Special to The Post The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) wants many more young adults to come to Oakland to be teachers, and recently, OUSD received...
By Charlene Muhammad, California Black Media The NAACP California/Hawaii Conference inducted Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA-43) into its Legacy Hall of Fame. The award recognizes the congresswoman’s...
From birth, it appeared that Richmond native Isaiah Daniel Saucer was on a journey destined for excellence and achievement. He showed musical talent playing drums at...
By Ben Jealous Did you ever wonder whether elections really matter? Well, the Trump Supreme Court majority has answered that question for good. Or, more accurately, they...
On July 4th, we celebrated 246 years since our nation gained independence. And on this holiday, I’m mindful of what freedom really means to many Americans....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We’re talking about another two or three hundred Black women who will die every year simply because they don't have access to abortion...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — On June 28, the LA Lakers summer league roster players started practice for the upcoming California Classic in San Francisco and NBA 2K23...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Prosecutors had asked the judge to sentence Kelly, 55, to 20 years. R. Kelly’s defense team asked for 10 years or fewer. The judge...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — It is unknown why Walker was initially stopped by police. His family’s attorney told the media Walker was hit over 60 times. Summit...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Justice Clarence Thomas confirmed many of our deepest fears about where this decision may lead: Taking aim at additional long-standing precedent and cherished...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Jayland was a sweet young man. He never caused any trouble,” said Lajuana Walker-Dawkins, Jayland’s aunt and the representative who spoke on behalf...
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — In an appeal to District leaders, NAACP Washington, D.C. Branch President Akosua Ali, along with nearly two dozen advocates, cited DC Water’s capital improvement...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade statute and effectively taking away reproductive rights, some believe voters are now...
ROLLING OUT — The closest thing to experiencing this feeling en masse is The Chosen Few Picnic. Thirty years later, it shows no signs of slowing...
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — TWG 2022, which will draw elite athletes from more than 100 countries around the globe, will take place from July 7 through July...
HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — Jabari Smith Jr. (6-10, 220) was an early entry candidate following his freshman season at Auburn. He averaged 16.9 points, 7.4 rebounds,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The lawyer for the 25-year-old’s family called it an execution, telling media members that police fired 90 shots, hitting the young man “60...
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — At the Sunday, June 26th ceremony, CIF Southern Section Commissioner of Athletics, Rob Wigod, announced news of the board’s unanimous decision to...
JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — Researchers conduct clinical trials to determine the safety and effectiveness of new therapies. Mayo Clinic is committed to encouraging and promoting research to develop...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — “This was both a mission and a job for me because I wanted to make sure different voices were heard and different...
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — “I am very excited about the awards from the Alabama Press Association and the National Newspaper Publishers Association,” said Samuel P. Martin,...
THE ATLANTA VOICE — “This is a very male-dominated industry,” said founder and chairwoman of The Black Collegiate Gaming Association (BCGA) Keshia Walker. “I have faced...
THE ATLANTA VOICE — Speakers at the conference included Dietra Trent, executive director of the White House Initiative on HBCUs; Byna Elliott, Head of Advancing Black...
LA FOCUS NEWS — In this new role, Nate Looney is a Black man who grew up in Los Angeles, has been tackling the delicate task...
