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Alameda County Democratic Party Opposes the Recall of Mayor Sheng Thao
In a decisive vote last week, the Alameda County Democratic Party, the local arm of the Democratic Party, announced its…
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Faces Around the Bay: Helena P. Hill
Helena P. Hill, 92, was born and raised on her grandfather’s farm in Plaquemine, Louisiana. “We had cows, chickens and…
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Women’s History Month: Assemblywoman McKinnor Joins Panel of Legislators at Sacramento Event
Last week, Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) joined a diverse panel of women legislators at the “Women in California’s Legislature: 2023…
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Former Supervisor Tom Hsieh Dies at 91
Former San Francisco supervisor Thomas Hsieh, 91, reportedly passed away on Sunday surrounded by his family. As the first Chinese…
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Rep. Barbara Lee Joins Competitive Race to Replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA12), the highest-ranking African American woman serving in the U.S. Congress, announced on February 21, that she…
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Readjusting Our Historical Perspective Can Guide Us Today
Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to try to elevate his presidential chances while doubling down on banning Black history. Meanwhile, the…
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IN MEMORIAM: Charlene Mitchell, Civil Rights Activist and 1st Black Woman to Run for President, Dies at 92
In her 1968 run for president, Mitchell’s slogan was “Black and White Unite to Fight Racism, Poverty, and War!” She…
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Many Openings on Boards and Commissions as Sheng Thao Takes Office
Promoting community participation, James Vann, a longtime Oakland advocate for tenants’ rights and for humane homelessness policies, said he hopes…
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