Calif. Assembly Approves Constitutional Amendment Abolishing ‘Involuntary Servitude’
*Assembly Constitutional Amendment (ACA) 3, the California Abolition Act, has one more hurdle to clear before voters can …
Two Hopefuls in Race to Replace Former Asm. Burke Have Black Caucus Ties
*The two Black candidates running in the April 5 special primary election to replace former Assemblymember Autumn Burke …
EURVideoNews: Newsom Gas Rebate Plan Means $800 for California Car Owners
*Whew Lord! Help is on the way. On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his gas rebate plan, which would send …
Weber’s AB 1655 Would Make Juneteenth a Paid Holiday in California
*Last week, Assemblymember Akilah Weber (D-La Mesa) announced the introduction of Assembly Bill (AB) 1655, legislation …
Women’s History Month: California Org Honors Leaders, Discusses Priorities
*To mark Women’s History Month, The California Black Women’s Collective (CBWC) honored more than 100 Black women leaders …
$6 Billion in College Grants Available While High School Senior Applications Drop 16%
*The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is encouraging high school students to apply for $6 billion in financial …
Dr. John E. Warren | Note to Pres. Biden: Build Local Media Back With Real Dollars, Not Tax Credits
*When the Build Back Better Act passed the House of Representatives last year, there was some excitement about a …
California Cannabis Owner Virgil Grant on Cat Parker (Dept. of Cannabis) Resigning
*Below is what Virgil Grant, owner of California Cannabis, has to say about Cat Packer resigning as Director of the …
Black History Month: Black Caucus Honors 11 ‘Unsung Heroes’
*Last week, to mark Black History Month, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) held a virtual ceremony honoring …
Calif. Reparations Task Force: Recent Mtg. Honored Movement’s History | VIDEO
*The California Task Force to Study and Development Reparations Proposal for African Americans is holding its seventh …
Biz Advocate: New SoCal Clean Gas Program is ‘Amazing Opportunity’
*Timothy Simon, CEO of the California African American Chamber of Commerce, says a new clean energy program in Southern …
Race and Health Care: New Report Shares Insights on Black Californians
*In keeping with its commitment to ending health inequities, the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) released the …
California: As Mandates End, State, Counties Unmask With Caution
*On Tuesday, Feb. 15, the statewide indoor mask mandate for vaccinated Californians expired. As COVID-19 cases decline, …
Fighting Homelessness: Gov. Newsom Sets Sights on Mental Health, Addiction | VIDEO
*Gov. Gavin Newsom says his administration is emphasizing combating drug addiction and mental illness as part of the …
COVID Winter Surge Brings New Challenges for Elder and Youth Health Care
*The COVID-19 winter surge has impacted different age groups in different ways, as caretakers struggle to take care of …
