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 […]
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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 […]
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Black educators discuss education equity ahead of school re-opening this fall
CAAASA’s conference focused on achieving an equity-driven education…
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Commentary: Teachers hesitant to return to classes have led to safer school reopening plans
A year ago, K-12 education was closed across California to slow the spread of COVID-19…
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Remembering Walter Scott Hawkins
Walter Scott Hawkins passed away Nov. 18 at 72 years old…
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Voting yes on Prop 16 may help close K-12 Black student achievement gap
On Nov. 3, voters will determine the fate of Proposition 16. If approved, it will..
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Opinion: How can working parents teach their kids at home this fall?
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently held a press briefing to announce his “Pandemic Plan..
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How the coronavirus crisis is forcing school districts to bridge the digital divide
Two weeks ago, Gov. Newsom announced that Californians should..
