Jan. 19, 2023 – Join host Al McFarlane as he explores domestic policies and international politics with his fellow companions.
Jan. 17, 2023 – In a follow up from last week’s discussion. This week, we’re going to continue that discussion
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Reverend James was a brilliant civic leader and pastor,” said Rev. Ronald E. Jones, a former Garland, Texas mayor who, like Rev. James,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Rep. Steven Horsford, a Democrat from Nevada, and Rep. Yvette Clarke of Brooklyn, NY, said that the government’s policy, which is very similar...
Jan. 16, 2023 – What does activism look like in 2023? Curing our society’s systemic problem. Today we honor Dr.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — According to Dr. King, the creation of a beloved community would require the American people to address three great evils of society: racism,...
By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News Foundation The Internal Revenue Service has extended its annual tax return due date by a month for people who...
The Secretary of State is the chief elections officer of the state, responsible for overseeing and certifying elections, as well as testing and certifying voting equipment...
By Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black Media Last week, Malia M. Cohen was sworn in as the first Black woman — and first African American —...
By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Oakland may miss out on millions of dollars in grant money that could advance the Oakland A’s proposed ballpark at...
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire The great-grandchildren of the African American couple Willa and Charles Bruce, whose land in Southern California was taken in 1924...
“We’re offering scholarships for anyone who wants to become a teacher. $20,000,” State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) Tony Thurmond told California Black Media. “I sponsored...
Nancy Pelosi, who stepped down from the Democrat leadership last year, closed the 117th Congress on Jan. 3. “It was my privilege today to gavel out...
By Ken Epstein The Alameda County Board of Supervisors this week recommended a manual recount of the Oakland mayoral race and other close ranked-choice election results...
By Ben Jealous It strikes me that the days we’re living through represent a metaphor for our national dilemma. Jan. 6 and the weight of history...
By Ken Epstein The newly elected progressive majority on the Oakland Board of Education voted this week to save five schools that a previous school board...
By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News Foundation The Sierra Nevada snowpack and California reservoirs received a huge boost from recent and ongoing storms, but not...
By Nat Bates (Former Richmond City Councilmember Nat Bates, who at age 91 was the nation’s oldest elected official, penned this farewell speech for his final...
PARK IT By Ned MacKay Because of the series of heavy storms that have battered the region in recent days, this is a good time to...
Congresswoman Barbara Lee was officially sworn in as United States Representative for California’s 12th Congressional District, representing the people of the East Bay in the 118th Congress. “I...
SAN LEANDRO, CA —Mayor Juan Gonzalez and the San Leandro City Council are pleased to invite the community to attend the City of San Leandro’s annual...
By Khariyyah Shabazz Community clean-up and beautification, tree-planting, mural painting, music, food and Golden State Warriors’ merchandise giveaways will mark the Higher Ground Neighborhood Development Corporation’s...
Jan. 12, 2023 – Join host Al McFarlane as explores domestic policies and international politics with his fellow companions. Topics
The Richmond Standard Richmond is exploring expanding the number of cannabis dispensary and delivery services permitted to operate in the city and incorporating equity in the...
The Black woman whose cells have helped advance medical research will be honored in her hometown By Angela Johnson The city of Roanoke, Va., is honoring a...