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Bishop O'Dowd
Vice-President Harris’ Best Friend Forever, Derreck Johnson Shares Inaugural Experience
In 1981, Derreck Johnson, a senior at Bishop O’Dowd, was asked by a friend to hang out with her and…
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School Lunch Could Be Slashed For Thousands of California Children Under Federal Proposal
OAKLAND POST — Thousands of children in California would no longer qualify for free school lunches if a federal proposal to…
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Meet AAMLO’s New Curator
OAKLAND POST — Members of the community were invited to meet the new chief curator of Oakland’s African American Museum Library…
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Community
This Youth Generation Goes to Camp
OAKLAND POST — This Youth Generation (TYG), a non-profit headquartered in Fairfield sent a dozen students to camp in LaHonda…
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Entertainment
Newest ‘Chopped’ Champion to Open BBQ Pop-up at Shops at Hilltop
OAKLAND POST — Oakland chef and restaurateur Rashad Armstead, who last week was crowned the Food Network’s newest Chopped Champion, is…
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Community
Jeffrey Taylor Named Principal of McClymonds High School
OAKLAND POST — Jeffrey Taylor, a longtime educator and community worker, has been named the new principal of McClymonds High School…
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Art
Artist Makes Magic With Bottle Dolls
OAKLAND POST — Simply said, GoddessMother SupaQueen (yes, that’s her name) makes dolls. She got started in 2012 while living in…
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Art
City Re-Establishes the Cultural Affairs Commission
OAKLAND POST — On July 16, the Oakland City Council passed an ordinance that re-established the Cultural Affairs Commission. This…
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