In the years after the end of the Civil War, some Southern former slave owners refused to accept that slavery was over, and the courts often...
By Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black Media More than 100 reparations advocates and supporters from nearly 20 grassroots organizations across California gathered at the State Capitol...
“While people travel to work, to their homes, or with their children, they should not have to fear gun violence,” said Attorney General Bonta. “It is common sense that...
En Vogue vocalist Terry Ellis visited the Bay Area recently to introduce her “More Than Tea” social etiquette program to young people. In her program, Ellis...
“This year’s tribute feels like a call to action,” said Lyz Luke, executive director of Living Jazz. “We were very mindful about picking a strong Black...
Esteemed actor and philanthropist Blair Underwood said he is joining the “New Oakland” initiative to lend his celebrity and business acumen to assist the forthcoming Oakland...
Rabbi Dev Noily of Oakland’s Kehilla Community Synagogue said “the Torah teaches that ‘...when an immigrant comes to live with you in your land, you should...
The top priorities for New Oakland are to bring action and collaborative strategies to the prior commitments made by Jaylen Brown, Jason Kidd, Steph Curry and...
As of Jan.10, 10 deaths have been reported while emergency responders are still combing through the damage. The blaze has so far impacted over 45 square...
“Everyone has an opportunity to participate,” said Glenda Roberts, kinship support care program manager at CCYSB. “Our nonprofit organization and participants recognize how important it is...
Jason Lee, a Stockton native, rose to prominence in the entertainment industry after overcoming numerous disadvantages in his childhood, including abuse, poverty, homelessness, foster care and...
There are estimated to be more than 27.6 million people adults and children — subjected to human trafficking around the world, including in the United States,...
Congresswoman Simon was joined by her friends and family in the Vice President’s office at the United States Senate for the ceremony. “Since our time together...
Race and class are part of the climate change tragedy. But here’s the thing about fire and smoke: They don’t discriminate. The Santa Ana winds, clocking...
Cobb said the “Spirit of Selma” and the philosophies of applied Christian activism, service and voluntarism espoused by King will be the themes of his MLK...
When Lee arrived, I could only stand and stare. I’ve never seen her before, yet the moment my mentor, Mrs. Wanda, introduced me to her, that...
History disagrees on the exact catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. However, Williams says that “the second Civil Rights Movement” sparked at the 2004 Democratic National...
“The Port’s College Internship Program is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experiences that help students grow both professionally and personally, while contributing to a dynamic organization...
“Only one in three Californians think that the American Dream – including the notion that if you work hard, you’ll get ahead --holds true,” stated the...
“Make a career of humanity,” said King, who was assassinated in Memphis, Tenn., on April 4, 1968, when he had come to support a strike by...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 15 - 21, 2025
“The hallmark of Congresswoman Lee’s career has been courage,” said Schaaf. “Our conversations have given me confidence that she will exercise that famous courage for Oakland...
The Coalition for Police Accountability (CPA) hears from Oakland residents that the Oakland Police Officers Association (OPOA) members misrepresent the policy. In October, police arrived during...
CHP’s involvement in Oakland policing over the past year has resulted in more than 1,400 arrests, representing 30% of the 4700 of the arrests made by the entire...
The goal, according to Mayfield, is to “create a Black-serving institution in Oakland, which means that 50% or more of the student body would be African...
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