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It was a challenging summer for Sechita McNair’s family, marred by financial difficulties. With no vacations or summer camps for her younger sons, they faced eviction. Despite these hardships, McNair, a former film industry professional now driving f...
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The Sacramento State Hornets football team has set its sights on significant advancement, demonstrating ambition through meticulous strategizing. The program aspires to join a more prominent conference and upgrade to the top tier, while also planning...
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Homeless individuals seeking immediate aid can dial 211 for assistance and access information about local resources. The Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services provides a food finder tool on its website, while organizations such as Sacramento Lo...
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Robert stands patiently at X Street by Highway 99, clutching a sign and hoping for a green light that will boost his income. He recently received assistance from a passerby, which brings us to a pressing question: “Why are Black individuals dispropo...
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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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Every day, California residents face obstacles in affording medications and often endure lengthy waits for mental health services. Many in the “sandwich generation” find themselves balancing care for both aging parents and young children. These chall...
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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...