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San Pablo Appoints New Economic Development and Housing Manager
Kieron Slaughter has been appointed as the economic development & housing manager for the City of San Pablo. Since 2017,…
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NorCal Election Preview: Black Candidates on Your Gen Election Ballot
As the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election approaches, a number of Black candidates from Northern California are running for positions…
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CA/Hawaii NAACP Conference: “Dismantling Racism and Disrupting Inequality”
: Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862–1931), a Black investigative journalist, women’s rights activist, and civil rights advocate, is renowned for her…
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San Francisco Mid-Year Budget Cuts Leaves Office of Reparations in the Wind
In an October letter sent to department heads, Breed stated that the city is projected to face a $500 million…
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Richmond Residents Invited to Community Meetings on City’s Budget
The City Manager’s Office, Economic Development, Environmental and Health Initiatives Division encourages residents to attend Community Budget Meetings hosted by…
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THE FIGHT IS NOT OVER: Community advocates and stakeholders speak on potential TEA takeover of HISD
ABOVE: Phillis Wheatley High School, located in Fifth Ward. One of the most talked about… The post THE FIGHT IS…
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Linda Hudson Endorsed for Alderman of Chicago’s 8th Ward by Post News Group
Local elections are February 28 in Chicago, the third-largest city in the country with a nearly 30% Black population. The…
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Richmond Residents Invited to Give Their Block Some Love with Mini-Grant
It’s that time again — the application period has opened for City of Richmond Love Your Block Mini-Grants of up…
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Sheng Thao Sworn in as New Mayor of Oakland, Pledges New Direction for the City
Mayor Thao provided a few minutes on the program to introduce to the community Dr. Kimberly Mayfield, the newly appointed…
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Richmond Considers Allowing More Cannabis Retailers
Currently, the city allows a maximum of three cannabis retail permits, and an unlimited number of permits for cultivation operations.…
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City Council Committee Hears Report on Economic Impact of Oakland A’s Howard Terminal Proposal
Outgoing Mayor Libby Schaaf’s administrative team argues that an economic analysis of the impact of the Oakland A’s $20 billion…
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