Xavier Becerra Meets Black L.A. Leaders, Outlines Plans for California
*Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra met with Black elected officials and faith, labor, civic and …
State of Black California: New Data Shows Black Californians Falling Behind as Leaders Convene at UCLA to Confront Crisis
*New data showing rising unemployment and widening economic gaps for Black Californians framed a statewide conference at …
Q&A With Gubernatorial Candidate Tony Thurmond: ‘California Needs a Governor Who Listens and Leads’
Editor’s Note: This California Black Media Q&A series with California’s gubernatorial candidates is intended to …
After Don Lemon’s Arrest, Black Officials Raise Concerns About Independent Black Media
*On Jan. 30, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass attended independent journalist Don Lemon’s federal court appearance at the …
CalMatters Faces Backlash, Demands for Accountability Over Question to Black Lawmaker About Her Purse
*Since California Black Media (CBM) reported that CalMatters asked Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) whether …
How CalMatters Turned a Handbag into a Political Firestorm and Exposed a Journalism Blind Spot
*A question recently emailed to the office of Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) was not about legislation, …
2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, Champion of Reparations, Housing and Workers’ Rights
*Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) represents California’s 61st Assembly District, covering areas including …
Covered California Opens Enrollment – Warns of Premium Hikes if Tax Credits End | VIDEO
*With the federal government shutdown now in its second month, Covered California officials are warning that nearly two …
Black Lawmakers at Forefront of Trump-Newsom Redistricting Clash | Photos
*At the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, Gov. Gavin Newsom and top California Democratic leaders …
Californians Gather to Honor Trailblazer Nate Holden: ‘He Sure Fought Like Hell for Us’ | PICs
*LOS ANGELES – Long before Martin Luther King Jr. Day was a national holiday, before California women could secure …
Medi-Medi Plans: A Promising New Option for Californians Who Qualify for Medi-Cal and Medicare
*(CBM) – For decades, Medi-Cal has played a vital role in California’s healthcare infrastructure. Today, it provides …
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed - Week of 07-29-24
*Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed Californians for Kamala: Rep. Maxine Waters Leads …
California 2024 Budget Agreement Includes Funding for Reparations Bill Implementation, Victim Services and More
*In a move supporting vulnerable communities, the 2024 California budget agreement has earmarked $103 million in …
Political Playback: Black Maternal Deaths Are God’s Will – California News You Might Have Missed
Hate Incident: White Supremacist Letter to Legislators and AG Bonta Says Black Maternal Deaths Are God’s Will *A member …
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
*On Jan. 24, the members of the Los Angeles County Delegation (LACD) to the California Legislature elected …


















