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Oakland Post: Week of September 11 -17, 2024
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Reception for Marin City Legacy Exhibit
Godfrey Lee, “The Legacy of Marin City, A California Black History Story (1942-1960),” Civic Center Library, San Rafael, on Thursday,…
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Marin City Forum Speakers Delve in Housing Issues on Sept. 14
What are the challenges faced by marginalized communities when it comes to housing? Housing expert and author Leah Rothstein and…
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African American Historic Ties to Blue Jeans Revealed in Indigo-Dyeing Workshop at Black-Eyed Pea Festival
Oakland-based artist Reshawn Goods, also known as Bushmama, will host a hands-on workshop that connects present-day blue jeans to the…
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Chef Wanda Blake Honors Black Culture Through Food at Black-Eyed Pea Festival
Chef Wanda Blake, a legacy food ambassador for Farms to Grow, Inc., will honor the history of Black farmers and…
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Oakland Celebrates Black August: A Month of History, Healing, and Heart
Black August is a month that celebrates everything that Oakland stands for including block parties, movie nights, and other community…
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City Completes Upgrade of Dispatch System for 911 Emergencies
“Oaklanders deserve to feel assured that when they dial 911 in an emergency, someone will be answering swiftly to start…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 4 – 10, 2024
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Oakland Post: Week of August 28 – September 4, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 28 - September 4, 2024 The post Oakland Post:…
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Oakland Architect William ‘Bill’ Coburn, 80
William (“Bill”) Pierce Coburn, longtime Oakland architect who helped Oakland and Berkeley preserve its architectural heritage, passed away on July…
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Join a Choir to Benefit the Hope Housing Community Land Trust
Come be a part of “United in Jubilation” Community Choir (UIJCC) to sing in a concert to benefit the Hope…
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Oakland Post: Week of August 21 – 27, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 21 - 27, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Pressure Rises as More People Call on Mayor Sheng Thao to Resign from Office
The Oakland Police Officers Association is the newest set of upset residents calling on Mayor Sheng Thao to resign from…
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Judge Orders Three to Stand Trial for the Murder of Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le
The preliminary hearing in the case of Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le's murder concluded with Hon. Judge Delia Trevino finding…
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Mother Mary Smith Celebrates 103rd Birthday
On May 19, the New Gethsemane C.O.G.I.C Pastor Archie Lee Levias Sr. in Richmond celebrated Mother Mary Smith’s 103rd birthday.…
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Triumphant Return of Oakland Native Richard Curtis IV: Inspiring the Next Generation on Missy Elliott’s ‘Out of This World’ Tour
Oakland, California, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and history of producing great athletes and artists, celebrates another homegrown success.…
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The Alzheimer’s Association Presents a “Free” and “Unforgettable” Weekend
The Alzheimer’s Association is presenting a free play and a free concert at the Odell Johnson Performing Arts Center at…
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‘Faith You Can See’ Playing at The Empress Theater in Vallejo
The play “Faith You Can See,” written by Cindy Isaac and produced by Charisma City Productions (CCP), will be playing…
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