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A striking incident involving a 16-year-old Black student-athlete has weighed heavily on my mind. After practice at Kenwood High School in Baltimore County, Taki Allen casually shared snacks with friends while awaiting a ride. Suddenly, eight police...
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Two months prior, renowned civil rights lawyer Benjamin Crump addressed a historic ballroom, his voice resonating powerfully. He proclaimed, “If you’ve been blessed, pass that blessing on.” With a commitment of fifty thousand dollars to the Black Pr...
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Mai C. is uncertain about when she received a notification from Sacramento County indicating her CalFresh benefits would cease in November. The message, delivered in English, was comprehensible to her but with some limitations. She noted that the sam...
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For the first time in its 60-year history, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, faces potential hunger for millions of Americans. As the federal government shutdown extends into its fifth we...
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In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s prohibition of affirmative action in college admissions, the trend of Black student enrollment at prestigious institutions has regressed over the past two years, with some schools now seeing Black representat...
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The City of Sacramento's Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) is enhancing its complimentary financial counseling and coaching services, specifically aimed at helping residents safeguard their income, assets, and provide for their loved ones through le...
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Shanine Coats has been appointed the executive director of the School of Education for the Sacramento County Office of Education. In this role, she will oversee countywide initiatives dedicated to enhancing student achievement and supporting educator...
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Angel Reese made a stunning entrance at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 15, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York, marking a groundbreaking moment as she became the first professional athlete to grace the runway. Joining the illustrious “Wings R...
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Known for his influential role in trap music, rapper Gucci Mane, born Radric Delantic Davis, has transcended mere musical acclaim to become a celebrated fashion designer, author, actor, husband, and father. Despite his impressive career, he has navig...
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A stage in a Northeast England school showcases two teenage students rehearsing as their teacher offers them valuable performance advice. According to a recent study, almost two-thirds of Black children are excluded from essential afterschool progra...
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On October 17, 2025, Jodeah Wilson, 22, was working on his laptop in his off-campus Sacramento State University apartment. A former student, Wilson left his studies this semester due to tuition affordability issues. Financial constraints loom large...