Black women

I’m Thornhill Elementary’s first Black woman principal. Belonging matters

"I hope more families across Oakland will come to know Thornhill as a welcoming school community."

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Weaker air pollution regulations harms Black women

Sacrificing public health regulations will disproportionately impact Black women

Exhale Collective returns, helps Black women breathe

The Exhale Collective focuses on Black women's wellness through gatherings.

‘Black Tulip’: Action, culture shift in Oakland necessary for Black women’s safety

Black Tulip’s Cultural Week of Action featured art installations, street outreach, and letter writing to mobilize against disproportionate violence against Black women and girls. Community members are encouraged to support a City Council resolution to protect Black women.

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Black women back Kamala Harris for President, criticize Black men for lack of support 

Black women voters are strongly supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid, and criticizing Black men who do not share their enthusiasm for her candidacy.

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It Takes a Village: Community Leaders Assemble to Protect Black Women and Youth
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Binta Ayofemi is an Innovator Reclaiming Spaces for Black Art

Artist Binta Ayofemi bring Black joy and creativity to the art scene in Oakland and San Francisco.

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2021’s Wednesdays: Georgia’s win, Black women organizers, and Poetry

"[Organizing] is something people dedicate hours of their lives to training to do, and then more importantly, leaders sacrifice their lives to doing it right.” - Cat Brooks