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Leading with Lawmaking: Six Questions for the California Legislative Black Caucus
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) was established in 1967 when African…
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Prioritizing Equity and Accountability: Six Questions for the African American Community Empowerment Council
California Black Media spoke with Michael Carter, Chief Consultant at the AACEC, about the organization’s successes, challenges and the impact…
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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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COMMENTARY: Tapping into Our Timeless Kwanzaa Traditions to Support Black Wellness
While beliefs about the nature and purpose of Kwanzaa differ, its birth has, over the years, resulted in broad appreciation…
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OPINION: How to Have a Happy New Year in 2024
Just before the Christmas holiday, Donald Trump was on the campaign trail in Iowa denouncing immigrants. “They’re ruining our country.…
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Advocates Want More Black Californians Involved in State’s Transition to EVs
“It's not enough to build the infrastructure in low-income neighborhoods, the people in those neighborhoods need to have access to…
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From Wooster to Shelby: Charles Follis, Pioneer of African American Athletes
On Sept. 16, 1904, Follis signed a contract with the Shelby Blues, becoming the first Black man to play professional…
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Biden Commutes Sentences and Pardons Marijuana Offenses in Sweeping Criminal Justice Reform
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Among the notable cases receiving commutations are Darryl Allen Winkfield of Augusta, Ga., Leroy Lymons of Pensacola,…
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Oakland Post: Week of December 27 – January 2, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of December 27 - January 2, 2024 The post Oakland Post:…
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Christmas Gifts from Our Democracy
For lovers of democracy (and if you are reading this surely that means you), the news has blessed us with…
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Oakland STEAM Internships Get $750,000 Boost from State Grant
African Americans are underrepresented in STEAM fields. According to a report released by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education…
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Former Alameda County Prosecutor Named Inaugural San Francisco Inspector General
Former Alameda County prosecutor Terry Wiley had a 33-year career in Alameda before stepping into the new inspector general role.…
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Rep. Barbara Lee, CBC Members, Raise Concerns Over Layoffs of Black Tech Workersi2s
In 2015, the CBC launched Tech 2020 to ensure that Black Americans would be better represented in the industry by 2020. However, Lee…
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San Leandro Links Shuttle
For over 20 years, the San Leandro LINKS Shuttle has provided free, public, first/last mile transportation between the San Leandro…
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Oakland Post: Week of December 20 – 26, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of December 13 - 19, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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New City, County Funding Will Save Car Park Program
On Tuesday, Dec. 19, the Oakland City Council is scheduled to hear an item authored by Rebecca Kaplan, with co-authors…
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Calling College and High School Leaders – Join BWOPA
The BWOPA Youth & Young Adult Caucus Leadership Council is a transformative virtual pilot program to empower young girls in 9th grade through college to…
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Defend the Future of Geoffrey’s Inner Circle
This proposed real estate development threatens one of Oakland’s oldest and most thriving Black businesses, Geoffrey’s Inner Circle, 410 14th St.,…
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County Supervisor Keith Carson Announces Retirement after 30-Year Career
Many had assumed that Carson, who was first elected to the board in 1992, was planning to run for another…
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Play Winter Reading BINGO with the San Leandro Library
Starting Thursday, Dec.14, pick up a game card at any San Leandro Library branch or participate online with Beanstack, the…
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Congresswoman Lee Releases Statement on Vandalism of Lake Merritt Menorah
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) released the following statement on the destruction of the large Menorah on display at Lake Merritt…
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San Francisco Mid-Year Budget Cuts Leaves Office of Reparations in the Wind
In an October letter sent to department heads, Breed stated that the city is projected to face a $500 million…
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The Silent Struggle of Pregnancy Loss
It is a tragedy that Black women's odds of pregnancy loss are much higher than the general population. It’s even…
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BOOK REVIEW: “The Day After Yesterday: Resilience in the Face of Dementia”
Well into his twenties, Joe Wallace was asked to sit with his "Granddaddy Joe" while Wallace's mother and grandmother ran…
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Oakland Post: Week of December 13 – 19, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of December 13 - 19, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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