California lawmakers have approved Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to create an Education Commissioner, shifting executive control of the state’s public schools from the independently elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction […]
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The legal arguments (and little-known California history) behind the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship by executive order, reaffirming the longstanding constitutional principle that almost all children born in the United States are U.S. […]
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Nolan Wells, 18-year-old, Black teen found dead
On Monday, the Wells family was delivered devastating news as they received confirmation that their son, who went missing over the holiday weekend, was found deceased on Horn Island, 10 […]
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Over 200,000 Los Angeles County residents have lost Medi-Cal enrollment as a result of federal funding cuts
Since H.R.1. was passed in 2025, 200,000 LA County residents have been disenrolled from full-scope Medi-Cal coverage, roughly 1,100 people per day. One out of the five people who lost […]
Posted inGovernment, Health, National
Newsom’s signs $90 Million Reproductive health bill
On Feb. 11, California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a news conference to sign a $90 million one-time emergency funding bill for Planned Parenthood and other reproductive health care clinics in […]
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Chris Paul announces retirement after 21 NBA seasons
Chris Paul announced today that he is retiring from the NBA after a 21-season career that included two stints with the Clippers, making the announcement in a social media post. […]
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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 […]
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Meet Roxanne Brown
In a significant moment for the labor movement, Roxanne Brown, set to become the first African American and first woman elected as President of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America’s […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
