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Will New City Leaders End Oakland’s Long-Time Cozy Relationship with Corporate Developers?
Geoffrey Pete’s building at 410 14th St. is a Registered National Resource Building on the State of California Register as well…
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Open Letter to Mayor Thao: Reject Tidewater Development’s Construction Next to Geoffrey’s Inner Circle
Tidewater’s proposed development will harm Geoffrey’s Inner Circle through its very construction, in much the same way that another nearby…
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Oakland Post: Week of – January 10 -16, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 10 - 16, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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LADIES IN RED GO PURPLE
Ladies In Red (LIR) is no stranger to “The Color Purple.” The LIR philanthropic organization was one of the first…
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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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Rising Stars and Holiday Wonders: Mizz Mercedez & Ordway’s Chris Harrington
Join us in this captivating episode as we sit down with Christopher L. Harrington, President and CEO of the Ordway…
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To Thine Own Self – W.D. Foster-Graham’s Upcoming Novel!
In this episode, we talk with W.D. Foster-Graham, the Insight News book review editor, about his upcoming novel “To Thine…
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[REBROADCAST] Building a Just and Welcoming Minnesota: The POCI Caucus’s Vision for Racial Equity
June 19, 2023 – Join Al McFarlane for another insightful episode of The Conversation, featuring special guest Esther Agbaje, ……
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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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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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Kaplan, Councilmembers Support Expanded Safe Car Park Program for Unhoused
The need for safe overnight parking is crucial and well-documented, according to Kaplan. In January 2022, the Point-In-Time Homeless Count…
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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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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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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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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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Opinion: Case of Missing Man Underscores Need for Ebony Alert in California
There is no greater pain than that of a mother who loses her child — or whose child goes missing.…
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CA/Hawaii NAACP Conference: “Dismantling Racism and Disrupting Inequality”
: Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862–1931), a Black investigative journalist, women’s rights activist, and civil rights advocate, is renowned for her…
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BWOPA, on the Frontline of Black Politics in California for 55 Years
Founded in 1968, Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) is a statewide non-profit advocacy and membership organization committed to…
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California Attorney General Announces $700 Million Multistate Settlement Agreement with Google
On Tuesday morning, in downtown San Francisco, Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that Google has agreed to a $700 million…
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