Category : News Talk

California sets aside $12 million for nation’s largest reparations effort

[LAUREN TAYLOR] CALIFORNIA IS SET TO LAUNCH THE NATION’S LARGEST GOVERNMENT-FUNDED REPARATIONS EFFORT OF ITS KIND. ALLOCATING $12 MILLION FROM ITS NEXT BUDGET FOR BLACK RESIDENTS. CITING DECADES OF RACIAL INJUSTICE. IT’S A FAR CRY FROM THE BILLIONS...

Collins Einhorn Farrell Elects Michigan’s First Black Woman CEO, Marking Historic Milestone

Courtesy of Kellie L. Howard In a momentous and historic move, Collins Einhorn Farrell has elected Michigan’s first Black woman CEO, a decision that not only underscores its commitment to diversity and inclusion in the legal industry but also s...

Carlos King Wants More Black Reality Shows To Be Produced By Black Production Companies

Carlos King, who runs Kingdom Reign Entertainment, the company behind the hit Love & Marriage franchise, knows a thing or two about producing African American-focused reality television. Kingdom Reign is behind three Love & Marriage ser...

Professor explains difficulty of implementing reparations policies in Chicago

(The Center Square) – The mayor of Chicago may have difficulty implementing reparations policy. Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order establishing a Reparations Task Force to develop a Black Reparations Agenda. Tio Hardiman, executive dire...

Indiana Black Expo introduces mental health series during Summer Celebration 2024

Photo from a previous Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration. Courtesy of Indiana Black Expo Indiana Black Expo began a new mental health series during its 2024 Summer Celebration this month. The Mental Health Symposium is a two-part serie...

Inspirational film ‘Sound of Hope’ highlights Christian adoption movement

(US MEDIA GROUP) – America is in for a treat this summer as a heartwarming and inspiring film, Sound of Hope, hits theaters on July 4. Produced by Angel Studios and Daily Wire, this film is bound to make a lasting impact on the viewers and...

State of Black Arlington event addresses community policing, guns in schools, health disparities

Health and safety were the focus of Thursday’s second annual State of Black Arlington. The event, hosted by the mayor’s Black Advisory Council, discussed relationships between law enforcement and Black residents, as well as the link between ph...

Blooming Boldly: Poppy And Pot Fosters Inclusivity Through Flowers And Art

By Christine Shelby | OBSERVER Staff Writer Da’Reen Reichenberg and Kevin Reichenberg, co-owners of Poppy + Pot take a portrait in front of the shop’s mural. Louis Bryant III, OBSERVER Da’Reen and Kevin Reichenberg, are the cr...

OBSERVER Hosts Men’s Mental Health Resource Fair June 29

Staff Report In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, The OBSERVER, in partnership with USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism and the Sacramento County Department of Health Services, invites the Sacramento community to the It’s OK Br...

BNV salutes LGBTQ artists as Pride Month closes

The rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people are under constant attack from bigots who think LGBTQ people are undeserving of rights afforded everyone else. Despite obstacles of racism and homophobia, some Black LGBTQ en...

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern Michigan to Host Men’s Wellness Day Event in Detroit

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan (BBBSSEM) is showing that it cares about the health of Detroit-area Black men by launching their inaugural Men’s Wellness Day event, aiming to encourage Black men to prioritize their mental health. The e...

To Be Young, Black, and Mentally Healthy

June is Men’s Mental Health Month, a crucial time dedicated to raising awareness and addressing the unique mental health challenges that men face. Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being—however, cultural, social, and economic factor...

Parker: Black Americans should vote for Donald Trump

There’s a lot of discussion recently about African Americans leaving the Democrat Party and how afraid the Democrats are as a result of this new trend. They act like they are surprised, but yet they shouldn’t be. For the last 5060 years, the Democra...

Parents’ lawsuit forces California schools to track discrimination against students

By Carolyn Jones (CALMATTERS) – California will play a more active role in ensuring school districts don’t discriminate against students with disabilities, English learners and Black students, under a legal settlement announced this week. The...

Black Excellence Shines at the 17th Annual Michigan Chronicle Men of Excellence Ceremony

Photos by: Monica Morgan Photography Black excellence isn’t just a phrase; it’s a movement, a testament to the unyielding spirit of a community that thrives against all odds. It represents the tireless pursuit of greatness, the embodi...