Asm. Mike Gipson Makes His Case for California Board of Equalization Seat in High-Stakes Race
Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson) is one of those candidates. He is running to represent District 3, which covers Los Angeles…
Local Headlines
Affordable Housing Program Permits 6,746 Homes Over Three Years
Three years after launching its innovative ‘Affordable Housing Permit Now’ program, the City of San…
Keep readingSan Diegans Can Recycle Old Tax Files for Free
If you’ve just finished filing your latest tax return and are…
Keep readingWhy Preventive Pet Care is the Smartest Investment for San Diego Pet Owners
Preventive pet care means healthier, longer lives for San Diego…
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Pope Prays at Catholic Shrine in Angola That Was a Center of African Slave Trade
Leo traveled to the Sanctuary of Mama Muxima, nestled in the Angolan savanas of baobab trees at the edge of…
5 Black Poets For Students To Study And Know
About 12% of all U.S. adults read or listened to poetry, compared with roughly 8% of Black people, a 2022…
Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to An African Church Linked to Slavery Reflects on His Own Complex Heritage
Pope Leo XIV’s planned visit to the church in the town of Muxima on Sunday as part of his Africa tour is in…
Eddie Murphy Receives Life Achievement Award by AFI, Drawing Standing Ovation at Star-Filled Tribute
Eddie Murphy took a moment to look out at the star-studded room at the American Film Institute ceremony.
San Diego’s African Diaspora
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.
A Salute to Our African Nations: Sudan and Cameroon
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations.
State News
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
Your Vote in 2026: Bill Banning Law Enforcement From Polling Stations Advances – Carrying Fines Up to $1000 and 5-Year…
Bonta and Weber Pierson Lead on StateHealth Policy as Disparities Persist
Bonta said her leadership is shaped by personal experience navigating inequities in healthcare.
Building Bridges of Support: How AAPI Equity Alliance Is Strengthening California’s Anti-Hate Network
The Center partners with the AAPI Equity Alliance under California’s Stop the Hate program, a statewide coalition aimed at preventing…
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…
