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Chauncey Bailey
Chauncey Bailey family photo.jpg
An undated family photo of Bailey
Born
Chauncey Wendell Bailey Jr.

(1949-10-20)October 20, 1949
Died August 2, 2007(2007-08-02) (aged 57)
Oakland, California, U.S.
Education Merritt College
San Jose State University
Occupation Journalist
Notable credit(s)
The Detroit News
The Oakland Tribune
Spouse(s) Robin Hardin (div.)
Children 1 son

Chauncey Wendell Bailey Jr. (October 20, 1949 – August 2, 2007) was an American journalist noted for his work primarily on issues of the African American community. He served as editor-in-chief of The Oakland Post in Oakland, California from June 2007 until his murder. His 37-year career in journalism included lengthy periods as a reporter at The Detroit News and The Oakland Tribune.

Recognition

Chauncey Bailey Way, Oakland California
Intersection of Alice St and 14th St, including Chauncey Bailey Way marker

In March 2020, the Oakland City Council voted to publicly memorialize Bailey by renaming a portion of 14th Street between Broadway and Oak Street to “Chauncey Bailey Way”, a street where he frequently walked to work. This street name was presented in a ceremony in March 2022.

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