Born into slavery in 1805, Michael G. Shiner became an essential eyewitness to 19th-century America by documenting over five decades of history in a private journal....
A recent California appellate ruling in the case of the Laura Dean Head Living Trust serves as a sobering warning for property owners relying on estate...
The Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its 23rd Annual Business Awards Luncheon, featuring James Reynolds Jr., founder and CEO of Loop Capital, as...
The Post Newspaper Group has announced its official endorsements for the upcoming November 3 election, offering recommendations for a wide range of political candidates, local propositions,...
Oakland Unified School District students are facing a literacy crisis, with fewer than one in three reading at grade level. Despite receiving significant per-pupil funding, the...
Entrepreneur Mike Jenkins is revitalizing youth wellness in Oakland through Oakland Strong, a world-class strength-training facility in Jack London Square. After providing a decade of free...
The Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team has released a Fiscal Health Risk Analysis for the Oakland Unified School District, labeling the district at high risk...
Dolores Huerta, the legendary labor leader and co-founder of the United Farm Workers, has passed away at age 96 due to complications from cancer. A pioneering...
Researchers at the University of Chicago led by Nobel Laureate James Heckman found that the Nurse-Family Partnership program significantly improves the lives of first-time mothers with...
Former U.S. Secretary of Health Xavier Becerra recently visited Oakland to meet with prominent Black leaders just one week before the upcoming November election. Joined by...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — These acts of solidarity mean something to the men, women and children in our communities who often feel like no one cares about...
Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently gathered at the California Economic Summit to mark the 20th anniversary of the Global Warming Solutions Act....
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra recently met with Black elected officials and community leaders in South Los Angeles to outline his platform for California’s future. Introduced...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “Our work has never been more urgent,” said NAEYC CEO Michelle Kang. “We need systems that truly value children and the people who...
AFRICAN-AMERICAN NEWS AND ISSUES – DALLAS — For more than 57 years, the SHAPE Community Center has served as a cornerstone of Houston’s Third Ward, providing...
SEATTLE MEDIUM — Dr. E. Faye Williams addresses the exhaustion many Americans feel following two years of political hostility, corruption, and systemic bigotry.
THE BLACK CHRONICLE — Many individuals mistakenly believe that liver disease is exclusively the result of heavy alcohol consumption, causing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease to...
MICHIGAN CHRONICLE — Faith leaders from diverse religious backgrounds gathered Thursday at the downtown Detroit United Methodist Church to denounce the rise of Islamophobic rhetoric in...
THE DALLAS WEEKLY — Dallas Trinity FC has signed 15-year-old midfielder and forward Kaiya Brewer to an academy contract, allowing the Kansas City native to train...
THE DALLAS WEEKLY — The Dallas Mavericks launched their 2026-27 season by bringing the annual Community Tip-Off directly to the residents of Southern Dallas. Held at...
THE POSITIVE COMMUNITY — Jean-Michel Basquiat emerged from Brooklyn to become one of the most influential artists of the late twentieth century. Born in 1960 to...
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY - CAMPUS ECHO — North Carolina Central University snapped a three-game losing streak on Friday with a decisive 31-12 victory over Delaware...
CHICAGO CRUSADER — Illinois lawmakers and Cook County officials are pledging support for a Chicago-area veterans advocate seeking stronger protections for service members who experience sexual...
THE CAROLINIAN — Virginia State University delivered a dominant performance against Shaw University in a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association matchup on Saturday, Oct. 17, securing a...
HOUSTON DEFENDER — Reports regarding Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts have raised serious concerns about the treatment of Black athletes after it was revealed he played...
