On Jan. 30, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass attended independent journalist Don Lemon’s federal court appearance at the Edward R. Roybal Federal Courthouse following his arrest in Los Angeles by […]
Author Archives: Joe W. Bowers Jr.| California Black Media
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State settlement shines light
A state civil rights investigation into Yuba City Unified School District (YCUSD) has resulted in a settlement requiring districtwide corrective actions after allegations that a Black elementary school student was […]
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Commentary: How CalMatters Turned a Handbag Into a Political Firestorm
A question recently emailed to the office of Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) was not about legislation, policy, or governance. Instead, it asked whether the “Louis Vuitton bag McKinnor was wearing […]
Posted inBusiness, National
Newsom’s finance director Joe Stephenshaw presents plan
California’s 2026–27 budget debate opened on Jan. 9 with Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw presenting the budget proposal. Although Gov. Gavin Newsom did not attend the budget press conference, he previewed […]
Posted inBusiness
Seven questions for Black Caucus Vice Chair Asm. Isaac Bryan
Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights) represents California’s 55th Assembly District — which also includes Baldwin Hills, Leimert Park, the Crenshaw Corridor, Culver City, Del Rey, and parts of Mid-City — […]
Posted inEducation
Dashboard shows deep gaps for California’s Black students
California’s latest School Dashboard makes one thing clear: Black students are making progress, but not nearly fast enough — and the public education system is still not organized to deliver […]
Posted inGuest Opinions
Black Lawmakers at forefront of Newsom–Trump battle
At the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, Gov. Gavin Newsom and top California Democratic leaders unveiled a plan to authorize a special election for new congressional district maps […]
Posted inLocal
Black candidates running for Congress
Election offices have begun sending out vote-by-mail ballots for the June 7, 2022, California Primary. Statewide, voters will discover that Black candidates for United States House of Representative seats are […]
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State Democrats endorse three Black candidates
During the first weekend in March, the California Democratic Party, for the first time in state history, endorsed three Black candidates for statewide office at the same convention. Delegates attending […]
Posted inEducation
Black educators discuss education equity ahead of school re-opening this fall
CAAASA’s conference focused on achieving an equity-driven education…