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Trump administration sues City of Los Angeles
On Monday the Trump administration sued the city of Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass and the City Council over L.A.’s…
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Immigration raids lead to July 4th cancellations
As immigration enforcement operations continue daily in Southern California, a growing list of planned Fourth of July celebrations are being…
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Newsom’s message to Trump administration on California power grab is clear
For months, Pres. Donald Trump and his allies have used California as a political punching bag. But Gov. Gavin Newsom,…
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Prominent Black-led organizations declare ‘ICE crisis a Black issue, too’
On Tuesday, June 24 at 11:00 AM, Black Women for Wellness (BWW) and 27 of California’s leading human rights and…
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Groundbreaking of the Watts Empowerment Film & Music Studio
The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) and The Watts Empowerment Center, in partnership with the City…
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Homeless-related arrests, citations soared in these California cities after Supreme Court case
California cities have increased enforcement of homeless encampments since the Supreme Court's Grants Pass v. Johnson decision, with many citing…
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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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Over 500 Join Interfaith Rally in Solidarity with Los Angeles Resistance to Trump Invasion
Over 500 people attended the Tuesday evening rally in Oakland, which was held simultaneously with a prayer vigil in Los…
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“We Are Better Than This”: Black Caucus Denounces L.A. County ICE Raids as Multiple Protests Erupt
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood), a member of the CLBC and chair of the Los Angeles County Legislative Delegation, urged protestors…
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LA to the Bay: Thousands Protest in Mission District Against Immigration Raids, Travel Bans
Activists and allies alike gathered outside of the 24th Street Mission BART Station and City Hall to denounce the increased…
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Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas Honors California Women in Construction with State Proclamation, Policy Ideas
“Women play an important role in building our communities, yet they remain vastly underrepresented in the construction industry,” Smallwood-Cuevas stated.…
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OPINION: LA’s Fires, Trump’s Felonies, and our Nation’s Burning Divide
Race and class are part of the climate change tragedy. But here’s the thing about fire and smoke: They don’t…
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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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Protesters Gather in Oakland, Other City Halls, to Halt Encampment Sweeps
The coordinated protests on Tuesday in San Francisco, Oakland, Vallejo, Fresno, Los Angeles and Seattle, were hosted by Poor Magazine…
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BWOPA Honors Black Leadership and Legacy at 2024 Ella Hill Hutch Awards Dinner
On Dec. 5, BWOPA held its Annual Ella Hill Hutch Awards Ceremony, at the Fairmont Claremont Hotel in the Oakland/Berkeley…
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NAACP California-Hawaii State Convention Highlights Black Voter Engagement, and More
A Friday panel featuring NAACP Chairman Leon W. Russell and Regina Wilson, Executive Director of California Black Media, examined Project…
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Controller Malia Cohen Convenes Auditors from Counties Across California
The conference focused on key issues related to county financial management and reporting. This annual event is mandated by Government…
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Asm. Mike Gipson Hosts Hearing on Big Sports Events’ Impact on Calif. Economy
On Oct. 2, Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson) led an Assembly Standing Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism hearing focused…
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Los Angeles Hosts Annual ‘Stop the Hate’ Campaign Amidst Growing Reports
Los Angeles County hosted its seventh annual United Against Hate Week with community partners to rally against the growing hate…
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Gov. Newsom Plans to Revoke Funding for Cities and Counties Delaying Encampment Sweeps
Gov. Gavin Newsom promised to take away state funding from cities and counties that delay implementing an executive order to…
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Manly Film Festival: With BHERC, Oakland Event Raises Funds for Tech Exchange
On July 13, the 30th annual S.E. Manly African American Film Festival was hosted at the Regal Jack London Theater…
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Celebrating 40 Years, Bill Pickett Rodeo Partners with BeyGOOD Foundation
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR) announced July 26 that it has teamed up with the BeyGOOD Foundation to support…
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Oakland Native Kamala Harris Gets Groundswell of Support in Bid for U.S. President
In a one-two punch kicked off by President Joe Biden’s announcement last weekend that he would not seek a second…
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Opinion: California Needs to Do More to Boost Employment for Black Americans
California must act now to confront today’s Black job crisis. The Bureau of Labor Statistics last year reported that 90%…
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California Diversity Awards Celebrates Achievements and Highlights Growth of Diverse Small Businesses
The California African American Chamber of Commerce, the CalAsian Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Chambers of Commerce hosted their third…
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