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Sydney Roberts: New ASUC president shares her goals, inspirations
From a young age, I participated in the Los Angeles Women’s March and read Audre Lorde religiously. The summer before…
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California Sues Five Largest Oil Companies
On Saturday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the state is suing five of the…
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The Power of a President Standing on the Picket Line
The economy may be the No. 1 issue in the upcoming election. But it’s still a mystery. How can inflation…
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What Are Schoolteachers Thinking? Report Gives Insights
What teachers think and experience in the public education system is explored in a new report by the National Alliance…
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Sen. Steve Bradford Introduces Historic Reparations Legislation
Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) has proposed that the state should create a system of redress for injustices committed against Black…
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Lawmakers Present $3 Million Check to 40-Acre Conservation League for Its First Land Acquisition
On Aug. 24, Assemblymembers Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun), chair of the Legislative Black Caucus and Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) presented…
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Aging Californians: Relaxing the State’s Public Meeting Law Is a Good Thing
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order that temporarily suspended some of the requirements of the…
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U.S. Providing Resources to Help Universities, Colleges to Lawfully Promote Racial Diversity
“Educational institutions must ensure that their admissions practices do not create barriers for students based on any protected characteristics, including…
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COMMENTARY: African American Culture Under Attack
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is joining Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign of hate. Eliminating college credit for African American…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 27 – October 3, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 27 - October 3, 2023 The post Oakland Post:…
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California to Roll Back Grant Program That Helps Low- and Middle-Income Residents Build ADUs
The California Housing Finance Agency’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Grant Program may receive only $25 million in new funding instead…
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Black Women’s Group Holds Gov. Newsom’s Feet to the Fire on Senate Appointment
On Sunday, the California Black Women’s Collective (CBWC), a coalition of women from different professional backgrounds, issued a statement responding…
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Barbara Lee Adds Bernie Sanders Political Staff to Growing Campaign Team
Two members of the Bernie Sanders for President 2020 team have joined Barbara Lee’s campaign for Senate, the Lee campaign…
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San Diego Supervisor Nora Vargas Endorses Barbara Lee for Senate
Supervisor Nora Vargas, the first Latina ever to Chair the San Diego Board of Supervisors, has endorsed Barbara Lee for…
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Officer Fired for Shooting and Killing Sean Monterrosa Has Termination Overturned
Michael Rains, attorney for the Vallejo Police Officers' Association, said that "several credible sources" have told him that Detective Jarrett…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 20 – 26, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 20 - 26, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 13 – 19, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 13 - 19, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 6 – 12, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 6 - 12, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of August 30 – September 5, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 30 - September 5, 2023 The post Oakland Post:…
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Mayor Sheng Thao Speaks on Public Safety, Oakland-Vietnam Trade Opportunities
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, just back from a Vietnam trade mission, spoke at a press conference this week to discuss…
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DA Pamela Price Engages Community at Good Hope Baptist Church Gathering
East Oakland’s Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church bore witness to an impactful event as Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price…
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Maui, The GOP Debate, an Ex-President’s Arrest, Who Shall Lead America?
On a week that an ex-president is arrested and arraigned for an historic fourth time, one must wonder what kind…
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Oakland Post: Week of August 23-29, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 23 - 29, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of August 15 – 22, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 16 - 22, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of August 9 – 15, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 9 - 15, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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