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Mothers in Mourning: Moms, Allies Protest Gun Violence in California
Aldon Thomas Stiles | Califoria Black Media On Sept. 9, elected officials, community leaders and concerned citizens took to the…
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Crafting Freedom and Time: The Life and Legacy of Clockmaker Peter Hill
Peter Hill, a skilled clockmaker, was born on July 19, 1767, in Burlington Township, New Jersey. Peter's journey unfolded against…
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California Education Chief Thurmond Considers Run for Governor
California’s chief elected education officer, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, who is the first Afro Latino and second…
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‘Reparation Is Due:’ California Task Force Delivers 115 Recommendations in Final Report
The California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans delivered its final report to the California…
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Unsung Athletes of Color from Bay Area Get Their Props in ‘Remember Their Sacrifice’
Arif Khatib and Pete Elman are promoting and selling their book “Remember Their Sacrifice - Stories of Unheralded Athletes of…
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Reparations Task Force to Recommend “Genealogy Branch” to Prove Eligibility
The California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans is recommending that the State Legislature fund…
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Proposed Office Tower Is ‘Direct Threat’ to Geoffrey’s Inner Circle, Community Leaders Say
Supporters of Geoffrey’s Inner Circle, a revered downtown entertainment venue, and its owner, highly respected Oakland leader and community advocate…
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‘Against All Odds’ Film Showing at Marin City Library on April 18
The Marin City Library, located on 164 Donahue St., will show the film “Against All Odds: The Fight for a…
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Food Insecurity, Hunger Expected to Soar After Cuts to Extra SNAP Benefits
Food security advocates, policymakers, and others had been warning of the dire consequences to those most in need if Congress…
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CDC Recommends All Adults Get Tested for Hepatitis B
The U.S. Centers for Control and Prevention have issued a new recommendation urging all adults to receive screening for hepatitis…
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CDC Recommends All Adults Get Tested for Hepatitis B
The U.S. Centers for Control and Prevention have issued a new recommendation urging all adults to receive screening for hepatitis…
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‘Put Ur Play On’ Productions Showcases Local Talent at Laney College
On Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Laney College Odell Johnson Theater, the Third Annual Black Centric Showcase celebrated Black History…
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International Women’s Day: Civil Rights Icon Xernona Clayton, Other ‘Herstory Sheroes’ Honored in Atlanta
Civil rights and media icon Xernona Clayton became the first woman to be enshrined with a statue in downtown Atlanta…
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Women’s History Spotlight: Harlon’s Bar-B-Que and Two Generations of Female Trailblazers Making History in the Food Service Industry
ABOVE: Candace Brooks (Owner and operator of Harlon’s Bar-B-Que) and mother, Alfreddie Brooks (Co-Founder of… The post Women’s History Spotlight:…
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Federal Investigators Find Louisville Police Routinely Call Black People ‘Boy,’ ‘Animal,’ and ‘Monkeys’
A review of the Louisville police department by the U.S. Department of Justice found that… The post Federal Investigators Find…
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® South Central Region Hosts over 350 Members during AKA Day Texas
Soaring to Greater Heights of Advocacy in Action! Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, (AKA) Incorporated®, South… The post Alpha Kappa Alpha…
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Obesity Care Week Concludes as Report Reveals that Nearly 50 Percent of African Americans Have Obesity
Obesity Care Week 2023 (OCW) was recently held from February 27th to March 3rd, with… The post Obesity Care Week…
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‘I’ll Hang You Like the KKK’: Outraged Parents Call Out Upstate New York Sheriff’s Lenient Response to Racist Videos Threatening Black Students
A New York school district and sheriff’s department are under fire after allegedly failing to respond adequately to white students…
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More and more dynamic locals lead and cultivate a black culture in New York
Viviane Faver Many stars shine bright in the Big Apple, including an artist who creates beauty and sanctuary through knitting,…
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Black History Isn’t ‘Controversial,’ It’s Real Life
Black history is the undeniable history of this country, its people, actions, triumphs, and atrocities.… The post Black History Isn’t…
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Topic: Nursing Homes and African American Residents
Our conversation today is on nursing homes, where African American family members are residents. Healthcare… The post Topic: Nursing Homes…
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Revisionism Won’t Work!
Among hikers and campers, and even among those who are simply logical thinkers, an old… The post Revisionism Won’t Work!…
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Biden Issues Executive Order on Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities
ABOVE: U.S. President Joe Biden signs executives orders related to his racial equity agenda in… The post Biden Issues Executive…
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Our Challenge During Black History Month: Resistance to Ignorance
Each year the Association for the Study of African American Life and History sets a… The post Our Challenge During…
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Once Again, Community Demands Reinstatement of OPD Chief LeRonne Armstrong
Armstrong says there’s a sense of fairness that should be considered due to his track record. “This is not a…
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