On Feb. 8, the three leading Democratic California Senate candidates participated in a forum to discuss their campaign platforms and field questions from reporters about issues...
On Feb. 7, Assemblymember Akilah Weber (D-La Mesa) introduced legislation, Assembly Bill (AB) 2180, designed to ensure that terminally or chronically ill people living in California...
State authorities and elected officials around California are thanking 8,500 first responders for their combined efforts over the past weeks to save lives during severe storms...
Renée, a Berkeley resident, was dismayed last summer when she saw the final sale price of the four-plex where she and members of her family have...
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Dept., the crash occurred near Nipton, on the edge of the Mojave Desert Preserve. The poor weather conditions --...
District 5 covers West and North Oakland and includes Emeryville, Berkeley, Piedmont and Albany. The five-member Board of Supervisors sets the county’s budget, governs its unincorporated...
Black political representation in Oakland and Berkeley was spurred by the Black Panther Party’s political organizing which began with the support of Shirley Chisholm’s bid for...
In 1863, Captain Horace James established a camp for freedmen near New Bern. James City was named in his honor. The attributes of having been reared...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of February 21 - 27, 2024
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The oldest son of the reggae legend provided a thoughtful reflection on the emotional and psychological impact of the threats and challenges his...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — An effective strategy to overcome poverty in Black America is to increase homeownership and prevent racial hypersegregation. President Biden has pursued some regulatory actions to...
In this episode of the Conversation with Al McFarlane, we have Greg Klave and Franklin Curbelo on to talk about the amazing … The post Lights,...
In this episode we have seasoned playwright Autumn Ness from the Children’s Theater to talk about her upcoming play and all of … The post Language:...
Join host Al McFarlane in another riveting episode of “The Conversation.” In this live stream, we delve into important topics that … The post [REBROADCAST] Historically...
In this episode of the Conversation with Al McFarlane, e have guests Anissa Keyes, Cameron Harris, Rev. Dr. James Harris, and … The post Restoring Hearts...
In this episode of the Conversation with Al McFarlane we have author Isaiah Allen on to talk about his new book “A Smile.” We are …...
In this exciting episode, Al McFarlane hosts a conversation with Hajar Yazdiha and Steven Stinson. Yazdiha is the author of the … The post [REBROADCAST] Dreams,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — the celebration of the birth of the Black press in the United States. 2024 marks the 197th year of the Black Press of...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The transition to the new DEI requires a commitment to ongoing self-reflection, learning, and action at both the individual and organizational levels. It...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Billy Dee Williams, the beloved actor from stage, screen, and television, shared his autobiography "What Have We Here?: Portraits of a Life" at...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The complete list of nominees comprises Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Eric B. & Rakim, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Jane’s...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Across four hours, “James Brown: Say it Loud” traces the incredible trajectory of Brown’s life and career from a 7th grade drop-out arrested...
DALLAS WEEKLY NEWS — While the loss of local Save-A-Lot stores deals a blow to the community, the MLK store’s poor performance over the last year...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “This historic event marks the beginning of coalescing The Descendants’ families and like-minded leaders and organizations to catalyze transformative positive societal change amongst...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Contrary to the common biases of people with chronic obesity, Dr. Fatima Stanford, an obesity medicine physician scientist and staunch supporter of the...