NNPA NEWSWIRE — Rebecca Kutler, who is the senior vice president for content strategy at MSNBC, has reportedly made the decision to cancel Joy Reid’s show,...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of February 19 - 25, 2025
(@DavidJHarrisJr on X) “One of the reasons why I am president today is because of the Black vote,” Trump told African Americans celebrating Black History Month...
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NNPA NEWSWIRE — The organizations involved, including the National Urban League (NUL), National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), and AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC), argue that the orders...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Among the immediate actions are Trump’s reinstatement of harsh immigration policies, directives rolling back civil rights protections, and a push to gut the...
The popular lecture series is co-produced by the Oakland-based Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center and Peralta Community College District. Jeffries’ appearance marks the 32nd lecture of...
City Administrator Jestin Johnson recently told city unions that he is ending Oakland’s telecommuting program. The new policy will require employees to come to work at...
These community activations were coordinated with the San Francisco-based non-profit program “Room to Read.” Ray said he is also donating his time to read and take...
Our budget crisis – one of the worst in Oakland’s history – is compounded by the fact that people do not feel safe coming to Oakland...
“We are the trusted voice of Black America, and we will not be silent or nonresponsive to the rapid rise of renewed Jim Crow racist policies...
In the late 90s, Stevenson finally realized her dream of living in Paris, now with her daughter. She started exploring the history of Africans in the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Republicans introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval on Wednesday, a legislative maneuver that cannot be filibustered and, if passed and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — One of the many DOGE targets is the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Elon Musk and DOGE are expected to reduce HUD...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The report found that nearly 60% of recruit deaths involved Black trainees, despite Black officers comprising just 12% of local police forces.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The impact on the retailer’s bottom line has been undeniable, with Target’s stock price experiencing a sharp decline.
Obesity is a chronic disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity affects 42.8% of middle-aged adults. It is closely related to...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The filing follows a directive from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management instructing agencies to identify employees without full civil service protections and...
In a statement released recently, Lee said she fully supports current efforts by the League of Women Voters, Common Cause, ACLU and Oakland Ethics Commissioners to look at...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — While parents are their children’s first and most important teachers, decades of evidence show that professional educators play a crucial role in the...
The performance explores the legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson whose 10-play Century Cycle chronicles the African American experience across the 20th century, with each...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Throughout her career, she has been a champion for reproductive rights, gun safety, voting rights, and economic opportunity. Under the Biden-Harris administration, she...
“When basic life necessities like medication become unaffordable in Blue States, working people pay the price. As Democrats, we should be leading on making people’s lives...
In a statement and a letter to California’s local educational agencies (LEAs), Thurmond praised efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism and close achievement gaps, particularly for socioeconomically...
Robeson first gained widespread recognition on stage and screen, delivering commanding performances that captivated audiences. Yet, it was his voice in concert halls that sealed his...
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