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A Happy Birthday to Stockton’s Mrs. Fannie Walker, 93
The six sons of Mrs. Fannie Walker, who turned 93, on Sept.22, wish her the happiest of birthdays and hope…
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COMMENTARY: I Have a Dream? MLK Jr. Said We’re Owed a Check, Too.
I wasn’t at the 60th commemoration of the March on Washington. But I was at the 50th in 2013, right…
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OPINION: MACRO, Oakland’s Civilian Policing Unit, Is Underutilized. Why?
The Coalition for Police Accountability hears from residents who associate CPA with the community advocacy and development of MACRO and are…
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COMMENTARY: No Unity in America? Remember 9/11 Before We all Forget
I will never be in doubt again about what to do on Sept. 11. At each time stamp of terror,…
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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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COMMENTARY: Finding Joy and Justice for Childbearing Black Moms
Black mothers are more likely to die due to complications from pregnancy and childbirth than pregnant women of all other…
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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: 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
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 27 - October 3, 2023 The post Oakland Post:…
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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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Officer Fired for Shooting and Killing Sean Monterrosa Has Termination Overturned
Michael Rains, attorney for the Vallejo Police Officers' Association, said that "several credible sources" have told him that Detective Jarrett…
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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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Groundbreaking Latina Playwright Karen Zacarías: The Story Behind ‘Shane’
Join us for a captivating and enlightening episode of “The Conversation with Adam McFarlane” as we dive into the artistic…
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[REBROADCAST] Shaping the Stage with Raiyon Hunter, The Children’s Theatre Company
Welcome to another episode of The Conversation with Al McFarlane! In today’s show, we are excited to have Raiyon Hunter,…
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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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OPINION: When Trash Becomes Trash: Denunciation of rap, Part 2
A few years ago, Dr. Jeffries spoke at a conference on rap and hip-hop at Purdue University. He noted, “When…
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Oakland Post: Week of August 23-29, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 23 - 29, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of August 15 – 22, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 16 - 22, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of August 9 – 15, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 9 - 15, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of August 2 – 8, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 2 - 8, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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