Over 650 Served at 71st Charles Reid Foundation Christmas Party on Sunday

After 71 consecutive years, the Charles Reid Foundation Christmas Party hasn’t skipped a beat. Over 650 attendees received toys and clothing during the annual giveaway on...

Real-Talk Wednesdays

Drake returns to Oakland but not for basketball

Oakland, CA – The die hard basketball fan is often seen at Golden State Warriors games at Oracle arena.  But tonight Drake wrapped up his Aubrey...

OTR II Tour Stops at Levi’s Stadium, sellout crowd goes Apesh*t

Santa Clara, CA – The duo of Beyonce’ and Jay-Z never disappoints.  The upgrades, changes and improvements they did to On The Run II was more...

Eagles and Doobie Brothers Rock AT&T Park 

Concert goers rocked the night away on Thursday at San Francisco’s AT&T Park with the band synonymous with Americana California; soft rock band the Eagles. Along...

Tamela Mann to Headline Western Episcopal District’s 150th Anniversary Celebration of the CA Conference

Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Tamela Mann will headline the 150th Anniversary Celebration of the California Conference of the Western Episcopal District. The sesquicentennial anniversary marks 150...

New Orleans Meets the Bay on May 26th

On Saturday, May 26th, Mardi Gras will come to the Bay! Hosted by the Bayou Meets the Bay Foundation, the first annual Mardi Gras in May  Scholarship Dance...

Wak-n-Tal Hosts “Fabulous Woman” Mother’s Day Dinner

Wak-N-Tal will host its first annual “You Are Fabolous” Mother’s Day dinner on Friday, May 11 from 7pm-12am. Founder Peggy Walker has worked in the fashion industry...

NAACP National President to Speak at Oakland Branch’s 4th Annual Service Awards Gala

NAACP National President Derrick Johnson will be a guest speaker at the NAACP-Oakland Branch’s 4th Annual Service Awards Gala on Thursday, April 19 at Scott’s Seafood in Jack...

Charlie Wilson’s “In It to Win It” at the Paramount Theatre, April 13 

With a long list of number one singles, sold out tours and a best-selling memoir, Charlie Wilson has more than proven that he’s “In It to...

Sheryl Grant Hosts Manage Up Panel Discussion

Left to right: Author and Advocate Sheryl Grant, Life Coach Tracy Webb, Lori Allen of LinkedIn, Case Manager KaSelah Crocket, and LaChelle Eddison of Robert Half...

Oakland NAACP Hosts Phenomenal Women Awards

NAACP celebrates phenomenal women of the community at the African American Museum and Library of Oakland. Front row, from left to right:  Allie Whitehurst, Chairperson;  Honorees:...

Hassan Bility: War Crimes Investigator Seeks Global Support for Liberia

(left to right) Journalist, Al Jerome A. Chede and community advocate, Uche Uwahemu with honorees and keynote speaker, war crimes investigator, Hassan Bility,  Massa A. Washington, a...

Anita Hill Says Fights Against Racism and Gender Violence Are Inseparable 

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (left)and Anita Hill. Photo by Sarah Carpenter. About 2,000 people filled the Oakland Marriott Ballroom last Saturday to hear Anita Hill speak about...

Lecture Series to Address Gender Inequality with Anita Hill

The world is ripe to revisit Anita Hill’s story—and to catch up on where her story has gone. Young women today were too young to have...

Attorney Anita Hill to Speak Saturday, March 10

Attorney and academic Anita Hill, a leading proponent for women’s rights, and workforce equity, will speak Saturday, March 10, 7 p.m., at the Oakland Marriott City...

March and Rally Marks Anniversary of Mario Woods Death by S.F.P.D.

Civil rights attorney John Burris held a sign as he marched in last year’s event for Mario Woods, killed by the police on Dec. 2, 2015....

Alameda County: Thanksgiving Holiday Turkey Giveaway to Feed 10,000!

Some Bay Area organizations are co-sponsoring  with City Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan and Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley to provide a Thanksgiving Holiday Turkey Giveaway at 10am, Wednesday November...

African American Caucus Holds Candidate Forum For State Assembly, Nov 4

On Saturday, November 4, 2017, from 11 am to 2 pm, the California Democratic Party African American Caucus will hold a Democratic candidate forum for State Assembly District...

St. Benedict Catholic Church Hosts Revival for National Catholic History Month, November 6-8

St. Benedict Catholic Church, which stands as a beacon of hope in East Oakland, will begin National Catholic History Month with an old-fashioned revival. It will...

Marcus Books Hosts Producer-Writer DeVon Franklin

Oakland’s Marcus Bookstore was filled to capacity  on September 16th as excited guests waited in line to purchase best-selling author, DeVon Franklin’s latest book, “The Hollywood...

Berkeley’s Festival of Ideas Returns With New Conversations, a New Co-Curator

“Uncharted: The Berkeley Festival of Ideas” returns to Berkeley for its fifth year, Oct. 27-28. Festival events will take place at the Berkeley Repertory Theater and...

East Bay Mini­ Maker Faire Showcases Invention and Creativity

More than 150 makers, scientists, artists, crafters, and engineers will gather to show and share on Sunday, Oct. 22, for the 8th Annual East Bay Mini...

UNICEF Gala Shines on in San Francisco

Caryl Stern, President & CEO of UNICEF USA (L) and Ishmael Beah, Spirit of Compassion Award Honoree at the inaugural UNICEF Gala San Francisco at the...

Meiklejohn Institute to Hold Human Rights Forum on Racism

The Meiklehohn Civil Liberties Institute (MCLI) is hosting a Human Rights Forum to work with community organizations and individuals directly affected by racism at the hands...