Category : News Talk

California Capitol Warrant Secrets: What Lawmakers Won't Reveal

California's leaders resist disclosing federal investigations into lawmakers or legal defense spending. CalMatters seeks transparency, facing denial under the Legislative Open Records Act. Critics argue public interest demands disclosure. Allegations...

83-Year-Old Retiree Faces Student Loan Struggle, Joins CFPB Protection Lawsuit; Hearing on March 3

Charlene Crowell reports a lawsuit challenging the closure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). An 83-year-old retiree, Rev. Eva Steege, joins the fight, hoping to discharge student loan debt. Legal action seeks to resume CFPB operatio...

Lawmakers Unveil $10 Billion Housing Bond Proposal

California faces a dire housing crisis, with only 17% able to afford a median-priced home. To address this, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks and Sen. Christopher Cabaldon introduced a $10 billion bond for affordable housing on the 2026 ballot. This aims to...

Sacramento Visionary Airicc Qualls: A Cinematic Success Story

Local filmmaker Airicc Qualls is making waves alongside icons like Spike Lee and Ryan Coogler. His films, showcased at festivals and online, highlight diverse stories. Co-founding AK Film Group, Qualls creates experimental micro shorts, gaining accla...

Sacramento's Rising Star: Airric Qualls' Filmmaking Triumph

Local filmmaker Airric Qualls, potentially joining icons like Spike Lee, shines with his work featured in festivals and Cine Soul. Co-founding AK Film Group, Qualls creates experimental shorts, gaining Sacramento and Bay Area support. His Sundance vi...

Unpacking the Truth: Analyzing Trump's Congressional Speech

President Trump exaggerated claims in his Congress address, distorting facts on fraud, immigration, Ukraine aid, economy, and more. DOGE's reported savings were misrepresented, and Social Security fraud figures were inflated. He also overstated U.S....

HBCU Students Seek Genuine Support Amid DEI Challenges

By Denim Fisher | Word In Black (WIB) — As Trump dismantles DEI policies, Spelman College's Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Center, founded by Dr. Cynthia Spence, confronts systemic racism. Spence calls for "co-conspirators" beyond allies,...

Los Angeles' Success in Reducing Homelessness Faces Wildfire Threat

Angela Hart | KFF Health News | Word In BlackALTADENA (KFF) — As flames consumed a nearby canyon, residents of a sober-living home evacuated to a vacant building. Displaced by the Eaton Fire, they face uncertainty, recalling past struggles. The nonpr...

Huey Newton's Legacy: Reviving a 55-Year-Old Vision for a Party in Turmoil

Dorien Paul Blythers highlights Huey Newton's timeless vision for unity beyond political convenience. Amidst leadership voids and intra-party conflicts, a coalition of marginalized groups could transform the Democratic Party. By embracing shared surv...

Enduring Legacy of Mutual Aid in Black and Brown Communities

By Marielle Argueza | New York Amsterdam News | Word In Black Charity once defined social norms, with wealthy benefactors like JD Rockefeller and JP Morgan aiding institutions. However, marginalized communities have long practiced mutual aid. Harlem...

Trump Overstates U.S. and European Support for Ukraine, Loans

President Trump exaggerated U.S. aid amounts to Ukraine, claiming $350 billion, double the actual figure, while overstating European loan-based contributions. Europe provided about $140 billion, mainly not loans. U.S. aid included grants and military...

Curtis Hertel Takes the Helm as Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party

On February 22, the Michigan Democratic Party gathered in Detroit for its 2025 Spring State Convention. With new leadership under Curtis Hertel, the party aims to rejuvenate and prepare for upcoming elections. Hertel emphasized unity and accountabili...

Discover How Black Dentists Forge a Strong Legacy

The number of Black dentists remains unchanged across the country, prompting the Black dental community to seek solutions. A retiring Black dentist in Philadelphia shared her experiences with Black News & Views. WATCH: Black dentists focus on bu...

"Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Graces Detroit: Jacquelin Harris Honors Her Family and Dance Heritage"

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, featuring Jacquelin Harris, will electrify Detroit from March 14-16, 2025, as part of a nationwide tour honoring Judith Jamison's legacy. Harris, rooted in the city, aims to share the profound significance of Black...

Inderkum's Championship Quest Concludes: Coach Wilson Cherishes Memorable Journey

By Mark Haynes | OBSERVER Correspondent Sacramento's elite high school basketball teams, Inderkum Tigers and Folsom Bulldogs, battled for the CIF Sac-Joaquin section championship spot. Inderkum's Coach Fred Wilson reflected on his coaching journey,...