Matthews used his legal training to serve the community, and to help those in need. He served as the director of The Brazilian Alliance from 2008...
“This event started as a community garden within the after-school program at Madison Park Academy,” said Higher Ground NDC Deputy Executive Director Khariyyah Shabazz, who is...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 11 - 17, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 4 - 10, 2023
This situation could have been a teaching moment for the entire nation about Asian Americans and social justice, had it been handled properly. We are, after...
In her 1968 run for president, Mitchell’s slogan was “Black and White Unite to Fight Racism, Poverty, and War!” She and her running mate made it...
Currently, the city allows a maximum of three cannabis retail permits, and an unlimited number of permits for cultivation operations. Earlier this year, the city was...
Thankfully, no injuries were reported, but the damages were extensive. Crews arrived to find a roof and attic area of a townhome well-involved with fire. A...
In a video of a December 19 press conference posted on the city’s Facebook page, it was announced that a statue honoring Henrietta Lacks will be unveiled in...
Zepeda said he was looking forward to working with his constituents, including Butt, on the issues facing his district and the city. The District 2 councilmember...
A whole host of partners are involved in the event, including Groundwork Richmond, Rich City Rides’ Moving Forward, Hope Worldwide, The Watershed Project, Contra Costa Resource...
Promoting community participation, James Vann, a longtime Oakland advocate for tenants’ rights and for humane homelessness policies, said he hopes to see people stepping up to...
To register for school, you will need: Verification of residency (two); age verification: birth certificate, Baptismal record or passport; immunization record; parent, guardian or caregiver ID...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Sometimes called “Pérola Negra” (“Black Pearl”), Pelé became a Brazilian national hero. According to Britannica, he combined kicking power and accuracy with a remarkable...
“Thom Bell left an indelible and everlasting mark on the history of popular music, but even more so, he will be remembered by all who knew...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of December 28, 2022 - January 3, 2023
"This settlement is another win in our ongoing fight to bring help and healing to California communities harmed by the opioid crisis," said Bonta. "To all...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The report contended that, far too often, police recruits are trained as warriors, not as guardians and partners intended for civil communities. To...
In the video, the unidentified white middle school teacher was captured saying, “Deep down in my heart, I’m ethnocentric, which means I think my race is...
Outgoing Mayor Libby Schaaf’s administrative team argues that an economic analysis of the impact of the Oakland A’s $20 billion real estate development at the Port...
The current (continuing) spate of crimes — from petty theft of packages on doorsteps and damage to property — to felonies that can lead to great...
Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan, a longtime supporter of strengthening funding for local small businesses and important public projects, successfully moved to approve the resolution along with...
“We have been doing our best to find a partner to keep the university functioning and continue HNU’s mission,” said HNU Board Chairperson Steven Borg in...
The weather forecast predicted a 100% chance of rain for most of the day so CNC made the decision to wait for a clearer day to...
University of California Irvine professor of Asian American Studies Judy Tzu-Chun Wu said Patsy Mink’s bouts with discrimination fueled her advocacy for Title IX against educational...