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Sen. Butler Marks First 100 Days in Office With Message and Meetings
U.S. Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), a former labor organizer and advocate for women in politics, marked her first 100 days…
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Leading with Action, Love and Data Points: Six Questions for the California Black Women’s Collective
“Black Women in California have always had to be active participants in the labor market, but this report showcases the…
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Our Mistrust of Medicine: Black Health Group Hosts Critical Conversation
The California Black Health Network (CBHN) hosted a conversation focused on the mistrust of healthcare providers among Black Americans at…
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Oakland Forms Bonds with Bolton, England and Sanzule Kingdom, Ghana New Sister Cities Strengthen Cultural, Economic Ties and Promise Mutual Growth for All Communities Involved
On the heels of a groundbreaking trip to the United Kingdom, Oakland Post Ambassador Jonathan Fitness Jones, a member of…
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Congresswoman Lee Introduces Legislation to Improve Access to Mental Health Resources for Students
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) reintroduced the Student Support Act to ensure all students have access to the mental health services…
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Alameda County DA’s Office Offers Help to Human Trafficking Victims with New Billboards at Oakland International Airport
The Alameda County D.A.’s office reports that the county is identified as the third-largest trafficking hub in the country with…
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Legislative Black Caucus Chair ‘Extremely Disappointed’ by Gov. Newsom’s Veto of Child Gender Identity Bill
Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun City) says she’s extremely disappointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to veto Assembly Bill (AB)…
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Suicide Prevention Week: A Reminder of the Mental Health Crisis Confronting Black Californians
The conclusion of Suicide Prevention Week on Sept.16 served as a reminder, according to wellness advocates, of the ongoing mental…
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Opinion: AB-280, the Mandela Act, Can Bring an End to Prolonged Solitary Confinement
AB-280 was conceived as a direct response to the suffering endured by men, women, individuals with mental health conditions, the…
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COMMENTARY: Finding Joy and Justice for Childbearing Black Moms
Black mothers are more likely to die due to complications from pregnancy and childbirth than pregnant women of all other…
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Doulas & Black Moms: Bridging the Gap Between Mental Treatment and Maternal Care
There is a growing body of evidence that disparities in medical treatment in the United States — compounded over centuries…
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Oakland Black Pride Hosts Events Celebrating Black Queerness
At the close of Pride Month, Oakland Black Pride held their third annual Black Pride Festival from June 28 to…
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Losing Income Chief Cause of Homelessness, UCSF Study Finds
Losing income is the No. 1 reason Californians end up homeless -- and the vast majority of them say a…
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Public Health Officer Sounds Alarm on Rising Rates of Syphilis in Women, Their Infants
Sonoma County is seeing "alarming" increases in congenital syphilis and is urging pregnant residents to access prenatal care as soon…
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Marin’s Approach on Mental Health: Increase Awareness to Decrease Stigma
Local and global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, household economic instability, racial inequality, wars abroad, violence in the streets,…
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The Case Against SB357: Black, Vulnerable and Trafficked
Facts and reality establish that passing SB 357 and similar legislation harms Black communities which are some of the most…
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Youth Leaders Gather for Local My Brother’s Keeper Summit
The My Brother’s Keeper Bay Area Alliance held its inaugural ‘A3- Awareness, Advocacy, and Action’ Youth Summit on Saturday, March…
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Guns Don’t Kill People, But People Pull the Triggers
When I heard that the Oakland Post was publishing a notice of a rally for D.A. Pamela Price at the…
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Marin Ranked Healthiest County in State
Marin County again has been ranked the healthiest of California’s 58 counties because of its relatively low burden of premature…
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Black, Vulnerable and Trafficked, Part 6: How Selling Sex Impacts Black Mental Health
Although California Senate Bill 357 was intended to alleviate arrests of willing sex workers under anti-loitering laws, it opened up…
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Books about Black Women’s Body Image by Various Authors
c.2023, Well House Books, Indiana University Press $24.00 196 pages It didn’t arrive in a package. It wasn’t wrapped…
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® South Central Region Hosts over 350 Members during AKA Day Texas
Soaring to Greater Heights of Advocacy in Action! Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, (AKA) Incorporated®, South… The post Alpha Kappa Alpha…
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School District Sued by Family of 11-Year-Old Girl Who Died by Suicide After Alleged Bullying
In a time when many pre-teen antics are uploaded to TikTok and Instagram, a video out of Vallejo shared on…
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City of San Leandro Hosted Annual Planning Session
San Leandro, CA: On Feb 25, 2023, the San Leandro City Council conducted their Annual Planning Session. The daylong public…
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Cops kill Black violence intervention activist during mental health crisis
The shooting on Friday came amid a standoff that lasted more than four hours between 31-year-old Najee Seabrooks and police…
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