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Seven Vote Centers Open for Special General Election
If you live in the County of San Diego’s First Supervisorial District, you can cast your ballot early at any…
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Louisiana Purchase Hosts Juneteenth Block Party in North Park
On Thursday, June 19, Louisiana Purchase joined forces with Black San Diego, High Definition Entertainment, and the Harvey Family Foundation…
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Trump Used Juneteenth to Denounce ‘Nonworking Holidays.’ Some Political Observers Say it Wasn’t a Coincidence
Social justice activist Glenn Harris wasn’t surprised by President Trump’s Juneteenth remark calling it a costly, unnecessary holiday.
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Rev. Jamal Bryant’s Corporate Challenge Earns Top Black Press Honor
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Bryant, the Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in metro Atlanta, launched a 40-day fast—aligned…
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Dr. Fabi Bagula Appointed as Permanent Superintendent of San Diego Unified Schools
Superintendent Bagula is first Latina & just 3rd women to lead 2nd largest school district in California
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Empowerment Congress Juneteenth Day of Dialogue
The Universe looks favorably on the City of Los Angeles for Juneteenth. We were fortunate to be granted three days…
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California’s Largest Fund Supporting Black Serving Organizations Becomes Independent Institution
The California Black Freedom Fund announced its evolution into a permanent, independent institution on June 27. The organization will now…
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Community Leaders Unite to Call for Urgent Action Following Federal Rollbacks
On June 18, 2025, the San Diego Solidarity Network (SDSN) gathered leaders at the Chicano Park Museum to declare a…
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US Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia Says He Won’t Run for Reelection
Evans, a Democrat, said in a statement that he decided that “the time is right” to retire after his term…
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California Leaders Address Rising Hate Incidents with Policy Focus and New Data
California lawmakers and state agencies are intensifying efforts to combat the growing prevalence of hate crimes and bias incidents across…
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Why Black Silence on Immigration Won’t Save Us
It might surprise some Black folks chilling in their FAFO suite, watching Latinos get rounded up—but remember: FAFO isn’t a…
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Voters Turn Out for First Supervisorial District Special General Election
San Diego County’s District 1 special general election took place yesterday, concluding a months-long race to fill the vacant seat…
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Blanket Sounds Turns Up the Vibe for Black Music Month
By Tihut Tamrat, Contributing Writer Waterfront Park transformed into a vibrant celebration of music, culture, and community this past weekend…
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Senate Passes Trump’s Big Tax and Spending Cuts Bill as Vance Breaks a 50-50 Tie
Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday by the narrowest of margins.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is Denied Bail After Mixed Verdict Clears Him of Top Charges in Sex Crimes Case
The rapper was convicted of lesser prostitution-related offenses and denied bail as he awaits sentencing.
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“Put Some Respect on Our Name”—The NNPA Built This.
The NNPA has been here—doing the work, opening doors—for over 80 years.
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Democratic Candidate Secures Lead in High-Stakes Supervisorial Election
Imperial Beach Mayor and Democratic candidate Paloma Aguirre is on track to win the supervisorial seat, securing 53% of the…
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For Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Could a Lesser Conviction Mean a Greater Public Rehabilitation?
It culminated in a verdict Wednesday that saw Combs acquitted of the most serious sex trafficking charges, though guilty of two lesser…
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Attention, US Citizens: Yes, You Can Now Be Deported
By They See Blue On June 11, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a memo that sent ripples through immigrant communities…
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Cool Zones Open with Summer Approaching
With summer just around the corner, the County of San Diego opened its annual Cool Zones program giving people cool,…
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American Coco Gauff Ousted in The Opening Round at Wimbledon In A Shocking Upset
No. 2 seed Coco Gauff was shockingly upset at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships on Tuesday as Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska defeated the Roland Garros champion…
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BELL’s 5th Annual Business & Government Contracting Summit
With breakfast provided by the Mental Bar at 8am, the Black Entrepreneurs Leaders and Learners (BELL) kicked off their 5th…
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What Frederick Douglass’ ‘What To The Slave Is The 4th Of July’ Means Today
Photo: Getty Images North America Over 200 years after Frederick Douglass questioned “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of…
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Meet the Men Who Just Became Catholic Priests in Virginia
At a time when the U.S. Catholic Church is grappling with a severe shortage of priests, the Diocese of Arlington,…
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A Taste of Community: TS Jordan Foundation and You Chill We Grill Team Up in Spring Valley
On a hot Saturday afternoon in Spring Valley, the parking lot of Kenwood Liquor was buzzing with more than just…
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