Senate Advances Weber Pierson’s Bill to Reform Gang Databases
By Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black Media A bill authored by Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego) aimed at reforming…
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CalVCB Resources Available to Sexual Assault Victims
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The California Victim Compensation Board…
Keep readingJIREH Providers Samantha Williams Receives Social Justice Leadership Award
Under her leadership, the organization expanded from administering 400–600 vaccines annually…
Keep readingPublication of Study on Deaths in San Diego County Jails
The study covers just over 12 years of in-custody deaths…
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A Clinical Perspective on Common Health Conditions Affecting Black Women
Women’s health research has historically been underfunded, and the numbers tell a sobering story
Linda Jean Batson
TRULY LOVED… It is with deep love and gratitude for a life well lived that we remember Linda Jean Batson,…
Lera Jean Williams Darby
Affectionately known for her warm spirit, powerful prayers, and unforgettable laugh, Lera Jean Williams Darby was born January 10, 1946,…
Today in Black History: April 30th
1926 – Pilot Bessie Coleman Passes Away Born in 1982, Bessie Coleman became the first Black woman to gain an…
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.
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California Primary Elections: Black Candidates Appearing on Your June 2 Ballot
The June 2, 2026, primary election will test the voter appeal of Black political candidates in California, where Black residents…
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
A Southern California man is in custody after a shooting incident late Saturday at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Opinion: When Wall Street Buys Up the Neighborhood — The Impact on Black Californians
For Black Californians, this path has always been narrower because of historical barriers to wealth building.
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…
