A Look at the 2024 Olympic Schedule and the Black Athletes Competing in Paris

THE AFRO — Take a look at some of the events and athletes you should keep an eye out for as the 19-day event unfolds. The...

What Every Black Child Needs in the World

NNPA NEWSWIRE — We work to foster a sense of community and belonging, where Black children feel supported and valued. In collaboration with our national Village...

Trump’s Chilling Rally Confirms His Plans for Dictatorship If He Beats Harris

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Trump’s campaign has highlighted Agenda 47 as its official policy platform for the 2024 presidential election. This agenda, closely aligned with Project 2025,...

Barack and Michelle Obama Formally Endorse Kamala Harris as Democratic Presidential Nominee

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Kamala Harris is the leader America needs,” the Obamas announced in a forceful statement. “We are thrilled to endorse Kamala Harris as the...

Oakland Post: Week of July 24 – 30, 2024

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 24 - 30, 2024

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Reflecting on his long career, Biden expressed deep gratitude and pride. “Nowhere else on earth could a kid with a stutter from modest...

PRESS ROOM: Reparations Movement Partners Globally Mourn the Passing of U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee

NNPA NEWSWIRE — we acknowledge the powerful legacy of U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee. She was a steadfast leader in the fight for reparatory justice, carrying forward...

OP-ED: Vice-President Kamala is Ready!

CAPITAL OUTLOOK — As I noted in my Op-Ed, three weeks ago, our vice president is ready to be the next president of the United States....

OPINION: Checkmate! In the High Stakes Game of Political Leadership, Congresswoman Maxine Waters Illustrates She is Master Queen

SOUTH BAY BLACK JOURNAL — Whether she was advocating for $10 billion in funding for Section 8 when that program faced dire circumstances; or securing $50...

OP-ED: Patients Over Profits: Insurance Companies Must Provide Americans the Care They Deserve

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Each year, more than 1.5 million Medicare Advantage prior authorizations are improperly denied, according to KFF, and that number is only growing with...

PRESS ROOM: Trailblazing Women Explain How Early Education Fueled Their Success

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Head Start helped me to socially connect and learn critical skills at such a young age. My parents were blue-collar workers; early in...

BREAKING NEWS: President Joe Biden Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election

NNPA NEWSWIRE — President Biden, who faced intense scrutiny following a disastrous debate performance last month, made the announcement in a letter posted on his X...

Oakland Post: Week of July 17 -23, 2024

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 17 -23, 2024

IN MEMORIAM: Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Dies at 74

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Jackson Lee’s legislative achievements are significant and wide-ranging. She played a crucial role in the passage of the Violence Against Women Act. She...

COMMENTARY: President Biden, The Constitution and Race

The Democratic Party needs to pause and reflect on the real issue, which is race and not an aging President. Once again, we see the Kool-Aid...

PRESS ROOM: AFSCME’s Saunders at NAACP Labor Luncheon: We Must Vote for Candidates Who Believe, As Dr. King Said, that ‘All Labor Has Dignity’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) President Lee Saunders delivered a speech on the importance of civic activism, especially in this critical election year. ...

Op-Ed Senate Bill 966 Threatens Health Equity in East Bay

My East Bay community is struggling to get by. A proposed State Senate bill would set us back even further. Serving the East Bay community has...

New California Laws Require High School Classes on Drug Education, Financial Literacy and Ethnic Studies

Last week, California became the 26th state to require high school seniors to pass courses focused on finance literacy, coming behind recently added ethnic studies prerequisite...

Lawmakers Incensed by ‘Watering Down’ of Language in Child Sex Solicitation Bill

After an emotional hearing on July 2, the Assembly Public Safety Committee voted to advance Senate Bill (SB) 1414 with an 8-0 vote. The legislation is...

November Election: Calif. Voters to Decide on $10 Billion Bond for Public Education Upgrades

Last week, the California State Legislature approved a $10 billion bond proposal to modernize and repair K-12 schools and community colleges statewide. The education bond measure,...

Acting Calif. Gov. McGuire Signs Bill Clearing Way for Nov. Ballot Measure on Water, Wildfire Prevention

Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Senate Pro Tem Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) as acting governor while he traveled to Washington to support President Biden and travel...

Betty Harris: Inventor of Spot Test That Revolutionized Chemical Detection

Our accomplishments never cease to amaze me. Imagine being a scientist who can detect hidden chemicals with just a simple test. Here’s another hidden gem. Dr....

Book Review: Treating Violence: An Emergency Room Doctor Takes on a Deadly American Epidemic

Well, thank you so much to your co-worker. That's where you got this ick, this scratchy-throat, achy-body, upset-stomach, can't-sleep virus. He sneezed and that's all it...

Gov. Newsom, Other California Leaders, Pay Tribute to Baseball Great Willie Mays

Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom, several California government officials, private sector leaders and Americans from all walks of life paid tribute to former San Francisco Giant,...

Gov. Newsom to Michigan Voters: Support President Biden

Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Michigan Democrats to back President Joe Biden, despite wavering support in the key swing state. Newsom asked voters in Michigan to push...