Gov. Newsom Vetoes McKinnor’s Bill to Expand First Responder Pension Benefits
A proposed California pension change promised different retirement benefits for public safety workers, but concerns over long-term costs ultimately stopped…
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Why Black-Owned Businesses Can’t Afford to Be Invisible to AI
AI is changing how customers discover businesses, creating a new digital visibility challenge, and opportunity for Black-owned brands looking to…
Outnumbered: Elbert Cox’s Equation for Greatness
Long before diversity in mathematics became a national conversation, Elbert Frank Cox broke barriers and achieved something no Black mathematician…
Henry O. Flipper: A Trailblazer at West Point and Beyond
From slavery to West Point and beyond, Henry Ossian Flipper’s remarkable journey challenged barriers and left a lasting legacy.
Thousands Join Protest Outside Kennedy Center, Expressing Concern that Trump Might Tear it Down
Thousands gathered around a Washington landmark as its future hangs in the balance, with protests, legal battles, and major changes…
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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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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.
Newsom Orders Oversight of AI Companies; Sen. Weber Pierson’s AI Health Care Bias Bill Awaits His Action
A major California decision could change how a powerful emerging technology is monitored, raising questions about what happens next.
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.
