To stabilize and strengthen local journalism across California, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced on Feb. 10 that it has launched an initiative called the Civic […]
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California Capitol news you might have missed
Former Black Panther Leader Elaine Brown Delivers Keynote at Black Caucus MLK Breakfast Former Black Panther leader Elaine Brown was the keynote speaker at the annual California Legislative Black Caucus […]
Posted inBusiness, National
Seven questions for California Black Health Advocate Rhonda Smith
Rhonda Smith is an experienced leader with a diverse background spanning nonprofit leadership, cancer advocacy, health equity, corporate consulting and international business. Smith is currently the Executive Director of the […]
Posted inEntertainment, National
California’s oldest AME Church celebrates historic 175th anniversary
The overflowing pride, spiritual joy and sense of community was tangible at the oldest African American church in California, St. Andrews African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.). On Nov. 15-16, the congregation […]
Posted inHealth, National
Covered California opens enrollment
With the federal government shutdown now in its second month, Covered California officials are warning that nearly two million residents who rely on federal tax credits to keep their coverage […]
Posted inFeature, Feature
‘A Promise Kept’: California establishes Reparations Agency
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill (SB) 518, landmark legislation creating California’s Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery — the first state agency in the nation dedicated to implementing […]
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Landmark AI chatbot bill, addressing youth risks, moves to Gov. Newsom’s desk
Adam Raine, a 16-year-old California teen, made the decision to end his life last April. Before the act, he allegedly confided in ChatGPT, a Large Language Model (LLM), created by […]
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Financial compensation for descendants of enslaved people
Four bills from Black Caucus
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LAFD’s recently fired Chief Crowley allegedly understaffed department
On Feb. 21, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass relieved L.A. Fire Department (LAFD) chief Kristin Crowley of her duties in the wake of fallout over how recent deadly firestorms in […]
Posted inGovernment/Politics, Local Politics
Bill Essayli introduces reparations bill
Last month, about 100 reparations advocates met at the State Capitol to build support for bills they backed that didn’t make it to the Assembly floor for votes during the […]
