In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, California Senator Alex Padilla introduced legislation initiatives to expand opportunities for Latino students in higher education and highlight Hispanic Serving...
On March 22, the Berkeley City Council passed its first phase of reparations to descendants of slaves. According to City Council, the reparations bill was passed...
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) issued the below statement following President Joe Biden’s announcement of his intent to nominate her to serve as Representative...
Condolences and tributes poured in from California’s Black community after the passing of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Lawmakers, business leaders, and political service organizations expressed their...
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) and Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) Tuesday led 18 of their colleagues in urging the Biden-Harris administration to develop and publicly announce a...
Two days after California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that Laphonza Butler would fill the U.S. Senate seat of the late Dianne Feinstein, the new senator was...
Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley and Morgan State University Police Chief Lance Hatcher told reporters that the incident happened around 9:25 p.m. when university police officers,...
Disney’s UNCF program introduces a new FX-supported scholarship in honor of legendary director John Singleton for students pursuing directing and producing in the next academic year;...
Photo: Getty Images Two people were injured in a shooting at Bowie State University on Saturday (October 7) during homecoming week. According to Revolt, gunfire erupted...
THE ATLANTA VOICE — For over a decade, Toni-Michelle Williams has been at the forefront of social justice advocacy where she made remarkable strides in promoting...
THE AFRO — On their website, JA Finance Park is described as, “an innovation in experiential education designed to engage students for life and work in...
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — Among those in custody, approximately 30% (197,000) were convicted or awaiting sentencing, while the remaining 70% (466,100) were not convicted, pending court...
THE ATLANTA VOICE — There were more than 50 lady ballers, ages 8-15, participating in the clinic Monday. Babul, a former Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket and...
THE AFRO — The post The newest form of school discipline: Kicking kids out of class and into virtual learning first appeared on BlackPressUSA.
SAN DIEGO VOICE AND VIEWPOINT — The report also observed the politicised association of youth of African descent with “African gangs” and criminality. It revealed their...
In the last eight months, the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano has seen demand for its services increase by about 50,000 people, to roughly...
The Red Oak Victory Ship is located at 1337 Canal Blvd. in Richmond. Regular tickets are $5 for children age 8 and under and $15 for...
The 28th annual incarnation of the event—which typically brings out about 20,000 people—kicked off with a parade with marching bands and horses, followed by the something-for-everyone...
Witnesses reported that on Aug. 17 Lambert stabbed the elderly man eight times in the head and proceeded to strike him with a metal pipe while...
THE OAKLAND POST — Witnesses reported that on Aug. 17 Lambert stabbed the elderly man eight times in the head and proceeded to strike him with a...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — This year has been pivotal for Rev. Jackson, who officially transitioned from actively leading the pioneering Rainbow Push Coalition he founded. The post...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — According to Matt Schuffert, president of Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, “Hard Rock International has a long history of supporting breast cancer awareness...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Following her two-year hiatus, “Tears of joy as I make this comeback, surrounded by the love you’ve shown! thank you for believing in...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a joint statement released on Saturday, October 7, NNPA Chair Bobby Henry and NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr....
Residents of West Contra Costa County are encouraged to take advantage of a free one-day household hazardous waste and mattress drop-off event on Sat., Sept. 23,...
