Community Beat
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ANALYSIS: The road forward: Black voices look ahead in 2025
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — As 2025 begins, members of the Black community are questioning how to…
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Advocates demand legislative action on reparations in 2025
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A coalition of community leaders and reparations advocates are demanding that the…
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Former Assembly member working on doctoral degree
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Former Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer represented the 57th Assembly District, which includes the…
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Annual parade marks start of 48th Kwanzaa celebration
Wave Wire Services SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The 48th edition of what organizers say is the world’s oldest Kwanzaa parade…
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Federal count shows homelessness drops 5% in L.A.
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — While homelessness across the United States increased by a dramatic 18% in…
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Compton school board members lead state association
Micah Ali Satra Zurita By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer COMPTON — The California Association of Black School Educators (CABSE) is…
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Reparations advocate is optimistic about year ahead
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — The Coalition for a Just and Equitable California is a statewide organization comprised…
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State NAACP president reflects on 2024 challenges
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Rick L. Callender holds multiple influential roles. He is the president of the…
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State launches $4 billion youth mental health initiative
By Selen Ozturk Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — With youth mental health worsening, California has launched a new initiative to help…
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Black Equity Collective leaders seeks more growth
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — The Black Equity Collective is a community-focused, public-private partnership with Black equity as…
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