Smithsonian Museum Will Revamp its Slavery Exhibit After Artifact Loan Runs Out
The agreement, examined by The Associated Press, was initially five years and then was extended another five in 2021, ending…
Local Headlines
San Diego City Council Finalizes Due Process and Safety Ordinance
Today, San Diego made it clear that our values are not…
Keep readingAffordable Housing Program Permits 6,746 Homes Over Three Years
Three years after launching its innovative ‘Affordable Housing Permit Now’ program, the City of San…
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Cultural “Food As Medicine” Approaches Can Help Reduce Blood Pressure
A new study links a multi-pronged dietary approach for Black and Hispanic adults to significant reductions in blood pressure.
Highlights of Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa
History’s first American pope visited Africa against the backdrop of his calls for peace that have sparked a feud with U.S. President Donald Trump…
What the California Climate Credit Means for Your Electricity Bill
Understand how the California Climate Credit works and when it may show up on your electricity bill. Read now so…
Pope Leo XIV Challenges Angola’s Leaders While Delivering a Message of Encouragement For Its People
Leo’s arrival in Angola, the oil-and-mineral rich former Portuguese colony, marked the third leg of his four-nation African voyage.
San Diego’s African Diaspora
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
From Stockton to Sacramento: Lt. Governor Candidate Michael Tubbs Shares His Vision for California
Now running for lieutenant governor, Tubbs is positioning himself as a champion for affordability, opportunity, and systemic reform.
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…
“A Lot of Money to Be Made”: Ahead of 2028 LA Olympic Games, Black Caucus Encourages Black-Owned Businesses to Lock In Contracts
The opening ceremony is set for July 14, and the closing ceremony will take place on July 30, marking the…
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…
