Activist Angela Davis speaks to East Bay high school students on decades of advocacy

Students from two high schools invited well-known Bay Area political activist Angela Davis to speak about her decades of experience fighting against racism and other causes.

Oakland program bridges gap between Black community and law enforcement

In the heart of East Oakland, a modest building bearing the sign "Ok Program of Oakland" stands as a beacon of hope. Despite its unassuming appearance, this organization harbors profound intentions – to mend the rift between law enforcement and the Black community.

Usher, Fantasia, ‘Color Purple’ honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards

Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards on Saturday night, which highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.

Jewish UC Berkeley students fight against campus antisemitism

Jewish students, alumni, and faculty at the University of California, Berkeley, gathered on Monday to condemn campus antisemitism and demand the university do more to protect its Jewish community members.

Long-awaited full-scale grocery store opens in Marin City

A Marin City neighborhood, long grappling with a lack of full-service grocery stores, has some ease with the arrival of a new neighborhood market.

Reflecting on Oscar Grant: 15 years of remembering and resilience

Fifteen years ago on Jan. 1, 2009, Oscar Grant was killed at the Fruitvale BART station by a former BART police officer. It was a killing that sent shockwaves not just through Oakland, but the country. These shockwaves are still felt years later.

San Francisco apologizes to Black residents for decades of racist policies

Supervisors in San Francisco formally apologized Tuesday to African Americans and their descendants for the city's role in perpetuating racism and discrimination, with several stating that this was just the start of reparations for Black residents and not the end. 

Female umpire Jen Pawol gets MLB spring training assignment

Jen Pawol is on the verge of becoming Major League Baseball’s first female umpire after securing a spring training assignment.

Black History Month book sold at Target mislabels civil right icons, TMZ says

It's a rocky start to Black History Month. One magnet-style learning book about Civil Rights labels misnamed several Black American icons, TMZ reported.

Black History Month 2024 theme: African Americans’ influence on the arts in the US

This year’s theme highlights the influence Black artists have had on visual and performing arts, as well as literature, fashion, music, film, and much more.

Anti-semitic and racist vandalism at Pleasant Hill Middle School

Pleasant Hill Middle School shares that its campus has experienced what the school district is calling a "disturbing incident of hateful vandalism."

Embattled Antioch PD hit with third civil rights lawsuit

The city of Antioch is now facing its third civil rights lawsuit following an investigation of its Police Department, and the plaintiffs' attorneys say to expect additional suits to arise as they build a case aimed at reform and mandated oversight.