With Rise East, longtime residents aim to write a new chapter for East Oakland, starting with $100 million.

Roots Community Health Center was slammed in 2020, with lines for its COVID-19 testing stations stretching around the block and exam rooms full of people struggling to breathe.

Our elder, Baba Joe Brooks has joined the ancestors. Baba Joe dedicated his life to the betterment of our community, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of those he touched.

When the Rogers Family Foundation announced the sunsetting of our Oakland education strategy in October 2020, our team knew we’d reach a point of reflection on our grantmaking and improvement efforts over the last two decades. That time is now.

Passing the Torch and Celebrating 27 Years of Transformative Leadership: Regina Jackson's Legacy in East Oakland

We are pleased to share that Brian Malte, Executive Director of the Hope and Heal Fund, and Judy Belk, President & CEO of The California Wellness Foundation co-authored an op-ed, To reduce gun violence, start at the local level, which is featured in CalMatters.

OAKLAND (KPIX) -- The economic disaster of COVID-19 continued Sunday as five Bay Area counties braced for more business restrictions to kick in. It's been a struggle for many but some African American business owners in Oakland are showing what resilience really looks like.

This month’s holiday-themed Akoma market will feature local farmers, food vendors, artists, and retailers selling their wares in a festive—and COVID-safe—environment.