By Edward Henderson California Black Media As a former mayor of Stockton and a nationally recognized advocate for economic equity, Michael Tubbs has built his political career on challenging the status quo and advancing bold, people-centered policy solutions. Rising from a childhood marked by housing insecurity to becoming one of California’s most prominent young leaders, ...

By Edward Henderson California Black Media   As California heads into the 2026 election cycle, all four elected seats on the State Board of Equalization are up for grabs, with voters in each of the agency’s four geographic districts choosing a representative. The board—which handles tax appeals, property tax oversight and equalization, and other key ...

By Sunita Sohrabji California voters have numerous privileges, including same-day registration, in-language ballots in 9 languages, and the ability to ask for help when filling out their ballots. Though her family has lived in the US for more than 200 years, California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber is only a second-generation voter — a ...

California State Assembly member Dr. Corey Jackson announced his strong support for Proposition 50, a measure designed to enhance the fairness of the redistricting process in California and oppose Republican efforts to undermine the democratic process.  He joins the Legislative Black Caucus, the United Domestic Workers (UDW), the California Teachers Association (CTA), and Governor Gavin ...

By Sunita Sohrabji On a 220-208 vote April 10, the House passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act — SAVE — potentially stripping away the ability to vote for at least 40 million Americans. All House Republicans, along with 4 Democrats, voted for the bill — HR 22 — which now heads to the Senate, ...

By Shannon Bow O’Brien Associate Professor of Instruction, The University of Texas at Austin   Election nights are always simultaneous moments of triumph and tragedy. One group of voters’ dreams are dashed, while another set of voters see their hopes realized. Every election is also unique. The United States has had some critical presidential elections ...

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr Natl Correspondent As Election Day draws closer, the divide between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump has become a chasm. With the help of well-known supporters like Beyoncé, Usher, and Bruce Springsteen who gathered in cities across the country to support her inclusive platform, Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, ...

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr Natl Correspondent Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled an extensive agenda designed to dismantle systemic barriers and foster new opportunities for Black men across America. The agenda, announced on October 14, spotlights wealth-building, health equity, criminal justice reform, and expanded education and job training access. Her plan follows ...

By Dianne Anderson Voters are bringing their game face in the next two weeks, getting serious on the big election and issues all the way down to local city economics, education for the kids, housing security and small business support. Black candidates are saying do not lag on the bubbles. Fill out the ballots and ...

By Dianne Anderson Already picking up speed in several states, the early vote of those critical little bubbles on the ballot is set to determine the course of democracy in less than three weeks. Community activists say it’s just the start of what’s to come. Ernesta Wright of the nonpartisan G.R.E.E.N Foundation said at their ...