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Oakland Post: Week of July 26 – August 1, 2023
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Let’s Talk Politics: How College Towns are Shaking Up the GOP
Join host Al McFarlane in another riveting episode of “The Conversation.” In this live stream, we delve into important topics…
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The Arc of Justice Catching Up with Twice-Impeached Ex-President
Van Jones, the former director of Oakland’s Ella Baker Center, acts as our surrogate when he appears on the mostly…
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Rev. Jesse Jackson Names New Leader of Rainbow PUSH
Thirty days after he announced his retirement, Rev. Jesse Jackson named Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes III, as the new president…
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Hollywood Under Fire: Black Caucus Members Concerned About Black Women Execs Leaving Entertainment Industry
On July 13, California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) members Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) and Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) led…
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Oakland Post: Week of July 19 – 25, 2023
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Black people enjoyed “personal benefit” from slavery in Florida schools.
It’s the campaign ad that’s taken the internet by storm. President Biden’s epic troll of MAGA Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene.…
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Why Trump Valet Walt Nauta Won’t Roll on Ex-President in Secret Documents Case
This week, Trump’s attorneys unveiled their legal strategy — delay at any cost — intended to make sure that the…
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Oakland Post: Week of July 12 – 18, 2023
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Interfaith Council, No Coal in Oakland to Hold Rally July 22 to Block Shipments from Utah
Organized by the Interfaith Council of Alameda County (ICAC) and No Coal in Oakland, the rally will feature music, food,…
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Fallout from Holy Names University’s Closure Continues
When a nonprofit closes, the Attorney General decides on the dispensation of remaining funds. As suggested by its very name,…
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COMMENTARY: A New Verse of “We Shall Overcome” in Civil Rights 2.0
If you felt more vulnerable this July Fourth, you weren’t imagining things. You had more rights last week than you…
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California Black Media Political Roundup
Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature reached an agreement on a state budget totaling $310.8 billion for the…
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Photos Needed of MCCSD Board Members for 65 Year Celebration
Photos are needed of all past board members, living or deceased, for the program. If you are a past board…
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Police Slaying of Teenager Outrages French People of Color
Reminiscent of the Black Lives Matter protests over police killings of unarmed citizens in the U.S., France has been in…
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Supreme Court Denies Affirmative Action for Everyone but the Wealthy and White
For generations, affirmative action has been a powerful means of lowering barriers to education for historically marginalized and underrepresented students…
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Oakland Post: Week of July 5 – 11, 2023
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Oakland Post: Week of June 28 – July 1, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of June 28 - July 1, 2023 The post Oakland Post:…
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Marin: Proposed Budget Heads to Supervisors Public hearings on County expenses and priorities scheduled for June 20-22
The proposed budget for 2023-24 is balanced and structurally sound. It maintains current services and makes a few high priority…
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MARIN CO.: RETROFITTED BLACK HAWK HELICOPTER TO BE USED FOR NORTH BAY WILDFIRES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PG&E
A Black Hawk helicopter modified to haul 900 gallons of water will be boosting the Marin County Fire Department's aerial…
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Multiple Agencies Coordinate to Arrest Serial Armed Robbery Suspect
A man suspected of being a serial armed robber was arrested near San Quentin State Prison on Monday, the San…
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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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Richmond Hopes to Acquire Motel 6 to House Homeless
The City of Richmond hopes to acquire the Motel 6 near Civic Center Plaza in order to convert the hotel…
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Grassroots Groups Push ‘Motor Voter’ Bill Aimed at 100% Registration of California’s Electorate
Last week, hundreds of community leaders, advocates, and organizers representing labor, faith-based, Black, AAPI, Latinos, women and youth rally and…
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Oakland Post: Week of June 21 – 27, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of June 21 - 27, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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