San Diego’s Muslim Community Mourns — And Asks Why Safety Still Feels Out of Reach
The shooters then chased two bystanders before driving away, firing at an uninjured landscaper, and ultimately taking their own lives…
Local Headlines
County 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…
Keep readingRuthie Hopkins, Pioneering Black Publisher and San Gabriel Valley Community Leader, Passes at 83
Ruthie Hopkins, co-founder and publisher of The Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley Journal…
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How Did Pittsburgh Black Businesses Fare During The NFL Draft?
Kontara Morphis, a dance artist and business owner, said she initially applied to be part of the NFL Draft Source…
Does Frequent Worship Lead To Better Mental Health?
Against this backdrop, there has been a long-running discussion about the role that religion can play in enhancing personal well-being…
Florida Attorney General Issues Investigative Subpoena to The NFL Over the Rooney Rule
The subpoena commands the league to appear at the attorney general’s office in Tallahassee, Florida, on June 12.
Finishing the Fight: National Voting Rights Leader Calls for Continued Action After Alabama Rally
Caruthers was one of the dozens of activists, elected officials, and organization leaders who addressed the crowd at Saturday’s rally.…
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
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…
Newsom Pushes Fiscally Stable, Education-Focused May Revise as Critics Raise Concerns
The revised budget proposal totals about $349 billion, including roughly $248.3 billion from the General Fund.
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
Under the existing system, all voters can choose any candidate in a primary election regardless of party affiliation.
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…
