The Black Caucus is the ‘Conscience of Congress.’ Supreme Court Ruling Has It Bracing for A Big Hit
Wednesday’s decision clears the way for Republican-led states to redraw U.S. House districts without regard to race, potentially creating many…
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Up Close and Personal with Toot Bell, San Diego’s “Human Flute”
A conversation between Mary Scott and Toot Bell
Keep readingOfficial Ballot Drop Boxes Open for June Gubernatorial Primary
The Registrar of Voters has official ballot drop boxes that are…
Keep readingCounty Reentry Center Delivers Immediate Support After Prison Release
Each year, about 1,000 people on post-release community supervision (PRCS)…
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Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas Has Been Vocal Advocate for Marijuana Legalization
Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas has carved out a reputation as a fierce and outspoken advocate during her political career.
Habitat for Humanity is Developing a New Atlanta Community with Help From the Carters’ Initiative
The nonprofit plans to serve as a developer on more of its projects because many smaller developers still haven’t recovered…
Justice Dept. Finds UCLA Medical School Illegally Used Race in Admissions
The finding escalates the Trump administration’s ongoing standoff with UCLA, which has focused mostly on the main campus’s response to allegations…
Redistricting Battle Intensifies in States After US Supreme Court Ruling on Voting Rights Act
That total could grow following the Supreme Court’s decision that significantly weakened a provision in the federal Voting Rights Act.
Our African Nations
A Salute to Our African Nations: Senegal
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations.
A Salute to Our African Nations: Tunisia and Namibia
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations.
A Salute to Our African Nations: Ghana and Mauritius
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations.
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Black Leaders Warn of “Attack” on Voting Rights; Call for Urgent Action
Black elected officials, civil rights attorneys, and grassroots organizers from across California convened in a virtual conference on May 1…
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
Bill Aims to End Tax Break for Wall Street Landlords — Curbing Their Impact on First-Time Homebuyers
Senate Advances Weber Pierson’s Bill to Reform Gang Databases
By Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black Media A bill authored by Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego) aimed at reforming…
The Conversation
Astronaut Victor Glover is the Latest in a Long Line of Black American Explorers − Including York, the Enslaved Man Who Played a Key Role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Glover’s achievement is worth celebrating. But it’s also worth remembering that he belongs to a long and underappreciated history
Zimbabwean Artist Option Nyahunzvi Explores Cultural Values in a Bold New Exhibition
I am an art historian and critic with a focus on art traditions of southern Africa. I caught up with Nyahunzvi to ask him more…
