Historic Oakland black book store sells out of books on racial discrimination ONN – Marcus Books in Oakland Historic Black Book store Sells Out Of Books On Racial Discrimination Marcus Books in Oakland, California, has served the black community in the Bay Area with books by and about African Americans for the past 60 years. … Read more
Ben Carson: Did CNN Have Dr. Ben Carson On To Hit Twitter Trend? Wild Colin Powell Take Hit Jackpot ONN – Ben Carson: Did CNN Have Dr. Ben Carson On To Hit Twitter Trend? Wild Colin Powell Take Hit Jackpot Where Carson said he doesn’t want to talk about Colin Powell. “I don’t find it … Read more
Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson Join Peaceful Protests In Oakland ONN – Golden State Warriors guards Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson took part in peaceful protests in Oakland on Wednesday. NESN’s Courtney Cox shares their message and scenes from the bright side of the Bay. For more: https://nesn.com/nba/ ———————– Subscribe: https://ift.tt/35G5yXT Follow: Twitter – @nesn Instagram … Read more
Live: Demonstrators Gather for George Floyd Protests Across the Country | NBC News ONN – Watch live coverage as protests over the death of George Floyd are held across the country. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News is a leading source of global news and information. Here … Read more
All 57 Buffalo Police Officers Back Aaron Torgalski For Pushing 75 Yr Old Martin Gugino To Ground ONN – All 57 Buffalo Police Officers Back Aaron Torgalski For Pushing 75 Yr Old Man Martin Gugino To Ground News came that “All 57 officers on the Buffalo Police Department’s Emergency Response Team resigned from the tactical … Read more
Oakland – Midst a devastating pandemic that’s crippling economies worldwide, here’s a Port of Oakland bright spot: meat exports to Asia. The Port said today its meat exports jumped 26 percent in the first quarter of 2020 over Q1 2019. Port Of Oakland said it now controls 42 percent of the market for meat exports … Read more
USA: Thousands join car caravan through Oakland to protest Floyd killing ONN – Subscribe to our channel! rupt.ly/subscribe At least 2,000 cars joined a protest caravan through Oakland on Sunday, as drivers demonstrated their anger over the George Floyd killing. Protesters banged pots and pans, honked their horns, and held up home-made signs from inside … Read more
Slow COVID-19 rebound likely, says Bryant Francis, but travel should pick up Oakland, Calif. – June 3, 2020: Coronavirus recovery could come slowly to the aviation sector, Oakland International Airport’s top executive warned today. But Bryant Francis expressed confidence that travelers would soon begin returning to the skies. “Many life-long travelers, like myself, are itching … Read more
My Reality In The Time Of George Floyd Protests By Jessica Dwyer In case you didn’t know I’m married to an African American man. Here’s a story to put into perspective what that means and what we go through. We live in a good neighborhood but odd things happen here because…well…it’s Eugene. I heard a … Read more
Speech From Justice for George Floyd Protest in Oakland, California June 1, 2020 ONN – An activist from Speak Out Now speaks at the George Floyd Solidarity March, a rally organized by Oakland youth on June 1st in front of Oakland Technical High School which subsequently marched to Oscar Grant / Frank Ogawa Plaza in … Read more
Hey YouTube: #blackouttuesday In Support Of #TheShowMustBePaused After George Floyd Murder ONN – #blackouttuesday In Oakland, SF, California Atlanta, America, The World In Support Of #TheShowMustBePaused After George Floyd Murder Hey everyone. You may be wondering why you’re staring at a black field today is blackout Tuesday or hashtag blackout Tuesday in support of hashtag … Read more
Washington, DC – Shot with rubber bullets, targeted with stun grenades, tear gassed, physically attacked, pepper sprayed and arrested. Cleveland even tried to ban the press from the city. This is journalism in America right now as reporters cover the unrest across the country following the murder of George Floyd. As journalists risk their safety … Read more
WATCH LIVE: NASA and SpaceX launch historic Falcon 9 flight with U.S. crew ONN – SpaceX is expected to become the first private company ever to launch astronauts into Earth’s orbit. Its Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft are slated to take off from the Kennedy Space Center on May 30 and transport two … Read more
Blue Shield of California Provides Additional $300,000 in Grants to Community Groups Supporting Youth Mental Health Nonprofit health plan supports community safety net for young Californians OAKLAND, Ca – Blue Shield of California continues to show its commitment to youth resilience programs in California, announcing another $300,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations addressing mental health … Read more
Trump Social Media Exec Order Forces Twitter To Allow Free Speech; Jack Dorsey, Unsuspend Zennie62! ONN – Trump Social Media Exec Order Forces Twitter To Allow Free Speech; Jack Dorsey, Unsuspend Zennie62! The President issued an executive order a few hours ago, and where this paragraphs caught my eye: The idea that large, powerful social … Read more
St Paul Cop Jacob Pederson Posed As Protestor And Smashed Windows During George Floyd Protest ONN – St Paul Cop Jacob Pederson Posed As Protestor And Smashed Windows During George Floyd Protest (Note, the original posts had Jacob Pederson as “Jacob Pederson”, but that has been corrected.) Since the post of that Zennie62 on YouTube … Read more
LAUNCH AMERICA: MISSION TO SPACE – Watch Live SpaceX Dragon crew launch from Kennedy Space Center ONN – LAUNCH AMERICA: MISSION TO SPACE – Watch Live SpaceX Dragon Crew Launch From Kennedy Space Center #SpaceX #NASA #LaunchAmerica #SpaceXDragonLaunch #NASALaunch #Astronauts SpaceX and NASA are launching the first astronauts to the International Space Station from the … Read more
Oakland, CA – Oakland City Council President Rebecca Kaplan, who serves as Oakland’s Council Member At-Large, calls for publicly accessible WiFi for Oakland’s communities. Kaplan has been working to expand access to internet and related technologies, especially for Oakland’s under-served communities. The COVID-19 emergency has pushed many more to rely on the internet for work, … Read more
Amy Cooper Calls Police On Black Man Who Asked Her To Leash Her Dog In NYC ONN – Amy Cooper Calls Police On Black Man Who Asked Her To Leash Her Dog In NYC. Amy Cooper is a VP of Investment Solutions for Franklin Templeton in New York City. Her racist behavior done to an … Read more
‘We will be on forefront of economic recovery,’ Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan tells business and civic leaders Oakland, Ca. – This region’s economic rebound from coronavirus would most likely start at the Port of Oakland. That’s what the Port’s Executive Director told East Bay business and civic leaders this week while seeking … Read more
Oakland – A steep decline in air travel is one of many shifts in culture caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. With California and many other states under Shelter in Place orders since mid-March, Oakland International Airport now reports that it experienced a 96% decline in passenger traffic during the month of April, compared with … Read more
Within Days of Announcing $12.5 Million Campaign to Close the Digital Divide, OUSD and City of Oakland Meet the Goal with Final $700,000 Donation from Zynga Founder, Mark Pincus, as Next Fundraising Phase Ramps Up Oakland, CA – On Wednesday, May 20, OUSD and the City of Oakland are announcing that their six-day old goal … Read more
IT PASSED! Oakland President Rebecca Kaplan Proposed Ballot Measure to Allow 16 and 17 Year-Olds To Vote in School Board Elections Passes Unanimously. Oakland, Ca – Oakland City Council President, Rebecca Kaplan and the Oakland City Council unanimously passed a resolution to place the proposed ballot measure to allow 16 and 17 year-olds to vote … Read more
Oakland – It’s time to address the financial impact of coronavirus, Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan said today. In a widely distributed video, the Port executive said his organization is readying countermeasures to offset crippling revenue declines. His stated aim: keep the Port and its Oakland International Airport operational. “We’ve taken a three-phase … Read more
Jack Dorsey, Twitter Founder And CEO Sends Huge Donation to OUSD and City of Oakland to Help Close Digital Divide Less Than 24-Hours After Press Conference Oakland, CA – Less than 24 hours after OUSD, the City of Oakland, and partner organizations held a news conference to announce an ambitious plan to close the digital … Read more
Oakland A’s Lofi Hip Hop – Beats to Relax/Study To ONN – These times of uncertainty are difficult, but it’s important to take a moment to breathe and relax. Vibe with KD as you study for that last final, or just need a break from your day. Check out http://m.mlb.com/video for our full archive of … Read more
Oakland – As the air travel industry adjusts to the COVID-19 pandemic, Oakland International Airport (OAK) is taking steps to protect travelers and workers– both now and in the future. OAK has instituted a Resiliency Task Force to examine all aspects of the Airport’s management and operations, both for short- and long-term sustainability. Oakland International … Read more
Oakland, Calif. – May 12, 2020: Port of Oakland loaded container volume edged up last month but a likely downturn is ahead. That was the message Port officials delivered today as the coronavirus pandemic pressured global trade. The Port reported that April loaded container volume increased 1.4 percent compared to the same month last year. … Read more
If Twitter Is Battling Fake News Why Is CEO Jack Dorsey It Allowing By President Trump, Says To CNN? ONN – If Twitter Is Battling Fake News Why Is CEO Jack Dorsey It Allowing By President Trump, According To CNN? On April of last year, 2019, it was reported that Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey … Read more
Atlanta – The news was small, and noted only by a Twitter account called “Las Vegas Locally”, which reported that “Mortenson Construction workers and trash company employees (not Republic Services) have been arrested, according to an inside source” and went like this: The FBI and LVMPD are at Allegiant Stadium right now arresting people. — … Read more
Ok, you’re here because of the title, so buckle up. You’ve read about this problem of racism in tech companies. Firm’s with established names like Facebook, Google, and Twitter. They all say they want a more diverse work force, right. So, then we read about account after account of blacks who are working in tech … Read more
Oakland, Ca – Fewer container ships would likely mean less cargo at the Port of Oakland this spring. That was the message Oakland Maritime officials delivered to the Harbor Trucking Association last week. The Port of Oakland told freight haulers via video conference that 20 May and June voyages to Oakland have been scrubbed. The … Read more
Roger Goodell, the NFL Commissioner AKA face of the league (and friend) is obviously living his best life while hosting the 2020 NFL Draft. It’s all too easy to dismiss his historic performance as planned, as opposed to adjusting to an unusual moment with aplomb. Roger looks all too comfortable. There’s are several reasons for … Read more
Journalism Industry Needs Coronavirus Relief Funding; Antitrust Settlements with Google and Facebook Could Recover Journalism Rescue Funds Washington, D.C. – In a small win for the journalism industry, the Seattle Times and Tampa Bay Times were each granted a loan that would ensure the publications could avoid layoffs and pay cuts for its staff. The … Read more
2020 NFL Draft Vontae Mack From “Draft Day” Is Trending ONN – 2020 NFL Draft Vontae Mack From “Draft Day” Is Trending Vontae Mack is not a real 2020 NFL Draft prospect, so why is the name trending on 2020 NFL Draft Day? Well, he is the character in the 2014 Movie “Draft Day” played … Read more
Oakland International Responds to New Face Covering Requirement for Public Spaces Port employs enhanced health and safety measures to protect workers and travelers Oakland – The Alameda County Health Officer has issued Public Health Emergency Order No. 20-08, generally requiring the use of face coverings when engaged in essential business and services in public settings. … Read more
2020 NFL Draft Vontae Mack From “Draft Day” Is Trending ONN – 2020 NFL Draft Vontae Mack From “Draft Day” Is Trending Vontae Mack is not a real 2020 NFL Draft prospect, so why is the name trending on 2020 NFL Draft Day? Well, he is the character in the 2014 Movie “Draft Day” played … Read more
Oakland’s Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky Launches “New State of Mind” Digital Campaign to Support Youth Mental Health and Resilience BlueSky, DoSomething.org help teens manage stress and anxiety while coping with the COVID-19 crisis and other social pressures. Oakland, CA – Blue Shield of California has teamed up with DoSomething.org, the largest organization for young … Read more
Oakland – Strong action by international regulators is forcing Google and Facebook to compensate news outlets for using their content. French regulators recently forced Google to pay a licensing fee to news outlets to use their content on Google pages. The UK Competition and Markets Authority held that the profit that Google extracts from the … Read more
The NFL signals the sunset of Twitter’s partnership, for now, with Snapchat, Spotify & TikTok taking center stage for 2020 NFL Draft. The post based on a press release from the National Football League to Zennie62Media. NFL Partners with Snapchat, Spotify & TikTok NFL & ESPN Offer Interactive Features Across Digital Platforms The 2020 NFL … Read more