Booker T. Harrison Obituary
We come together to honor the life and legacy of Booker T. Harrison — a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother,…
Local Headlines
San Diego FC, Presby Foundation and Community Leaders Celebrate Revitalized Courts at Willie Henderson Sports Complex
Several speakers shared heartfelt reflections on what the revitalized courts mean…
Keep readingCounty Releases $9.1 Billion Recommended Budget Focused on Stability, Essential Services and Community Needs
The values-centered proposed budget was shaped through close collaboration among community…
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When Hate Crimes Reach Home.
While we all grieve the loss of life and the attack on our local Islamic house of worship, we must…
The World’s Reaction to Hantavirus is Tinged by Echoes of Something Else: COVID
The lingering impact of COVID-19, a few years out from the declaration that the pandemic was over, is scattered across…
Today in Black History: May 21st
1881 – Blanche Kelso Bruce Becomes Register of the Treasury On this day in 1881, Blanche Kelso Bruce was sworn…
Smart Technology is Changing the Guest Experience in Hospitality
Smart technology is changing the guest experience in hospitality with smarter hotel rooms, faster service, personalized stays, and seamless travel…
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
Tenn. State Rep. Justin Jones Visits Sacramento; Gov. Newsom Calls Out “Stone-Cold Racism”
In Tennessee, the Supreme Court’s ruling paves the way for Tennessee Republicans to dismantle the state’s only majority-Black congressional district…
Homelessness Crisis Looms Large in Newsom’s May Budget Revision
The proposed reduction comes as local leaders warn that scaling back HHAP funding could reverse progress made in reducing homelessness…
Election Day Is Right Around the Corner. Here’s How to Prepare
Voters in California have two major elections coming up this year: the state primary election on June 2, and 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…
