Lawmakers, Advocates Demand Justice for Incarcerated Women
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Some members of the California Black Legislative Caucus (CLBC) joined Assemblymember Susan Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton) and the Women’s Legislative Caucus at a press conference on April 3 to demand justice and fairness for incarcerated woman in California. CLBC members Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Alameda), Sade Elhawary (D-Los Angeles), Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Ladera Heights), and prison...
Applications Now Being Accepted for the San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury
SAN BERNARDINO, CA— Applications for the San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury are now being accepted. Successful applicants will serve as Grand Jury for the 2026 calendar year beginning on January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026. The Civil Grand Jury is charged by the California Penal Code to investigate all aspects of the county, including cities and special...
‘Death By a Thousand Cuts’ — Protestors Turn Out en Masse to Denounce Trump, Musk
The “Hands Off” protests marked the biggest day of demonstrations yet against the policies of Pres. Donald Trump and his biggest campaign donor and the world’s richest man, Elon Musk. By Viji Sundaram BERKELEY, CA— Thousands turned out Saturday in front of the North Berkeley Bart station in protest over what they decry as the Trump administration’s “hostile takeover” of their...
Supporters Say Reparations Bill “Not Stalled” as Republican Sponsor Leaves Legislature for Fed Job
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Last week, President Donald Trump appointed Assemblymember Bilal Ali (Bill) Essayli (R-Corona) United States Attorney for the Central District of California. The lawmaker, an outspoken critic of Gov. Newsom, accepted the appointment. Essayli, who in February introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 1315, a reparations bill in the State Legislature, took the oath of office for...
Hope Amidst Crisis: UNCF Announces Support for HBCU Students and Children of Alumni Affected by LA Wildfire Disaster
Relief fund offering critical financial assistance to help ease the burden and restore hope for affected students and families—donate today WASHINGTON, DC—In the wake of the devastation caused by the Los Angeles wildfires, UNCF and the UNCF Los Angeles office are stepping in to provide a lifeline for HBCU students and children of alumni, ensuring that education remains a beacon...
The Drive for Black Homeownership
By Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose My grandparents, despite many barriers, worked, saved, and eventually bought a house. My grandfather was forced to drop out of school in the fifth grade to work and help care for his younger siblings. But their determination to own a home, a dream shared by many in their generation, was unwavering. Families worked, prayed, and, like...
“Imagine If You Will.”
By Lou Coleman Standing at the edge of a vast ocean. The waves crash against the shore, each one unique, each one a testament to the power and majesty of the Creator. The ocean is vast, its depths unknown, its breadth immeasurable. It is both beautiful and terrifying, a source of life and a force of nature. Well, our lives are...
Dr. Calvin Mackie honored as Tulane University’s 2025 Outstanding Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Dr. Calvin Mackie, Founder and CEO of STEM NOLA | STEM Global Action, has been named the recipient of Tulane University’s Outstanding Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The honor was presented at the Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Awards Gala, held at the Audubon Tea Room in New Orleans. The award recognizes individuals whose entrepreneurial efforts have made...
With U.S. Students Struggling, Educators Rethink the School Day
With chronic absenteeism and low performance among students nationwide, a growing number of educators are reshaping the school day — and what it means to be a successful graduate. By Selen Ozturk A growing number of educators are reshaping the school day — and what it means to be a successful graduate. In the face of chronic absenteeism and low performance among...
