Being from Oakland it is often so easy to neglect the positive historical accomplishments that the city has achieved. It wasn't until recently that I researched the The Oakland Post Newspaper and found that not only was it founded in 1963 by Thomas Berkley and Velda Berkley, but it is the largest African-American weekly newspaper in northern California. Headquartered in downtown, the weekly paper serves the San Francisco Bay Area communities of Oakland, Richmond, Berkeley and across the bridge to San Fancisco. It is one of five local newspapers published by the Post News Group, along with The Berkeley Tri City Post and The Richmond Post.
Sadly, the paper made headlines in the news when its newly promoted editor in chief to all five publications, prominent African-American journalist Chauncey Bailey, was killed by a gunman at close range one morning in August 2007, while on his way to work.
Through the tragedy, the paper continues to publish news and advertising with a combined circulation of 55,000 as reported in 2008. This paper has a firm place within the history of the city of Oakland and I am proud to be able to be included in that. Take a minute to research and appreciate the history of your city.
On news stands July 30th, check out my article written on FM! Yeeeaaah!
Stay tuned for another upcoming article on my book No One is Coming to the Rescue, in this publication in August.
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