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Chronically absent: Why Black kids are still missing from classrooms
Chronic absenteeism in public schools has surged post-pandemic, with nearly 40% of Black students missing 10% or more of the…
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Jeffries Calls ‘Big, Ugly, Immoral Budget,’ Reckless Immoral Document
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “The eligibility for the children’s health insurance program will also be diminished,” said Jeffries. He stressed that…
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Trump’s Tax Plan Delivers Big Wins to the Wealthy, Cuts for the Rest in Major U.S. Cities
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” the legislation makes permanent and expands the 2017 Trump tax cuts.…
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Four Bills Focus on Financial Compensation for Descendants of Enslaved People
This week, CBM examines four more bills in the package — each offering ways for Black Californians to receive restitution…
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Councilmembers Ramachandran, Kaplan, Unger Identify Funds to Save Oakland Fire Stations
Our budget crisis – one of the worst in Oakland’s history – is compounded by the fact that people do…
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Gov. Newsom Looks Back at 2024 Milestones; Presents Vision for 2025
Newsom opened by recounting his announcement atop the Golden Gate Bridge of $150.4 billion in record-breaking visitor spending. He reflected…
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2024 in Review: 7 Questions for Reparations Advocate Chris Lodgson
CJEC was one of seven “anchor organizations” sanctioned by the California Reparations Task Force and the California Department of Justice…
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OP-ED: Slogans Over Solutions: The Real Cost of Defunding the Police
Let’s be blunt: Defund the Police is not just a failure—it’s a farce. Consider Oakland’s much-hyped MACRO program, designed to…
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Calif. Anti-Sex Trafficking Advocates Discuss Competing Bills, Strategies
Advocates from across California are challenging state officials and community leaders to support legislation that provides resources and services for…
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Financial Assistance Bill for Descendants of Enslaved Persons to Help Them Purchase, Own, or Maintain a Home
California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) vice chair Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Inglewood) introduced new legislation related to reparations to the Senate…
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Barbara Lee, 2 Other Lawmakers Maneuver to Force Vote on Legislation to Restore Roe
U.S. Reps. Barbara Lee (D-CA), Diana DeGette (D-CO), and Judy Chu (D-CA) filed a “discharge petition” on Wednesday that could…
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GOVERNOR ISSUES JUNETEENTH PROCLAMATION SATURDAY AFTERNOON
By Kiley RussellBay City News A bill designed to increase the diversity of city council members in California by increasing…
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Representatives Lee and DeSaulnier Introduces Legislation to Address Major League Baseball’s Anti-Trust Exemption
Representatives Barbara Lee (CA-12) and Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) on Tuesday introduced the “Moneyball Act,” legislation that would require the owners…
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The Lookout: Six Bills Call for More Responsible Policing, Safer Streets
By Tanu Henry and Antonio Ray HarveyCalifornia Black Media Your roundup of news stories you might have missed last week.…
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Pro-Tenant Groups, Landlords Mobilize Over City Eviction Moratorium: Oakland City Council prepares timeline to phase out eviction protections
Landlords held a protest this week at an Oakland City Council meeting calling for an end to the city’s eviction…
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Pres. Biden Visits California Community Devastated by Lunar New Year Gun Violence
On his trip to California last week, President Biden first stopped in San Diego to meet with Australian Prime Minister…
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Women’s History Month: Assemblywoman McKinnor Joins Panel of Legislators at Sacramento Event
Last week, Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) joined a diverse panel of women legislators at the “Women in California’s Legislature: 2023…
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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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WHO ‘Pandemic Treaty’ Draft Reaffirms Nations’ Sovereignty to Dictate Health Policy
SciCheck Digest Members of the World Health Organization are in the process of developing a… The post WHO ‘Pandemic Treaty’…
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Desantis Has Learned the Wrong Lessons from History: He Wants to Make Sure No One Else Learns the Right Ones
ABOVE: Students, alumni and faculty at New College of Florida take a stand against changes… The post Desantis Has Learned…
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New Assembly Bill Would Ban Use of Police Canines for Arrests, Crowd Control
Last week, Assemblymember Corey A. Jackson (D-Riverside) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 742, legislation that would prohibit the use of police…
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Lori Wilson Picks Up Baton to Remove Slavery Language from California’s Constitution
Samual Nathaniel Brown said he is not surprised that Assemblymember Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City) picked up the baton to carry…
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Heirs of Bruce’s Beach Finalize Sale of Property Back to LA County
On Jan. 30, the heirs of Bruce’s Beach finalized the sale of the land they just reclaimed last year back…
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