Posts Tagged ‘California’
A historically Black college in Oakland, California? A task force is dreaming
Oakland’s Black residents often leave to attend HBCUs and never return, something the mayor hopes to combat.
Read More100 Years After a Black Family Was Forced Out, a Descendant Sues a California City
The great-granddaughter of a couple who left town after facing threats of violence wants more than a token memorial.
Read More‘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.
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