# black press (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover black press. Page: Feed: --- ## [Thursday, August 20, 2026](https://sdvoice.info/thursday-august-20-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Voice and Viewpoint Staff · The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint_ This week’s newspaper is out now! Read this week’s headlines and catch up on news regarding you. Stop by your local newsstands today! ## [OPINION: 57,000 Empty Apartments and Not a Word of Apology – City Limits](https://www.postnewsgroup.com/opinion-57000-empty-apartments-and-not-a-word-of-apology-city-limits/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-57000-empty-apartments-and-not-a-word-of-apology-city-limits) _2026-08-20 · bpusa-syndication · Post News Group_ BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “Short-term rental income was, for many of these families, not a luxury. It was the margin between keeping the house and losing it. Local Law 18 closed that door, and the people who closed it are now waving away 57,000 empty apartments as statistical noise.” The post OPINION: 57,000 Empty Apartments and Not a Word of Apology – City Limits first appeared on Post News Group… ## [Oakland Protesters Rally to Defend Haitian Immigrants and TPS](https://www.postnewsgroup.com/oakland-protesters-rally-to-defend-haitian-immigrants-and-tps/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oakland-protesters-rally-to-defend-haitian-immigrants-and-tps) _2026-08-20 · bpusa-syndication · Post News Group_ The Haiti Action Committee traces its roots to the international movement that emerged following Haiti’s 1991 military coup, which overthrew the nation’s first democratically elected president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Political violence sent thousands of Haitians fleeing the country, while U.S. policies resulted in refugees being intercepted at sea, repatriated, or detained at Guantanamo Bay. The… ## [First 5 Alameda County Celebrates First Year of Measure C’s Implementation](https://www.postnewsgroup.com/first-5-alameda-county-celebrates-first-year-of-measure-cs-implementation/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-5-alameda-county-celebrates-first-year-of-measure-cs-implementation) _2026-08-20 · bpusa-syndication · Post News Group_ Measure C, a community-led and voter-approved half-cent sales tax, was designed to generate approximately $150 million annually for early care and education. During its first year, the initiative reached more than 20,000 children and supported more than 6,400 early educators and caregivers throughout the county. The post First 5 Alameda County Celebrates First Year of Measure C’s Implementation… ## [From Palestine to Oakland: Seeds for Liberation Examines Shared Struggles for Freedom](https://www.postnewsgroup.com/from-palestine-to-oakland-seeds-for-liberation-examines-shared-struggles-for-freedom/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-palestine-to-oakland-seeds-for-liberation-examines-shared-struggles-for-freedom) _2026-08-20 · bpusa-syndication · Post News Group_ The screening was hosted by the East Bay Democratic Socialists of America and the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation. Following the film, director Matthew Solomon joined local community leaders for a discussion about solidarity, resistance, and the historical connections explored throughout the documentary. The post From Palestine to Oakland: Seeds for Liberation Examines Shared Struggles for Freedom… ## [NABJ Convention Brings Black Journalists, Civic Leaders Together in Atlanta](https://www.postnewsgroup.com/nabj-convention-brings-black-journalists-civic-leaders-together-in-atlanta/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nabj-convention-brings-black-journalists-civic-leaders-together-in-atlanta) _2026-08-20 · bpusa-syndication · Post News Group_ Among the conference’s most closely watched sessions was Thursday’s Newsmaker Plenary, where House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries discussed the national political climate with NABJ President Errin Haines. Journalist Joy-Ann Reid later led a fireside conversation with legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw, creator of the term “intersectionality,” and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole… ## [At Sacramento Summit, Becerra Discusses Policy; Uses “Family” Metaphor to Frame Case for National Political Unity](https://www.postnewsgroup.com/at-sacramento-summit-becerra-discusses-policy-uses-family-metaphor-to-frame-case-for-national-political-unity/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=at-sacramento-summit-becerra-discusses-policy-uses-family-metaphor-to-frame-case-for-national-political-unity) _2026-08-20 · bpusa-syndication · Post News Group_ “We’re a state. We’re a family. We all work together,” Becerra said, arguing that California’s challenges require cooperation rather than partisan blame. He added that, as governor, he would have to work with lawmakers “whether they’ve got a D or an R behind their name.” The post At Sacramento Summit, Becerra Discusses Policy; Uses “Family” Metaphor to Frame Case for National Political Unity first… ## [$5 Billion Coliseum Vision Puts Oakland Jobs, Businesses at Center](https://www.postnewsgroup.com/5-billion-coliseum-vision-puts-oakland-jobs-businesses-at-center/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-billion-coliseum-vision-puts-oakland-jobs-businesses-at-center) _2026-08-20 · bpusa-syndication · Post News Group_ Reynolds said Black and Brown contractors have historically lacked the bonding, insurance, equipment and staffing required to compete for large contracts because they were denied opportunities to expand. The post $5 Billion Coliseum Vision Puts Oakland Jobs, Businesses at Center first appeared on Post News Group . ## [Gov. Newsom Nominates 3 Black Women Judges to Serve on State Courts of Appeal](https://www.postnewsgroup.com/gov-newsom-nominates-3-black-women-judges-to-serve-on-state-courts-of-appeal/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gov-newsom-nominates-3-black-women-judges-to-serve-on-state-courts-of-appeal) _2026-08-20 · bpusa-syndication · Post News Group_ Justices Adams, Hippach and Juliet Macaulay are among eight appellate court nominees recently announced by Newsom. The governor also appointed nine Superior Court judges across five counties. The post Gov. Newsom Nominates 3 Black Women Judges to Serve on State Courts of Appeal first appeared on Post News Group . ## [Oakland Observes Black August with Block Parties, Film Showings, Workshops](https://www.postnewsgroup.com/oakland-observes-black-august-with-block-parties-film-showings-workshops-2/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oakland-observes-black-august-with-block-parties-film-showings-workshops-2) _2026-08-20 · bpusa-syndication · Post News Group_ On Aug. 7, 1970, Jonathan Jackson burst into a Marin County courtroom armed with a shotgun to demand the freedom of the Soledad Brothers. He, along with the inmates he freed, was shot and killed while driving away. This involved one of the Black Panther Party’s most notable associates, Angela Davis, because the shotgun was registered in her name. She was later acquitted for charges of conspiracy,… ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AlUpvucY2YY0) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [NPRC Elder Justice Symposium Invites Community to Join Effort to Protect Alameda County Elders](https://www.postnewsgroup.com/nprc-elder-justice-symposium-invites-community-to-join-effort-to-protect-alameda-county-elders/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nprc-elder-justice-symposium-invites-community-to-join-effort-to-protect-alameda-county-elders) _2026-08-20 · bpusa-syndication · Post News Group_ “Two of our most vulnerable populations are elders and the disabled, and many times that combination resides in one individual,” said Tanya Dennis, lead facilitator of NPRC. “At our symposium, NPRC will bring decision makers and elders together in one space for a day to develop strategy and policy to protect and empower.” The post NPRC Elder Justice Symposium Invites Community to Join Effort to… ## [Protect Your County Benefits](https://sdvoice.info/protect-your-county-benefits/) _2026-08-20 · Voice and Viewpoint Newswire · The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint_ Scammers are trying to trick people into providing private information, including photos of EBT and/or BIC cards and full Social Security or PIN numbers. ## [The Federal Surge Still a Tool of Racist Prosecution](https://sdvoice.info/the-federal-surge-still-a-tool-of-racist-prosecution/) _2026-08-19 · Voice and Viewpoint Newswire · The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint_ During a recent rally that took place outside of D.C. Superior Court, Gaston recounted the events of April 1, when he said federal officers and members of the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Third District arrested him under false pretenses. ## [Why We Must Vote](https://sdvoice.info/why-we-must-vote/) _2026-08-19 · Dr. John E. Warren · The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint_ The answer to all of this is YOUR VOTE. Who you vote for is secondary to the fact that you need to vote. ## [Kimberlé Crenshaw: A Voice for Justice](https://sdvoice.info/kimberle-crenshaw-a-voice-for-justice/) _2026-08-19 · Voice and Viewpoint Newswire · The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint_ The idea of intersectionality became particularly important through Crenshaw’s legal scholarship. ## [Sweeping Bill Package Tackling Health, Education and Affordability Advances to Assembly Floor](https://sdvoice.info/sweeping-bill-package-advances-to-assembly-floor/) _2026-08-19 · Voice and Viewpoint Newswire · The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint_ This marks another step forward for legislation focused on education, health care, consumer protections and public health. ## [After Supreme Court Setback, Trump Again Targets Immigration by Expanding Definition of Birthright Citizenship](https://sdvoice.info/trump-targets-immigration-again/) _2026-08-19 · The Conversation · The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint_ In June, the high court struck down Trump’s effort to deny citizenship to children born to foreign parents who are unlawfully in the United States. ## [6 Must-Watch Matchups that Could Play Key Role in Setting the 2026 College Football Playoff ield](https://sdvoice.info/6-must-watch-matchups-that-could-play-key-role-in-setting-the-2026-college-football-playoff-ield/) _2026-08-19 · Associated Press · The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint_ Here are six must-watch games that could shape the college football playoff race in 2026. ## [The CDC Has a New Director – Now Comes the Hard Part](https://sdvoice.info/new-cdc-director-and-changes/) _2026-08-19 · The Conversation · The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint_ That change is especially important now. The CDC is tracking multiple measles outbreaks, investigating a multistate cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce and other produce, and supporting the response to the second-largest Ebola outbreak in history unfolding in Central Africa. ## [Our Voices: We Have Walked This Road Before](https://sdvoice.info/our-voices-we-have-walked-this-road-before/) _2026-08-19 · Voice and Viewpoint Newswire · The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint_ Black people knew which doors we could enter, which schools our children could attend, where we could sit, and how carefully we had to carry ourselves when the law had already decided that our freedom mattered less than somebody else’s comfort. ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8LE0GNQuRG4B) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [Four Candidates, Including Incumbent Barbara Lee, Qualify for Oakland Mayor’s Race](https://www.postnewsgroup.com/four-candidates-including-incumbent-barbara-lee-qualify-for-oakland-mayors-race/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=four-candidates-including-incumbent-barbara-lee-qualify-for-oakland-mayors-race) _2026-08-15 · bpusa-syndication · Post News Group_ POST NEWS GROUP — Four candidates, including incumbent Mayor Barbara Lee, filed their papers to run for office by last Friday’s deadline, and the City Clerk issued a list this week of those who are qualified to run. The post Four Candidates, Including Incumbent Barbara Lee, Qualify for Oakland Mayor’s Race first appeared on Post News Group .