On Sept. 12, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state is making a $267,118,293 investment to combat organized retail crime. This sum represents the largest-ever single investment...
Tune in to hear the personal and truly inspiring stories from a Life Saver, a Distinguished Arts Award recipient, and a Pink Party … The post...
On Saturday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the state is suing five of the world’s largest oil companies and their...
Welcome back for another entertaining episode of Ask Alma! This week, Alma and her panel and Almond Joys in the chat, … The post LIVE! —...
Numerous studies have shown that Black teachers can improve Black students’ academic outcomes, but in California, where Black Students are the lowest performing sub-group of all...
On Sept. 13, the Board of Trustees of California State University (CSU) announced that it has appointed Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes to assume the role of...
The trans-Atlantic slave trade introduced a system of slavery that was commercialized, racialized and inherited, according to The New York Times Magazine. Africans were not thought...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Before the vote, McCarthy, who faced a protracted 15-round battle in January to secure the speakership, made it clear that he would not...
John Wesley Gilbert, a trailblazing figure, broke barriers as an educator, missionary, and the first African American archaeologist. Notably, he was the inaugural graduate of Paine...
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 she felt empowered and recognized. Clanton,...
Join us for Fairyland’s Latinx Heritage Celebration in the park on Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1 for a vibrant, uplifting and inspired weekend of...
Richmond City Councilmember Doria Robinson is planning to hold a community meeting in the next few weeks to discuss possible plans for the fire-ravaged International Hotel...
The economy may be the No. 1 issue in the upcoming election. But it’s still a mystery. How can inflation be normalizing around 3%, going down...
In a remarkable display of international goodwill and cooperation, Ambassador Dr. Albert Nasasagare, the former Special Advisor to President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi, Africa, embarked on...
Chinese Consul General Zhang Jianmin hosted a reception to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) at the Chinese...
Even in an era of tumult as we’ve rarely seen before, individuals in great need today are still looking to faiths and nonprofit organizations for answers...
The conclusion of Suicide Prevention Week on Sept.16 served as a reminder, according to wellness advocates, of the ongoing mental health crisis faced by Black Californians....
In the heart of Oakland's 14th Street, a timeless beauty and care institution, the Style-Rite Beauty Salon, stands as a testament to resilience, community, and innovation.
Founded in 1964 in the basement of Progressive Baptist Church, the Black Repertory Group (BRG) moved to a storefront at 1719 Alcatraz until the Black community,...
On Monday morning, community leaders including representatives from the Oakland NAACP chapter held a press conference at Acts Full Gospel Church to discuss their response to...
On Friday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. at Oakland Paramount Theatre, Oakland Ballet Company and Life in Motion Productions will present the Oakland premiere of “Flower,”...
AB-280 was conceived as a direct response to the suffering endured by men, women, individuals with mental health conditions, the disabled and even children who have...
TEXAS METRO NEWS — Whether I am offering advice, lending money, or providing emotional support, my actions makes a difference and change in people's lives. But...
TEXAS METRO NEWS — Before becoming a Broadway box office musical, My Fair Lady was a 1913 play and a 1938 film, Pygmalion, produced by George...
DALLAS WEEKLY — NeAndre Broussard is a visionary who uses clothing as a vehicle to uplift Black men all over the world, and his Black Menswear...