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History is Made: Oakland Youth Cast their Ballots For the First Time for School Board Elections
After five years of campaigning and fighting to be heard, Oakland teens have finally crossed the finish line and began…
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Opinion: Kamala’s Gun and the Men in My Lyft Focus Groups
Kamala Harris started the week with a bang. “I have a Glock, and I’ve had it for some time,” she…
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‘Respect Our Vote – No Recalls’ Says Community Coalition
A new grassroots coalition has formed in response to what it calls a major conservative threat to voters’ rights in…
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Report: States Must Ban Guns at Places Where People Vote
Voting and elections have become the targets of threats and intimidation as the nation faces a proliferation of guns, more…
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OP-ED: Supervisors Must Implement Civilian Oversight of Sheriff’s Dept. Over Santa Rita Jail Death
Norma Nelson, a lifetime Black Women Organized for Political Action member (Sacramento Chapter) and founding member of the California League…
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Preparing for the Future
As I move around the community, I constantly find people who feel the recent election results mainly benefit certain powerful…
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Oakland Teachers Take Strike Vote, Accuse OUSD of Unfair Labor Practices
In a media release, the union announced that voting began on Monday: “Instead of negotiating a fair contract for the…
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Bay Area Native Dr. Terri Jett Honored by Indiana’s Butler University
Terri Jett arrived at Butler University in 1999 to begin her teaching career as an assistant professor of Political Science…
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City of San Leandro Hosted Annual Planning Session
San Leandro, CA: On Feb 25, 2023, the San Leandro City Council conducted their Annual Planning Session. The daylong public…
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President Biden, Civil Rights Figures Mark 58th Anniversary of “Blood Sunday” in Selma
President Joe Biden joined civil rights leaders, congressmembers, and Black Americans from across the country in Selma, Alabama on Sunday…
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Stop Giving Millionaires Social Security
During last year’s midterm election, Utah Republican Mike Lee won reelection to a third term… The post Stop Giving Millionaires…
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Black History Isn’t ‘Controversial,’ It’s Real Life
Black history is the undeniable history of this country, its people, actions, triumphs, and atrocities.… The post Black History Isn’t…
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Exclusive: Chairman Thompson Says Classified Tapes House Speaker Turned Over to Fox News Have ‘Serious National Security Implications’
Mississippi Democratic Congressman Bennie Thompson revealed that some of the 41,000 hours of video footage from the January 6, 2021,…
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Rep. Barbara Lee Joins Competitive Race to Replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA12), the highest-ranking African American woman serving in the U.S. Congress, announced on February 21, that she…
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WCCUSD Educators Getting 14.5% Salary Hike Within 5 Months
West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) educators will see a total 14.5% increase in salary within the next five…
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Children tried as adults. Childcare and funding. Felons on probation and voting.
Feb. 16, 2023 – Join host Al McFarlane as explores new topics with his fellow companions that impact our community.…
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Lawmakers Push Bill to Grant Prisoners Right to Vote
Last week, Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Los Angeles) the chair of the Assembly’s Committee on Elections introduced Assembly Constitutional Amendment 4…
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Our Challenge During Black History Month: Resistance to Ignorance
Each year the Association for the Study of African American Life and History sets a… The post Our Challenge During…
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I’m Just Asking
It is a well-accepted and proven behavioral theory that when people have honest and authentic… The post I’m Just Asking…
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What African Americans Want Most from Congress in 2023
As 2022 closed, Black Americans saw gains with historic candidates and timely legislation. President Joe… The post What African Americans…
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Voting results: 2023 NBA All-Star Game starters
Starters for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game were selected by fans, current NBA players and… The post Voting results: 2023…
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Defending WNBA Champion Aces to Host AT&T WNBA All-Star 2023
AT&T WNBA All-Star 2023 will be played in Las Vegas at the Michelob Ua Arena,… The post Defending WNBA Champion…
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MLK Day Reminds Us Of Our Past And Keeps Our Hope For The Future
Proclamations, celebrations, and declarations were all part of the activities around the national Dr. Martin… The post MLK Day Reminds…
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Emerges During Proud Moment Amidst Chaos
The first speech given by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to the newly-seated 118th Congress… The post House Democratic Leader…
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CBC Begins ‘Busy’ 2023 Meeting with Biden Administration Over Border Policies
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Rep. Steven Horsford, a Democrat from Nevada, and Rep. Yvette Clarke of Brooklyn, NY, said that the…
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