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In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s prohibition of affirmative action in college admissions, the trend of Black student enrollment at prestigious institutions has regressed over the past two years, with some schools now seeing Black representat...
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The City of Sacramento's Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) is enhancing its complimentary financial counseling and coaching services, specifically aimed at helping residents safeguard their income, assets, and provide for their loved ones through le...
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Shanine Coats has been appointed the executive director of the School of Education for the Sacramento County Office of Education. In this role, she will oversee countywide initiatives dedicated to enhancing student achievement and supporting educator...
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For years, Los Angeles artist Mia Gardner has juggled side jobs to support her art career. However, her most pressing issue isn't creative stagnation—it's securing affordable health insurance.Gardner shared, “Last month, I explored the marketplace, a...
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Angel Reese made a stunning entrance at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 15, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York, marking a groundbreaking moment as she became the first professional athlete to grace the runway. Joining the illustrious “Wings R...
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Known for his influential role in trap music, rapper Gucci Mane, born Radric Delantic Davis, has transcended mere musical acclaim to become a celebrated fashion designer, author, actor, husband, and father. Despite his impressive career, he has navig...
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A stage in a Northeast England school showcases two teenage students rehearsing as their teacher offers them valuable performance advice. According to a recent study, almost two-thirds of Black children are excluded from essential afterschool progra...
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Along Zanzibar’s shores, women gather seaweed, their vibrant garments inviting the attention of onlookers. The very sunscreen favored by vacationers may incorporate this local harvest.This eco-conscious industry, employing thousands of women, capti...
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The NBA’s inaugural week was intended to be about exhilarating moments, not criminal proceedings. However, on Thursday, Oct. 23, the league got embroiled in a significant scandal involving over 30 people indicted in a vast illegal gambling operatio...
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On October 17, 2025, Jodeah Wilson, 22, was working on his laptop in his off-campus Sacramento State University apartment. A former student, Wilson left his studies this semester due to tuition affordability issues. Financial constraints loom large...
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On a bright morning at Gold River Sports Club, the rhythmic sound of a tennis ball reverberates through the air. This familiar noise guides Jessica Gonzalez, a blind tennis athlete, as she stands poised with her racket. With each bounce, her agility...
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In January 2025, the NAACP along with the law firm Singleton Schreiber initiated a lawsuit against Southern California Edison Company and Edison International, representing Altadena residents who experienced devastating losses from the Eaton Fire.The...
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Starting Saturday, Nov. 1, residents of Sacramento County relying on CalFresh, the state’s representation of the federal SNAP program, will face an indefinite suspension of benefits due to the government shutdown. This halt will impact approximately...
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California voters are on the verge of marking a significant decision on Proposition 50, a crucial initiative aimed at redrawing the state’s congressional districts to increase Democratic representation. This measure seeks to counteract former Presid...
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Todd McDonald serves as the chairman of the board of directors for the National Bankers Association (NBA). Recently, the NBA held its annual meeting on October 2-3 at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Northwest, where organizational growth and economic condit...