Category : Lifestyle

Roseville Welcomes Project Access Expansion Aiding Immigrant Families in Housing

The nonprofit organization Project Access has broadened its services to Roseville, enhancing its initiatives in Sacramento and other Northern California locales to assist additional families residing in affordable housing.Project Access employs full...

The MLK Files Could Be Weaponized to Rewrite His Legacy and End the Holiday

Let’s be candid about the recent release involving over 230,000 pages of FBI documents concerning Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—it is not an act of transparency. Instead, it represents a strategic, racially charged effort to undermine the legacy of one...

Summer of 2025: The Surge of Flash Flooding Across the U.S.

Throughout 2025, the National Weather Service has issued over 3,600 flash flood warnings across the nation, a figure anticipated to rise as heavy rains persist into late July. The U.S. is on course to surpass the yearly average of approximately 4,00...

Career Shift: California's Uber and Lyft Drivers Could Transition to Union Employee Status

The California Legislature appears ready to resolve a protracted debate surrounding Assembly Bill (AB) 1340, which could enable rideshare drivers to unionize by forfeiting their independent contractor status.For over a decade, opposing factions have...

RFK Jr.'s Call for Healthier Eating Conflicted by SNAP Cuts

ALBANY, Ga. — Belinda McLoyd, aged 64, has been contemplating the role of peanut butter in her diet. She relies on a minimal monthly benefit from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. “They don’...

How Liquid Intrusion Brewing Company Fuses Craft Beer and Black Heritage

After a demanding day, many individuals stop by local convenience stores for a beer to unwind with at home. The leading beers in the U.S. include Modelo Especial, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Coors Light, and Corona Extra, as reported by Forbes in Nove...

Donald Trump's Rationale for Increased EU Import Tariffs

The United States and the European Union have established a preliminary trade agreement to circumvent a 30% U.S. tariff on EU imports, which President Donald Trump previously threatened to enforce on August 1. Trump argued that heightened tariffs wer...

FDA Commissioner Raises Unfounded Alarm Over Seed Oils in Infant Formula

In recent months, Dr. Marty Makary, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, has intensified previously unfounded worries surrounding the safety of seed oils—part of the vegetable oils used in infant formulas. He asserted on June 4 i...

Death Toll: The Rising Number of Police Recruits Who Have Lost Their Lives in Training Across the Nation

Ronald Donat's aspiration to join the police force faced dire challenges. The 41-year-old struggled to recover after a demanding series of pushups, sprints, and pull-ups during a grueling initiation termed “Hell Day” at a police academy in suburban...

Despite Ban, ‘Willful Defiance’ Suspensions Remain a Disciplinary Tool

For Jayshawn Yancey, school represented more than education; it was a refuge from an abusive foster home. Having lost his mother at age four and never knowing his father, Yancey’s struggles emerged in school through aggressive behavior, eventually ea...

Top Back-to-School Checklist: 5 Key Reminders for a Successful Year Ahead

The onset of the new academic year is approaching swiftly. Whether you are a student, educator, or guardian, the back-to-school period can catch you off guard. Here are five vital considerations to ensure you are prepared to commence the year confide...

King Family Declares FBI Release of MLK Assassination Files a Breach of Privacy

In a move that has unsettled the descendants of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other prominent civil rights figures, President Donald Trump authorized the release of over 240,000 pages of FBI documents concerning Dr. King’s 1968 assassination. H...

State Senate Advances Ransom's Bill to Curb Utility Rate Hikes

The Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Communications endorsed a bill aimed at reforming the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), enhancing the scrutiny of utility rate increases. Assembly Bill (AB) 13, introduced by Assemblymember...

Legendary Jazz Icon Cleo Laine Passes Away at 97: Remembering Britain's Musical Gem

Cleo Laine, celebrated for her rich contralto voice, has passed away at the age of 97. Recognized as one of Britain's finest gifts to jazz, Laine's legacy resonated throughout the genre. The Stables, a charity and performance venue she co-founded wit...

Op-Ed: Amplifying Our Voices – The Reality of Our Pain

The cries of the marginalized have never been feeble. They resonate with fervor, persistently demanding acknowledgment, yet frequently fall on deaf ears. Today, California's Black communities are amplifying this message, shedding light on generatio...