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U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Lateefah Simon to Speak at Elihu Harris Lecture Series
The popular lecture series is co-produced by the Oakland-based Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center and Peralta Community College District.…
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Mayor Jenkins Leads All-Star Community Cleanup
"Oakland is putting its best foot forward in anticipation of the thousands of fans that will be celebrating the NBA…
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Griot Theater Company Presents August Wilson’s Work at Annual Oratorical Featuring Black Authors
The performance explores the legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson whose 10-play Century Cycle chronicles the African American experience…
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Richmond Students Board Bus en Route to College Degrees
The Black College Expo at the Marriott Convention Center on Feb. 8, where San Rafael nonprofit 10,000 Degrees, which organized the field trip,…
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Open E.A.R.S. for Change Continues to Inspire Asian-Black Unity Through Annual Celebration
Destiny Arts Center youth dance group performed on stage at the Lunar New Year x Black History Month event at…
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Oakland Post: Week of February 12 – 18, 2025
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of February 12 - 18, 2025 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of February 5 – 11, 2025
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of February 5 - 11, 2025 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of January 29 – February 4, 2025
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 29 - February 4, 2025 The post Oakland Post:…
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Oakland Post: Week of January 22 – 28, 2025
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 22 - 28, 2025 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of January 15 – 21, 2025
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 15 - 21, 2025 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of January 8 – 14, 2025
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 8 - 14, 2025 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Who Wants to Be the Next Elected Mayor of Oakland?
The Oakland Post is issuing a CALL to all candidates to present their answers, plans, or solutions in response to our…
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Oakland’s Black Chamber of Commerce Awards 63 Businesses $1,000 Micro Grants
“Our members are essential to Oakland’s economic and cultural fabric,” said Cathy Adams, president of the OAACC. “These grants are…
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Port of Oakland to Host January Meeting for Interfaith Council of Alameda County
State, county, and city officials have been invited to join ICAC board members and the community to explore effective strategies…
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UC Berkeley’s 2024 Winter Commencement: A Day of Reflection, Celebration and Advice
In his remarks, Chancellor Rich Lyons encouraged graduates to consider all that they will carry with them. “You value truth…
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Groundbreaking of Legacy Court to Bring Affordable Housing to North Richmond
A Dec. 16 ceremony marked the groundbreaking for the development, which will offer affordable housing to 42 low-income households earning…
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‘Giants Rising’ Film Screening in Marin City Library
A journey into the heart of America’s most iconic forests, “Giants Rising” tells the epic tale of the coast redwoods…
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In 1974, Then-Gov. Jimmy Carter Visited the Home of Oakland Black Black Political Activist Virtual Murrell While Running for President
civil rights icon Georgia State Representative Julian Bond said that Carter, along with governors Reuben Askew of Florida, Dale Bumpers…
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Oakland Post: Week of January 1 – 7, 2025
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 1 - 7, 2025 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Richmond Fire and Police Holiday Program Gives Toys, Food to 600 Families
The Richmond Fire and Police Holiday Program was inspired back in 1989 by now-retired Richmond firefighter Rod Woods, who organized…
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Oakland Trybe Hosts Community Christmas Wonderland
According to the Oakland Trybe Clinton Park Site Director, Chien Nguyen, Oakland Trybe serves the community every Sunday afternoon. "Today…
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Oakland Post: Week of December 25 – 31, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of December 25 - 31, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Protesters Gather in Oakland, Other City Halls, to Halt Encampment Sweeps
The coordinated protests on Tuesday in San Francisco, Oakland, Vallejo, Fresno, Los Angeles and Seattle, were hosted by Poor Magazine…
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U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Speaks on Democracy at Commonwealth Club
Based on his first speech as House minority leader, “The ABCs of Democracy” by Grand Central Publishing is an illustrated children’s…
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Oakland Post: Week of December 18 – 24, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of December 18 - 24, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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