Report: Oakland, Fremont among U.S. metro areas that have become more segregated
Despite U.S. policy efforts to promote racial integration in American neighborhoods, a new University of California at Berkeley study has found that more than 80 percent of metropolitan regions in the country have actually become more segregated over the past two decades. And in the Bay Area, Oakland and Fremont were listed among the most segregated.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday now, Black activists say still more work ahead
Bay Area black activists and community leaders reflect on Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday and the work that still need to be done to heal pass transgressions.
South Bay churches hold prayer vigil for George Floyd, denounce racial injustice
A group of South Bay religious leaders gathered outside of the Palo Alto City Hall on Saturday to hold a prayer vigil for George Floyd and call for a stop to racial injustices.
Rally, vigil promoting healing and solidarity held in Oakland after Chinatown attacks
A rally was held in Oakland on Saturday to promote multicultural healing after a dramatic surge in horrendous attacks on Asian Americans.
Security guard company fired after guards detain Oakland leader for taking photos of bike racks
“All Oaklanders deserve to be treated with dignity and respect,” Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf tweeted.