The Lookout: Several Bills Aim to Level the Playing Field for Disadvantaged Californians
Aldon Thomas Stiles, California Black Media Watching your tax dollars, elected officials and legislation that affects you. A pitcher throws a perfect game... Read More
Cal Lawmakers Propose Process to Decertify Convicted Cops
Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black Media Statewide — Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), the chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, and Senate President pro... Read More
Your 2021 Stimulus Cash: Differences Between Your Federal and State Checks
Quinci LeGardye, California Black Media Direct cash relief is coming to Californians soon. Both the state and federal government have begun issuing stimulus... Read More
Two African Americans on Team Advising Gov. Newsom on “Inclusive” Reopening
By: Bo Tefu, California Black Media Statewide — Last week, Gov. Newsom appointed former Stockton Mayor Michael D. Tubbs, who is African American, as... Read More
Cal. Black Elected Officials Unite to “Crush Unfair” Effort to Recall Gov. Newsom
By: Manny Otiko and Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black Media Fourteen California Black Democratic elected officials serving at the federal, state, county... Read More
California’s $6.6 Billion School Re-Opening Plan Prioritizes Low-Income, Special Needs Children
By: Sunita Sohrabji, EMS Contributing Editor Members of the California state Legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a $6.6 billion school re-opening plan,... Read More
Obituary: Remembering Dr. Wille P. Blair, California Civic Leader, Dad and Mentor
By: Tanu Henry, California Black Media Statewide — Dr. Willie Blair, 69, a former U.S. Navy officer who served during combat in Vietnam and... Read More
Calif’s AB 5 Contractor Law Could Soon Become National Standard
Quinci LeGardye, California Black Media Statewide — The national equivalent of California’s controversial AB 5 labor law is making its way through the United... Read More
Billions in New COVID Relief: From $600 Stimulus Checks to Black-Run Vaccine Sites
By: Bo Tefu, California Black Media On Sunday, Gov. Newsom visited Faithful Central Bible Church in Inglewood, a predominantly Black congregation that serves its... Read More