Greene graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1936 with a degree in Architecture — a remarkable accomplishment for an African American woman at...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Known for quietly breaking barriers during her remarkable military career, Leftenant-Colon enjoyed a legacy of resilience, excellence, and service.
Known for her signature red lipstick, Thompson displayed confidence and style on the court, becoming an icon both for her gameplay and her individuality. Her ability...
Ashleigh Johnson attended Princeton University, where she played for the Tigers and dominated collegiate water polo. During her time at Princeton, she became the program's all-time...
Evoking images of marches and a vision of unity, she said, “I grew up as a child of the civil rights movement.” She said, "My parents...
San Francisco Mayor London Breed met with 50 supporters at Cafe 22 in San Francisco's Union Square hosted by cafe owner LaRonda “Sug" Smith, who is...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — I remember Head Start as one of the few safe havens in my community. The teachers formed a protective cocoon, shielding us kids...
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — Three years after hearing George Floyd cry “Mama” so desperately that it brought a country out of quarantine, Canadian-American journalist Sam Forster donned a...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Supporters of Mosby, including thousands of individuals and civil rights organizations, have rallied behind her, urging Biden to pardon her. “The only thing...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Today, streaming is the biggest game in Hollywood and Academy Award®-winning actress and co-host of “The View,” Whoopi Goldberg, is stepping into this...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Regarding the relationship between Medgar and Myrlie, Reid emphasized, “They were an intellectual romance before they were a physical romance.” She highlighted the...
In response to the passing of former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies issued the following statement: “We mourn...
If you haven’t realized it yet, that congressional hearing last week that continues to make news wasn’t about solving antisemitism in America in the shadow of...
For on this day in August, I would open my front door to police officers, yellow crime tape and the body of an unidentified young, Black...
From a young age, I participated in the Los Angeles Women’s March and read Audre Lorde religiously. The summer before my senior year I took part...
If “The Conductor” never plays again, I will have been privileged to be part of its evolution from Zoom readings from a year ago to two...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The investigation into Justice Earls is a clear attempt to stifle a powerful Black woman who fearlessly speaks out against injustice,” stated Johnson,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Loewe becomes the latest Black woman to hold a senior position in the administration. “I didn’t necessarily come from a life of privilege,”...
MoAD’s most recent Emerging Artists Program exhibition is now up through Aug. 20 and features the work of Oakland-based artist Nimah Gobir. Titled “Holding Space,” the...
What does commitment and dedication look like? It can be seen in Mrs. Nina Gardner-Meeks who, as a young Black woman, had a dream and love...
At the close of Pride Month, Oakland Black Pride held their third annual Black Pride Festival from June 28 to July 2 at various places across...
For generations, affirmative action has been a powerful means of lowering barriers to education for historically marginalized and underrepresented students of color. At its core, it...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “You’re the scientists, the doctors, the advocates who will bring -- do big things like ending cancer as we know it and even...
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price shared her vision and determination to fulfill the goals of the historic civil rights movement, to work with the community...
Everybody's looking at you. They're wondering what you're going to do next, because you often surprise them. They don't know what you're about to say because...
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