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Lawmakers to Vote on Bill Requiring Black Demographic Data
By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media Legislation introduced by Sen. Laura Richardson (D–Inglewood) that would require local governments to disaggregate demographic data for Black ... -
BLM Marks 12 Years: Global Expansion, Calls for Accountability
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Sr Natl Correspondent Black Lives Matter has reached its 12th anniversary, and the organization’s co-founder and prominent scholar-activist, Dr. ... -
Target: Black Leaders Reject Corporate Spin
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Sr Natl Correspondent Target continues to look for love in all the wrong places. As the retailer grapples ... -
Undersheriff Horace Boatwright Succumbs at 62
by Dianne Anderson Even with a long list of noteworthy titles and a résumé that reads more like a book of lifetime achievements, Horace Boatwright was ... -
Help for Families: I.E. Legal Aid Providers Brace for Cuts
by Dianne Anderson Lots of legal battles in the works have advocates bracing for impact, trying to get ahead of the storm before the system becomes ... -
Higher Ed Budget Cuts: Threat to Students
by Dianne Anderson Education leaders and advocates feel like they’re walking a tight line – worried about political backlash and lawsuits – leaving some of the ... -
Prop 36 Triggering Arrest Surge in CA
By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media Six months after California’s Prop 36 took effect, early data shows a rise in arrests — with the law ... -
Trump Budget: Largest Cut to Food Assistance in History
By Lauren Burke After a record number of consecutive votes over two consecutive nights, the Republican controlled U.S. Senate passed President Trump’s budget bill that includes ... -
Charlie Sampson Rodeo: Brought To Life in Norco
by Walena Logan Recently at the George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center (GIEEC) located in Norco history was made. Charlie Sampson, the first and only African-American to ... -
Space Beach Summer Camp Inspires Next Generation
The City of Long Beach Economic Development Department (Department) is partnering with leading aerospace employers and educational institutions to offer an enriching career exploration experience for 45 Long ...
