Wickersham calls his book “a biography,” but it’s just as much a history, since he refers often to the earliest days of the game, as well...
Banneker learned to read and write at a Quaker school that welcomed both Black and White children -- something very rare in the 1700s. He loved...
The region was established in 1925 under the leadership of Vivian Osborne Marsh, who became its first Regional Director. Marsh was a pioneering scholar and civic...
“AB 1415 ensures that Californians have a watchdog when it comes to the billions of dollars of private equity transactions in California’s healthcare system,” said Bonta,...
“Now is the time for our community to have funding to solve the many problems that have been created over time,” said community advocate Antwon Cloird....
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — As the Trump administration and its disciples try to strip the nation of its memory, legendary comedian Bill Cosby said Black media cannot...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 10 - 16, 2025
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — It wasn’t someone from “the radical left.” It wasn’t an “illegal immigrant,” and it wasn’t a person of color.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — In the wake of the credible threats against nine HBCUs on Thursday, the UNCF Condemns Threats Against HBCUs and renews calls for federal...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has released Forward Together: The Black Policy Playbook for an Equitable America, a sweeping set of recommendations...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities are on lockdown and or canceling classes due to what are called “credible threats.”
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — AmeriStarRail’s newly unveiled Libertyliner 250 plan is the latest in a series of proposals the Delaware-based company has presented to Amtrak in recent...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Broadway Across America (BAA) and Black Theatre Coalition (BTC) announce the launch of applications for their fifth annual regional apprenticeship program.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — As news of the violent shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University soon became an announcement of his death, news...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Michael Lewis, the creator of the much-talked about and apparently racist billboard that recently drew wide-spread anger, has fessed up to the deed...
On Lok serves adults age 55 and older who are nursing-home eligible but wish to remain in their communities. What sets PACE apart is its integration...
This year’s gala will feature a special tribute to 15 women being recognized as trailblazers for their outstanding achievements and community impact. The Mistress of Ceremonies...
Participants highlighted several past and current bills going through the state Legislature that focus on improving maternal health equity. The proposals address systemic inequities to improve...
The congregation, which only last year marked its 100th anniversary, hopes the upcoming prayer walk will amplify their plea to diocesan leaders to reconsider the sale of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The hotel links stories from the Civil War to Civil Rights and will be reimagined as a gathering place in Selma, Alabama.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — America is no longer drifting toward authoritarianism. It is living it. Project 2025 has been instituted, and the results are clear.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Missouri House on Tuesday approved a congressional map designed to weaken one of the state’s two Democratic incumbents, intensifying the partisan redistricting...
Knight, as a motivational speaker, leans on her life experience as a mother, wife, community advocate, and professional leader to encourage people. Historically, Knight has a...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 2-9, 2025
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — A billboard in Montgomery, Alabama, has ignited a storm of backlash after displaying the words “It’s Time to Get the Clowns Out!” alongside...