Category : News Talk

Faith Becomes a Foundation for Two Black Women CEOs Through Iron Forums

Iron Forums presents a unique fusion of faith and leadership, tailored for Christian entrepreneurs, advisors, and business leaders seeking camaraderie and guidance. This collective offers a supportive "peer community," especially vital for Black lea...

Why One Man Credits His Heritage and Beliefs for His Justice Mission

Throughout his life, John Leeke has embraced his family heritage and the profound influence of his Catholic faith on his identity and sense of justice. Raised in Washington, D.C., and educated by nuns, his understanding of self was transformed alongs...

Volunteers Make a Measurable Difference in Sacramento’s Homeless Program System

Data from Sacramento Steps Forward indicates a troubling increase in homelessness within Sacramento County, with figures climbing from 5,356 in March 2025 to nearly 9,000 by September. This surge highlights a community in distress. On a brisk Sunday...

What a Longtime Black Math Teacher Has Learned And Taught

At 22, I entered my Teach For America Greater New Orleans interview, confidently aiming to become a history teacher. I was taken aback when asked to switch to math to align with community needs. Intimidated yet eager, I accepted the challenge, and el...

Reviving Civil Rights: Laid-off Education Department Workers Return to Address Backlog

The Trump administration is reinstating numerous staff members from the Education Department who had been set for layoffs, citing their essential role in addressing a growing backlog of discrimination complaints submitted by students and families. Th...

Musical Grandeur Returns in “Wicked: For Good,” Alongside Some Sequel Growing Pains

"Wicked: For Good," the much-anticipated film continuation of the Wicked saga, aims to seamlessly weave together the narratives of the beloved stage adaptation and its literary roots. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the sequel dazzles as a visually stunning...

Activists Encourage Environmental Groups to Address Gaps in Representation

I have dedicated my adulthood to environments steeped in silent truths—boardrooms designed with alabaster elegance, donor retreats adorned with recycled bamboo reaching for noble aspirations. These venues echo with terms like “equity” and “justice,”...

Brennan Marion Departs Sac State After One Season to Join Colorado Staff

Brennan Marion's tenure at Sacramento State has come to an unexpected conclusion, as he recently resigned after just one season to take on the role of offensive coordinator at Colorado. Marion, the school's 13th head coach, made a memorable entrance,...

Reasons Behind the Black Community's Hesitance Toward Organ Donation

Every day, individuals across the nation apply for or renew their driver’s licenses, often confronted with the simple yet profound question: Are you willing to register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor? For 40-year-old Tamika Smith, the answer is a...

Nonprofit Leadership Lessons Stand Out As Kaci Patterson Looks Back At 2025

Kaci Patterson stands as the founder and Chief Architect of the Black Equity Collective (BEC), a pivotal network dedicated to bolstering Black-led organizations' sustainability in Southern California. An alumna of Pepperdine University, Patterson ear...

The 2025 Replay Rankings Reveal Apple Music’s Most Played Track Of The Year

In 2025, Rosé and Bruno Mars’ hit “APT.” dominated Apple Music’s global song chart, securing its place as a Grammy-nominated phenomenon since its arrival in 2024. This collaboration marks the artists’ first ascent to the top position on the year-end...

Efforts Increase To Ensure Black LGBTQ+ Stories Are Represented On World AIDS Day

In 2016, a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention alarmed the Black gay community, estimating that 50% of Black gay men in the U.S. would face HIV in their lifetimes, despite the existence of effective preventive medications. DaSh...

Tiger Woods’ Position Becomes Increasingly Central As PGA Tour Evolution Accelerates

The future of Tiger Woods remains shrouded in uncertainty. He announced in the Bahamas that he has recently been authorized to chip and putt following his seventh back surgery on October 10. Woods will not participate in the upcoming Hero World Chall...

Filing Accuses Education Department Leaders Of Implementing A Disruptive Shake-Up

Since assuming office in January, President Donald Trump has begun fulfilling his commitment to dismantle the Department of Education. His administration has terminated thousands of employees, revoked racial equity policies, and recently reassigned e...

Sacramento Stands Strong: A Local Perspective on the National Black Friday Boycott

This year's Black Friday was anything but typical. On November 28, Florin Square transformed into a vibrant marketplace featuring over 50 Black-owned businesses, live performances, and soul-food vendors, alongside the Sojourner Truth African Heritage...