Editor’s Note: This California Black Media Q&A series with California’s gubernatorial candidates is intended to inform voters about where the candidates for governor stand on key issues. The opinions, assertions, […]
Author Archives: Edward Henderson (San Diego Voice and Viewpoint/NNPA Member)
Q&A: Antonio Villaraigosa on Affordability, Building Coalitions
Editor’s Note:This California Black Media Q&A series with California’s gubernatorial candidates is intended to inform voters about where the candidates for governor stand on key issues. The opinions, assertions, and […]
Q&A with Katie Porter: Gubernatorial candidate talks about her platform
Editor’s Note:This California Black Media Q&A series with California’s gubernatorial candidates is intended to inform voters about where the candidates for governor stand on key issues. The opinions, assertions, and […]
California launches $20 Million Civic Media Program
To stabilize and strengthen local journalism across California, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced on Feb. 10 that it has launched an initiative called the Civic […]
NAACP calls on Gov. Newsom to veto Veterans Benefit Bill
As early as this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom could act on California Senate Bill (SB) 694, a measure approved by the Legislature that has reached his desk aimed at curbing […]
2025 in review: Seven questions for Assemblymember Mia Bonta
Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) serves California’s 18th Assembly District (East Bay). She was first elected in a special election on Aug.31, 2021. Bonta, who says she is guided by a […]
Seven Questions for Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
Representing the 28th Senate District, Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) brings a lifelong commitment to working families, shaped by her upbringing as the daughter of a single mother who was […]
Seven questions for Black Women’s Think Tank Founder Kellie Todd Griffin
With more than 25 years of experience spanning public affairs, community engagement, strategy, marketing, and communications, Kellie Todd Griffin is recognized across California as a leader who mobilizes people and […]
Seven questions for Civil Rights Attorney Areva Martin
Areva Martin is an award-winning civil rights attorney, talk show host, commentator, author, and keynote speaker who offers commentary on politics, women’s rights, children’s rights, disability rights and civil rights. […]
Seven questions for California Black Health Advocate Rhonda Smith
Rhonda Smith is an experienced leader with a diverse background spanning nonprofit leadership, cancer advocacy, health equity, corporate consulting and international business. Smith is currently the Executive Director of the […]

