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Not Just a Southern Issue: Advocates Say SCOTUS Voting Rights Decision Has Already Started to Reshape Black Political Power
Edward Henderson | California Black Media U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37), a member of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) whose district spans parts of Los Angeles County, joined fellow CBC member U.S. Rep. Troy Carter (D-LA-2) for a May 21 briefing with Black media outlets in California. The lawmakers highlighted what they describe as…
Juneteenth and Children
By BlackPressUSA.com An Interview With: Tonia McMillian, Black Californians United for ECE Black Californians United for Early Care and Education (BlackECE) is a powerful coalition of advocates, policy-influencers, civil rights organizations, researchers, university faculty, non-profit leaders, early educators, caregivers, providers, families, and community-based organizations. BlackECE members have intentionally organized our influence around a…
Election 2026: Who’s running for California Superintendent of Public Instruction?
Zaidee Stavely Assemblymember James Ramos has a persistent memory from his childhood in San Bernardino County. A teacher at his elementary school played a drum song and asked students to stand up if they were Native American and interpret the song for the class. “That’s not our culture,” Ramos told his teacher. He grew up…
As California cuts school counselors, one program shows what’s at stake
Raven Jones-McKinney Across California, at least 5,000 school employees received preliminary pink slips this spring as districts scramble to close budget gaps caused by falling enrollment and rising costs. Oakland Unified plans to eliminate counselors, case managers and attendance clerks as part of sweeping layoffs to address a $103 million deficit. Counselors and mental health…
SNAP Cuts Threaten Food Security in Vulnerable Communities, New Data Show
By Sunita Sohrabji Black, Latino, and Native American households face greater food uncertainty than the population at large, according to data from the Congressional District Health Dashboard. During a period marked by soaring food prices, more than 3 million people have lost access to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — SNAP — over the…
Black Athletes Should Pass on the South — and the S.E.C.
Supporters of an athlete boycott say schools in states accused of gerrymandering should not benefit from Black athletic talent without protecting Black voting rights. by Terrance Harris America — particularly Black America — is at a difficult crossroads that literally threatens the complexion of our nation. Last month’s Supreme Court ruling that blew up Section…
The Joint Is Jumpin’! A Harlem Renaissance Showcase
Harlem Renaissance Celebration of Black Artistry, Resilience & Joy RIVERSIDE, CA – Empower You Edutainment invites the community to step into the rhythm of freedom as it kicks off Juneteenth month with The Joint Is Jumpin’! A Harlem Renaissance-inspired showcase celebrating Black artistry, resilience, and joy. The event takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026,…
Honoring Black Artists, Music, and Sound: Finding Health in Every Beat!
By Monica Soni, MD Covered California Chief Medical Officer As we celebrate Black Music Month, I would like to share with you how I connect music to my family’s overall health and well-being. Since a very young age, music has always rocked my world. At the age of 4, I was already dancing to the…
Missing Black Girl, 16, Found Hanging from Tree in N.C.
By Aisha Winfrey | Los Angeles WAVE CHARLOTTE, N.C — A 16-year-old Black girl who had been missing since late April has been found dead hanging from a tree, according to police and media reports. Juliana Nzita, who recently moved to North Carolina from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was found earlier this month…
National Leaders in Miami for First Black-Jewish Alliance in More Than 25 Years
Historic gathering launched emerging national alliance to combat antisemitism, racism, and division through renewed Black-Jewish solidarity TV personality Van Jones and media executive and philanthropist Shari Redstone joined more than 100 leaders from across the United States in Miami this weekend for the National Convening on the Black-Jewish Alliance. It is the first national gathering…
Elevate Your Champagne Experience with Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne
Wanda Haynes-Certified Sommelier Champagne isn’t just for celebrations, allow this magnificent wine to be a part of your regular adventures. Champagne is only from the region in France, and other sparkling wines are from other places with other names. Fermented twice using CO2 and during the second fermentation is when the millions of bubbles are…
The NAACP is Calling for Athletes to Help Fight for Voting Rights
New ‘Out of Bounds’ campaign launches By Caleb Pugh | Our Weekly The NAACP is calling on athletes to hold Southern states accountable for their radicalization of state maps, as many disfranchise black voters and leaders. While this has been an ongoing problem in various Southern states over the years, Louisiana recently made headlines after…
COMMENTARY: The Politics of the New Civil Law Wars
By David L. Horne, PhD, OPED Contributor | Our Weekly In the continuing battle for political respect and inclusivity that Black folks in the U.S. have been immersed in since the end of the U.S. Civil War, a little bright bulb of hope and redemption just appeared in the southern sky. A federal court in…
Ledisi Gives Voice to Fats Waller’s ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’’
By Darlene Donloe, Contributing Writer | Los Angeles WAVE LOS ANGELES — Grammy Award-winning singer Ledisi, is showing off her talents in the Ebony Repertory Theatre’s “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” bringing her acting and vocal chops to the Tony Award-winning musical tribute to jazz legend Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller, currently playing at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center…
Black Babies Used for Medical Trials by Feds, Lawsuit Filed
By NY Carib News A federal lawsuit filed by prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump alleges that two Black infants were used as subjects in a government-sponsored experimental vaccine study without their parents’ knowledge or consent, resulting in tragic consequences that continue to reverberate decades later. The complaint, filed on May 22, centers on the…
BWOPA-PAC Endorses Xavier Becerra for Governor of CaliforniaFollowing Statewide Memorial Day Community Conversation
Oakland, CA — Following a statewide Memorial Day community conversation on May25th that engaged more than 150 Black women leaders, elected officials, advocates,educators, healthcare professionals, and community stakeholders from acrossCalifornia — including participants from Bakersfield, San Diego, the Inland Empire, LosAngeles, Sacramento, the Central Valley, and the Greater Bay Area — Black WomenOrganized for Political…
Opinion: Campaign Rhetoric Vs Constitutional Reality—Calif. Governor Candidates Are Making Promises They Can’t Keep
Craig J. DeLuz | California Black Media Editor’s Note: The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or editorial stance of California Black Media, its publisher, editors, or affiliates. Some politicians believe making any promise loudly and confidently is an adequate substitute…
The POWER of the BLACK Vote
By Pastor J. Edgar Boyd Long before the United States became a nation, Black people helped build its foundation. Black men and women, some free and many enslaved, cleared land, tilled soil, built roads and bridges, and helped construct the nation’s capital. Yet while Black labor helped build America, Black Americans were denied full participation…
Seven-day-a-week tutoring and mentoring through a partnership between Valdez Educational Services and the San Bernardino City Unified School District, Valdez helps students improve academic performance and gain access to higher education.
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—Valdez Educational Services, headquartered in San Bernardino, recently recognized student achievement at a banquet highlighting academic progress and the impact of tutoring and mentoring, and awarded scholarships to four deserving students. The event brought together students, families, school district leaders, and community leaders to celebrate the importance of sustained tutoring and mentoring. The…
Meta resolves lawsuit with school district over student mental health impact
Vani Sanganeria Meta settled a major lawsuit on Thursday with a Kentucky school district over claims that its platforms are designed to be addictive and harm children, The New York Times reported. The settlement follows other settlements with TikTok, Snap and YouTube less than three weeks before the case was scheduled for trial in an…
The Financial Investment Moves More Young Black Investors Are Exploring in 2026
By Shikha D Wealth-building strategies that Black investors need to consider are real estate, stock market investing, long-term strategies, and entrepreneurship. The investing world is rapidly changing to fit the growing needs of new investors. The great news is that in 2026, more and more Black investors are taking an active role in managing their…
Small Nutrition Changes, Big Health Impacts for Older Adults
By Dr. Damanpreet Jamarai, Medicare & Retirement Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California As we head into the warmer months, it’s a natural time to reevaluate our nutrition and fitness routines. There’s no better time than now to take stock of our daily habits and recommit to the healthy choices that support long-term well-being, starting…
Champagne 101
I can’t imagine a world without a bottle of Champagne to help celebrate life. Champagne is made from a combination of chardonnay, pinot noir, and pinot meunier, and produced in the Champagne region of France. Champagne is fermented twice using CO2 during the second fermentation. This is when the millions of bubbles are formed. This…
Meta resolves lawsuit with school district over student mental health impact
Vani Sanganeria Meta settled a major lawsuit on Thursday with a Kentucky school district over claims that its platforms are designed to be addictive and harm children, The New York Times reported. The settlement follows other settlements with TikTok, Snap and YouTube less than three weeks before the case was scheduled for trial in an…
10 Assets of Black People
By BlackPress of America 1. 79% of Black households have at least one parent who is employed. This is similar to White households (80%) based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey. 2. More Black children live in a household with a mother with a BA or higher degree (22%) than…