by Toter - 1 day ago
Danielle Rinderknecht's mother, raised in New Rochelle, New York, shared her childhood with three biological siblings and numerous foster siblings. To manage the large family, she often served oatmeal for breakfast, emphasizing the importance of finishing each meal.“My mom was determined not to repe...
by Toter - 1 day ago
With over 25 years of expertise in public affairs, community outreach, strategy, marketing, and communications, Kellie Todd Griffin stands out as a prominent figure in California, energizing both people and policies around critical societal issues. As the President and CEO of the California Black Wo...
by Toter - 1 day ago
Numerous high school seniors are currently engaged in the college application process or are awaiting responses from their chosen institutions. For students hailing from rural areas in the United States, this process appears markedly different. Rural students often face limitations, such as fewer el...
by Toter - 1 day ago
In January 2026, Netflix is set to rejuvenate "Star Search," a beloved series that once propelled aspiring talents from local shows to nationwide fame. This revival will be hosted by Anthony Anderson, introducing a dynamic live format where audiences can vote in real-time, determining who advances i...
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Practicing within a tribal-owned medical facility in Anchorage, Alaska, liver expert Brian McMahon has dedicated years to combating the persistent impact of hepatitis B. Prior to the availability of a vaccine in the 1980s, he witnessed the virus claim young lives in swift succession within western A...
by Toter - 1 day ago
Despite the meteoric rise of podcasting and streaming in recent years, radio maintains its significant role in our lives. According to a 2023 Pew Research Center report, around 82% of Americans aged 12 and older engage with radio weekly. The Sacramento region exemplifies this enduring popularity, wi...
by Toter - 1 day ago
This November, Georgia sent a significant message: when Black voters unite around issues affecting their finances and daily lives, they can alter the power dynamics. In a pivotal yet overlooked election, Georgians voted in two new members of the Public Service Commission (PSC), unseating incumbents...
by Toter - 1 day ago
A federal judge expressed significant skepticism regarding the Trump administration's authority to retain control over California National Guard troops during a hearing on Friday in San Francisco. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer emphasized that circumstances in Los Angeles had evolved since the t...
by Toter - 2 days ago
Upon my arrival at Howard University School of Divinity, I anticipated enhancing my faith and theological insight. Instead, I became a target for isolation and persecution, not due to moral failures, but for my conservative Christian beliefs while being Black. The hostility I faced began subtly but...
by Toter - 2 days ago
The Greater Sacramento NAACP has voiced urgent concerns regarding the Placer Union High School District after advocating for Gabe Dickerson, a 17-year-old Colfax High School student with autism, who endured severe racial bullying and violent threats from his football team peers.The harassment, inclu...
by Toter - 2 days ago
In November 2024, Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson made history as the first African American elected to the California State Senate south of Los Angeles County. A board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist, she also established the Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Division at Rady Children's Hospital-S...
by Toter - 2 days ago
The steelpan, a percussion instrument with origins in Trinidad and Tobago dating back to 1939, is experiencing a resurgence as a new generation delights in its vibrant, resonant tones both on stage and in dance venues. Thanks to advancements in technology, the steelpan has become more accessible and...
by Toter - 2 days ago
Retired NBA legend Michael Jordan took the witness stand on Friday in a pivotal NASCAR antitrust trial, sharing his lifelong admiration for stock car racing while expressing his urgency in suing to instigate necessary reforms in a system he believes undervalues teams and drivers risking their lives....
by Toter - 2 days ago
In 2013, while engaging in construction efforts in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, the remains of 36 individuals of African descent were discovered in an unmarked 18th-century burial site. For two centuries, such burial spaces, particularly in former slave states, have been neglected or obscure...
by Toter - 2 days ago
The disputes surrounding the Affordable Care Act transcended mere matters of policy or insurance costs; they touched upon societal truths long embedded in the fabric of America. Following the election of Barack Obama, a president who prioritized the health of marginalized communities, longstanding r...