Category : Lifestyle

Could Jasmine Crockett Flip a Texas Senate Seat?

U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett has officially embarked on her campaign for the 2026 U.S. Senate seat, leveraging the potent firebrand identity that has garnered her national attention. Her announcement swiftly prompted a pivotal inquiry in Texa...

Federal Heat Safety Standards Could Dramatically Reduce Deaths Among Black Workers

The Trump administration curtailed many progressive regulatory initiatives set by the Biden administration, yet one effort persists: a proposed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation aimed at safeguarding American workers fro...

Why Health Coverage Doesn’t Translate to Quality Care for Black Seniors in California

Medicare serves as a federal health insurance initiative for individuals aged 65 and older, along with select under-65 individuals facing specific disabilities or ailments. Medicare Advantage presents a geographically-specific Medicaid choice, with s...

Effective HIV Treatments Exist — So Why Does the South Lag Behind?

The American South exhibits the highest HIV incidence rates in the nation, contributing to over half of all new diagnoses in 2023. This is occurring despite the increasing availability of an effective medication known as preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP...

Mourning Turns to Momentum as Stockton Families Push for Change

The city, known for its history of violent crime, is once again in mourning following a mass shooting on November 29 that resulted in four young lives lost and 11 others injured. This heart-wrenching event has plunged families, friends, and the broad...

Creative Solution Emerges As Local Entrepreneur Tackles Sacramento’s Food Access Gaps

Danielle Rinderknecht's mother, raised in New Rochelle, New York, shared her childhood with three biological siblings and numerous foster siblings. To manage the large family, she often served oatmeal for breakfast, emphasizing the importance of fini...

Black Women’s Think Tank Leader Kellie Todd Griffin Discusses The Year’s Biggest Themes

With over 25 years of expertise in public affairs, community outreach, strategy, marketing, and communications, Kellie Todd Griffin stands out as a prominent figure in California, energizing both people and policies around critical societal issues. A...

High School Success Isn’t Translating Into College Enrollment For Rural Teens

Numerous high school seniors are currently engaged in the college application process or are awaiting responses from their chosen institutions. For students hailing from rural areas in the United States, this process appears markedly different. Rural...

Anthony Anderson Leads Netflix’s Return To Star-Making TV As Star Search Reboots

In January 2026, Netflix is set to rejuvenate "Star Search," a beloved series that once propelled aspiring talents from local shows to nationwide fame. This revival will be hosted by Anthony Anderson, introducing a dynamic live format where audiences...

Pediatric Experts Respond After RFK Jr. Pushes To Slow Down Hepatitis B Vaccination

Practicing within a tribal-owned medical facility in Anchorage, Alaska, liver expert Brian McMahon has dedicated years to combating the persistent impact of hepatitis B. Prior to the availability of a vaccine in the 1980s, he witnessed the virus clai...

Listeners Turn to Local Community Stations for Voices Missing on Traditional Radio

Despite the meteoric rise of podcasting and streaming in recent years, radio maintains its significant role in our lives. According to a 2023 Pew Research Center report, around 82% of Americans aged 12 and older engage with radio weekly. The Sacramen...

Georgia Illustrates the National Ripple Effect of Strong Black Turnout

This November, Georgia sent a significant message: when Black voters unite around issues affecting their finances and daily lives, they can alter the power dynamics. In a pivotal yet overlooked election, Georgians voted in two new members of the Publ...

Judge Tests Strength of Trump’s Argument for Commanding California Guard Troops

A federal judge expressed significant skepticism regarding the Trump administration's authority to retain control over California National Guard troops during a hearing on Friday in San Francisco. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer emphasized that ci...

Conversations Expand About Whether Theology Programs Face Disproportionate Regulation

Upon my arrival at Howard University School of Divinity, I anticipated enhancing my faith and theological insight. Instead, I became a target for isolation and persecution, not due to moral failures, but for my conservative Christian beliefs while be...

Placer District Criticized for Failing to Protect Autistic Student from Racial Harassment

The Greater Sacramento NAACP has voiced urgent concerns regarding the Placer Union High School District after advocating for Gabe Dickerson, a 17-year-old Colfax High School student with autism, who endured severe racial bullying and violent threats...