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With Zohran Mamdani now serving as New York City's mayor-elect, expect the scrutiny against him to escalate. His identity as a self-proclaimed democratic socialist, progressive advocate for social justice, and Muslim leader has drawn relentless criti...
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As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a fixture in our lives, a disconcerting reality is unfolding: the technology intended to uplift humanity is simultaneously magnifying its deepest biases. OpenAI's video generator, Sora 2, has sparked controvers...
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Rev. LaTeka Graham embodies the essence of unconventional leadership. In a time when many professionals, especially ministers, equate their worth to relentless busyness—immersing themselves in endless meetings and tasks—Graham emphasizes the signific...
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A nationwide recall has been initiated by an infant formula producer following a botulism outbreak linked to contaminated batches, resulting in 15 hospitalizations across 12 states. ByHeart Whole Nutrition powdered formula was identified on the compa...
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John Beam, the esteemed former football coach from Oakland, tragically passed away on Friday, just one day after being shot on the college campus where he dedicated his career. Beam, widely recognized from the Netflix series “Last Chance U” for his a...
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To address historical injustices, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Joe Biden altered a little-known rule, enabling the swift processing of requests for records concerning polluters in marginalized Black and Brown neighborhood...
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Emerging from diverse spaces like pulpits, policy discussions, classrooms, and creative studios, Sacramento’s ONYX 25 embodies the essence of contemporary Black leadership. This remarkable group of trailblazers is reshaping the landscape of influence...
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Within the emotionally charged landscape of ICE raids that disrupt families and ignite intense debate, a critical question arises: what does it genuinely mean to belong? As citizens, what responsibilities do we hold towards those whose only distincti...
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As the government shutdown casts uncertainty over many families' financial stability and access to vital assistance, food insecurity is again a critical issue. It’s crucial for residents of Sacramento to be aware that support is readily accessible ye...
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As the unprecedented federal government shutdown persisted from October 1 into November, critical food assistance programs for those in need faced depletion, igniting urgent media coverage regarding hunger across America. The hardest hit demographic...
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On Sunday evening, eight Democratic U.S. Senators convened with Republican counterparts, tentatively reaching compromises aimed at resolving a seven-week federal government shutdown. This stalemate has severely impacted over 42 million individuals re...
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Chronic absenteeism rates in K-12 schools surged following the reopening after COVID-19 lockdowns, yet a recent decline has been noted nationwide. According to an EdTrust report, a nonprofit focused on educational equity, certain states could see abs...
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Dr. Benjamin Chavis, the president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), was honored as the founder of the environmental justice movement at the Mississippi Statewide Environmental Climate Justice Summit, hosted by Jesus Pe...
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In a bid to uplift small enterprises, the California Black Chamber of Commerce hosted the 28th annual Economic Business Summit on November 7 at the DoubleTree by Hilton. The summit's theme showcased the chamber's innovative “Build Scale Grow” initiat...