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African American Congressional Leader James Clyburn to Speak in East Bay

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The highest ranking African American Member of Congress, South Carolina Representative James Clyburn, is coming to the East Bay Thursday, Feb. 1 for a public lecture, hosted by the Barbara Lee & Elihu Harris Lecture Series and co-sponsored by the Martin Luther King Freedom Center and the Peralta Community College.

The event,  “Chaos or Community: Where Do We Go from Here,” will be held at 7 p.m. at the Merritt College Gymnasium, 12500 Campus Drive in Oakland.  The lecture is free and open to the general public.

Rep. Clyburn, renowned as one of the nation’s highest ranking civil rights leaders, will offer insights on issues facing the country.

Rep. Clyburn will address the current administration’s new tax bill, its impact on racial relations and anti-poverty programs, and a recent Congressional Black Caucus move for censorship of vitriolic presidential discourse on immigration and international relations.

The evening will be moderated by Dave Clark of KTVU-TV.  The congressman will be joined on the program by Congresswoman Barbara Lee, and the Honorable Elihu Harris.

Rep. Clyburn began his professional career as a public school teacher in Charleston, South Carolina.  Before being elected to Congress, he directed two community development programs and ran a state agency. In Congress, he has chaired the Congressional Black Caucus and the House Democratic Caucus. Rep. Clyburn is the highest ranking African American member of Congress.

“Our East Bay community has already seen the impacts of the Trump Administration’s heartless policies, and we can benefit greatly from Rep. Clyburn’s experience and perspective,” said Congresswoman Barbara Lee.

RSVPs are encouraged. To RSVP, call the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center at 510.434.3988.

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Oakland Post: Week of May 21 – 27, 2025

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of May 21 – 27, 2025

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OP-ED: Oregon Bill Threatens the Future of Black Owned Newspapers and Community Journalism

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Nearly half of Oregon’s media outlets are now owned by national conglomerates with no lasting investment in local communities. According to an OPB analysis, Oregon has lost more than 90 news jobs (and counting) in the past five years. These were reporters, editors and photographers covering school boards, investigating corruption and telling community stories, until their jobs were cut by out-of-state corporations.

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By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.
President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association

For decades, The Skanner newspaper in Portland, the Portland Observer, and the Portland Medium have served Portland, Oregon’s Black community and others with a vital purpose: to inform, uplift and empower. But legislation now moving through the Oregon Legislature threatens these community news institutions—and others like them.

As President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), which represents more than 255 Black-owned media outlets across the United States—including historic publications like The Skanner, Portland Observer, and the Portland Medium—l believe that some Oregon lawmakers would do more harm than good for local journalism and community-owned publications they are hoping to protect.

Oregon Senate Bill 686 would require large digital platforms such as Google and Meta to pay for linking to news content. The goal is to bring desperately needed support to local newsrooms. However, the approach, while well-intentioned, puts smaller, community-based publications at a future severe financial risk.

We need to ask – will these payments paid by tech companies benefit the journalists and outlets that need them most? Nearly half of Oregon’s media outlets are now owned by national conglomerates with no lasting investment in local communities. According to an OPB analysis, Oregon has lost more than 90 news jobs (and counting) in the past five years. These were reporters, editors, and photographers covering school boards, investigating corruption, and telling community stories, until their jobs were cut by out-of-state corporations.

Legislation that sends money to these national conglomerate owners—without the right safeguards to protect independent and community-based outlets—rewards the forces that caused this inequitable crisis in the first place. A just and inclusive policy must guarantee that support flows to the front lines of local journalism and not to the boardrooms of large national media corporations.

The Black Press exists to fill in the gaps left by larger newsrooms. Our reporters are trusted messengers. Our outlets serve as forums for civic engagement, accountability and cultural pride. We also increasingly rely on our digital platforms to reach our audiences, especially younger generations—where they are.

We are fervently asking Oregon lawmakers to take a step back and engage in meaningful dialogue with those most affected: community publishers, small and independent outlets and the readers we serve. The Skanner, The Portland Observer, and The Portland Medium do not have national corporate parents or large investors. And they, like many smaller, community-trusted outlets, rely on traffic from search engines and social media to boost advertising revenue, drive subscriptions, and raise awareness.

Let’s work together to build a better future for Black-owned newspapers and community journalism that is fair, local,l and representative of all Oregonians.

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., President & CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association

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