Post News Group Nov. 3 Election Endorsements
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, and regional measures. The selections cover key races in Oakland and Berkeley, including mayoral contests and city council seats, as well as critical positions for the Peralta Community College Board and AC Transit. The group also evaluated state offices and several high-profile ballot initiatives. Check the full list to see which specific candidates and measures earned the publication's support.
Oakland Latino Chamber of Commerce Hosts CHCC Convention, Generating $3 Million in Economic Impact
The Oakland Latino Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the 47th Annual California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Statewide Convention, drawing more than 1,000 attendees to the city. The event generated an estimated $3 million economic impact, providing a significant boost to local retailers, hotels, and small businesses. Developed in partnership with Visit Oakland, the convention featured innovative initiatives like the Oakland Mercadito to showcase regional entrepreneurs and recorded workshops to support long-term professional development for members across the state. Discover how this major event strengthened local partnerships and read more.
OPINION: OUSD Kids Are Eager to Learn. Our Board Is Holding Them Back
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 district is struggling with what county officials describe as a decision-making problem rather than a lack of revenue. Oakland Parents for Quality Education and the local NAACP are now sounding the alarm over fiscal instability, alleging that board leadership has failed to identify necessary budget cuts while ignoring warnings from school principals. To understand how these leadership decisions are impacting campus resources and student equity, read more.
Oakland Strong: Building Champions and Healthier Generations
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 training in Fruitvale, the program moved and rebranded while continuing to produce national and international weightlifting champions. Jenkins aims to counter community health challenges by teaching Olympic-style lifting and nutrition to children ages 8 to 18. As the program seeks new ways to sustain its free services, local partnerships are forming to support these elite young athletes. Read more.
COMMENTARY: Valarie Bachelor and Jennifer Brouhard are Excellent School Board Members and Deserve to Be Reelected
For the first time in 22 years, the Oakland Unified School District has successfully exited state control, marking a significant shift in local educational leadership. Board President Jennifer Brouhard and Vice President Valarie Bachelor are credited with stabilizing the district by averting teacher strikes, ensuring full classroom staffing, and prioritizing funding for student-centered programs like the Black Thriving Community Schools initiative. While the incumbents focus on preventing further school closures and improving student math and reading proficiency, wealthy opposition donors are funding a different vision for the district. Read more.

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Loop Capital’s James Reynolds Keynotes the OAACC 23rd Annual Business Awards Luncheon
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 keynote speaker. Addressing business and civic leaders, Reynolds discussed his firm’s partnership to redevelop the Oakland Coliseum site, a massive project expected to generate thousands of local jobs. The event also recognized four distinguished community leaders for their achievements in business, marketing, technology, and education. Discover the specific honors presented and the timeline for the upcoming Coliseum transformation by reading more.

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Last night’s part 1 of the ‘Black Headline News One-Year Anniversary Update’ explains new direction

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Black Headline News is expanding to FAST channels this fall By Black Headline News https://vimeo.com/857769024 Last night, Black Headline News (BHN) founder, Julia Dudley Najieb, reviewed the big updates happening this year concerning the BHN channel and network on its one-year anniversary. BHN launched last year on August 24, 2022, with a focus on highlighting

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