Category : News Talk

Sacramento Officials Seek To Streamline Permitting For Businesses

By Robert J. Hansen | OBSERVER Staff WriterBusiness owners and entrepreneurs met with city employees Oct. 2 at a downtown summit to explore ways to boost Sacramento’s nightlife and entertainment.The event provided a chance for business owners, who of...

Social Security recipients will get a 2.5% cost-of-living boost in 2025, smaller than in recent past

By Fatima Hussein | The Associated PressFILE – A Social Security card is displayed on Oct. 12, 2021, in Tigard, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security recipients will get a& 2.5% cost-of-living increas...

Why More Families Are Choosing Online Learning: The Rise of Virtual Pre-K

By Niyoka McCoy, Ed.D. | The Seattle Medium | Word In BlackThis post was originally published on Seattle Medium (WIB) – If you catch a glimpse of 4- and 5-year-olds in attendance of a virtual pre-k classroom, you may witness a chorus of enthusiastic...

This New Biden Rule Means Healthier Water for Black Communities

By Jennifer Porter Gore | Word In BlackOverview: Lead-contaminated drinking water is a long-known health hazard that can cause developmental problems in children and health issues in adults. But many households still get their drinking water from uti...

WEUSI builds campus unity and community at Sacramento State

By Siany Harts | Solving Sacramento Darting around Sacramento State’s Union Serna Plaza, Ajamu Lamumba moved swiftly to help the next band set up on stage.& He spent the afternoon of the third annual WEUSI music festival on Sept. 13 splitting tim...

Kamala Harris and the support for the campaign for crypto and cannabis

The Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, seems to further consolidate her position of support towards crypto and the legalization of cannabis as part of her ambitious vision for a more inclusive and dynamic economy, called the “Opport...

Kamala Harris reaches out to American Black men after Obama’s outburst

Kamala Harris reaches out to American Black men after Obama’s outburst AP | Oct 15, 2024 10:49 AM IST Share Via Copy Link Vice President Kamala Harris includes providing forgivable business loans for Black...

‘Black America is not waiting on Lil Wayne’: Trump courts rappers? Harris has policies for Black men

Vice President Kamala Harris rolled out a series of policies today for what she calls her “opportunity agenda for Black men,” which includes forgivable business loans for Black entrepreneurs, more apprenticeships, more Black male teachers, mor...

Harris’s Plan for Black Men: Will It Be Enough to Secure Their Votes?

As the upcoming election approaches, the Democratic Party faces a pivotal question: Will they effectively address Black men’s unique needs and priorities in America? Vice President Kamala Harris’s recently announced Opportunity Agenda for Black Men...

Kamala Harris campaign says Opportunity Agenda favors Black entrepreneurs with new businesses

Kamala Harris campaign offers incentives to African American voters Harris has rolled out what she is calling her ‘Opportunity Agenda’ aimed at giving Black men more opportunities in the financial sector. DETROIT (FOX 2) ̵...

Harris laying out plan to empower Black men, earn their votes

washington — Vice President Kamala Harris is announcing a plan to give Black men more economic opportunities and other chances to thrive as she works to energize a key voting bloc that has Democrats concerned about a lack of enthusiasm. HarrisR...

Harris is laying out a new plan to empower Black men as she tries to energize them to vote for her – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris announced a plan on Monday to give Black men more economic opportunities and other chances to thrive as she works to energize a key voting bloc that has Democrats concerned about a lack of enthusiasm. Ha...

The fight for reparations in California continues

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Huge payout in slavery reparations is not on the cards, says Chancellor

A MULTI-BILLION payout in slavery reparations is not on the cards, the Chancellor has declared. Rachel Reeves yesterday insisted she hasn’t seen any plans for reparations come her way. Rachel Reeves has declared a multi-billion payout in slavery rep...

Councilman Fred Durhal III Explores 2025 Detroit Mayoral Run

Fred Durhal III, Detroit City Council member for District 7, is making moves toward a potential run for mayor of Detroit. On Monday, he took a significant step forward by forming an exploratory committee, signaling his intent to enter the 2025 mayora...