Sixth annual Black Eyed Pea Festival celebrates African American art, flavors
‘Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome’: DeGruy talks to Oakland audience about the lingering trauma of African diaspora
Policing watchdog groups push for changes to Oakland’s Police Commission
Officials cite fire hazards in demolition of East Oakland homeless encampment
Early Wednesday morning, city police, BART police and employees from Oakland’s Department of Public Works demolished 21 pallet homes from the curbside homeless encampment on San Leandro Avenue in East read more…
Oakland school board votes to consolidate schools
OUSD school board vote to merge two pairs of district schools draws outrage from parents, children, and educators, who turned out in force for a lengthy board meeting that continued read more…
Interfaith volunteers aim to house homeless youth in tiny homes
In West Oakland, volunteers constructed a tiny house village intended for young people. read more…
Oakland Pride celebrates 10th year promoting inclusivity
Music, performances, and love were bountiful at this years 10th Annual Oakland Pride Parade & Festival. read more…
Advocates skeptical new police use of force law will save lives
Some Oakland experts wonder if AB 392, a new law that will limit police use of lethal force, can actually save lives. read more…
Students, district rally to bring back free supper program
After the Oakland Unified Schools District (OUSD) eliminated the district’s free supper program in 2018, student organizers from Oakland Kids First, a city organization that supports youth organizing and campaign read more…
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