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Oakland Post: Week of December 31, 2025 – January 6, 2026

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of - December 31, 2025 - January 6, 2026
From top left: Pastor David Hall asking the children what they want to be when they grow up. Worship team Jake Monaghan, Ruby Friedman, and Keri Carpenter. Children lining up to receive their presents. Photos by Godfrey Lee. From top left: Pastor David Hall asking the children what they want to be when they grow up. Worship team Jake Monaghan, Ruby Friedman, and Keri Carpenter. Children lining up to receive their presents. Photos by Godfrey Lee.
Activism6 days ago

Big God Ministry Gives Away Toys in Marin City
Costco. Courtesy image. Costco. Courtesy image.
Activism6 days ago

First 5 Alameda County Distributes Over $8 Million in First Wave of Critical Relief Funds for Historically Underpaid Caregivers
Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun City). File photo. Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun City). File photo.
Activism6 days ago

2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Assemblymember Lori Wilson — Advocate for Equity, the Environment, and More
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood). File photo. Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood). File photo.
Activism6 days ago

2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, Champion of Reparations, Housing and Workers’ Rights

National

A rendering of Alfred L. Cralle’s ice cream scoop. Public domain.
Black History6 days ago

Alfred Cralle: Inventor of the Ice Cream Scoop

Cralle learned carpentry, mechanics, and blacksmithing at a young age. These skills would later become essential in his innovative work....
Book cover of Let Me Be Real With You and author Arshay Cooper. Courtesy of HarperOne. Book cover of Let Me Be Real With You and author Arshay Cooper. Courtesy of HarperOne.
Advice6 days ago

BOOK REVIEW: Let Me Be Real With You
Activism1 week ago

Oakland Post: Week of December 24 – 30, 2025
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NCAA football history was made this year when Head Coach from Mississippi Valley State, Terrell Buckley and Head Coach Desmond Gumbs both had starting kickers that were Women. This picture was taken after the game.
Activism2 weeks ago

Desmond Gumbs — Visionary Founder, Mentor, and Builder of Opportunity
Affordable housing is the greatest concern for consumers, it’s followed by the cost of groceries. Courtesy photo.
Activism2 weeks ago

Families Across the U.S. Are Facing an ‘Affordability Crisis,’ Says United Way Bay Area
Activism2 weeks ago

Oakland Post: Week of December 17 – 23, 2025
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COMMENTARY

Sen. Laura Richardson (D-San Pedro). File photo. Sen. Laura Richardson (D-San Pedro). File photo.
Activism6 days ago

2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Sen. Laura Richardson, Who Made Legislative History This Year
Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles). File photo. Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles). File photo.
Activism6 days ago

2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas – an Advocate for Jobs and Justice
Christmas lights on a house near the writer’s residence in Oakland. Photo by Joseph Shangosola. Christmas lights on a house near the writer’s residence in Oakland. Photo by Joseph Shangosola.
Alameda County2 weeks ago

Bling It On: Holiday Lights Brighten Dark Nights All Around the Bay
NCAA football history was made this year when Head Coach from Mississippi Valley State, Terrell Buckley and Head Coach Desmond Gumbs both had starting kickers that were Women. This picture was taken after the game. NCAA football history was made this year when Head Coach from Mississippi Valley State, Terrell Buckley and Head Coach Desmond Gumbs both had starting kickers that were Women. This picture was taken after the game.
Activism2 weeks ago

Desmond Gumbs — Visionary Founder, Mentor, and Builder of Opportunity
Affordable housing is the greatest concern for consumers, it’s followed by the cost of groceries. Courtesy photo. Affordable housing is the greatest concern for consumers, it’s followed by the cost of groceries. Courtesy photo.
Activism2 weeks ago

Families Across the U.S. Are Facing an ‘Affordability Crisis,’ Says United Way Bay Area
Activism2 weeks ago

Oakland Post: Week of December 17 – 23, 2025

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At the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference, Flock Safety introduces new public safety technology – Amplified Intelligence, a suite of AI-powered tools designed to improve law enforcement investigations. Courtesy photo. At the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference, Flock Safety introduces new public safety technology – Amplified Intelligence, a suite of AI-powered tools designed to improve law enforcement investigations. Courtesy photo.
Alameda County2 weeks ago

Oakland Council Expands Citywide Security Cameras Despite Major Opposition
Tania Fuller Bryant, Zirl Wilson, Dremont Wilkes, Tracy Lambert and Dr. Geoffrey Watson. Courtesy Oakland Private Industry Tania Fuller Bryant, Zirl Wilson, Dremont Wilkes, Tracy Lambert and Dr. Geoffrey Watson. Courtesy Oakland Private Industry
Activism2 weeks ago

Lu Lu’s House is Not Just Toying Around with the Community
Councilmember Carroll Fife celebrates major milestone for Black arts, culture, and economic power in Oakland. Courtesy photo. Councilmember Carroll Fife celebrates major milestone for Black arts, culture, and economic power in Oakland. Courtesy photo.
Activism2 weeks ago

Black Arts Movement Business District Named New Cultural District in California
Painters put on the finishing touches of the Oakland Mandala on Nov. 28. Photo courtesy Mandisa Snodey. Painters put on the finishing touches of the Oakland Mandala on Nov. 28. Photo courtesy Mandisa Snodey.
Activism2 weeks ago

Oakland Mandala: A New Event and Point of Beauty
BRIDGE Housing President and CEO Ken Lombard. Courtesy of BRIDGE Housing. BRIDGE Housing President and CEO Ken Lombard. Courtesy of BRIDGE Housing.
Activism3 weeks ago

BRIDGE Housing President and CEO Ken Lombard Scores Top Honors for Affordable Housing Leadership
OUSD Supt. Denise Saddler. File photo. OUSD Supt. Denise Saddler. File photo.
Activism3 weeks ago

Oakland School Board Grapples with Potential $100 Million Shortfall Next Year

Business

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Activism3 weeks ago

Ann Lowe: The Quiet Genius of American Couture

Lowe was born in Clayton, Alabama, into a family of gifted seamstresses. Her mother and grandmother were well-known dressmakers who...
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 city staff among those present. Photo courtesy of the City of Oakland. 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 city staff among those present. Photo courtesy of the City of Oakland.
Activism3 weeks ago

Mayor Lee, City Leaders Announce $334 Million Bond Sale for Affordable Housing, Roads, Park Renovations, Libraries and Senior Centers
Costco. Courtesy image. Costco. Courtesy image.
Bay Area3 weeks ago

Post Salon to Discuss Proposal to Bring Costco to Oakland Community meeting to be held at City Hall, Thursday, Dec. 18
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Activism3 weeks ago

Oakland Post: Week of December 10 – 16, 2025
Seth Curry is a point guard on the GSW team.Photo courtesy of the Golden State Warriors.
Alameda County1 month ago

Seth Curry Makes Impressive Debut with the Golden State Warriors
Activism1 month ago

Oakland Post: Week of November 26 – December 2, 2025
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Entertainment

The ‘aunties’ playing cards. iStock photo by Andreswd.
Advice3 weeks ago

COMMENTARY: If You Don’t Want Your ‘Black Card’ Revoked, Watch What You Bring to Holiday Dinners

From Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Year’s Day, whether it’s the dining room table or the bid whist (Spades? Uno,...
The Pride and Joy Band performed at the first annual Kwanzaa celebration sponsored by Fayeth Gardens. Courtesy photo. The Pride and Joy Band performed at the first annual Kwanzaa celebration sponsored by Fayeth Gardens. Courtesy photo.
Arts and Culture3 weeks ago

Fayeth Gardens Holds 3rd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration at Hayward City Hall on Dec. 28
Activism3 weeks ago

Oakland Post: Week of December 10 – 16, 2025
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Seth Curry is a point guard on the GSW team.Photo courtesy of the Golden State Warriors.
Alameda County1 month ago

Seth Curry Makes Impressive Debut with the Golden State Warriors
Activism1 month ago

Oakland Post: Week of November 26 – December 2, 2025
Activism1 month ago

Oakland Post: Week of November 19 – 25, 2025
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