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A disturbing videotaped incident has incited widespread outrage as individuals from various backgrounds respond to footage capturing multiple white men assaulting a Black man while using racial slurs. The altercation took place late Friday night at P...
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In a crucial turn for California’s struggling cannabis industry, lawmakers cast a unanimous vote on Monday to halt an impending 25% tax increase, which threatened to exacerbate the difficulties faced by legal cannabis operators amid stiff competition...
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Rodney Blackwell cherishes his youthful experiences indulging in McDonald’s burgers during family gatherings, particularly fond of the Quarter Pounder with cheese. He reminisces about the time when the beloved burgers sold for just 99 cents, with his...
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As California participates in a lawsuit alongside 18 states against the Trump administration regarding the proposed cuts to Title I funding for schools promoting "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI), confusion arises among community members about...
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Throughout the pandemic, Black children faced disproportionate hospitalizations for COVID-19, while pregnant Black women showed a markedly higher mortality rate during childbirth compared to their white counterparts. Strikingly, Black individuals r...
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A recent YouGov poll indicates that the majority of Americans oppose reparations for descendants of enslaved Black individuals, yet a significant number favor reparations for both Japanese Americans and Native Americans. As highlighted by YouGov, whi...
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Across the United States, several municipalities are characterized by their homogenous Black or African American populations. For example, Jonestown, Mississippi, recorded a 100% Black demographic in 2025, housing 866 residents, a decrease from 956 i...
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In the current political landscape, the subject of immigration continues to spark contention, with Donald Trump skillfully utilizing it to bolster his narrative. During his return to the Oval Office, Trump has made bold declarations regarding the ach...
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California boasts an impressive Black population exceeding two million, making it the fifth largest in the United States. This statistic underscores not just our demographic vitality but our significant role in the state's political and cultural sphe...
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From portraying Kunta Kinte in "Roots" to serving on the U.S.S. Enterprise in "Star Trek," LeVar Burton shines as an Emmy-winning actor and recently delivered a stirring keynote at Howard University’s 157th Commencement. Prior to his address, he nost...
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The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) is collaborating with the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Roots to champion the fight against hate and discrimination. This initiative, under the California vs Hate program, aims to elevate awareness of C...
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Long before Nathaniel “Nate” Holden’s influential role in state politics, milestones like Martin Luther King Jr. Day and women's home loan rights were merely aspirations. On May 29, communities congregated at the West Angeles Church of God in Christ...
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The OBSERVER has proudly earned recognition in 12 distinct categories from the California Newspaper Publishers Association, representing a diverse field of over 1,000 publications, including daily, weekly, monthly, and campus outlets. On May 17, the...
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Minding one’s own affairs does not preclude vigilance for one's community. Local entrepreneur Richard B. Nelson passed away on May 21 at the age of 75 after a lifetime dedicated to empowerment and leadership. Born in Texas on December 24, 1949, to Ri...
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Jeffery Benson's black cap and gown, adorned with stoles and cords, symbolize an extraordinary achievement. At 60, he graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's in career and technical studies from Sacramento State. On May 16, he donned the regalia...
