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Obamacare Enrollment Deadline Extended
In the face of rising COVID-19 cases that are disproportionately infecting and killing African Americans and other people of color, Covered California has taken the unprecedented ... -
Reform: Police Decertification Bill Introduced
Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) and Senate President pro Tempore Atkins (D-San Diego) introduced Senate Bill 2 to increase accountability for law enforcement officers that commit serious ... -
Nonprofits Ask for Donations to Give More Toys This Xmas
By Dianne Anderson Canceling Christmas is not an option this year for local nonprofits trying to get food to families, toys to the kids, even as ... -
LBCEI: Guidance to Get Funding and Resources
By Dianne Anderson Time is closing in fast on CARES Act dollars that must be spent by December 30, leaving nonprofits and small businesses hoping for ... -
Remote Work Could Help Renters Become Homeowners
The rapid rise in pandemic-driven telework could make first-time homeownership most broadly accessible to black renters compared to other renters, based on factors including income, the ... -
Road Map to Relieving $1.7 Trillion Student Debt
20 years of repayments leave Black borrowers still owing 95% By Charlene Crowell Although the year 2020 has been dominated by continuing news coverage of the ... -
COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns: State’s Top Doc to Lead Team
By Quinci LeGardye California Black Media Nine months into the COVID-19 pandemic, three vaccine trials have yielded promising results, and the first round of Americans could ... -
Student Advocate Walter Hawkins Succumbs
By Dianne Anderson Some people fight with signs and protests, others with fists or guns. Walter Hawkins, always known as the “gentle giant” will be remembered ... -
Long Beach: Good Tidings for the Holidays
By Dianne Anderson Nothing could mask the holiday spirit over the Thanksgiving holiday with community groups and volunteers coming together at Andy Street Community Association to ... -
OC: Sisterhood Helps Strengthen Community Bonds
By Dianne Anderson This time of year, the Orange County Section of NCNW usually runs a myriad of community outreach festivities with accolades of appreciation for ...
