The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) Office of Youth Development, in collaboration with community partners, will award $500,000 to 10 organizations to fund projects selected by youth as part of the fourth year of the citywide Youth Participatory Budgeting (Youth Power PB) initiative. Community partners include The Nonprofit Partnership, ...

By Selen Ozturk Three million Californians — nearly one in ten adults and teenagers statewide — experienced at least one hate act in one year, according to new survey data. But the commissioners and researchers who presented those numbers at this year’s California Civil Rights Summit in San Francisco said the true scale of hate ...

By Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌   On April 28, Black-led organizations from across California that fight prejudice, hostility, or violence directed at individuals based on their race, ethnic origin, or skin color, joined with other anti-hate groups at the California State Capitol for a “Stop the Hate Day of Action.” The gathering, featuring ...

The City of San Bernardino has announced that six neighborhood groups, community organizations, and nonprofits will receive a total of $26,200 in funding to support high impact, community improvement projects through its “Love Your Block” initiative. Selected projects include murals, community cleanups, and a little free library focused on the historic Route 66 corridor ahead ...

Cal State Fullerton President Ronald Rochon led a delegation in Washington, D.C., last week to advocate for the university’s federal priorities, including fully funding and preserving Pell Grants, as well as protecting and renewing research funds and reinforcing the value of a California State University degree. The effort was part of the CSU’s annual advocacy ...

By Dianne Anderson Hate crime, mostly targeting Black people, continues to reach the highest levels in a decade in Orange County, even as local groups brace for key Stop the Hate funding and resources to soon run out. It’s a reality facing a lot of nonprofits, but whatever happens, organizers say they will keep reaching ...

By Bo Tefu California Black Media California is expanding mental health and substance use disorder treatment statewide with a new $1.18 billion funding round, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced March 12. The investment supports 66 new projects across 130 behavioral health facilities, including rural and tribal communities, and creates additional residential and crisis treatment centers. “It’s ...

State Funding By Agustin Duran Leaders representing diverse, victimized communities urged California not to end its funding for initiatives aiming to combat hate crimes. “If there is ever a time when we need support, it is now,” said Manjusha Kulkarni, executive director of the AAPI Equity Alliance. “We have an administration that is openly anti-immigrant, anti-Asian anti-Latino, anti-Black ...

President Ronald Rochon Leads Delegation to DC for Hill Week By Lynn Juliano Cal State Fullerton President Ronald Rochon and a university delegation traveled to Washington, D.C., April 8-11 to advocate for CSUF’s top federal priorities. This effort was part of an annual California State University advocacy week in the nation’s capital. Their conversations centered ...

By Bo Tefu California Black Media Local residents gathered at the New Hope Family Life Center in San Bernardino for a town hall hosted by members of the Black American Political Action Committee (BAPAC), National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), and the San Bernardino NAACP. The forum provided opportunities to engage directly with Congressman Pete ...