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Mary Lou Williams: Jazz Pioneer and Composer Extraordinaire
Mary Lou Williams was born on May 8, 1910, in Atlanta, and passed away on May 28, 1981, in Durham,…
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Eddie R. Dillard, 76
On Dec. 21, 2023, angels peacefully carried Eddie Rudolph Dillard away as he was awakened to eternal life from his…
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Winter Commencement 2023 Lessons: Embrace UC Berkeley’s Values, Pursue Audacious Goals
Jade Amor-Shannan Johnson and Cerenity Bush stood under the bright winter sun on Dec. 16, 2023, proudly waiting to process…
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Arrests Made at People’s Park as Preparations For Construction on Site Begin Again
Seven people were arrested early Thursday morning at Berkeley's People's Park as fencing was put up in preparation for a…
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Appeals Court Denies Request to Revisit Berkeley’s Natural Gas Ban
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has ruled against Berkeley's pioneering natural gas ban. In a majority…
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Oakland Post: Week of – January 3-9, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 3 - 9, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Highlights President’s Commitment to Black Community in Exclusive Interview
In an exclusive telephone interview, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre underscored President Biden’s unwavering commitment to addressing the Black…
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San Leandro Councilmember Xouhoa Bowen Elected to Asian Pacific American Municipal Officials (APAMO) Board of Directors
San Leandro City Councilmember Xouhoa Bowen was elected by her city council counterparts from around the country to serve on…
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Solano County: The view towards 2024
I remember March 1963 when I, a 2nd Lieutenant, USAF, reported to Travis AFB, Fairfield, California, to my first active…
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San Francisco’s Clinic by the Bay Restored and Reopened in New Location
Clinic by the Bay (CBB), a volunteer-powered free health clinic for the working uninsured, hosted a tour of its new…
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Oakland Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint December 31, 2023
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints…
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Darian Sanders Stars as Simba in The Lion King
Darian Sanders who stars as "Simba" in "The Lion King," is living a dream, a dream he never anticipated. Sixteen…
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Mayor Thao Rejects List of Candidates for Police Chief
One of the candidates was former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong, who the mayor fired in February over mishandling and minimizing…
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Phyllis Emelda: Oakland’s Global Designer Extraordinaire
Beyond the runway, on Sundays Emelda opens her East Oakland home as a design studio and modeling training ground. With…
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Community Concern Grows Over Fate of Geoffrey’s and Black Arts District
At stake for many people in Oakland, who spoke with the Post about what this vote could mean for the…
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Coming Soon: MLK Jr. Day Celebration on Jan. 15
The celebration will have music, food, spoken word, youth presentations, songs of inspiration, speakers and fellowship. The post Coming Soon:…
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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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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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