Ruthie Hopkins, Pioneering Black Publisher and San Gabriel Valley Community Leader, Passes at 83
Ruthie Hopkins, co-founder and publisher of The Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley Journal News and one of the San Gabriel Valley’s most…
Local Headlines
New Interactive Report Shows How Alternatives to Incarceration Programs Change Lives
San Diego County Probation opened the Community Transition Center (CTC) 13…
Keep readingCounty to Pay Community Organizations for Work Not Paid by Contractor in Wake of Fraud Investigation
The County will issue payment to several local organizations who were…
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Zambia Blasts the US Over a $2 Billion Health Deal in Exchange for Critical Minerals
Negotiations have continued for months to conclude the deal, one of dozens the Trump administration is pursuing in some of…
ESSENCE Festival of Culture Announces 2026 Evening Concert Series Lineup
The 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola has expanded its Evening Concert Series lineup. Newly announced performers include…
How Local Non-Profits Are Lowering Operations Costs to Meet Community Needs
Local non-profits are lowering their costs while still delivering help to those in need. Learn how they are cutting operational…
How Wristwear Signals Status in Professional Environments
Wristwear quietly signals status in the office. Discover how it impacts perceptions and unlock the art of discreet power. Ignite…
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.
State News
Q&A With Steven Bradford: Why He Wants Your Vote for California Insurance Commissioner
As California confronts rising insurance costs, market instability, and growing concerns about access and equity, the race for the state’s…
More and More, Black Californians Are Worried About Rising Costs of Housing, Energy, Food and Gas
Conversations about affordability are taking on greater urgency as the election season kicks in, speakers said.
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
By Bo Tefu, Antonio Harvey and Edward Henderson, California Black Media Asm. Jackson Bill Requiring Anti-Hate Speech Training for Calif.…
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…
