Category : News Talk

Russell Westbrook Finds New Home With Kings As He Enters 18th Season

Former MVP Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t announced the deal.Westbrook’s agent, Jeff Sc...

Black Author And Award Finalist Uses Books To Teach Kids About Life And Loss

Death has long occupied the thoughts of author and poet Amber McBride. In 2008, her father Mario, who faced prostate cancer, underwent what was intended to be a straightforward surgery, but he struggled to awaken afterward. During his anesthetized st...

Why The Story Of Concrete Roses Speaks To Every Black Dreamer

Living outside brings undeniable challenges. While some embrace a nomadic life, others find solace in community. Although far from flawless, these settings offer stability, often circling back to familiar grounds.Camp Resolution was distinct; Sateara...

Has America Crossed The Line Between Protection And Police State

Having witnessed enough throughout the years, I understand that when those in power feel threatened, they seek a reflective surface to shatter. The Insurrection Act serves as that reflective surface—a 19th-century statute revived by leaders eager to...

The Checkbox That Reduces Black Lives To Medical Statistics

Each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Craig Merritt found himself questioning, “Why me?” As he sat for four hours in a dialysis chair, watching his blood undergo filtration, despair crept in after three years of this routine. Would a kidney transplant...

Inside Obama’s Renewed Campaign To Keep Trump Allies Out Of Congress

Barack Obama has stepped into the battle for control of the U.S. House by featuring in a 30-second advertisement that encourages California voters to support a November ballot initiative capable of creating up to five additional Democratic-held congr...

Auto Dealers Disappointed After Newsom Kills Bill Allowing Higher Sales Fees

Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a proposed bill that sought to increase fees for car purchases in California. Monday’s announcement revealed that Senate Bill 791, which intended to raise fees for processing paperwork from $85 to as much as 1% of the...

Governor Newsom Approves New Education Reforms Backed By California’s Black Caucus

Assemblymembers Mia Bonta (D-Alameda) and Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley), part of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), are heralding the enactment of two pivotal bills designed to enhance educational outcomes. On October 3, Governor Gavin...

The Promise Of Psychedelic Therapy As A Tool For Generational Healing Among Black Americans

Taylor is dedicated to discovering innovative ways to support individuals, which has led her to investigate the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted therapy. As an associate marriage and family therapist at Intuitive Heart Counseling in Sacramento,...

Every Missed Shot And Lost Game Holds A Blueprint For Overcoming Adversity

Athletes frequently encounter failure alongside success in their pursuits. For professional and Olympic competitors, these setbacks can manifest in singularly impactful ways before global audiences. Notable instances include Simone Biles grappling wi...

D’Angelo, The Man Who Made Soul Sexy And Revolutionary, Dies At 51

Michael Eugene Archer, widely recognized as D’Angelo, emerged as a transformative and enigmatic figure in contemporary R&B. Born on February 11, 1974, in Richmond, Virginia, he left Huguenot High School in 1991 to embark on a musical career in Ne...

Arthur M. Blank Foundation’s $50 Million Donation Expands Horizons For Black College Students

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation revealed a significant $50 million contribution to Atlanta's historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) on Monday, aimed at addressing financial aid deficiencies that could hinder students from completi...

How One Church’s Initiative Is Changing The Conversation Between Black Citizens And Police

Heather Berry, raised as the daughter of a committed police officer, witnessed her father’s unwavering dedication to his profession. He donned his uniform each day, risking his life “to get the job done” and return home safely. As the social action c...

Preserve Educational Opportunities: A Call to Support Black Student Parents

Senator Tammy Duckworth and Representative Katherine Clark have reintroduced the CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act, aiming to sustain funding for the Child Care Access Means Parents in Schools (CCAMPIS) program until 2031, increasing annual funding to $500...

Congress Stalemate On Health Care Policy Forces Widespread Federal Closures

The ongoing discord between Congressional Democrats and Republicans over crucial aspects of national health care policy remains a pivotal issue as the federal government shutdown, initiated on October 1, prolongs. During a virtual town hall, U.S. Rep...