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State NAACP welcomes new members to Hall of Fame
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — The NAACP California Hawaii State Conference honored actor and political activist Danny…
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Minority communities affected by maternity ward closures
By Kristen Hwang, Ana B. Ibarra and Erica Yee Contributing Writers LOS ANGELES — Across the country, communities are scrambling…
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$253 million used to pay COVID-related utility bills
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Some $253 million helped Angelenos pay back utility bills from March 2020 through December…
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State hosts symposium to connect small businesses with billions in contracts
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Despite the state’s looming budget deficit, Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishakin shared…
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Black activists combine Pride, Juneteenth celebrations
By Aldon Thomas Stiles Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued a proclamation for Pride Month in California,…
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California advocates recommit to fight over gun control
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — To commemorate National Gun Violence Awareness Month, anti-gun violence advocates from around…
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County’s LGBTQ+ Commission holds first meeting
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — In what officials called a history-making debut, the Los Angeles County LGBTQ+ Commission met…
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Judge plans annual brunch honoring unsung fathers June 16
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LONG BEACH — Television Judge Mablean Ephriam will once again host the annual Honoring Unsung…
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ACLU reports finds segregation in California public schools
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — California is the third most segregated state for Black students, according to…
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Advocates discuss foster care reforms for Black youth
By Lila Brown Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Before becoming a nationally recognized social justice leader and a member of…
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