Before the federal government shutdown became imminent — and before the risk of a hunger crisis was clear — Assemblymember LaShae Sharp-Collins (D-La Mesa) introduced a bill aimed at preventing […]
Author Archives: Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media
Posted inOpinion
Reparations Rift: Advocates aim at Black Caucus
Over the last two legislative sessions, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed 11 of 30 reparations-focused bills authored by members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC).However, last month, the governor […]
Posted inHealth, Local
Federal government shutdown threatens Headstart programs
A total of 134 Head Start programs in California and across the country will not receive their operational funding if the federal government shutdown extends beyond Nov. 1 These early-learning […]
Posted inLocal, News
Gov. Newsom signs Black Caucus Members’ bills
Assemblymembers Mia Bonta (D-Alameda) and Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley), members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), are celebrating the signing of two of their bills aimed at improving education […]
Posted inOpinion
Fed decision to eliminate SNAP Survey will impact Calfresh Benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Sept. 20 that it is ending the longstanding annual food insecurity survey, which informs funding levels for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program […]
Posted inLocal Politics, News
California leaders address rising hate incidents
California lawmakers and state agencies are intensifying efforts to combat the growing prevalence of hate crimes and bias incidents across the state. On June 25, a legislative hearing and two […]
Posted inNews
Disabled Californians promise to fight back
The California Disability Leadership Alliance (The Alliance) held its “Day at the Capitol” event on June 16, organized to advocate for policies and services that improve the lives of people […]
Posted inNews
Dr. Weber says civic engagement is our lifelong duty
On June 12, California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber participated in the Public Policy Institute of California’s (PPIC) 2025 Speaker Series in Sacramento, where she joined a panel of […]
Posted inNational
Black organizations converge on California State Capitol
Several influential, Black-focused organizations from across California convened in Sacramento to engage with elected officials and lobby for specific policies that would affect Black communities around the state. On May […]
Posted inNational
Supporters say reparations bill “not stalled”
Last week, President Donald Trump appointed Assemblymember Bilal Ali (Bill) Essayli (R-Corona) United States Attorney for the Central District of California.The lawmaker, an outspoken critic of Gov. Newsom, accepted the […]
