Bay Area
[http://faithinthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/homegoing2.jpg] Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 7:00 PM PST (Free Admission) Musical Celebration Features Yolanda Adams, Mary Mary and Bebe Winans Funeral: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:00 AM PST at the Paramount Theater
Bay Area
[http://faithinthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dove.jpg]Homegoing Celebrations for Bishop Walter L. Hawkins are as follows: Musical: Tuesday, July 20th at 7:00pm Homegoing Service: Wednesday, July 21st at 11:00am
Bay Area
[http://faithinthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/bishophawkins.jpg]Ripon, CA - Walter Hawkins, the Grammy Award-winning gospel singer/composer and pastor of Oakland’s Love Center Church, died July 11th at his home in Ripon. For the last two years, Hawkins has been battling pancreatic cancer. He
Community
[http://faithinthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/anthony_saamad.jpg]California is seeking to legalize marijuana this November. You knew it was just a matter of time before the signatures were gathered, given the legalization of marijuana for medicinal use passed in the state a few years back. Ba
Gospel
[http://faithinthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/bishhawk.jpg]Bay Area native, gospel legend, and Pastor Bishop Walter L. Hawkins has passed away at 61. As news of Bishop Walter L. Hawkins’ homegoing began to spread, I, like many wanted to believe the numerous text messages, Facebook & Twitter
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Letter from City Administrator Dan Lindheim. Please distribute widely through your information channels. July 2, 2010 Dear Oakland Business Community and Friends, As a member of our valued Oakland business community, we are writing to update you about the City of Oakland’s preparations for poten
Arts & Culture
[http://faithinthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/american-flag.jpg]Sure, you probably hummed the tune made famous by American Idol's Fantasia Barrino - but I'm talking about a different type of Freedom. This Sunday marks 234 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
Community
[http://www.calendow.org/uploadedImages/BHC-Site-177x70.jpg]New Research Shows Neighborhoods Have a Major Influence on the Health of African-American, Latino Boys and Young Men Unhealthy communities directly contribute to African-American and Latino boys suffering worse health outcomes than their w
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Bishop Ron Allen Calls For The Immediate Resignation of California NAACP President Alice Huffman Due To Her Ties With The Marijuana Lobby Bishop Ron Allen and Faith Based Leaders will Schedule a Press Conference to Oppose the NAACP's Position On Prop. 19 for July 7th In Sacramento, California
Bay Area
[http://faithinthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/oscargrant_2009.jpg] An Open Letter to the Community from Black Elected Officials and Clergy of the Eastbay Within the next couple of days and/or weeks there will be a verdict in the Oscar Grant case. This case has struck a nerve in Oakland and
HIV/AIDS
[http://faithinthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/logo-national-hiv-testing-day.png]This Sunday, June 27, 2010 marks the 2010 National HIV Testing Day [http://www.hivtest.org/press_files/events.cfm]. Local congregations and organizations will host a variety of testing and awareness opportunities
Gospel
[http://faithinthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/sundaybest_leandriajohnson.jpg]More Than 2 Million Americans Cast Their Vote to Choose Season 3 Winner The votes are in! LeAndria Johnson , 27, from Orlando Florida has been named this season's SUNDAY BEST! The 27 year old single mother from Orla