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California Museum Exhibit Reminds How Black Panthers Planted Seeds For Change
Former Black Panther Party members gathered at the California Museum to reflect on the organization's legacy and lasting impacts, and…
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Sacramento OBSERVER Named Best Black Newspaper In America
Staff Report The OBSERVER has once again been named America’s Best Black Newspaper, earning the coveted John B. Russwurm Award…
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Experts Offer Advice For Handling Grief
Experts discussed the complexities of grief and coping mechanisms during a virtual panel hosted by Reimagine, encouraging individuals to redefine…
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Local Program Seeks Support To Send Youth To Ghana
The Afripeace 2025 Youth Peace and Cultural Education Program, a nonprofit dedicated to introducing Black students to African culture, is…
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“Revolutionary Grain” photography exhibit
New California Museum exhibit ‘Revolutionary Grain’ preserves radical activism through photography
By Ozola Cody | Solving Sacramento Susanna Lamaina’s “Revolutionary Grain” photography exhibit opened at the California Museum on Saturday, June…
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Youth-Led March At Capitol Highlights Guns’ Toll On Black Communities
Demonstrators, including youth and community leaders, gathered on Capitol Mall to call for an end to gun violence and for…
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OBSERVER Awarded Grant To Expand To Stockton
Observer Staff Report The Sacramento OBSERVER has been selected for a national initiative that will support its planned expansion into…
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Experts Urge More Support For Kin Care For Black Children In Foster System
Malachi Chaney-McClain was raised by his grandmother, Mary, who put in the time and effort to ensure his well-being, and…
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Dr. James Fisher, Champion For Justice And Inclusion, Passes
Dr. James Adolphus Fisher, a pioneering historian of Black California and advocate for social justice, passed away at 82, leaving…
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Carrousels National Convention Celebrates Sisterhood, Joy In Sacramento
The Carrousels Inc. held their 59th annual national convention in Sacramento, CA, where they celebrated their legacy, made donations to…
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Sac County Approves $8.9B Budget, Authorizes Sheriff Military Equipment
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved an $8.9 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, providing funding for the…
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Sacramento-area food systems weather big cuts in federal funding
By Jennifer Junghans | Solving Sacramento In Yolo County, families and individuals experiencing food insecurity can show up at one…
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Sacramento Schools’ Black Student Suspension Rates Remain High Despite Promises — And A Legal Settlement
By Robert J. Hansen | OBSERVER Staff Writer Despite years of pledges to address systemic racism and discriminatory discipline practices,…
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‘In a Nutshell’ co-creator on going from page to stage and finding community through storytelling
By Chris Woodard | Solving Sacramento Storytellers are cracking open their personal and human tales at “In a Nutshell,” a live…
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Juneteenth California Partners To Amplify ‘Beyond Juneteenth’
Juneteenth California has partnered with the HAWK Institute and author Tommy Ross to distribute the illustrated version of Ross' book…
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Sacramento Valley Tenants Union’s Daniela Harvey on the power of collective action for tenant rights
By Ruth Finch | Solving Sacramento Daniela Harvey is an organizer with the Sacramento Valley Tenants Union. Through collective action,…
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‘Godfather Of Police Litigation’ Honors Preeminent Civil Rights Attorney John Burris
John Burris, a nationally renowned civil rights attorney, was celebrated at a documentary premiere for his groundbreaking legal career and…
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From Parade to Praise: Sacramento’s Juneteenth Festival Glows with Black Excellence
The 2025 Sacramento Juneteenth Festival celebrated the freedom, resilience, and culture of the Black community with music, art, and history…
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‘Peace At The Plate’ Combats Sac Youth Gang Violence Through Softball
Oak Park and Del Paso Heights youth came together for a friendly softball game hosted by Ceaze the Moment to…
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