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Inheriting the Mantle: Who Will Carry the Legacy of John George?
Black political representation in Oakland and Berkeley was spurred by the Black Panther Party’s political organizing which began with the…
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Faces Around the Bay: Rhem Bell
In 1863, Captain Horace James established a camp for freedmen near New Bern. James City was named in his honor.…
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Oakland Post: Week of February 21 – 27, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of February 21 - 27, 2024
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Oakland Post: Week of February 14 – 20, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of February 14 - 20, 2024
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Protesters Demanding Hearing on Gaza Ceasefire Resolution Shut Down Oakland School Board Meeting
Ceasefire demonstrators beat a drum and called out the names and ages of children who have died in the Israeli…
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Oakland Post: Week of February 7 – 13, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of February 7 - 13,, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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PRESS ROOM: Oakland Pic Hosts New Year’s Career & Resource Expo
OPIC CEO Pastor Raymond Lankford expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating: "This Career Fair is not merely a gathering…
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Oakland Post: Week of – January 31 – February 1, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 31 - February 1, 2024 The post Oakland Post:…
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Oakland Post: Week of – January 24 – 30, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 24 - 30, 2024
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Free Community Headshot Portraits
The City of San Leandro is thrilled to offer you a first-come, first-served opportunity to take high-quality headshot portraits —…
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City of Stockton Seeks Applications for Public Art Murals
The City of Stockton Arts Commission (SAC) has announced the opportunity for artist(s) and/or artist teams to apply to design…
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Depot Community Apartments in Hayward Welcomes First Residents
Formerly homeless residents moved into new micro studio apartments at 2595 Depot Road, a recently completed residential community considered among…
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Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley Gives Small Business a $30,000 Boost
On Jan. 6, Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley (D6) presented a $30,000 check to small business owner William “Bill” Owens,…
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Mayor Breed to Introduce Ordinance to Speed Up Process of Securing Residential Treatment, Care Beds
Mayor London N. Breed, in partnership with the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), introduced legislation Tuesday to make…
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GoFundMe Aims to Support RHS Marching Band’s Trip to Disneyland
Richmond High School Music Department Director Andrew Wilke recently launched a GoFundMe with the aim of raising funds to send…
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Woman Charged with Murder After Striking Pedestrian with Car in San Pablo
A 39-year-old woman is accused of intentionally striking and killing a woman with her car in San Pablo last month.…
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Upcoming WCC Education Fair to be Held at Pinole Valley High
The West Contra Costa Education Fair is back, and this year promises to be a celebration of education, community, and…
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Hurlbut Benevolent Foundation Teams with RichmondWORKS to Feed Families
Over 300 families in Richmond received $100 food coupons during the holidays thanks to a partnership involving a local foundation…
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Grocery Store Coming Soon to Vacant North Richmond Property
A long-running vision by community leaders to install a grocery store in North Richmond appears on its way to reality.…
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Seeking Nominations for Contra Costa County Youth Hall of Fame
Students will be recognized at the 30th Annual César E. Chávez Commemorative Celebration on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 11…
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Capt. Jane Andreotti Appointed Interim Director of Animal Services
Capt. Jane Andreotti was appointed as Contra Costa County’s interim Animal Services director during a special meeting of the County…
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Richmond Resident’s Nonprofit Honors African American Contributions
When A.J. Jelani was growing up in project housing in San Francisco, his family couldn’t afford Christmas gifts, so his…
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L.A. Mayor Bass Announces L.A. Police Chief Moore’s Retirement
On Jan.12, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass held a press conference to announce the retirement of LAPD Chief Michel Moore,…
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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Faces Recall Efforts One Year Into Term
A group of Oakland residents, dissatisfied with Mayor Sheng Thao’s approach to combating crime and ensuring public safety, have initiated…
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