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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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California lawmakers side with landlords to kill renter eviction relief
Senate Bill 436, which would have given tenants a full two weeks to pay past due rent before landlords could…
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The Good, The Bad, & The Braves: How about a little Sunday morning baseball
The Atlanta Braves will play their first morning game at Truist Park on Sunday, July 6, and will have several…
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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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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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‘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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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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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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California Observes Third Annual Black Health Advocacy Week
On May 4, 2023, the California Assembly unanimously passed ACR 53, enacting BHEAW every first week of May. “The life…
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California Assembly Passes Bill to Strengthen Penalties for Soliciting Minors
The revised version of Assembly Bill 379, authored by Assemblymember Maggy Krell (D-Sacramento), now allows prosecutors to file felony charges…
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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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Ahead of Nov. Election, Event to Check Pulse of California’s Political Landscape
The Public Policy Institute of California is hosting a “2024 Speaker Series on California’s Future,” a preview event outlining the…
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Soaring Birds and Towering Waves Greet Attendees at 29th Annual Maafa Commemoration at Ocean Beach
The 29th Annual MAAFA Commemoration San Francisco Bay Area was held at Ocean Beach, Sunday, Oct. 13. Warm and cloudy…
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Gov. Newsom Touts California Economic Success
In a 20-minute interview on Oct. 10, Gov. Gavin Newsom said California’s economy is in great shape due to achievements…
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Oakland at Its Best… A Glimpse: Uniting the Community and Supporting Future Generations
This past Saturday, September 7, 2024, the West Oakland community, particularly in the Campbell Village area at 8th and Campbell,…
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State of Black California: Oakland Tour Stop Rescheduled
The 2024 State of Black California Tour stop in Oakland has been rescheduled from Sept. 28 to Dec. 13, at…
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Sacramento: More Than 250 News Professionals Attend Ethnic Media Awards and Conference
More than 250 news professionals representing nearly 150 media outlets attended the annual Ethnic Media Conference, Expo, and Awards held…
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Opinion: California Ethnic Media Celebrates Its Purpose — And People
Are ethnic media outlets like the Oakland Post simply providing information? Or do they represent a de facto social justice…
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Oakland Narrowly Avoids Major Budget Cuts With Newly Signed Deal For Coliseum Sale
Oakland has taken a big step towards securing funds that will save the city from major budget cuts by signing…
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Back in Session, California Lawmakers to Decide More Than 1,300 Bills
Some of those bills are related to hot-button issues under increasing national scrutiny as the country approaches national elections in…
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Faith Leaders to End Gun Violence Convene at White House
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy announced on June 25 a Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence, declaring “firearm violence…
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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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The Waiting Begins, Oakland Passes Budget With Uncertainty of Coliseum Funds Coming to Save Them
After 12 hours of deliberation over two days, the Oakland City Council passed their mid-cycle budget Tuesday afternoon. This budget…
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California Needs Big, Bold Affordable Housing Investments Now
The following letter to California’s elected leadership was jointly authored last month by Fred Blackwell, CEO of the San Francisco…
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Sen. Steve Glazer Vows Redo After Journalism Tax Bill Placed on Hold
Sen. Steve Glazer (D-Contra Costa County) shared his thoughts expressed his views about Senate Bill (SB) 1327 at Capitol Weekly’s…
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