Deadlocked OUSD Board Fails to Approve Proposed Budget That Would Cut Programs, Lay Off Teachers, Close Schools

By Ken Epstein Split 3-3, the Oakland School Board deadlocked on a district budget proposal containing program cuts, layoffs, school mergers and closures on Tuesday night....

Jayda Curry – God, Family, Hoop

By Y’Anad Burrell The UC Berkeley Cal Bears Women’s Basketball team has a new fireball of energy and excellence by way of sophomore Jayda Curry. While...

Season 3, Episode 48

Conversation with Bishop Fred Washington, Alexcia Thompson, Janay Hawthorn

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Legislation to Allow Private Overdose Prevention Sites to Open OKd by S.F. Board of Supervisors

Legislation authored by Mayor Breed and Supervisor Ronen builds on the City’s larger efforts to curb drug overdoses and save lives  The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved...

Obesity Care Week Begins as Report Reveals that Nearly 50 Percent of African Americans Have Obesity

Organizers have focused on changing the way society cares about obesity and have worked to empower individuals by providing affordable and comprehensive care and prevention programs,...

California Black Media Political Briefs

By Tanu Henry and Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media Rep. Barbara Lee Holds First Campaign Rally in Oakland Last Saturday, Rep. Barbara Lee held her...

Celebrating Black History Month: Q&A with JPMorgan Chase’s Byna Elliott

As we close our celebration of Black History Month this year, we recently sat down with Byna Elliott, global head of Advancing Black Pathways at JPMorgan...

Our world. TSU vs. TN State Comptroller. Kevin Hart’s show canceled. Author Fred Smith.