Alameda County DA Sees Gun Violence Greatest Threat to Black Community
OAKLAND POST — “One person can affect policy that changes the office,” Jones Dickson said. For her, one of the most urgent priorities is gun violence, an issue she says has deeply affected Black communities for generations. “Gun violence has always been a (concern) in the Black community,” she said. “We all have a visceral reaction to a helicopter because it often means there has been a chase or gun violence.” The post Alameda County DA Sees Gun Violence Greatest Threat to Black Community appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
Richmond Tiny House Village Farm & Garden Set to Open Gates on Sept. 26
OAKLAND POST — “It’s going to be a real celebration of hope and what we can do together when we come together to do something to care for the least of us,” Hindman said. “The grand opening program is youth-led, so that will be, and the ribbon cutting will be youth-led, so it’s going to have the strong presence of young people leading, as it should.” The post Richmond Tiny House Village Farm & Garden Set to Open Gates on Sept. 26 appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
Community Feedback at Chevron Richmond Town Halls Drives Changes
OAKLAND POST — Over the past two years, public input has produced changes across transparency, communication, safety, and local funding. To improve transparency, Chevron Richmond expanded public air monitoring access with downloadable records and quarterly reports, updated their website, posted regular notices on Facebook to keep residents informed about operations, and attended six Neighborhood Council meetings to answer community questions directly. The post Community Feedback at Chevron Richmond Town Halls Drives Changes appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
Misnamed ‘Parent’ PAC Seeks to Influence Oakland School Board Elections
OAKLAND POST — The majority of this ‘parent’ PAC money came from two sources: a San Francisco billionaire named Michelle Boyers and the “Champions for Quality Education,” a PAC run by two long-time charter industry advocates in Oakland, Kimi Kean and Hae-Sin Thomas. The post Misnamed ‘Parent’ PAC Seeks to Influence Oakland School Board Elections appeared first on BlackPressUSA.
Revitalized East Oakland Park Honors the Legacy of Tyrone Carney, Killed in Vietnam War
OAKLAND POST — Tyrone Carney Park in East Oakland recently reopened after two decades, following a $5 million investment in recreation and community space. City leaders, community partners, and residents celebrated the revitalization, which included new play areas, fitness equipment, walking paths, and extensive landscaping. The park, located at 10501 Acalanes Drive, honors Tyrone Carney, an Oakland resident and U.S. Marine Corps private first-class who died in the Vietnam War. The post Revitalized East Oakland Park Honors the Legacy of Tyrone Carney, Killed in Vietnam War appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

Houston City College HVAC training offers new career shift
Houston City College’s HVAC program prepares career changers for growing opportunities through hands-on technical training.
Black Houston residents fill community needs neglected by government
Houston organizations provide food, resources, education, and support when public systems fall short.
Is rigid corporate etiquette holding back the next generation?
A viral Tony Elumelu video reveals deep generational and cultural etiquette divides worldwide.
The Black Church can’t fight HIV without confronting its past
Black faith leaders and health advocates unite to break stigma and transform HIV care.
How America’s memory of 9/11 got whitewashed
Black stories have been regularly excluded from the legacy of the September 11 attacks.

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Liris Crosse says the designer behind the garbage bag look still hasn’t reached out
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NBA All-Star Damian Lillard Returns Home for 15th Annual Backpack Giveaway
OAKLAND POST — “I know what it is to grow up here and be here in Oakland,” shared Lillard. “I do feel like it’s my responsibility to be present and supportive and be a resource and be an example for the kids and right now as somebody from Oakland that’s well positioned, with a big platform, I’m always trying to find ways to use that platform and serve our youth and community.” The post NBA All-Star Damian Lillard Returns Home for 15th Annual Backpack Giveaway appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

Federal Appeals Judge Says Trump Admin’s Immigrant Detention Policy Is Like Japanese Internment Camp [Op-Ed]
OPINION: Judge Nicole Berner didn't hold back in essentially calling President Donald Trump and his administration what they are: white nationalist government officials.
Diesel Prices Surpass $6 For The First Time [Op-Ed]
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AOC Rides For Florida Senate Candidate Angie Nixon
The NYC Congresswoman hit the Orlando area in support of the Black Senate candidate and promised to stand with her against racist attacks.

From Black GIs to Puff Daddy: how African Americans fell in love with cognac

July 13, 2023
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According to popular media and industry folklore alike, African American cognac consumption dates to either or both world wars By Naa Oyo A. Kwate – Associate Professor, Rutgers University https://youtu.be/o4ZUaxyPoZ8 In the quiet town of Cognac, France, on a quaint cobblestone street just off the banks of the Charente River, lies the Musée des Arts

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