Jeannie Mai Fights Against Human Trafficking

Mai first learned about human trafficking eight years ago when she visited a close family friend in Vietnam who was sold into prostitution by her uncle...

Bay Area Black Grammy 2021 Winners

The 2021 Grammy Awards from the Staples Center on March 14 were hosted by Trevor Noah, and in addition to history being made by both Beyoncé...

Hunters Point Entrepreneur Yolanda, ‘Londi’ Jones, 60

Jones was the president and CEO of Yolanda’s Construction Administration & Traffic Control (YCAT-C) an African-American and woman-owned business offering a wide range of administrative and...

Mayor Schaaf Speaks at Rally Blaming Teachers for Not Reopening Schools Immediately

“The rally featured the mayor,” though most of those there “were not even from Oakland,” said Davey D Monday afternoon on his radio show, “Hard Knock...

Tentative Plans to Relocate Unhoused Union Point Residents Up in Air After Oakland’s Homeless Liaison Steps Down

“We’re trying to figure out solutions to make it better for any and everybody that comes into situations like this,” said Deanna Riley, who has lived...

Vernon Jordan, Former National Urban League President, Dead at 85

Jordan was the former president of the National Urban League and became a close adviser to Pres. Bill Clinton during his administration. A civil rights activist, Jordan also...

Faith-Based Groups Support Councilmembers Bas, Fife in Call to Support Asian Residents

“I am very appreciative of the community efforts and leadership of Oakland City Council President Nikki Fortunato-Bas, Councilmember Carrol Fife and the Black Housing Union promoting...

Peralta Village Tenants and Supporters Protest Oakland Housing Authority Office

“I would like for the tenants to come together more and not fear retaliation,” said Eddie Simmon, who has lived in Peralta Village for over 20...

Schaaf  Cuts Police Service But Blames Councilmembers Bas and Kaplan

At a recent town hall meeting in Chinatown to discuss an alarming increase in crime against Asian American elders, Schaaf attempted to blame Council President Nikki...

Black Lives Matter, Stacey Abrams Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

“We hold the largest social movement in global history,”

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College Student Advises Local High Schoolers on How to Survive Pandemic

Teenagers are facing a particular set of serious issues in the midst of the pandemic, and many may not know where to find a helpful advisor...

OUSD School Board Approves Black Organizing Project’s School Safety Plan

Oakland’s School Board voted on Wednesday to pass a resolution to implement Phase 1 of a reasonable compliance safety plan, a plan Black Organizing Project, Oakland Unified...

Triple-Dog Dare: An Open Letter to Governor Newsom

No governor likes to be bullied, especially you (we know from personal experience). Nor would I recommend anyone to dare the leader of the fifth-largest economy...

SF Company, Oakland Unhoused Residents, End Year Long Land Dispute

San Francisco’s GameChanger LLC and seven unhoused residents ended a dispute on Monday when residents agreed to leave a 1.5 acre tract of company owned land...

Jovanka Beckles Projected to Win AC Transit Board Seat

Although the votes are still being counted, Jovanka Beckles’ campaign is confident she won her seat for the AC Transit Board of Directors in Ward 1....

Formerly Incarcerated to get Decent Housing from Governor’s Homekey Program Award

Recently Renovated, Former Traveler’s Hotel in Downtown Oakland to be Purchased by Group Including Elaine Brown to House Formerly Incarcerated People  Led by former Black Panther...

Activists are Gathering to Prevent Eviction of Homeless in West Oakland

Bay Area residents have been gathering to stop the Alameda County Sheriff from executing an eviction order against unhoused residents who live on an approximately 1.47...

Over 50 Protestors Attend Rally Against New Proposed Homelessness Management Policy

Over 50 people attended a rally against new proposed legislation, called the Encampment Management Policy, outside of Oakland’s City Hall on Oct. 10 from 1:00 p.m....

Oakland Tennis Council Seeks to House Homeless and Mentor Youth

President of the Oakland Tennis Council Larry Atkins is advocating for the homeless who have been living at Athol Plaza Park on 2nd Ave across from...

LAHF Gets Resiliency Relief Fund Grant to Continue Helping So Many in Need

For 23 years, the Lend A Hand Foundation (LAHF) has carried out its mission, “To enhance the quality of life for low-income children, youth, and families...

Tenants’ Union Rebuffs Landlord’s Attempt at Eviction

SMC East Bay Sent Residents Illegitimate Pay-Rent-or-Quit demands Members and supporters of SMC Tenants Council formed a car and bike caravan rally on Sunday to protest...

Bill Would Allow Real-World Test of Mental Health Alternative to Policing

In the wake of recent calls to shift responsibility for non-violent intervention away from police departments, lawmakers and community advocates around California are calling on Gov....

Oakland Officials Present New Homeless Policy, Faces Criticism from Advocates

On Sept. 21, Oakland’s Homelessness Administrator Daryel Dunston shared recommendations with the Life Enrichment Committee (LEC) about new proposed regulations for managing areas where people experiencing...

Fourth Street East Tenants on Partial Rent Strike Against Carmel Partners

After being denied amenities and suffering from financial loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 60 tenants who live in Fourth Street East, a luxury...