Characterized as a “Roaring Lion ‘of progressive politics in the 20th century, former Berkeley Mayor Eugene ‘Gus’ Newport worked without pause on humanitarian and international concerns...
A former public defender whose parents were incarcerated for years, San Francisco D.A. Chesa Boudin was seen as someone who would reduce incarceration and deal with...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The show which has grown from 15 minutes in its first year (1929) to an average of 3 and ½ hours in recent...
“We’re about balance, inclusion, and stating the case precisely so that it doesn’t face paralysis of analysis or become just another study,” Brown said. “We have...
The Fillmore District in San Francisco was known as the “Harlem of the West” during the San Francisco jazz era. The neighborhood was bustling with Black-owned...
Jerry Wayne Varnado, who passed away on Sept. 8, 2021, was a leader of the most successful and long-lasting student strike in the history of U.S....
It’s no secret there is a housing affordability crisis in California. And a homelessness crisis of epic proportion. Both deeply and disproportionately affect Black communities across...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Rihanna has not only enjoyed a groundbreaking career as an artist and musician but has also distinguished herself as a stellar public servant,”...
THE WESTSIDE GAZETTE — HAFSAT ABIOLA is one of three honorees selected for the National Civil Rights Museum’s 28th Annual Freedom Award to held on October 30....
CHICAGO CRUSADER — The subject of reparations for slavery is high in the public consciousness due to several new developments. For one, the issue was addressed...
ROLLINGOUT — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell believes Black people in America do not deserve reparations because Barack Obama was elected president. On June 18, Republican...
MLK: “America has defaulted on its promissory note to citizens of color” Thomas Jefferson: “God is just and his justice shall not sleep forever.” On the...
SAN FRANCISCO BAY VIEW — A group of prominent academics, lawyers and activists published an open letter on May 21 calling for the release of political...
The Arab American Foundation presented their 2019 Award for Individual Achievement to former Berkeley Mayor Gus Newport at their annual Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards...
Amid news of continuing atrocities against the civilian population, Congresswoman Maxine Waters and a delegation of activists – including actor and producer Danny Glover and Oakland...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With each masterful stroke of her pen, typewriter or (later) her computer keyboard, Legendary author, Toni Morrison keeps readers of her works and...
WAVE NEWSPAPERS — The nation’s largest black film festival kicks off in South L.A.
Award-winning actor, director, producer and humanitarian Activist Danny Glover will speak Thursday, May 3, 7 p.m., at the Cathedral of the Christ of Light, 2121 Harrison...
The Oakland Film Society and Councilmember Lynette McElhaney are hosting “The 40th Anniversary of Roots – An Evening with the Stars, in cooperation with the Oakland...
Last week, Geoffrey’s Inner Circle in Oakland hosted “The Benefit of Words,” a performance event benefitting Marcus Books. The night was filled with music, poetry, and...
Rallying to support Marcus Books – Oakland’s historic African American bookstore – Delroy Lindo hosted the “Black Men Speak” series last Saturday with Danny Glover, Shabaka...
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