Posts Tagged ‘California’
‘Anti-woke is anti-Black’: California Gov. Gavin Newsom calls out attempts to drag America back to pre-voting rights
“You got the Supreme Court talking about getting rid of the Voting Rights Act, and that’s very real. That may likely happen in a matter of months.
Read MoreBill to provide descendants of slavery preference in college admissions moves forward
While some call the proposed bill a form of race-baiting, proponents recognize how descendants of enslaved people can benefit from it.
Read MoreSecret recordings reveal LAPD cops spewing racist, sexist and homophobic comments, complaint alleges
An officer recorded the interactions that form the basis of the complaint against the Los Angeles Police Department.
Read MoreBeloved Black-owned bookstore in Pasadena becomes a safe haven for fire victims
As the fire caused chaos, evacuations, and destruction, one local business has stepped in to help the community.
Read MoreLos Angeles Burned, Now They’re Coming for Karen Bass
The first woman and second-ever Black person to serve as mayor of L.A. is under attack by conservative trolls like Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
Read MoreGenerational Black Homes in LA Reduced to Ash Amid Growing Wildfires
As multimillion-dollar mansions in celebrity enclaves dominate headlines, Black communities in Altadena face an uphill battle to rebuild their lives.
Read MoreLos Angeles Fires: Uncovering The Hidden Struggles Of Incarcerated Firefighter Heroes
Among those battling fires in California are inmates who may earn as little as a dollar per day while putting their lives on the line.
Read MoreCalifornia police force whose officers shared racist texts agrees to reform deal
After an investigation into racist and sexist messages, one California police department must reform, according to the Justice Department.
Read MoreCelebrate Kwanzaa with the African American Cultural Center of Long Beach
Join us at the African American Cultural Center of Long Beach (AACCLB) for a vibrant and meaningful Kwanzaa celebration on December 30! This special event is an opportunity for the community to come together to honor African American heritage, reflect on the seven principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba), and embrace unity, culture, and purpose. What…
Read MoreCalifornia bill would give public university admission priority to slaves’ descendants
California lawmaker said he will introduce a bill Monday that would give admission priority to the descendants of slaves at the University of California and California State University, two of the largest public university systems in the nation.
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