A Dec. 16 ceremony marked the groundbreaking for the development, which will offer affordable housing to 42 low-income households earning between 30% to 60% of the...
Shay Franco-Clausen is an award-winning public advocate, speaker, political strategist and former elected official. She has contributed her thought leadership to drafting seventeen pieces of legislation...
Jay King is also a member of the popular 1980s R&B group Club Nouveau. In his role as an artist and activist, he has stood up...
Known for her signature red lipstick, Thompson displayed confidence and style on the court, becoming an icon both for her gameplay and her individuality. Her ability...
When I saw him, Carter was spry, quick-witted, and kind. The former president wore a bolo string tie anchored by an eight-stone turquoise clasp that dangled...
During his time in the Assembly, Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty authored over 90 measures that became law including the Universal Preschool Act, the American River Parkway...
“Like those before it, the 2025 RIPA report provides actionable information to address bias in policing. This year’s report is particularly important with its focus on...
A journey into the heart of America’s most iconic forests, “Giants Rising” tells the epic tale of the coast redwoods — the tallest and among the...
civil rights icon Georgia State Representative Julian Bond said that Carter, along with governors Reuben Askew of Florida, Dale Bumpers of Arkansas, and Terry Sanford of...
Readers who drive or walk past a monument to a historical figure every day will surely be spurred to regard it with fresh new eyes, after...
The hypocrisy is staggering. Black hip-hop artists celebrating the election of Donald Trump is baffling. In Trump’s very first hours in office, he signed executive orders...
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By Jan. 22, the U.S. Air Force had started shutting down its DEI offices and put those employees on paid administrative leave before their employment ends...
Organized as the “Housing & Climate Progressive Democratic Slate,” the team of 13 is running in an election happening right now that often flies under the...
A California Health Care Foundation study published in May 2024 on heath disparities by race and ethnicity in the state found that Black Californians had the...
Healthcare advocacy is multifaceted. From physician-led initiatives addressing policy and resource allocation, to research that intentionally and thoughtfully addresses disparities in access and outcomes, to development...
The city’s plan to eliminate a nearly $130 million shortfall in its general purpose fund for fiscal year 2024-2025, which ends in June, with cuts by $25...
District 3 Councilmember Carroll Fife likewise praised the center, which is within her district. “The Downtown Senior Center offers dance classes, crafts, computer courses, and other...
“Peter is a very prolific striker,” said Oakland Roots Head Coach Gavin Glinton. “He has represented his country and shown he knows how to score across...
Fred enjoyed a 27-year career (1972-1999) with the Oakland Unified School District. Starting as a classroom teacher, he went on to serve as a vice principal,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Keep babies’ cribs free of stuffed animals and blankets. A firm mattress covered with a tight-fitting crib sheet is all that an infant...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Dr.Willie Jolley, Les Brown, and Dr. George C. Fraser. In a memorable ceremony, the trio was honored with the prestigious "Titans of Public...
In December, a second altercation, on a video shared with news media, showed 4 to 6 boys attacking a Black student and using racial slurs. The...
CABSE members represent governmental agencies, charter schools and charter school organizations, public school districts, traditional public schools, and community colleges. The organization’s primary goal is to expand...
Kaci Peterson, the founder and Chief Architect of Social Good Solutions and the Black Equity Collective, has over 18 years of experience in the non-profit and...
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