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Bill repealing outdated CalWORKs rule clears Legislature
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A California rule requiring an unrelated adult man living with a family…
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Newly approved ‘Equal Earth’ world map reveals Africa’s true size
Wave Wire Services NEW YORK — The United Nations General Assembly recently endorsed a new world map that represents Africa…
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Black civil rights leaders mobilize to defend voting rights
By Solomon O. Smith Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Black voting rights advocates in California convened virtually recently after a federal…
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Despite ‘racist imagery,’ Florida college revives its ‘gator bait’ cheer
By Mark Long Contributing Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The University of Florida revived its “gator bait” cheer Sept. 5…
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Jamaica petitions King Charles for reparations support
By Danika Kirka Contributing Writer LONDON (AP) — Jamaica is petitioning Britain’s King Charles III to support its call for…
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Authors Bryant, Hamilton to hold conversation Sept. 9 at Malik Books
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Malik Books, in partnership with the Pan African Film Festival, will feature bestselling author,…
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Former officer pleads guilty to killing Black man sleeping in bed, could get probation
Wire Report COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A former Ohio police officer who fatally shot a Black man who was sleeping…
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State lawmakers push back on Trump’s attack on renters
By Mark Kreidler Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — California leaders and elected officials have expended an inordinate amount of energy…
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Police killing of Black infant in Mississippi ignites new controversy
By Sophie Bates Contributing Writer SENATOBIA, Mississippi — The police chief of this northern Mississippi city where 1-year-old Black child…
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Teen charged with murder after broadcasting video of rampage at San Diego mosque
By Gene Johnson Contributing Writer WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina — A 17-year-old girl who broadcast a livestream of a shooting that…
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