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Special Interview: Rep. Barbara Lee Discusses Kamala Harris’ Plan for Black Men
On Oct. 16, California Black Media (CBM) spoke with Harris-Walz campaign surrogate, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA-12), who shared more insights…
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California Black Health Network’s New Campaign Zooms in on Patient Rights, Empowerment
California Black Health Network (CBHN) recently launched its “Health 4 Life: Healthy Black People Campaign.” The campaign aims to empower…
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Report: Black Californians Lead as Victims of Hate Crime; Prosecutions Climb
California Attorney General Rob Bonta released the 2023 Hate Crime in California Report on June 29, providing data and resources to support ongoing…
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California Haircare Heiress Cheryl Morrow Leads Fight to Defend Industry Against Tort Lawsuit
Black hair care industry manufacturers are rallying to defend their products against “attacks” from customers, scientists and federal government officials…
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Striving for Quality and Affordable Health for Everyone: Six Questions for The California Endowment
The California Endowment’s (TCE) mission is to expand access to affordable, high-quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and…
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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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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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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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Bullying in California: In Some School Districts, Black Students are Targeted by Their Latino Peers
On Feb. 16, 2022, a Black student in the Santa Barbara Unified School District was assaulted by Latino students. His…
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Victim Advocates, Business Owners, Law Enforcement and Republican Officials Rally Against Crime
On Aug. 31, Republican lawmakers, businessowners, crime victim advocates and law enforcement officials held a rally at the State Capitol…
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Assemblymember Jones Sawyer Applauds Passage of Gun Safety Resolution
On Aug. 31, the Senate Public Safety Committee voted to pass Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 7, the Right to Safety…
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September Is National Emergency Preparedness Month
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) has designated September as Emergency Preparedness Month as part of its public awareness campaign…
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A Tragic Death, Health Fears Add to Concern Over California New Extreme-Heat Reality
A Riverside County family is grieving -- and a local community is stunned -- after a 12-year-old boy suffered a…
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California to Make Historic Investment in Fight Against Organized Retail Crime
On Sept. 12, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state is making a $267,118,293 investment to combat organized retail crime. This…
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California Sues Five Largest Oil Companies
On Saturday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the state is suing five of the…
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Cal State LA Names Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes Its First Woman President
On Sept. 13, the Board of Trustees of California State University (CSU) announced that it has appointed Dr. Berenecea Johnson…
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Sen. Steve Bradford Introduces Historic Reparations Legislation
Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) has proposed that the state should create a system of redress for injustices committed against Black…
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Lawmakers Present $3 Million Check to 40-Acre Conservation League for Its First Land Acquisition
On Aug. 24, Assemblymembers Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun), chair of the Legislative Black Caucus and Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) presented…
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Assemblymember Tina McKinnor and Colleagues Ask Gov. Newsom to Intervene in State Employee Pay Negotiations
Tensions are flaring over ongoing contract negotiations between government employee unions and the state. Some are deadlocked. The delays have…
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California Announces New Efforts to Fight Hate and Discrimination
As the rate of hate crimes continues to increase in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced additional funding, resources and guidance…
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U.S. Providing Resources to Help Universities, Colleges to Lawfully Promote Racial Diversity
“Educational institutions must ensure that their admissions practices do not create barriers for students based on any protected characteristics, including…
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Crackdown: Gov. Newsom Adds Muscle to Fentanyl Fight by Increasing National Guard Presence at Border by 50%
Building on California’s $1 billion investment to tackle the fentanyl and opioid crisis, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Sept. 7,…
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California to Roll Back Grant Program That Helps Low- and Middle-Income Residents Build ADUs
The California Housing Finance Agency’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Grant Program may receive only $25 million in new funding instead…
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