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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California lawmakers propose bills due to fatal shootings by ICE agents
Responding to recent fatal shootings and an uptick in misconduct and excessive use-of-force incidents by federal policing agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), California lawmakers are proposing some legal […]
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Trumps makes changes to MLK Day
The continuous removal and rewriting of Black American history continues as Donald Trump makes changes to MLK Day. In previous years, MLK Day was used to observe not only his […]
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California passes new laws for 2026
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced key laws taking effect in 2026 that reflect California’s continued focus on public safety, affordability, transparency, and accountability. The new laws lower prescription drug costs, […]
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YAAH partners with Covenant House
Covenant House International, in partnership with the University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health, has released a landmark report on preventing youth homelessness. Drawing on the voices and experiences […]
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ACA deadline nears as 20 million brace for higher healthcare costs
The Affordable Care Act subsidies that help more than 20 million people pay for health insurance are set to expire at the end of the month. Congress is running out […]
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Campbell’s Soup executive says products are for ‘poor people’
An executive of Campbell’s Soup Company, Martin Bally, was caught on an audio recording allegedly stating the popular food brand is “(expletive) for fcking poor people,” according to a wrongful […]
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Brotherhood Crusade and LADF hold annual food drive
The spirit of giving is at an all-time high as the holiday season is here, and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) and the Brotherhood Crusade partnered once again for […]
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An agreement reached after 43 days
The federal government shutdown, a bipartisan conflict that evolved into a tug of war over the Affordable Care Act’s Tax Credits and SNAP benefits, has officially ended as President Donald […]
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SheWorks California tackles job inequity
A new initiative launching in early 2026 aims to help Black women across Southern California build careers, break job barriers, and reclaim economic power. The California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment […]
