Punching above our population weight in California, for the just-completed election, though African Americans comprise only 6.5 percent of California’s overall population, it is estimated that Black candidates contested for […]
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Trump’s narrow popular vote fuels questions of ‘mandate’
NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentDonald Trump’s return to the presidency has ignited debates about his legitimacy and a surge of interest in emigration. While Trump won all seven swing states […]
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Small businesses win in proposed community benefit plan
By: Alescia Ellis, Founder and Owner, Third in Line Boutique Black owned businesses in California have frequently encountered obstacles in securing the necessary capital for expansion and success. However, I am […]
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Pratical Politics
As many of us are still coming to terms with the fact of the Harris loss in the latest race for POTUS, many different emotions and actions are out front […]
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What we should think and do in the Trump era
Now that the election is over, a number of people are experiencing high levels of uncertainty. We should not think that life as we know it has ended. This is […]
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Pratical Politics
When the giant iceberg is upon you, it is too late to keep discussing what to do. We are all in for a very bumpy ride, my fellow Americans. And […]
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An Angel Appeared When I Needed Her Most!
Happiest day, beloved world! I love you! Bless you! I pray you’re doing well. A seismic shift occurred since we last rode together, both in our country and in our […]
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Pratical Politics
My own reputation as a political analyst—now smashed and scattered all over the ground—may indeed eventually recover. Maybe. But that’s a personal hope I can nourish from within.The U.S., the […]
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Why we should celebrate the success of Head Start
Did you know that Head Start programs are more than just preschool? The program can be a lifeline for children and their families, helping them thrive through education, health, and […]
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Pratical Politics
In the midst of all the political drama swirling around us all, there are still many other cliff-hanger situations going on. This is either the most exciting time in modern […]
