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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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San Francisco Foundation Celebrates 75 Years of Social Justice in the Bay Area
The cities of San Francisco and Oakland each declared Sept. 28 as San Francisco Foundation Day, and the foundation received…
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Want a Cheap Thrill? Fleet Week Pancakes Aboard Red Oak Victory
The Red Oak Victory Ship is located at 1337 Canal Blvd. in Richmond. Regular tickets are $5 for children age…
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El Sobrante Stroll Returns with Parade, Vendors and More
The 28th annual incarnation of the event—which typically brings out about 20,000 people—kicked off with a parade with marching bands…
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Oakland Post: Week of October 4 – 10, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of October 4 - 10, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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The Rise East Project: The 40 x 40 Initiative to Bring New Vision on Quality of Life in Black East Oakland
In 2021, the 40x40 initiative was created by a coalition of community-based organizations, Roots Community Health Clinic, Black Cultural Zone…
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Mayor Sheng Thao, City Leaders Announce New Grant Program to Revitalize Business Along City’s Commercial Corridors
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao joined city leaders and community partners to announce the launch of a new events sponsorship program…
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Oakland Businesses Go On One-Day Strike to Protest Public Safety Issues
Oakland community leaders held a press conference Tuesday morning in front of Le Cheval restaurant to show solidarity with the…
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Richmond Promise Distributes Laptops to College-Bound Students
Funded via Richmond Promise’s Grant from the City of Richmond’s Department of Children & Youth, the organization handed out nearly…
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Richmond Tennis Player Wins Thriller at SF City Championships
Fernando Ramos of Richmond showcased his commitment to tennis, ultimately emerging as the champion in the highly competitive 3.0 Men’s…
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U.C. Berkeley No. 1 U.S. Public University in Times Higher Ed Rankings
This year the rankings, now in their 20th edition, were based on five criteria: teaching (the learning environment); research environment (volume,…
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The Power of a President Standing on the Picket Line
The economy may be the No. 1 issue in the upcoming election. But it’s still a mystery. How can inflation…
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Oakland’s Historic Hair Salon: Legacy, Resilience, and the Beacon of Community Care
In the heart of Oakland's 14th Street, a timeless beauty and care institution, the Style-Rite Beauty Salon, stands as a…
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Black Cultural Zone, Block Inc., Gives Boost to Black Entrepreneurs
Black Cultural Zone (BCZ) and Block Inc., co-opened a space called “Uptown Market: The Best of Oakland” on Thursday, Aug.…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 27 – October 3, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 27 - October 3, 2023 The post Oakland Post:…
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California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Announces New Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate
Sacramento – The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) announced the selection of Claudette Yang as the Department’s…
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Black Women in Tech Share Concerns, Hopes About Artificial Intelligence Industry
A.I. floodgates opened into the mainstream of human consumption late last year with the release of the generative A.I. ChatGPT,…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 20 – 26, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 20 - 26, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 13 – 19, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 13 - 19, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 6 – 12, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 6 - 12, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of August 30 – September 5, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 30 - September 5, 2023 The post Oakland Post:…
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Community Leaders Plan $100 Million Investment in East Oakland
A new philanthropic partnership is kicking off a $100 million plan to invest $100 million to enhance the quality of…
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JPMorgan Chase Bank Hosts Backpack Giveaway in Oakland
To help prepare for the year ahead, JPMorgan Chase hosted a Back-to-School event at its Oakland Community Center branch on…
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