Gumbs’ coaching and leadership journey spans from Bishop O’Dowd High School, Oakland High School, Stellar Prep High School. Over the decades, hundreds of his students have gone...
United Way’s Real Cost Measure data reveals that 27% of Bay Area households – more than 1 in 4 families – cannot afford essentials such as...
Located in the heart of District 3, the BAMBD is widely regarded as one of the nation’s most important centers of Black cultural production — a...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of - December 17 - 23, 2025
Advertorial When children struggle emotionally, it can affect every part of their lives — at home, in school, with friends, and even their physical health. In...
Lowe was born in Clayton, Alabama, into a family of gifted seamstresses. Her mother and grandmother were well-known dressmakers who created exquisite gowns for women in...
As the president and CEO of the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute, Griffin is on a mission to shift the narrative and outcomes for Black...
The Development Company of the Year honor represents a milestone for BRIDGE Housing, which received the Gold award—its top designation—in a category that included both affordable...
The school board approved Superintendent Denise Saddler’s plan for major cuts to schools and the district office, but they are still trying to avoid outside pressure...
From Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Year’s Day, whether it’s the dining room table or the bid whist (Spades? Uno, anyone?) table, your card may be...
Saying “Oakland is on the move,” Mayor Barbara Lee announces results of Measure U bond sale, Dec. 9, at Oakland City Hall with city councilmembers and...
Kwanzaa celebrates seven principles – Nguzu Saba – that support an ideal of community, beginning from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. Those principles, in Swahili, are:...
The proposed resolution would give authority to the City Administrator to negotiate terms for an exclusive negotiating agreement (ENA) with Deca Companies and Costco Wholesale Corporation...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of - December 10 - 16, 2025
Seth looked comfortable in his new uniform, seamlessly fitting into the Warriors’ offensive and defensive system. He finished the night with an impressive 14 points, becoming...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of November 26 - December 2, 2025
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of November 19 - 25, 2025
Named after the pioneering physician Dr. Charles R. Drew, famous for his work in blood preservation, CDU’s mission is to cultivate “diverse health professional leaders dedicated...
Documented court transcripts reveal that justice was denied by Judge Sandra K. Bean’s ruling that invalidated a Black professor’s trust and property rights. The civil case...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of November 12 - 18, 2025
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of November 5 - 11, 2025
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of October 29 - November 4, 2025