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A coalition of women of color leaders within the environmental sector is petitioning the Sierra Club to initiate a thorough and impartial evaluation of its management concerning the dismissal of Ben Jealous, the organization’s inaugural Black executi...
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This week, Davis celebrated the appointment of its inaugural Black city manager, Daryel Dunston, who officially commenced his duties on September 15 and engaged in his first City Council meeting on Tuesday evening."Few city managers share my backgro...
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Transitioning from Sacramento to Alabama, 18-year-old Jayde Warfield-Robin experiences a significant transformation in her college journey at Tuskegee University. Each day begins with her attending classes like English 0101 and Psychology 0270, amid...
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Sareena Crawford, a history doctoral student at the University of California, Davis, was collaborating on a research project when she discovered narratives of Black women in Yolo County. Notably, she learned about Mary Ann Johnson (née Winrow), among...
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California's image as a vibrant, multicultural state masks a troubling past marked by segregation. From Hawthorne to San Leandro, numerous cities historically enforced "sundown" rules that prohibited Black individuals from being present after dark. S...
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The U.S. Department of Education has commenced the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the academic year 2026–27, albeit for a limited number of students. Currently undergoing beta testing, this two-phase rollout aims to assess the s...
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I was encouraged by Maryland Governor Wes Moore's recent executive order implementing a cohesive strategy for environmental justice. This executive order also established an Interagency Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Council, designed to s...
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The Red Museum has evolved through the years, serving various roles—distinctively as a vibrant warehouse, community gathering spot, and a hub for experimental art. Located near Sacramento's Mansion Flats, it has hosted underground music events, avant...
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In an announcement on her Substack, The Golden Hour, Karen Attiah, an opinion editor for The Washington Post, revealed she was dismissed last week after an 11-year tenure. Attiah held the distinction of being the last full-time Black opinion columnis...
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LeShelle May, a prominent figure from CNN's Internet Technology Group, has been appointed to the board of directors for United Way California Capital Region. May began her career at CNN in 1996 as a senior software developer and currently oversees th...
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Numerous health care bills now await the governor's signature, designed to enhance access for Californians unable to afford prescription medications, minimize delays in medical decisions, and protect personal privacy.This year, California legislator...
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Last month, Montero Lamar Hill—recognized as Lil Nas X from his hit "Old Town Road"—was apprehended in Los Angeles while clad only in his underwear and under the influence. Armed officers confronted him, leading to his arrest on four felony charges,...
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The Annual Black Food Festival made its vibrant return to Florin Square on September 7, celebrating food, culture, and community enterprise. Now in its seventh iteration, the festival has evolved from a grassroots initiative into a significant commun...
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In recent times, researchers have increasingly employed a novel type of analysis to ascertain the extent to which climate change has exacerbated various natural disasters. Known as extreme event attribution studies, these analyses help clarify the un...
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On September 15, Bishop William J. Barber II reiterated the biblical truth from Ecclesiastes 1:9 during a significant broadcast. This date marked not only a regular Moral Monday event but also the 62nd anniversary of the tragic 16th Street Baptist Ch...