California Black Media
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Standing up for Inclusion and Empowerment: Six Questions for the National Black Justice Coalition
Since its inception in 2003, the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) has been America’s premier civil rights organization dedicated to…
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Advancing Health Education and Equity: Six Questions for The California Black Health Network
The California Black Health Network (CBHN) is the only organization committed to advancing health equity for African Americans and Black…
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Oakland Post: Week of – January 3-9, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 3 - 9, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Leading with Lawmaking: Six Questions for the California Legislative Black Caucus
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) was established in 1967 when African…
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Prioritizing Equity and Accountability: Six Questions for the African American Community Empowerment Council
California Black Media spoke with Michael Carter, Chief Consultant at the AACEC, about the organization’s successes, challenges and the impact…
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Leading with Action, Love and Data Points: Six Questions for the California Black Women’s Collective
“Black Women in California have always had to be active participants in the labor market, but this report showcases the…
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Advocates Want More Black Californians Involved in State’s Transition to EVs
“It's not enough to build the infrastructure in low-income neighborhoods, the people in those neighborhoods need to have access to…
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Oakland Post: Week of December 27 – January 2, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of December 27 - January 2, 2024 The post Oakland Post:…
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Montgomery Bus Boycott at 68; Event Revisits Black-Jewish Collaboration
Scholar, minister and activist Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr. was the guest speaker at L.A.’s Skirball Cultural Center’s “Perspectives on…
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Opinion: Case of Missing Man Underscores Need for Ebony Alert in California
There is no greater pain than that of a mother who loses her child — or whose child goes missing.…
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CA/Hawaii NAACP Conference: “Dismantling Racism and Disrupting Inequality”
: Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862–1931), a Black investigative journalist, women’s rights activist, and civil rights advocate, is renowned for her…
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BWOPA, on the Frontline of Black Politics in California for 55 Years
Founded in 1968, Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) is a statewide non-profit advocacy and membership organization committed to…
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Oakland Post: Week of December 20 – 26, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of December 13 - 19, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Workforce Development Board Chair Wants to Extend Youth Opportunities
Advocates in California committed to improving the skills of individuals to meet the human resource needs of the state want…
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Supporting Reparations: Questions for the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California
The Coalition for a Just and Equitable California (CJEC) is a statewide organization comprised of various associations, community groups, and…
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Feds Pump $6 Billion into California High-Speed Rail Projects
The Biden administration has announced over $6 billion in funding for two separate high-speed rail projects that will whisk passengers…
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Our Mistrust of Medicine: Black Health Group Hosts Critical Conversation
The California Black Health Network (CBHN) hosted a conversation focused on the mistrust of healthcare providers among Black Americans at…
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Oakland Post: Week of December 13 – 19, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of December 13 - 19, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Black Californians Among Those Discovering American Indian Lineage
The Dawes Act of 1887 gave each tribal family head 160 acres of land and each single person 80 acres.…
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Gov. Newsom and Gov. DeSantis Go Head-to-Head in Nationally Televised Debate
Conservative Fox News personality Sean Hannity moderated the duel, during which the TV pundit, more than once, injected his opinion,…
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Gov. Newsom Appoints Tomiquia Moss to Lead State Agency Tackling Homelessness, Consumer Rights
“The housing and homelessness crisis is the No. 1 issue facing our state, and Secretary Moss brings decades of deep…
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Five New California Laws Black People Should Care About in 2024
Among other important pieces of recently passed legislation, a new law ensures that California workers will accrue paid sick time…
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Oakland Post: Week of December 6 – 12, 2023
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Legislature Revisits Bill That Would Increase Voter Registration Options for Californians
Known as the California New Motor Voter program, Senate Bill (S.B.) 299 also promised to further automate and streamline the…
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Law Enforcement Leaders Share Plan to Fight Smash-and-Grab Retail Theft During Holiday Season
“When criminals run out of stores with stolen goods, they need to be arrested and escorted directly into jail cells,”…
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