Oakland Post

Graphic Artist Georg Olden, the Black Man Who Designed a Postal Stamp

OAKLAND POST — We’ve been breaking down barriers in just about industry you can think of. However, the graphic arts industry…

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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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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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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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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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Lakisha Young, Oakland Reach

NNPA ESSA MEDIA CAMPAIGN — Young knows firsthand the aggravation of dealing with the Oakland school lottery. She also understands…

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$44.4 More Million for Homeless

OAKLAND POST — In an unusual unanimous vote, the Oakland City Council passed the Oakland Together budget that included $44.4 million…

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New Mixed Media Art Exhibition

OAKLAND POST — From now through Sept. 30, a new mixed media art show is donning the walls of the Linda…

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County Learns Respond to Top Court’s

OAKLAND POST — Over 120 local community and elected leaders rallied June 27 to celebrate the Supreme Court’s decision to block…

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Library, Sheriff Unlock Literary Choices at Jail

OAKLAND POST — Inmates at the Marin County Jail have had access to a mod­est selection of books for many years.…

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