Weber’s AB 1655 Would Make Juneteenth a Paid Holiday in California
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Last week, Assemblymember Akilah Weber (D-La Mesa) announced the introduction of Assembly Bill
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Voting Rights Takes Center Stage at Black Caucus MLK Breakfast
Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media Voting rights was the central theme at a virtual breakfast the California Legislative
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Ramos proposes schools and tribes collaborate in teaching of Native American history, culture in classrooms
SACRAMENTO—Legislation encouraging school districts to collaborate with local tribes to increase knowledge about California Native Americans in their communities and
Read moreMalia Cohen Elected BOE Chair – for the Second Time
By Tanu Henry | California Black Media Last week, the California Board of Equalization (BOE) elected Malia M. Cohen its
Read moreBurden on Some Student Loan Borrowers
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Lillian Lewis earned multiple degrees from California State University Sacramento (also known
Read moreWhite House Officials Break Down Pres. Biden’s Build Back Better Plan
Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media California is one of many states whose policies helped to shape President Joe
Read moreThis Week Marks the 25th Anniversary of California’s Ban on Affirmative Action
California Black Media News Staff Since California banned affirmative action 25 years ago, experts say data shows significant drops in
Read moreCal Warns Businesses, Landlords Using Felonies and COVID to Discriminate
Edward Henderson | California Black The California state government has been reminding businesses across the state that it is illegal
Read moreGov. Newsom Signs Package of Laws Supporting Restaurants, Bars
Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media California Gov. Gavin Newsom approved a COVID-19 recovery package Friday supporting small hospitality
Read moreThe Way West: Reparations Task Force Looks at Black Migration to California
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media I was leaving the South to fling myself into the unknown… I was
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