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Mayor Breed, Actor Morris Chestnut Attend S.F.’s Indie Night Film Festival
On June 1, the acclaimed Los Angeles-based Indie Night Film Festival arrived at the Kabuki Theater in San Francisco. San…
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Funds for Down Payments and Credit Repair Given to Black First Time Homebuyers
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) won a $10,000 fair housing settlement last November against a property management company, CIM…
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Rest in Peace: A.M.E. Pastor and L.A Civil Rights Icon Cecil “Chip” Murray Passes
The Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray, former pastor of First African Methodist Episcopal Church (FAME) in Los Angeles, died…
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Faces Around the Bay: Helena P. Hill
Helena P. Hill, 92, was born and raised on her grandfather’s farm in Plaquemine, Louisiana. “We had cows, chickens and…
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After Severe Storms Kill 12, State Warns of Ongoing Dangers
State authorities and elected officials around California are thanking 8,500 first responders for their combined efforts over the past weeks…
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L.A. Mayor Bass Announces L.A. Police Chief Moore’s Retirement
On Jan.12, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass held a press conference to announce the retirement of LAPD Chief Michel Moore,…
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Calif. Park Advocates Want More Green Spaces in Black Neighborhoods
Some advocates say the state is not developing and maintaining community recreational facilities equally. They point out that green spaces…
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Sen. Butler Marks First 100 Days in Office With Message and Meetings
U.S. Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), a former labor organizer and advocate for women in politics, marked her first 100 days…
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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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The 100 Black Men 35th Annual Scholarship Benefit and Awards Gala
The 100 Black Men of the Bay Area hosted their 35th Annual Scholarship Benefit and Awards Gala at the San…
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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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DJ Zernell Gillie Gives Hip Hop a New Scent
Zernell Gillie has been in and around the Hip Hop and House music scene in Chicago for over 30 years.…
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Senate Hopeful Barbara Lee Attends L.A.’s 18th Annual Taste of Soul Festival
Recognized as the largest one day ‘free’ street festival on the West Coast, the 18th annual Taste of Soul took…
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California Latino Legislative Caucus Celebrates 50th Anniversary
“The issues that are bringing us together as Latinos are California issues, whether it’s housing insecurity and affordability, looking at…
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New California Law Harshens Penalties for Trafficking Children for Sex
Senate Bill (SB) 14 — legislation that makes trafficking of a minor for purposes of a commercial sex act a…
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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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Black Business Owners Concerned as Groups Step Up Attacks on Diversity
When the BeyGOOD foundation, led by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, awarded Compton-based entrepreneur Veronica Clanton-Higgins $10,000 in August, the 46-year-old businesswoman says…
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What Are Schoolteachers Thinking? Report Gives Insights
What teachers think and experience in the public education system is explored in a new report by the National Alliance…
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‘An Archeology of Silence’ Exhibit at De Young Museum is Something to Talk About
Kehinde Wiley’s new exhibit “An Archeology of Silence” made its U.S. premiere at the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum in…
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Mothers in Mourning: Moms, Allies Protest Gun Violence in California
Aldon Thomas Stiles | Califoria Black Media On Sept. 9, elected officials, community leaders and concerned citizens took to the…
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Elected Officials, Faith Leaders Join State Ed Chief Thurmond to Discuss Antisemitism Solutions
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond organized a virtual roundtable discussion titled “Education to End Hate: Countering Antisemitism” that…
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Barbara Lee Adds Bernie Sanders Political Staff to Growing Campaign Team
Two members of the Bernie Sanders for President 2020 team have joined Barbara Lee’s campaign for Senate, the Lee campaign…
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Singer Etta James and Athlete Archie Williams Inducted Into California Hall of Fame
Iconic singer Etta James and decorated track and field athlete Archie Williams join five other inductees set to receive the…
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Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop: Legislative Black Caucus Honors West Coast Greats
The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) celebrated the 5oth anniversary of hip…
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Thousands of Black Californians Have Lost Their Health Insurance — Don’t Lose Yours
Five percent of the 225,231 Californians who lost their Medi-Cal coverage in June were African American. According to numbers from…
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