Opinion: The Time is Now to Invest in Black Women in California
Statewide — California prides itself on its progressive values and its commitment to diversity and inclusion. However, the economic disparities that Black... Read More
Heated Hearing on Reparations: Assemblymember Says Asians and Latinos Not Responsible for Slavery and Discrimination
On June 11, a heated debate ensued among lawmakers over reparations for Black Californians during an Assembly Judiciary Committee hearing on Senate... Read More
California Hosts Symposium to Connect Small Businesses With Billions of Dollars in Contracts
Despite the state’s looming budget deficit, Toks Omishakin, California Secretary of Transportation, shared some upbeat news during the first-ever Small Business... Read More
Calif. Leaders Discuss Foster Care Reform Strategies for Black and Brown Youth
By: Lila Brown, California Black Media Los Angeles, CA — Before becoming a nationally recognized social justice leader and a member of... Read More
Department of Finance Report: One in Five New Homes in California Are ADUs
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) in California have more than doubled in the last half-decade, making the yards of one in five single-family... Read More
Sacramento: NAACP Members Push Priorities at State Capitol
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People California-Hawaii State Conference (NAACP Cal/Hi State Conference) hosted its annual “Legislative Day”... Read More
Amid Turmoil, Rising Hate and Fear, Jewish-Americans Celebrate Heritage
Edward Henderson | California Black Media Amid escalating tensions stemming from clashing and entrenched opinions about the conflict in Gaza – and... Read More
California Moves Closer to Formal Apology for Slavery After Unanimous Assembly Vote
Sacramento, CA — California is moving towards officially apologizing for the horrors African Americans endured during chattel slavery after the State Assembly voted... Read More
California’s Public Policy Playback: News You Might Have Missed
Bo Tefu | California Black Media Sen. Laphonza Butler Introduces Bill to Honor Rep. Shirley Chisholm With Congressional Gold Medal, Statue U.S.... Read More
UCLA Cancels Classes After Violence Erupts on Campus Over The War in Gaza
By, Jake Offenhartz, Joseph B. Frederick, Ethan Swope and Stefanie Dazio | The Associated Press Los Angeles — Dueling groups of protesters... Read More