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Congresswoman Barbara Lee Reflects on Historic Moment Less Than One Week from Election Day
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) today released a piece on Medium reflecting on Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic presidential campaign 50…
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A Prolific Painter: Artist and Advocate Lois Mailou Jones
Lois Mailou Jones was a prominent African American artist whose career spanned more than seven decades, from the Harlem Renaissance…
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The Jollof Festival Brings Together Oakland Community
The Jollof Festival began its national run in Oakland on Saturday July 13. The festival was held outside at 1255…
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“A Time to Reflect and Rejoice”: Black Caucus Members Commemorate Juneteenth on Assembly Floor
On June 17, two days before Juneteenth, members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) delivered remarks on the Assembly…
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee Statement on 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Representative Barbara Lee (CA-12) released the following statement on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. “80 years ago, one of the…
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Annual Black Caucus MLK Jr. Breakfast Uplifts King’s Legacy; Need to Generate Wealth
On Jan. 11, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a…
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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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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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OP-ED Early Detection Saved My Life from Prostate Cancer
Twice. That is how many times I have had to battle cancer. I still consider myself very fortunate, although surviving…
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Reports Cast Shadows on the Economic Picture for Black Californians
Recent studies suggest that the economic picture for Black Californians is not looking rosy. The state is becoming less affordable…
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Henry Ossian Flipper: A Trailblazer’s Journey from Injustice to Honor
The name Henry O. Flipper shines as a symbol of resilience and triumph over adversity. Born to enslaved parents, Isabella…
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Virtual Murrell, Black Panther Party Member, to Speak at Merritt College on Sept. 16
The Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series presents a conversation with Virtual Murrell on Saturday, Sept. 16, at 7…
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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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Crafting Freedom and Time: The Life and Legacy of Clockmaker Peter Hill
Peter Hill, a skilled clockmaker, was born on July 19, 1767, in Burlington Township, New Jersey. Peter's journey unfolded against…
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OPINION: When Trash Becomes Trash: Denunciation of rap, Part 2
A few years ago, Dr. Jeffries spoke at a conference on rap and hip-hop at Purdue University. He noted, “When…
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Police Commission Selects Consulting Firm for Police Chief Search
The Oakland Police Commission has selected the Byers Group as the consulting firm to conduct a search for a new…
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Descendants of Enslaved Africans to Receive $50 Million as Part of Wealth-Building Initiative
An ambitious wealth-building initiative will provide 800 Black residents of Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota with $50,000 grants over…
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California NAACP Conference Honors 1968 Olympics Heroes
The California Hawaii State Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (CA/HI NAACP) held its 11th…
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President Joe Biden Concludes Bay Area Visit
President Joe Biden has concluded his three-day trip to the Bay Area after departing Wednesday morning from San Francisco International…
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Remembering 4/4/68
It was a time in America when white racial resentment was a critical factor in everyday life. Crowds of Blacks…
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Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Closes Black History Month with a Showstopping Take on “The Wiz” Musical
(Top Left) Jayla McDonald as Dorothy, Ashton Booth as Scarecrow and Ashley Franklin and Mya… The post Kinder High School…
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California Advocates Shine Light on Pregnancy-Related Deaths Among Black Women
“This film will shine light on the critical issue of saving lives and this film will help ensure that every…
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The Unapologetic Assault on Black History in America
Will you sit back and allow it to happen? Are you proud to be Black?… The post The Unapologetic Assault…
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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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