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Phenomenal Woman’ Maya Angelou Monument Unveiled at San Francisco Main Library
In a joyful community celebration attended by over 200 people, including Mayor London Breed, the highly anticipated ‘Portrait of a…
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Richmond’s First ‘Mobile Vendor Plaza’ Opens for Business
The very first Mobile Vendor Plaza brought a variety of food options to a parking lot in Downtown Richmond on…
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Faith Tabernacle A.O.H. Church Welcomes New Assistant Overseer Edmund A. Singleton
The Faith Tabernacle A.O.H. Church of God in Richmond announced last week that it is honored to welcome Assistant Overseer…
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Opinion: In First Presidential Debate, Harris Exposes Trump’s Inadequacies
She’s still calling herself the underdog, but the biracial woman from Oakland, half Black and half Asian American, just changed…
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California’s Aging Services Offer Valuable Resources for Older Adults
As we grow older, our needs and priorities change. In California, a wide range of services is available to help…
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Oakland Xi Gamma Omega Honors the Chapter’s First Regional Director
More than 200 people gathered at Scott’s Seafood Bar & Grill on Aug. 2 to honor Nichole Starr Jordan, a…
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Mayor Sheng Thao Issues Executive Order to Shut Down Homeless Encampments
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao issued an executive order on Monday directing all city departments to enforce the 2020 encampment management…
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Larry Sims, 81
Larry Sims passed away on Thursday, Aug. 29 surrounded by his loved ones in Oakland, California. He was 81. Affectionatey…
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Los Angeles Hosts Annual ‘Stop the Hate’ Campaign Amidst Growing Reports
Los Angeles County hosted its seventh annual United Against Hate Week with community partners to rally against the growing hate…
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Oakland Environmental Justice Advocates Want a Seat at the Table to Fight For Healthy Neighborhoods
The proposed widening of the turning basin at the Port of Oakland is intended to accommodate 1,300-foot “megaships” carrying shipping…
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Remembering Khadafy Washington: His Memory Has Inspired Hope and Healing in Oakland for 24 years
August marks the 24th anniversary of the shooting death of Khadafy Washington. Washington was only 18 years old when he…
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Alameda County Supervisors Keith Carson and Nate Miley Endorse Dana Lang for BART Board District 7
Alameda County Supervisors Nate Miley and Keith Carson have announced their support for Dana Lang for the BART Board District…
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Oakland at Its Best… A Glimpse: Uniting the Community and Supporting Future Generations
This past Saturday, September 7, 2024, the West Oakland community, particularly in the Campbell Village area at 8th and Campbell,…
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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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A’s Last Game in Oakland Ends Baseball Team’s 57-Year Tenure Congresswoman Barbara Lee’s Efforts to Save Team Blocked by GOP-Controlled House
After 57 years, the Athletics have left Oakland following a home series this week. Though Congresswoman Barbara Lee introduced legislation…
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SAPC Holds Discussion Concerning Child Welfare System
The Marin Children and Family Services (CFS) will host the first in a series of conversations focusing on engaging with…
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Jumpy House, Car Show and Good Food Mark Marin City Labor Day Celebration
Many people came out and enjoyed the Marin City Labor Day celebration, which was held on Monday, Sept. 2 on…
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Study: UC 4-Year Grad Rate Doubles That of CSU
Graduation rates at the University of California have increased by 10 points over the last ten years putting the college…
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State of Black California: Oakland Tour Stop Rescheduled
The 2024 State of Black California Tour stop in Oakland has been rescheduled from Sept. 28 to Dec. 13, at…
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Sen. Laphonza Butler Helps Secure Nomination of Central California Federal Judge Michelle Williams Court
Last week, U.S. Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, helped to secure the nomination of…
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Fight Homelessness, Hunger at GRIP ‘Harmony Walk’
There’s still time to sign up for the Greater Richmond Interfaith Program’s (GRIP’s) 38thGRIP Harmony Walk to End Hunger and…
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From Louisville to the Olympics: The Legacy of William DeHart Hubbard
William DeHart Hubbard, born on November 25, 1903, in Cincinnati, Ohio, was a trailblazing figure in American sports history. Hubbard…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 25 – October 1, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 25 - October 1, 2024 The post Oakland Post:…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 18 – 24, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 18 - 24, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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San Jose Jazz Fest ‘24: Fun, Food and an Unforgettable Frankie Beverly Farewell
SAN JOSE -- The sounds of summer echoed through the heart of town during the 3-day-long San Jose Jazz Summer…
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