Education
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Self-eSTEM Empowers BIPOC Women, Girls in Science, Math
In January 2025, Self-eSTEM will launch digital and generative AI programming, which provides digital literacy and AI literacy training through…
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Percy Lavon Julian: A Trailblazer and Business Titan in Chemical Innovation
Born in Montgomery, Ala., in 1899, Percy Lavon Julian grew up during a time when educational opportunities for African Americans were…
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From Kindergarten to 12th Grade, Black Students Are Punished More Often UC Berkeley Researcher Says
By looking across many types of punishment, student subpopulations, measures of disparity, and comparison groups, the authors arrive at the…
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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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Pamela Price Appoints Deputy D.A. Jennifer Kassan as New Director of Community Support Bureau
On Monday, District Attorney Pamela Price announced Deputy District Attorney Jennifer Kassan as the new director of the Community Support…
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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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Brown University Professor and Media Artist Tony Cokes Among MacArthur Awardees
When grants were announced earlier this month, it was noted that seven of the 22 fellows were African American. Among…
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NAACP California-Hawaii State Convention Highlights Black Voter Engagement, and More
A Friday panel featuring NAACP Chairman Leon W. Russell and Regina Wilson, Executive Director of California Black Media, examined Project…
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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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Oakland Students Reflect on Their Journey Voting for the First Time in Local Elections
In 2020, the measure that allowed youth voting, Measure QQ, passed with 68% of the vote but was delayed for…
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A Prolific Painter: Artist and Advocate Lois Mailou Jones
Lois Mailou Jones was a prominent African American artist whose career spanned more than seven decades, from the Harlem Renaissance…
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New California Law Will Protect Students During Extreme Weather
On Sept. 22, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will protect students from extreme weather conditions by requiring the…
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History is Made: Oakland Youth Cast their Ballots For the First Time for School Board Elections
After five years of campaigning and fighting to be heard, Oakland teens have finally crossed the finish line and began…
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MacArthur Fellow Jericho Brown’s Poetry Reflects Contemporary Culture and Identity
When grants were announced earlier this month, it was noted that seven of the 22 MacArthur ‘Genius’ Award fellows were…
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A Life of Inventions: Engineer and Physicist George Alcorn
George Edward Alcorn Jr. was born on March 22, 1940, in Indianapolis. Growing up in a family that valued education,…
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Special Interview: Rep. Barbara Lee Discusses Kamala Harris’ Plan for Black Men
On Oct. 16, California Black Media (CBM) spoke with Harris-Walz campaign surrogate, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA-12), who shared more insights…
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2024 Local Elections: Q&A for Oakland Unified School Board Candidates, District 7
For the first time in California’s history, 16- and 17-year-olds in Oakland will be able to vote in their respective…
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2024 Local Elections: Q&A for Oakland Unified School Candidates, District 5
The Post reached out to the eight candidates across Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7 to see what their views…
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The Divine 9 Educate Voters at Vote Smart Summit
Oakland, CA – Recognizing that the upcoming election will be one of the most crucial of our lifetime, the San…
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Essay: A Survivor’s Relives “The Strike,” a Moving Film Capturing Injustices at Pelican Bay State Prison
It was a privilege to be invited to be part of the panel for the October 9th screening of the…
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UC Berkeley, Spelman Alum Ruha Benjamin Among 2024 MacArthur ‘Genius’ Award Recipients
The daughter of an African American man and a Persian-Indian woman, Ruha Benjamin is a transdisciplinary scholar and writer illuminating…
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Gov. Newsom Touts California Economic Success
In a 20-minute interview on Oct. 10, Gov. Gavin Newsom said California’s economy is in great shape due to achievements…
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Book Review: Kids Books on Voting by Various Authors
So, who will you vote for? That's easy: nobody yet, because you're still a kid -- but you have your…
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California Students Make Progress in Key Academic Areas, But Challenges Remain
On Oct. 10, the California Department of Education released its 2023-24 statewide assessment results showing promising but gradual progress within…
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