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These hyper-local podcasts features local guests from the community discussing pertinent issues affecting African-Americans, cultural trends, and politics from a Black perspective,

  1. Local-Fresno: California Connects: Final statewide convening in Fresno unites local networks

    12/09/2025

    Local-Fresno: California Connects: Final statewide convening in Fresno unites local networks

    On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications (OCPSC) hosted the concluding event of the California Connects: Regional Convenings series in Fresno held at Pardini’s Catering & Banquets in Fresno, CA. This pioneering, state-led initiative has traveled across California, aiming to fortify local networks and support community-driven solutions, setting the stage for stronger networks and more equitable access to resources throughout the state.

    5 min
  2. KOFP Radio Tea Episode 5: Learn more about the California Farmer Justice Collaborative

    10/24/2025

    KOFP Radio Tea Episode 5: Learn more about the California Farmer Justice Collaborative

    Listen to dynamic interview with California Farmers Justice Collaborative coordinator, Minkah Taharkah with radio show host, Kendren Carter. Learn more about the billion dollar industry of farming and how small farmers of color are adapting to the vast changes in the industry so as not to be routinely left out. Listen live at 5:00 PM, followed by an encore broadcast on Thursday at 5:00 PM. Listen live online.

    57 min
  3. KOFP Radio Tea Episode 4: Listen to exclusive interview with Vision View COO, Dr. Vernice Nellon

    10/09/2025

    KOFP Radio Tea Episode 4: Listen to exclusive interview with Vision View COO, Dr. Vernice Nellon

    Listen to Vision View COO Dr. Vernice Nellon with radio show host, Kendren Carter. Business owner, Dr. Nellon, who is also the owner of Nellon's Consulting, shares her vast experience in business followed by an overview of upcoming events that are happening at Vision View for new and veteran businesses. Listen live online on Wednesdays.

    55 min
  4. Part 1: Listen to Oct. 16 Central Valley Community Election Forum featuring local candidates, key voting information, and vote deadlines

    10/21/2024

    Part 1: Listen to Oct. 16 Central Valley Community Election Forum featuring local candidates, key voting information, and vote deadlines

    The Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Central Valley Community Election Forum was hosted by ONME News, in collaboration with community organizations, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Fresno, San Joaquin Valley Chapter, also known as BWOPA) Black American Political Association of California, Fresno Chapter,  also known as Bay PACK; The NAACP #1038, Fresno Chapter; and the African American Clergy Caucus. ONME News executive producer and publisher Julia Ann Dudley Najieb was the moderator. Part 1 of the October 16 Central Valley Election Community Forum features California State Assembly District 31 candidates Dr. Joaquin Arambula (incumbent) against opponent Solomon Verduzco followed by US House of Representative candidate and incumbent Congressman Jim Costa who talked about his Central Valley initiatives he looks forward to continuing.

    1h 39m
  5. Part 2: Listen to Oct. 16 Central Valley Community Election Forum featuring local candidates, key voting information, and vote deadlines

    10/16/2024

    Part 2: Listen to Oct. 16 Central Valley Community Election Forum featuring local candidates, key voting information, and vote deadlines

    The Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Central Valley Community Election Forum was hosted by ONME News, in collaboration with community organizations, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Fresno, San Joaquin Valley Chapter, also known as BWOPA) Black American Political Association of California, Fresno Chapter,  also known as Bay PACK; The NAACP #1038, Fresno Chapter; and the African American Clergy Caucus. ONME News executive producer and publisher Julia Ann Dudley Najieb was the moderator. A representative for the city of Kerman mayoral candidate, Maria Pacheco, who is the incumbent, talked about Pacheco's dedication to helping the city to build and prosper. Thereafter, moderator and host, Dudley Najieb, had a sit-down discussion with Fresno State professor, Dr. Thomas Holyoke, a specialist in American politics, about some of the difficult-to-understand state propositions on the ballot. The night ended with Trustee Area 7 Yolanda Joy Moore who talked about the recent Clovis Unified School District school bond, Measure A that is on the ballot. Moore explains the importance of the measure and that the bond would be issued on the current tax rate for residents--taxes will not increase for local residents: CUSD is maintaining the current tax rate of $155 per $100,000 of assessed value, which is the lowest it has been in the district’s history.

    1h 52m
  6. Part 2: Listen to Oct. 9 Central Valley Community Election Forum featuring local candidates, key voting information, and vote deadlines

    10/13/2024

    Part 2: Listen to Oct. 9 Central Valley Community Election Forum featuring local candidates, key voting information, and vote deadlines

    The Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Central Valley Community Election Forum hosted by ONME News, in collaboration with community organizations, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Fresno, San Joaquin Valley Chapter, also known as BWOPA) Black American Political Association of California, Fresno Chapter, also known as Bay PACK; The NAACP #1038, Fresno Chapter; and the African American Clergy Caucus features the following Central Valley candidates; Fresno City Council Area 6 candidate, Nick Richardson; State Assembly District 8 candidate, David Tangipa; State Center Community College Area 2 incumbent candidate, Nasreen Johnson; Madera City Council District 4 incumbent candidate; Madera City Council District 4 candidate Derrick Robinson; State Assembly District 27 incumbent candidate Esmeralda Soria; and State Assembly District 27 candidate, Joanna Garcia Rose.  ONME News executive producer and publisher Julia Ann Dudley Najieb was the moderator.  In Part 2 of the October 9 Central Valley Community Election Forum hosted by ONME News, watch candidates David Tangipa; State Center Community College Area 2 incumbent candidate, Nasreen Johnson; Madera City Council District 4 incumbent candidate; Madera City Council District 4 candidate Derrick Robinson; State Assembly District 27 incumbent candidate Esmeralda Soria; and State Assembly District 27 candidate, Joanna Garcia Rose.

    1h 58m
  7. Part 1: Listen to Oct. 9 Central Valley Community Election Forum featuring local candidates, key voting information, and vote deadlines

    10/12/2024

    Part 1: Listen to Oct. 9 Central Valley Community Election Forum featuring local candidates, key voting information, and vote deadlines

    The Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Central Valley Community Election Forum hosted by ONME News, in collaboration with community organizations, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Fresno, San Joaquin Valley Chapter, also known as BWOPA) Black American Political Association of California, Fresno Chapter,  also known as Bay PACK; The NAACP #1038, Fresno Chapter; and the African American Clergy Caucus featured the following Central Valley candidates; Fresno City Council Area 6 candidate, Nick Richardson; State Assembly District 8 candidate, David Tangipa; State Center Community College Area 2 incumbent candidate, Nasreen Johnson; Madera City Council District 4 incumbent candidate; Madera City Council District 4 candidate Derrick Robinson; State Assembly District 27 incumbent candidate Esmeralda Soria; and State Assembly District 27 candidate, Joanna Garcia Rose.  ONME News executive producer and publisher Julia Ann Dudley Najieb was the moderator.  Also featuring special guest Trustee Area 6 Karla Kirk who talks about the process of school bonds and the Central Unified School District school bond, Measure X that is on the ballot.  In this part 1, here is who is featured:  The four political organization collaborators, candidate Nick Richardson and Trustee Karla Kirk on school bonds.

    1h 25m
  8. Here are the MLK Events happening throughout the Central Valley (January 16, 2023)

    01/10/2023

    Here are the MLK Events happening throughout the Central Valley (January 16, 2023)

    Check out the latest MLK events happening throughout the Central Valley.

    7 min
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