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IRS: You Now Have Until Nov. 16 to Pay Your 2022 Income Tax
Taxpayers in 55 California counties, excluding Lassen, Modoc and Shasta counties — who were impacted by winter natural disasters — are…
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“California Draining:” Stanford Report Explores Why More Californians Are Moving to Texas and Arizona Than Ever Before
“California lost a net of 407,000 residents to other states between July 2021 and July 2022, including a greater share…
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IN MEMORIAM: Richard Roundtree, Iconic ‘Shaft’ Actor, Dies at 81
His longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, confirmed that Roundtree succumbed to pancreatic cancer at his residence in Los Angeles. “Richard’s work…
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Blacks Celebrate Veterans Day: Admiral J. Paul Reason, U.S. Navy
Joseph Paul Reason graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, in 1965. He retired as a U.S. Navy…
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Biden’s ‘Hydrogen Hub’ Plan Set to Generate Thousands of Clean Energy Jobs in California
Last week, clean energy advocates and industry experts praised a new federal government program that is expected to bring thousands…
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“Shameful” Cal DOJ Report: Hospitals Ignored Racial Bias Training Mandated to Address Black Women’s High Maternal Death Rate
Four years ago this month, Senate Bill (SB) 464, also known as the California’s Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act,…
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For Black Students, Cal State’s Graduation Is Less Than 50%
Less than half of the Black students enrolled at California State University (CSU) campuses graduate. That troubling statistic was one…
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Reports Cast Shadows on the Economic Picture for Black Californians
Recent studies suggest that the economic picture for Black Californians is not looking rosy. The state is becoming less affordable…
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Henry Ossian Flipper: A Trailblazer’s Journey from Injustice to Honor
The name Henry O. Flipper shines as a symbol of resilience and triumph over adversity. Born to enslaved parents, Isabella…
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The Inventive Genius of William B. Purvis: Transforming Industries and Daily Life
While the pages of history often spotlight well-known inventors, there are unsung heroes whose contributions have profoundly impacted our world.…
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NAACP Demands Investigation into San Bernardino City Council Meeting Hate Incident
The San Bernardino Branch of the NAACP is calling on the City of San Bernardino to investigate a racial incident…
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‘Struggle for Power’ in Higher Ed Stalls Advances in Online Education, Report Says
Despite the rising demand and rapid adaptation to online education, a recent report raises troubling concerns about how the state’s…
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Fashion Designer Icon Rickie Lee a Standout at Oakland Style Week
Sponsored by Visit Oakland, Oakland Style Week, which ran from Oct. 18-22, featured culinary experiences, cultural conversations, art walks, fashion…
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LAO Asks Legislature to Establish New Formula for Funding County-Level Corrections Program
To make sure the program is effective and sustainable, the formula the LAO is advising the state to create would…
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