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Mayor Sheng Thao Takes Turn at Round Table to Discuss Community Concerns
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao met with a group of concerned Bay Area residents at Manny’s, a civic event space in…
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Report: Black Homeownership in Calif. for 25-35-Year-Olds Has Fallen by More than 50%
A report released last week by the California Community Builders Association (CBCA) presented a grim picture of home ownership for…
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UC Berkeley Creates Its First Black History Tour
The self-guided Black history tour at UC Berkeley begins at Memorial Stadium, where student Walter Gordon was a star of…
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Musical Chronicling Life of Betty Reid Soskin Set for Bay Area Debut
Betty Reid Soskin’s storied 102 years includes time spent as a WWII defense worker, activist, business owner, songwriter, National Park…
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Gov. Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom Host 2024 Hall of Fame Ceremony
Former Assembly Speaker and San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and three other African Americans were among 10 luminaries inducted into…
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Asm. Akilah Weber Introduces Bill to Protect Terminally Ill Californians
On Feb. 7, Assemblymember Akilah Weber (D-La Mesa) introduced legislation, Assembly Bill (AB) 2180, designed to ensure that terminally or…
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After Severe Storms Kill 12, State Warns of Ongoing Dangers
State authorities and elected officials around California are thanking 8,500 first responders for their combined efforts over the past weeks…
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Berkeley Considers New Law to Help Tenants Buy Where They Rent
Renée, a Berkeley resident, was dismayed last summer when she saw the final sale price of the four-plex where she…
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Nigerian Bank Chief Killed in Helicopter Crash on Way to Superbowl XVIII
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Dept., the crash occurred near Nipton, on the edge of the Mojave Desert…
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Inheriting the Mantle: Who Will Carry the Legacy of John George?
Black political representation in Oakland and Berkeley was spurred by the Black Panther Party’s political organizing which began with the…
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Faces Around the Bay: Rhem Bell
In 1863, Captain Horace James established a camp for freedmen near New Bern. James City was named in his honor.…
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Oakland Post: Week of February 21 – 27, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of February 21 - 27, 2024
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Book Chat with Isaiah Allen – “A Smile”
In this episode of the Conversation with Al McFarlane we have author Isaiah Allen on to talk about his new…
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Oakland Post: Week of February 14 – 20, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of February 14 - 20, 2024
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Protesters Demanding Hearing on Gaza Ceasefire Resolution Shut Down Oakland School Board Meeting
Ceasefire demonstrators beat a drum and called out the names and ages of children who have died in the Israeli…
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Oakland Post: Week of February 7 – 13, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of February 7 - 13,, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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PRESS ROOM: Oakland Pic Hosts New Year’s Career & Resource Expo
OPIC CEO Pastor Raymond Lankford expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating: "This Career Fair is not merely a gathering…
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Oakland Post: Week of – January 31 – February 1, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 31 - February 1, 2024 The post Oakland Post:…
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Oakland Post: Week of – January 24 – 30, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 24 - 30, 2024
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Free Community Headshot Portraits
The City of San Leandro is thrilled to offer you a first-come, first-served opportunity to take high-quality headshot portraits —…
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City of Stockton Seeks Applications for Public Art Murals
The City of Stockton Arts Commission (SAC) has announced the opportunity for artist(s) and/or artist teams to apply to design…
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Depot Community Apartments in Hayward Welcomes First Residents
Formerly homeless residents moved into new micro studio apartments at 2595 Depot Road, a recently completed residential community considered among…
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