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Caption: Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. Photo courtesy of ABC News.

Billionaire John Fisher Linked to Privatization of Schools and Port of Oakland

Doris Fisher, worth $2.6 billion, has “focused much of her wealth and resources on building charter schools. She and her late husband Donald donated more than $70...

Striking Kaiser workers march for racial justice. Photo courtesy of the National Union of Healthcare Workers web site.

Activism3 years ago

Kaiser Mental Health Therapists Strike for Racial Justice on MLK Day

“People of color don’t stop being people of color when negotiations are done,” said Jessica Dominguez, the founder and lead clinician at Kaiser Permanente’s La Clínica....

Greg Hodge. Photo by Bethanie Hines Photography.

Bay Area3 years ago

Former Oakland School Board Member Greg Hodge Launches 2022 Mayoral Bid

“How we will bring ‘Hope and Healing’ to an anxious City will be our opening focus,” said Greg Hodge during his remarks. “We will pay attention...

Speakers at a press conference Thursday, Dec. 16, at the school district headquarters in Oakland opposed the hostile takeover of Oakland public schools by L. Karen Monroe of Alameda County and the Fiscal Crisis Management and Assistance Team (FCMAT).Shown (front row, L to R) are Post publisher Paul Cobb, former school board member and civil rights attorney Dan Siegel, civil rights attorney Walter Riley, candidate for Alameda County Supt. of Schools Alysse Castro, Assemblymember Mia Bonta, Holy Names University Vice President Kimberly Mayfield and Oakland Education Association (OEA) President Keith Brown. (Back row, L to R) are the representative of Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan, School Boardmember Mike Hutchinson, former school board member and mayoral candidate Greg Hodge, parent and community activist John Jones III and SEIU VP for classified workers Donneva Reid.

Activism3 years ago

Community Unites to Oppose Hostile Takeover of Oakland Schools

In a statement read by her staffer, Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan responded to the demand for $90 million in cuts. “We see this for what it is,”...

Covid Clinic operates two free, walk-up vaccination and testing sites in Oakland.

Bay Area3 years ago

COVID Clinic Re-Opens Site in Downtown Oakland

“Amid the season of holiday travel and gatherings, coupled with the emergence of the Omicron variant here in the East Bay, it is critical that Oaklanders...

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Business3 years ago

Chase Community Branch to Empower Black and Brown Start-Ups

During the ribbon cutting ceremony before an audience of about 40 people, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon addressed executive staff members of Chase from various regions...

Police say this video could potentially provide more information to pursue more leads in the case of security guard Kevin Nishita who was working for a KRON 4 news crew when he was shot and killed during an attempted robbery.

Bay Area3 years ago

Oakland Police Seek Person with Phone Video Footage of Security Guard’s Fatal Shooting

The day before Thanksgiving, security guard Kevin Nishita was working for a KRON 4 news crew when he was shot and killed during an attempted robbery...

Bay Area3 years ago

Oakland Latino Chamber of Commerce November Mixer

Oakland’s ethnic chambers were all well represented, demonstrating the mutual respect and support these local groups have for each other. The Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce CEO...

Oakland Technical High School students held a rally Friday, Oct. 30 to protest sexual harassment and assault at their school. The rally was followed by a walk-out and march to the district headquarters in downtown Oakland. on Wednesday morning, Nov. 3. Photo courtesy of Tech student.

Activism3 years ago

High School Students Walk Out to Protest Sexual Assault, Harassment

Students say they want to shine a light on a dirty little secret: widespread sexual misconduct on campus, including harassment, groping, and a lack of consequences...

Bay Area3 years ago

HUD, HRSA Address Homelessness, COVID-19, Vaccinations in the Bay Area

As COVID-19 cases surge across the Bay Area amid looming rent evictions, representatives from HUD and HRSA highlighted access to COVID-19 testing and vaccination for persons...

Art4 years ago

Oakland Entertainment Veterans Emerge from COVID-19 with New Mission

Their ongoing mission is to explore, identify and make strategic investments and create foundational opportunities that promote job creation and sustainable, generational wealth-building in Oakland’s African American...

Bay Area4 years ago

Healthy Alternatives, Familiar Items at Black-Owned Grocery Store in Downtown Oakland

14 Street Market is open seven days a week, from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday. ...

Community8 years ago

Oakland Post & El Mundo Find a New Home in Downtown at Greenlining Institute

The Greenlining Institute’s new building provides space to several community organizations Last Friday, The Greenlining Institute hosted a grand opening event at its newly renovated building...

Crime10 years ago

7 Years Later: Remembering Chauncey Bailey

Hillary Clinton visited the Oakland Bay Area on Aug. 10, 2007, meeting with Oakland Post publisher Paul Cobb to express her condolences for the death of...

City Government11 years ago

Brooklyn Basin on a Fast Track, Largest Residential Development in City’s History

Media, labor groups and civic leaders were almost breathless with enthusiasm in their praise for the Brooklyn Basin development, 3,100 units of mostly market rate housing...

Community11 years ago

Gentrification Is Not Inevitable, Says Report

Causa Justa: Just Cause (CJJC), a multi-racial, grassroots organization that works for social justice for low-income San Francisco and Oakland residents, released a report this week...

City Government11 years ago

Greenlining Institute Moves to Oakland

The Greenlining Institute was created 21 years ago to fight against the practice of denying economic opportunities to people of color. Continuing its mission, it is...

Featured11 years ago

Outgoing NAACP President Benjamin Jealous Speaks to African American Chamber

Hundreds gathered in the Grand Ballroom at the Marriot in downtown Oakland to hear Outgoing NAACP President Benjamin Jealous speak Wednesday at the 10th annual meeting...

Arts and Culture11 years ago

Imagine Affairs Art Lounge Host Events

Downtown Oakland has come back to life. Businesses are flourishing and bringing a new energy and spark to the downtown area. Imagine Affairs Art Lounge, 408...

Community11 years ago

Warriors Fanfest in Oakland

Hundreds of Warriors fans were treated to a free block party and pep rally hosted by former NBA player A.C. Green last Sunday at 13th and...

Entertainment11 years ago

Dwayne Wiggins to Open Wine Hookah Lounge on 14th Near Broadway

Bars. Concerts. Boutiques. Coffee Shops. First Fridays. Art galleries. Downtown Oakland is about more than corporate meetings and business suits meeting nowadays. It has become reflective...

Education11 years ago

Devry’s Chris Scott Opens the Door to Success

Chris Scott, who has been working at Devry University in Downtown Oakland for the past 12 years, seemed to fall into the career that was meant...

Community11 years ago

Downtown Oakland Business Wins ‘Best of Oakland” Award

Underground Treasures has won the 2013 Best of Oakland Award in the Women’s Clothing Stores category by the Oakland Award Program. Underground Treasure offers one-of-a kind...