileged to be part of its evolution from Zoom readings…
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U.S. Providing Resources to Help Universities, Colleges to Lawfully Promote Racial Diversity
“Educational institutions must ensure that their admissions practices do not create barriers for students based on any protected characteristics, including…
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COMMENTARY: African American Culture Under Attack
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is joining Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign of hate. Eliminating college credit for African American…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 27 – October 3, 2023
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Crafting Freedom and Time: The Life and Legacy of Clockmaker Peter Hill
Peter Hill, a skilled clockmaker, was born on July 19, 1767, in Burlington Township, New Jersey. Peter's journey unfolded against…
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Civil Rights Exhibit Opens at Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum in New York
Hyde Park, NY — The opening of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum's feature exhibit, “Black Americans, Civil Rights,…
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Remembering the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
The “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom,” brought an unprecedented throng to the National Mall on Aug. 28, 1963.…
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Guy Bluford: First African American in Space
Following Sally Ride (America’s first female astronaut) by just two months, Guy Bluford’s spaceflight aboard Space Shuttle Challenger provided another visible…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 20 – 26, 2023
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Oakland Post: Week of September 13 – 19, 2023
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Oakland Post: Week of September 6 – 12, 2023
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Singer Etta James and Athlete Archie Williams Inducted Into California Hall of Fame
Iconic singer Etta James and decorated track and field athlete Archie Williams join five other inductees set to receive the…
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Oakland Post: Week of August 30 – September 5, 2023
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Building democracy 60 years after the March on Washington
Sixty years ago, more than 200,000 people descended upon the National Mall for the March on Washington for Jobs and…
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The Tina Turner Musical Excites in San Francisco
The Broadway musical about the late Tina Turner was developed in 2016, previewed in England in 2018, brought to Broadway…
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Oakland Post: Week of August 23-29, 2023
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Oakland Post: Week of August 15 – 22, 2023
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Oakland Post: Week of August 9 – 15, 2023
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Oakland Post: Week of August 2 – 8, 2023
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Oakland Post: Week of July 26 – August 1, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 26 - August 1, 2023 The post Oakland Post:…
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