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For Black women across the Washington metropolitan region, the changing employment landscape is about more than a paycheck. It can mean reassessing a career, redefining success…
For years, technology has been one of America’s fastest-growing economic sectors—and one where Black professionals remain significantly underrepresented. In 2025, Black workers made up 12.7% of…
“We want an end to the robbery by the CAPITALISTS of our Black community.” That was our position in October 1966 and it is still our…
By Richmond Standard Staff Seventeen California public school districts, including West Contra Costa Unified (WCCUSD), have joined a purchasing cooperative to pool their buying power and…
By Oakland Post Staff The Alameda County Democratic Party has voted to endorse Measure EE, the Oakland Charter reform measure on the November 2026 ballot. The…
By Sponsored by JPMorganChase Holiday travel can be exciting, but between costs, crowded airports and packed schedules, sometimes the idea of staying home can be much…
A proposed mixed-use development at 338 Carlson Blvd. could bring hundreds of homes and support services for military veterans to South Richmond. Led by the Richmond-based…
By Ken Epstein Mayor Barbara Lee, speaking this week to Oakland residents and elected leaders in City Council chambers, delivered the annual mayoral State of the…
Money will support small businesses, public safety, transitional housing, and community partners Mayor Barbara Lee recently announced that the City of Oakland and local community partners…
By Tanya Dennis Last Thursday, Zakiya Jendayi parked on the side of the René C. Davidson Courthouse in Oakland to file an emergency stay request in…