Monday, 14 Jul 2025
Monday, 14 July 2025

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New Baltimore: Murder Down, Ravens Up And A $50 Million Grant

By: Keenan Higgins From a drop in the homicide rate and $50 million grant approval to the Ravens’...

Target Looks for Love in All the Wrong Places as Black Leaders Reject Corporate Spin

By: Stacy Brown, Black Press USA Target continues to look for love in all the wrong places. As the retailer...

Black Caucus Chair Weber-Pierson’s Reparations Bills Move Forward Amid Criticisms From Advocates

On July 1, the Assembly Judiciary Committee voted to pass two reparative justice bills authored by Sen....

New Baltimore: Murder Down, Ravens Up And A $50 Million Grant

Target Looks for Love in All the Wrong Places as Black Leaders Reject Corporate Spin

Black Caucus Chair Weber-Pierson’s Reparations Bills Move Forward Amid Criticisms From Advocates

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A Big Win for Newsom on Housing: Gov Pushes Lawmakers to Loosen CEQA Restrictions

Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a housing reform package that scales back California’s landmark environmental law, a move he says is critical to easing the state’s housing shortage and homelessness...
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A Big Win for Newsom on Housing: Gov Pushes Lawmakers to Loosen CEQA Restrictions

Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a housing reform package that scales back California’s landmark environmental law, a move he says is critical to easing the state’s housing shortage and homelessness crisis. The two-bill package – containing Assembly Bill (AB) 609, authored by Assemblymember...

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New Baltimore: Murder Down, Ravens Up And A $50 Million Grant

By: Keenan Higgins From a drop in the homicide rate and $50 million grant approval to the Ravens’ hopeful running back roster, Baltimore is on a...

Target Looks for Love in All the Wrong Places as Black Leaders Reject Corporate Spin

By: Stacy Brown, Black Press USA Target continues to look for love in all the wrong places. As the retailer grapples with falling sales, declining foot...

Black Caucus Chair Weber-Pierson’s Reparations Bills Move Forward Amid Criticisms From Advocates

On July 1, the Assembly Judiciary Committee voted to pass two reparative justice bills authored by Sen. Akilah Weber-Pierson (D-San Diego): Senate Bill...

Editor’s Picks

Prop 36 Is Triggering an Arrest Surge in California, Hitting Black Communities Hard

Prop 36 Is Triggering an Arrest Surge in California, Hitting Black Communities Hard

San Bernardino Appoints New City Manager, Celebrates Pride Month and Advances Road Repairs

San Bernardino Appoints New City Manager, Celebrates Pride Month and Advances Road Repairs

Local

Pride 2025- Black LGBTQ+ Californians Lean on History — and Each Other — in the Face of Growing Hate

Pride 2025: Black LGBTQ+ Californians Lean on History — and Each Other — in the Face of Growing Hate

By: Edward Henderson, California Black Media Natasha Hooper, a poet and event host in San Diego, said...
Youth Summer Music Camp scheduled for July 13-17

Youth Summer Music Camp scheduled for July 13-17

A summer music camp opportunity for musicians aged 12-18!    Through a partnership between the San Bernardino...
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San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Passes $10.5 Billion Budget with Focus on Homelessness, Infrastructure

San Bernardino County — The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a $10.5...
Commentary Black Leaders Are Standing with Immigrant Communities — Even If Media Coverage Doesn’t Show It

Commentary: Black Leaders Are Standing with Immigrant Communities — Even If Media Coverage Doesn’t Show It

By: Joe W. Bowers Jr., California Black Media Los Angeles, CA — Last week, when Pres. Donald Trump...

Statewide

Let’s Talk About Juneteenth”- California Leaders Celebrate “Foundational” Legacy of American Holiday

“Let’s Talk About Juneteenth”: California Leaders Celebrate “Foundational” Legacy of American Holiday

By: Tanu Henry, California Black Media Elected officials in California, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and...
CA’s Public Policy Playback- News You Might Have Missed 

CA’s Public Policy Playback: News You Might Have Missed 

By: Bo Tefu, California Black Media  Trailblazers and Torchbearers: California Think Thank  Celebrates...
CA’s Public Policy Playback- News You Might Have Missed 

Kamala Harris Surprises Compton High Grads at 2025 Ceremony

Former Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance at Compton High School’s graduation on...

Inland Empire Lawmakers Push Bold Agenda in 2025–26 Legislative Session

Statewide — Lawmakers representing the Inland Empire have introduced a wide-ranging slate of bills...

National

Black Americans Face Unequal Burden as U.S

Black Americans Face Unequal Burden as U.S. Inches Closer to War

By: Stacy M. Brown, Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent As the United States edges closer...
Black Press, Shoppers Turn Up Heat on Target

Black Press, Shoppers Turn Up Heat on Target

By: Stacy M. Brown, Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Nationwide — Target’s reputation...
Max Jones, a homeless teen, is graduating from high school with multiple full-ride scholarships to prominent colleges and universities.

Homeless Black Teen Living in His Car Graduates High School, Earns Full-Ride College Scholarships

Richmond, VA — Max Jones, a 19-year-old African American teen from Richmond, Virginia, once lived...
Attorneys General Sue Trump Over Health Department Purge

Attorneys General Sue Trump Over Health Department Purge

By: Stacy Brown, Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Twenty state attorneys general, led by...

Feature

The Godfather of Litigation- Black Caucus, Sec

The Godfather of Litigation: Black Caucus, Sec. Weber Spotlight Civil Rights Atty John Burris in Sacramento Film Screening

By: Fahizah Alim, California Black Media Sacramento, CA — On June 16, California Secretary of State...
California AG Rob Bonta Releases Annual Pride Report Amid Surge in Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation and Hate Crimes

California AG Rob Bonta Releases Annual Pride Report Amid Surge in Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation and Hate Crimes

Statewide — As Pride Month comes to a close, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released the...
Black Relationship Expert Releases New Book, “Marriage and Maturity The Truth About Holy Matrimony”

Black Relationship Expert Releases New Book, “Marriage and Maturity: The Truth About Holy Matrimony”

Nationwide — Why is marriage so challenging for many couples? The answer to this loaded question...
Commentary- Newsom’s Message to Trump Administration on California Power Grab Is Clear -- He’s Not Backing Down

Commentary: Newsom’s Message to Trump Administration on California Power Grab Is Clear -- He’s Not Backing Down

By: Joe W. Bowers Jr., California Black Media For months, Pres. Donald Trump and his allies have used...

Education

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This 73-Year-Old Black Educator is Still Shaping Classrooms and Changing Lives

Nationwide — At 73 years old, Areulia Davis continues to defy expectations and redefine what it...
Founder of HBCU Move-In Day Mafia Honored on Sherri Shepherd’s Daytime Talk Show for Transforming the Lives of Foster Youth Attending HBCUs

Founder of HBCU Move-In Day Mafia Honored on Sherri Shepherd’s Daytime Talk Show for Transforming the Lives of Foster Youth Attending HBCUs

Nationwide — TeeJ Mercer, the dynamic founder of Move-In Day Mafia, was recently spotlighted on...
EXCLUSIVE OP-ED- President Joe Biden Commemorating Juneteenth

EXCLUSIVE OP-ED: President Joe Biden Commemorating Juneteenth

By: Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 46th President of the United States: 2021—2025 The people of Galveston, Texas,...
Head Start Alum Says Parents of Young Children Should Ask for Help

Head Start Alum Says Parents of Young Children Should Ask for Help

By: National Head Start Association Dr. Anthony Abraham Jack, a.k.a. Dr. Jack, speaks openly about how...

Health

Interview- Former Sen

Interview: Former Sen. Steven Bradford Explains Why He’s Running for Insurance Commissioner — Not Lieutenant Governor

By: Edward Henderson, California Black Media Statewide — Former California Sen. Steven Bradford...
Disabled Californians Promise to Fight Back as Sacramento Proposes Cuts to Services They Rely On

Disabled Californians Promise to Fight Back as Sacramento Proposes Cuts to Services They Rely On

The California Disability Leadership Alliance (The Alliance) held its “Day at the Capitol” event on June...
Alcohol and Cancer Risk- What You Need to Know

Alcohol and Cancer Risk: What You Need to Know

By: American Institute for Cancer Research and Karen Collins Alcohol is linked to at least seven types...
SSA Alert- SSDI Payment– Are You on the List?

SSA Alert: SSDI Payment– Are You on the List?

By: TNJ The Social Security Administration is just about to issue another round of payments on the 18th...

Lifestyle

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Gov. Newsom and Lawmakers Strike Budget Deal: Cuts Made, Core Services Preserved

By: Joe W. Bowers Jr., California Black Media California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom have approved...
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Dope Dating Advice with Dr. Kerry Neal: (The Lack of) Energy Reciprocation

Fontana, CA — Imagine attending an evening mixer. It may be for business or pleasure. But whatever...
Wendy Gladney

Are You Bearing Fruit or Are You Just a Leaf?

Upland, CA — When I moved to Los Angeles to attend UCLA, I became a member of Mount Zion Missionary...
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Black Music Month

Upland, CA — Throughout history, music has served as both a lifeline and a language, a way for...

Sports

California Legislature Honors First Black Radio Personality to Serve as SF Giants Announcer

California Legislature Honors First Black Radio Personality to Serve as SF Giants Announcer

Last week, lawmakers in both houses of the legislature honored San Francisco Giants public address announcer...
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OJ Simpson, Fallen Football Hero Acquitted of Murder in ‘Trial of The Century,’ Dies at 76

Ken Ritter | Las Vegas (AP) — O.J. Simpson, the football star and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of...
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Kenny Smith to Own a Team, Help Develop Young NBL Players Aiming to Reach the NBA Draft

New York (AP) — Kenny Smith will own an expansion team in Australia’s National Basketball League and...
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12.3 Million: Iowa’s Victory Over LSU is the Most-Watched Women’s College Basketball Game on Record

Joseph Reedy, The Associated Press Caitlin Clark can claim another record — the most-watched women’s...