Doulas Are Helping Black California Moms Navigate Pregnancy – Even as High Mortality Rates Persist
For some Black mothers, having someone in their corner during pregnancy means more than support, it can change how they…
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US Citizen Injured in Illinois After ICE Agents Mistook Him for Fugitive, Tried to Arrest Him
A routine walk turned into a violent encounter after federal agents targeted the wrong man, leaving local authorities searching for…
The Business of Educating Black Parents, Teachers and Kids
Parents once used her name to discipline their children. That unexpected moment sparked an idea that would become a growing…
At This Black Church Cafe, Your Brunch Helps Feed Someone Else
What looks like a neighborhood café is serving something much bigger: good food, live music, and a mission feeding Philadelphia’s…
Dr. Weber Pierson Encourages Black Women To “Normalize” Menopause
A long-overlooked conversation is gaining attention as Black women confront unique menopause experiences, health risks, and gaps in medical care.
Our African Nations
A Salute to Our African Nations
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations, acknowledging our respect and appreciation of our brothers…
Salute to Our African Nations
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations, acknowledging our respect and appreciation of our brothers…
A Salute to Our African Nations
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations. This acknowledges our respect and appreciation of our brothers and sisters among us…
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REPORT: Community Level Policy Is Impacting Homelessness and Drug Abuse in California
California’s homelessness crisis has many contributing factors, but new research is examining how housing, treatment, and criminal justice policies intersect.
Washington: At CBC Week, California Leaders Center Economic Power and Investment in Black Institutions
At CBC Week, California leaders put an often-unspoken topic front and center, sparking a broader conversation about power, institutions, and…
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
From a longtime pastor’s passing to major developments across California, these stories highlight leaders, communities, and issues shaping the state.
The Conversation
Cancer Vaccines Could Transform Treatment and Prevention – But Misinformation About mRNA Vaccines Threatens Their Potential
On Aug. 19, 2026, Moderna and Merck announced that their personalized vaccine, intismeran autogene, succeeded in reducing the recurrence of the skin cancer melanoma when combined…
After Supreme Court Setback, Trump Again Targets Immigration by Expanding Definition of Birthright Citizenship
In June, the high court struck down Trump’s effort to deny citizenship to children born to foreign parents who are unlawfully in the United States.
