Category : News Talk

Museum Exhibit in California Highlights Black Panthers’ Roots and Revolution

Aging is not a luxury granted to all revolutionaries. Encountering former Black Panther Party (BPP) members, now showcasing well-worn skin and white hair, marks a unique experience. These individuals gathered at the California Museum to reflect on th...

Newsom and Lawmakers Finalize Budget Deal Balancing Cuts and Service Protection

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislators have ratified a $321.1 billion budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, addressing a $46.8 billion deficit through various measures including cuts and revenue modifications. Newsom endorsed the spen...

Public Figures Criticized for Staying Silent as Anti-Trump Protests Grow

Did you notice the silence lately? It’s peculiar, especially since last year—leading up to the November 2024 Presidential Election—many expressed numerous opinions, often with fervor. Prior to July 21, 2024, when President Joe Biden exited the race,...

How Sacramento's Food Systems Are Adapting to Significant Federal Funding Cuts

In Yolo County, residents facing food insecurity can access Yolo Food Bank’s approximately 60 monthly distributions at 21 sites, receiving fresh produce, dairy, meat, and essential nonperishables nearly year-round. "We feed about one-third of our pop...

Echoes of Legacy: Celebrating Pioneers Who Redefined Black Music

Black Music Month serves as a powerful tribute to the remarkable contributions, advocacy, and artistry of Black innovators across diverse genres, from gospel and country to jazz and R&B. This month, we honor those who harnessed their talents to v...

Visiting Ghana: A Spiritual and Cultural Pilgrimage to the Homeland

As a pivotal site in the transatlantic slave trade, Ghana maintains forts and dungeons that serve as haunting reminders of where countless enslaved individuals were traded before their tragic Middle Passage. These locations marked the last connection...

Summer Scorcher: Top Ways to Survive the Season’s First Heat Wave

Residents on the East Coast, significant parts of the Midwest, and the typically sweltering South are currently enduring the season's initial heat wave, characterized by record-breaking triple-digit temperatures across numerous areas. On Wednesday, t...

Sacramento Observer, Savannah Tribune Among Top Winners at 2025 NNPA Gala

SAVANNAH, Ga.—At the 2025 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Fund’s Messenger Awards, held during the Black Press of America’s annual convention at the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District Hotel, The Sacramento Observer and The...

Supreme Court Decisions Reinforce Parents’ Role in Education and Faith Choices

In a time when the judiciary is frequently viewed as a site of ideological conflict, the latest rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court warrant praise for their principled adherence to constitutional constraints, safeguarding individual freedoms, and rei...

2025 Juneteenth Festival in Sacramento Pays Tribute to Local Changemakers

The 2025 Sacramento Juneteenth Festival showcased three days imbued with themes of freedom, resilience, and culture, drawing close to 3,000 attendees. This vibrant gathering featured the traditional VIP Reception, an enchanting Gospel Under the Stars...

The Renowned John Burris Recognized by the 'Godfather of Police Litigation'

Prior to George Floyd and Benjamin Crump, there were Rodney King and John Burris. Community members convened on June 16 at the California Museum for the debut of “The Godfather of Police Litigation,” a documentary that celebrates the remarkable life...

Louis Vuitton Runway Lights Up with Pharrell, India-Inspired Designs, and Beyoncé Vibes

As the initial drumbeat reverberated through the plaza outside the Pompidou Center in Paris, birds took flight, paving the way for Beyoncé and Jay-Z to grace the front row. They were part of an illustrious assembly at Pharrell Williams’ recent Louis...

California’s Budget Cuts Could Hit Black Students Hardest—Here’s Why

The Black Minds Matter 2025 report initially forecasted that California’s Black K-12 public school students wouldn't achieve reading proficiency until 2070 and math proficiency until 2089, contingent on maintaining full educational funding. However,...

PPFA Patients: The Uncertain Future of Women's Health Care Services

Six years prior, Kas Howar of Dayton, Ohio, found themselves in a dire situation: broke, homeless, and recently pregnant. In desperate need of support, Howar sought help from a nonprofit that assured free, judgment-free medical services for unplanned...

“Together We Win”: Daniela Harvey on Fighting for Tenants’ Rights in Sacramento

Daniela Harvey serves as an organizer within the Sacramento Valley Tenants Union, a grassroots entity dedicated to empowering tenants across Sacramento by addressing varied housing challenges including eviction, food insecurity, and rental support. E...