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Oakland NAACP President Stands on the Frontlines for Equity
With education as a cornerstone, Adams emphasized the importance of youth having access to quality kindergarten through 12th-grade education along…
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Oakland Trybe Hosts Community Christmas Wonderland
According to the Oakland Trybe Clinton Park Site Director, Chien Nguyen, Oakland Trybe serves the community every Sunday afternoon. "Today…
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New Community Leadership Foundation Inaugural Awards
NCLF Executive Director Majeid Crawford said the event was created to not only recognize individuals and organizations crucial to the…
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Post News Group Hosts Second Virtual Town Hall on Racism
“While our society tends to rebrand over the decades, we find hate as the new word, broadening its arch of…
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Post News Group to Host Second Town Hall on Racism, Hate Crimes
The mission of CRD is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations…
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LIVE! — TOWN HALL ON RACISM AND ITS IMPACT — THURS. 11.14.24 5PM PST
Join us for a LIVE Virtual Town Hall on the Impact of Racism hosted by Post News Group Journalist Carla…
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Cal State East Bay Athletic Department Holds Hall of Fame Gala
The university honored exceptional athletes, teams, and coaches at their annual celebration before 200 guests. The Class of 2024 included…
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South African Solidarity Committee Hosts 31st Annual Celebration
“We’re all together for each other celebrating 31 years of building international solidarity between the people of the United States…
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S.F. Mayor London Breed Meets with Black Businesswomen Supporting Her Campaign
San Francisco Mayor London Breed met with 50 supporters at Cafe 22 in San Francisco's Union Square hosted by cafe…
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San Jose Jazz Fest ‘24: Fun, Food and an Unforgettable Frankie Beverly Farewell
SAN JOSE -- The sounds of summer echoed through the heart of town during the 3-day-long San Jose Jazz Summer…
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Jaylen Brown and Jason Kidd’s $5 Billion Plans
On Aug. 9, in downtown Oakland at Oakstop, a co-working and event space, dozens of journalists and broadcasters convened to…
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American Business Women’s Association Celebrates Annual Regional Conference
The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) held its Annual Regional Recognition Conference at TPC Harding Park Golf Course in San…
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Julie Wenah Appointed to Federal Communications Commission
Julie Wenah was recently appointed to the board of the FCC, Federal Communications Commission. The associate general counsel and product…
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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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Knot Our Kidz: Monee Brown is on a Mission to Keep Your Children Safe
Monee Brown has dedicated her life to cyber security and keeping children safe. Through her company, Knot Our Kidz, an…
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Faith-Based Group and Affordable Housing Developers Break Ground for Senior Housing in West Oakland
Donald Gilmore, executive director of the Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC) and Rev. Gerald Agee, founder and pastor of Friendship…
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Castlemont High School Alumni Association Hosts 20th Annual Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon
The Castlemont High School Alumni Association hosted their 20th Anniversary Luncheon and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, May…
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NAACP Oakland Imani Youth Council Celebrates 2024 ACT-SO Winners
The NAACP Oakland Imani Youth Council congratulated its 2024 ACT-SO winners and participants at the Oakland Mormon Temple on May…
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‘Ms. Martha’ Humphrey is Oakland’s 2024 Mother of the Year
Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD) honored Martha Humphrey as Oakland’s 2024 Mother of the Year. Affectionately known as…
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Lend A Hand Foundation Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Lend A Hand Foundation Celebrates 25th Anniversary at the Scottish Rite Center in Oakland. On stage: KTVU Fox 2 Broadcasters…
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Chef Cleaz and Mistah F.A.B. Host “You Still Have A Son” Mother’s Day Dinner
Oakland Chef Cleaz and Bay Area rapper, author Stanley Cox, aka Mistah F.A.B., hosted a Mother's Day dinner on Monday,…
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S.F. Black Leaders Rally to Protest, Discuss ‘Epidemic’ of Racial Slurs Against Black Students in SF Public School System
Parents at the meeting spoke of their children as no longer feeling safe in school because of bullying and discrimination.…
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Mario Van Peebles’ ‘Outlaw Posse’ Screened at Oakland’s Grand Lake Theatre
The Oakland International Film Festival hosted a screening of “Outlaw Posse” at the Grand Lake Theatre on Monday. Special guests…
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State Controller Malia Cohen Keynote Speaker at S.F. Wealth Conference
California State Controller Malia Cohen delivered the keynote speech to over 50 business women at the Black Wealth Brunch held…
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