Category : News Talk

California Passes NAACP-Supported Law To Overhaul How Students Learn To Read

California will transform its reading instruction for K-8 students following Governor Gavin Newsom's endorsement of Assembly Bill (AB) 1454. This landmark reform, initiated by Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) and supported by the NAACP Ca...

From Cutting Hair To Creating Content: The Entrepreneurial Evolution Of A Sacramento Star

On October 25, visitors flocked to Baddies R Us, an elegant beauty bar on Mack Road, where pink lights shimmered off every surface, and the sweet aroma of champagne and roses filled the air. For Promise B. Mae, an innovative media entrepreneur and fo...

The Debate Stage Becomes A Platform For Justice In Black Youth Programs

In the 2007 film The Great Debaters, Denzel Washington portrays Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College in Texas during the 1935 era. He forms an innovative debate team comprised of intelligent students, marking the first occasion where a Blac...

Funding Confusion From Washington Puts California’s Adult Education In Jeopardy

For several years, Xanthi Soriano has witnessed the transformative impact of adult education programs. Her journey began in Irvine, California, teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), before transitioning to Sacramento County, where she taught a...

The Unbroken Chain: White Interference In Black Peace From Past To Present

The National Black United Front's annual Sankofa Caravan to the Ancestors represents a cherished aspect of contemporary Black culture. Each year, numerous Black individuals from Houston and beyond gather at Galveston beach—Juneteenth's birthplace—to...

Venus Williams Extends Her Legacy, Set For 33rd Season Debut In Auckland

Tennis legend Venus Williams is set to commence her 33rd consecutive year on the WTA Tour, kicking off in Auckland this January. The ASB Classic organizers in New Zealand announced on Wednesday that the 45-year-old Williams will participate in their...

Progress At Last: Senate Takes Action Toward Reopening The Government

On Sunday, the Senate initiated steps to resolve the current government shutdown, as a faction of moderate Democrats opted to advance without securing an extension of health care subsidies, which sparked discontent among their colleagues. The Senate...

The World Remembers: Michael Jackson’s Story Returns In New Film

The long-awaited moment has arrived for one of Hollywood's most eagerly awaited films. Lionsgate has released the official trailer and announced the premiere date for "Michael," an expansive biopic about the iconic Michael Jackson, which has been in...

“No Family Left Hungry”: Operation Feed California Begins Statewide Relief Effort

In San Diego on November 2, amidst thousands awaiting food assistance, Josh Fryday, Director of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve), joined California Service Corps members to unveil Operation Feed California. This vi...

California Accelerates Broadband Access To Close The Digital Divide In Underserved Areas

The Greater Sacramento Urban League is dedicated to empowering Black and other historically marginalized communities in achieving economic independence, educational success, social justice, and civil rights, all while thriving in their lives. In toda...

“I Did Everything Right”: The Story Of One Woman Failed By The System Meant To Help Her

When the government shut down in October, Sheila Jones experienced a pause in her own life. At 61, she found herself mirroring the clients she aided for 26 years as a social worker, who relied on dwindling financial resources while navigating a stall...

Michael Jordan's Racing Team Clinches Landmark Victory Over NASCAR

A landmark decision from a federal judge on Tuesday represented a crucial triumph for two racing teams, including one co-owned by Michael Jordan, amplifying the pressure on NASCAR to address the antitrust lawsuit brought by 23XI Racing and Front Row...

Why The Period Following A Child’s First 1,000 Days Is Just As Crucial For Development

The National Institute for Early Education Research highlights a growing global concern regarding the lack of nurturing care for children during their second 1,000 days of life. A comprehensive two-part series published in The Lancet underscores the...

“A Voice For The Faithful”: The Black Catholic Messenger Reaches Five-Year Milestone

November marks Black Catholic History Month, a dedicated time to honor the sacrifices, contributions, and achievements of the three million Black Catholics across the United States. Celebrating a key role in this history, the Black Catholic Messenger...

Independent Doctors Say Cost-Cutting Push May Drive Them Out Of Business

An initiative from insurance companies aimed at curtailing expensive doctor visits has raised alarms among independent practitioners, who caution that it may prompt many to abandon private practice in favor of larger hospital systems. They assert thi...