African arts showcase at UC Berkeley

The spirit of Africa was alive at the African Arts Society's "Showcase" on November 20 at UC Berkeley.

Ready to Learn Fun Fair

Children enjoyed face painting, legos and storytelling at the Ready to Learn Fun Fair at Peralta Elementary School in Oakland.

Occupy Oakland calls for West Coast Port Shutdown

Organizers say Port owners are "1%." Port begs to keep the Ports Open for 99% workers.

Oakland Labor Day BBQ hosts good time for 'fam bam'

The "I am Oakland" collective hosted the Labor Day Fam Bam BBQ at Mosswood Park on September 6.

Protest against censorship of Palestinian Children's Art

In response to censorship of Palestinian children's art by an Oakland art museum, dozens came out to protest in Oakland.

RIP Peabo Wellington

College of Alameda student Jepeabo Wellington was murdered days before the school year began.

Students gain college acceptance at Black College Fair

Hundreds of young people attended the third annual Black College Fair at Laney College, the second year the Oakland community college has hosted the event.

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TBH Event: Black Graduation for Peralta Colleges

Saturday, May 09, 2009  The Black Hour  


A Black Graduation Ceremony will be held Saturday, May 23 for students of African Descent attending the Peralta Colleges.

The keynote speaker will be Dr. Cecilia Arrington, former African American Studies professor at Merritt College.

The event is free, and will be held at North Oakland Missionary Baptist Church, 1060 32nd Street in Oakland.

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Vote YES on Proposition A

Monday, April 27, 2009  The Black Hour  

Vote YES on Proposition A, Peralta EasyPass
The Black Hour supports Proposition A on the Peralta Colleges 2009 Student Referendum.

Students have saved over $500,000 this year on transportation thanks to the Peralta EasyPass. Students have gotten unlimited rides on AC Transit all semester for just $50. Local adult $31-day passes currently cost $70, and effective July 1, will go up to $80.

Proposition A is right on time. Proposition A extends and expands the Peralta EasyPass program, so students with as low as nine units will be able to take unlimited rides on AC Transit, "Any line at any time."

And since people of color and low-income students are more likely to ride AC Transit, we know that it is important to keep the doors to a college education open by keeping transportation affordable.

On April 28-29, Vote Yes on Proposition A. Click here for voting locations.

The Black Hour Staff

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