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Man Charged in Deadly Hit-and-Run Collision That Killed an Oakland Teenager and Injured Her Mother
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price announced that Agusto Matias has been charged with multiple felonies as the alleged driver…
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What We Do for Art and Democracy
I’m in New York again for a return engagement of Oakland resident Ishmael Reed’s “The Conductor,” his new play on…
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Historic Black University: Multiple Suspects Sought After Shooting Incident at Morgan State University
Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley and Morgan State University Police Chief Lance Hatcher told reporters that the incident happened around…
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2 Black Caucus Members to Serve in Top Assembly Leadership Roles
After being sworn in as Speaker of the California Assembly last week, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) appointed two members of…
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Firefighters Rescue Man Who Fell Down Fort Funston Cliff with 2 Dogs
The San Francisco Fire Department said Wednesday afternoon that they have rescued a man who fell off a cliff in…
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National Night Out 2023
National Night Out is back for 2023. This event is planned for Tuesday, August 1st and registration is now open.…
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Bill Proposes Teaching Media Literacy at Each Grade Level in California
Two bills aimed at equipping K-12 students with the ability to discern between accurate and false news -- and teach…
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‘Godzilla Next Door’: How California Developers Gained New Leverage to Build More Homes
It's hard to know just how many builder's remedy projects have been filed across the state. YIMBY Law, a legal…
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COMMENTARY: Biden’s Answer to Ageist Voters – ‘Dark Brandon’
In recent polls, both old and young haven’t been polite about the No. 1 reason they think Biden shouldn’t run…
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California Black Media Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed
Last week, Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson) demanded Sacramento County officials stop housing foster children in a former juvenile correction center.…
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AG Bonta Calls for Dismissal of Lawsuit Challenging State’s Data Privacy Law for Children
State Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a brief Friday asking a federal district court judge to strike down a lawsuit…
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As Nation Mourns, California Debates Concealed Firearm Laws
On March 28, one day after three children and three adults were shot at the Covenant School, a Christian elementary…
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Re-Fueling Jet Magazine Where Everyone Can Be ‘Beauty of the Week’
Remember “Beauty of the Week,” Jet magazine’s famous page 43, which featured Black women college students, actors, nurses, and everyday…
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Emil Guillermo: The Historical Indictment Party in New York City and the 1st Presidential Mugshot
I’m still in Manhattan, performing in Oakland resident Ishmael Reed’s off-Broadway play now at Theater for the New City. I’m…
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‘Should We Knock?’: D.C. Cop Charged with Murder for Unloading Gun into Black Man Who Fell Asleep in Car
A Washington, D.C., police sergeant was charged with second-degree murder for the shooting death of a Black man who fell…
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‘Bullets Still In My Spine’: 70-Year-Old Missouri Man Shoots Amazon Driver As He Ran Away Over Disabled Parking Spot, Leaving Him Paralyzed
The Missouri man who shot and paralyzed an Amazon driver for parking in a disabled parking spot was convicted of…
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27-Year-old Former Ramp Agent Achieves Childhood Dream, Becomes Pilot for Delta Airlines
Justin Mutawassim, a 27-year-old African American pilot at Delta Air Lines , achieved his childhood dream of becoming a pilot…
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What the Cochrane Review Says About Masks For COVID-19 — and What It Doesn’t
SciCheck Digest People online are touting the results of a Cochrane review to incorrectly claim… The post What the Cochrane…
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Tems Responds After Blocking Views with Gorgeous Gown at 2023 Oscars
Tems had a fashion moment at the 2023 Oscars on Sunday (March 12), as she… The post Tems Responds After…
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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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‘Lady, Put the Gun Down!’: Houston Mom Charged with Shooting 6-Year-Old After Teen Shows Up to Her Home to Pick Fight with Daughter
A Houston woman was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after witnesses said she shot a 6-year-old boy…
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WNBA and ESPN Announce Broadcast Schedule and Added Programming for 2023 Regular Season
The WNBA and ESPN announced that the league’s 27th regular season, set to tip off on… The post WNBA and ESPN…
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Stockton Fire Department 2023 Safe and Sane Fireworks Program: Application Period for Fireworks Sales Permit Lottery Open Until March 31
Fireworks classified as “Safe and Sane” by the State Fire Marshal are approved for sale and use in the city…
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2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5L Turbo w/Premium Plus Package AWD
2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5L Turbo w/Premium Plus Package AWD In-depth walkaround and POV Test Drive. The 2023 Mazda CX-50 is…
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