Category : News Talk

Gov. Newsom Approves Key Legislation Backed by Black Caucus in 2024 Session

Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media(CBM) – In 2024, the 12-member California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), introduced nearly 600 bills aimed at improving the lives of all Californians, many with a particular focus on addressing inequities f...

Sacramento Public Library’s music program brings the community together

By Krista Minard | Solving SacramentoOn a stormy Tuesday winter night, the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria filled with people who braved rain and wind to attend the inaugural performance of the Sacramento Public Library’s music series. In the hall, the...

NCAA System Stacked Against Black Student-Athletes

By Aswad Walker | The Houston Defender | Word In BlackThis& post& was originally published on& Defender Network(WIB) – Black community, what can we do to give our student-athletes a fighting chance?Think about it. Universities that...

Reparations Surge in Support, Despite Implementation Doubts

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr Natl Correspondent A new study from Princeton University, in partnership with Liberation Ventures, offers a comprehensive look at public opinion on reparations in the United States. The 2024 Reparations Beliefs and...

Liberty and Lynx both trying to make history as they face off in WNBA Finals

By Doug Feinberg | The Associated PressNew York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) drives past Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) during the second half of a WNBA Semifinal basketball game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maul...

Experts Say Exercise and Healthy Life Choices Key in Maintaining Cognitive Ability

By Reginald Williams | The Afro | Word In BlackThis post was originally published on AfroCredit: Unsplash/Nappy(WIB) – For many aging adults, cognitive decline can create a good bit of anxiety. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “while o...

Honda recalls nearly 1.7 million vehicles for steering problem that could lead to crashes

By The Associated Press(AP) – Honda Motor Co. is recalling close to 1.7 million vehicles due to a manufacturing issue that could make it difficult to steer the vehicles and lead to crashes.Honda reported the recall last week to government regul...

History department event explores and uplifts reparations

On Wednesday, Sept. 25, the Macalester history department held a panel in the Weyerhaeuser Boardroom, commemorating the final year of the United Nations’ “International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024).” The event brought together a...

What’s Up Miss Lil: Black Health Summit Meets At Harlem’s Alhambra Ballroom

By Lil Nickelson Early on the morning of August 15th, 2024, crowds of interested people converged on the Alhambra Ballroom located on the Southeast corner of 126th Street at 2116 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. The Black Health Matters Summit �...

‘Black Female Therapists’ Creates Mental Health Directory For Black Communities

by Kandiss Edwards October 9, 2024 Amber Dee is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who created a hub for Black people to find mental health professionals. Through...

Princeton Poll Highlights Surge in Support for Reparations, Despite Implementation Doubts

A new study from Princeton University, in partnership with Liberation Ventures, offers a comprehensive look at public opinion on reparations in the United States. The 2024 Reparations Beliefs and Sentiments Poll shows that 36% of Americans support...

Princeton Poll Highlights Surge in Support for Reparations, Despite Implementation Doubts – The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint

PHOTO: Fibonacci Blue from Minnesota, USA // Creative Commons Attribution By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent A new study from Princeton University, in partnership with Liberation Ventures, offers a compre...

Bank of America Study: 78% of Business Owners Anticipate Revenue Growth in Coming Year

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Trailblazers In Business: Women Redefining Entrepreneurship

Women are emerging as a leading force across industries, reshaping the global business landscape with their innovation, leadership, and resilience. As entrepreneurs, executives, and decision-makers, women are driving progress, fostering diversity, a...

Garvey, Schiff clash on abortion, guns and Trump in only one-on-one debate

By Yue Stella Yu (CALMATTERS) – The sparks started flying between U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff and former L.A. Dodgers star Steve Garvey minutes into their only one-on-one debate, as both accused each other of failing Californians. In an hour-long te...