As America elects a new President this week — and a slate of new elected officials at the local and state level — the voices of young voters in California […]
Author Archives: Edward Henderson (San Diego Voice and Viewpoint/NNPA Member)
Posted inGovernment, Government/Politics
Rep. Barbara Lee on Harris’ agenda for African-American men
Last week, the Kamala Harris campaign released its Opportunity Agenda for Black Men.On Oct. 16, California Black Media (CBM) spoke with Harris-Walz campaign surrogate, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA-12), who shared […]
Posted inGovernment, Local
Californians paid higher gas prices as oil companies made massive profits
Gas prices have a crippling hold on California drivers. As averages currently stand at $5.46 for regular and $5.80 for premium, what is the incentive for oil companies to lower […]
Posted inGovernment, Government/Politics, Local
CA General Election ‘22: Black women to bring diversity to courts
The Supreme Court Ruling overturning Roe vs. Wade has opened the eyes of the public to how much representation matters when it comes to decision makers in courtrooms across America. […]
Posted inLocal
California-Hawaii NAACP Conference sues Sec. of State Shirley Weber
Conference President Rick Callender and the California – Hawaii State Conference National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) have taken legal action in the Superior Court of the […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Entertainment, National
‘Outdoor Afro’ promotes experiences in nature for Black adventurers
As much as Black people are defined by the contributions they’ve made to American culture, society also defines Black women and men by stereotypes that have evolved over time. From […]
Posted inHealth, Local
Domestic violence group honors community advocates
As the ink dries on the California state budget recently signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, many special interest organizations have been left frustrated by the omission of their initiatives from […]
Posted inLocal
Protect renters from unlawful evictions
On Wednesday, July 13, Attorney General Rob Bonta hosted a virtual press conference to announce new directives to help protect tenants against unlawful eviction from their landlords. “California’s families are […]
Posted inEntertainment, National
Willie Morrow passes at 82
Dr. Willie Morrow, publisher emeritus of the San Diego Monitor and creator of one of the most well-known symbols of Black pride, the Afro Pick, passed away at his home […]
Posted inLocal
‘College Corps’ offers student stipends
On Jan. 18, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new $146 million work service program for college students that offers $10,000 stipends for college expenses to more than 6,000 students who […]
