Teresa Younger, Outgoing CEO of Ms Foundation, Reflects on the Pursuit of Equality
“We are currently not in the best shape,” Younger said, of the pursuit for political equality for everyone, part of…
Local Headlines
City College Celebrates Soft Opening of Black Resource Center
The event marked a significant milestone in the college’s continued commitment…
Keep readingCounty’s CLEAR Ordinance Takes Effect to Safeguard Civil Liberties in Public Facilities
Under the ordinance, employees must follow CLEAR procedures. If approached by federal law enforcement, staff should…
Keep reading2nd Annual Black Family Wellness Expo Coming March 14
The San Diego (CA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated announces…
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Natural Hair Club Teaches 4th Graders How to Love their Locks: “Kids Used to Make Fun of Me”
In October 2025, Jade Lambert, a teacher at Patrick Henry Prep, created an after-school natural hair club.
From Slavery to the White House, the Ficklin Family Served Presidents for Nearly 8 Decades
John Wrory Ficklin was 7 when he learned that his father, the son of a slave, was important.
Civil Rights Leaders and Congressional Black Caucus Unite to Challenge Trump Administration Policies
While participants outlined broad areas of concern, they provided limited specifics regarding immediate tactical responses.
Mental Health Issues Plague New Moms in the Military. The Pentagon is Supposed to Help.
The Defense Department is months behind on addressing a new law’s mandate to fight pregnancy-related mood and anxiety disorders.
San Diego’s African Diaspora
A Salute to Our African Nations: Sudan and Cameroon
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations.
A Salute to Our African Nations: Libya
A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER: This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations. This acknowledges our…
A Salute to Our African Nations: Mauritania
Mauritania gained its independence from France in 1960 after decades of colonial rule that began in the early 1900s.
State News
Winter Heat Wave Sends Temperatures into the 90s in Southern California
It’s expected to be about 20 degrees warmer than normal for mid-March through Friday, the National Weather Service said.
Sacramento: In Show of Force, Black Lawyers Stand Behind Black Caucus Priority Bills
The two-day event, held March 9 and 10, was organized in collaboration with the National Coalition of 100 Black Women,…
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
Powering the Polls: Black- and Latina-Led Firm Chosen to Administer Calif. Dem Party Voter Index in Gov’s Race
The Conversation
Hunger Crisis is Set to Get Worse in West and Central Africa – Why and What To Do About It
By Oliver Kiptoo Kirui, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and Chibuzo Henrietta Nwagboso, CGIAR How severe is food insecurity in the region, and where…
I’m a Former FBI Agent Who Studies Policing, and Here’s How Federal Agents in Minneapolis are Undermining Basic Law Enforcement Principles
The Trump administration says federal agents have “absolute immunity” from prosecution in Minneapolis.