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Lawsuit dismissed over death of Black teen in school gym
Wave Wire Report ATLANTA, Ga. — The family of Kendrick Johnson, who died in a high school gym in Valdosta,…
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Judges address increased hostility towards the bench
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Two Los Angeles-based federal judges spoke out March 19 about what they called an…
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State updates pollution mapping tool to identify communities most at risk
By Selen Ozturk Contributing Writer SAN FRANCISCO — With low-income communities and communities of color facing growing pollution burdens, California…
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Cops who tased Black man who died won’t face lawsuit
Wave Wire Services MOBILE, Ala. – (AP) – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the family of…
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State updates pollution mapping tool to identify communities most at risk
By Selen Ozturk Contributing Writer SAN FRANCISCO — With low-income communities and communities of color facing growing pollution burdens, California…
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Billionaire wants what’s good for working Californians
By Tanu Henry and Edward Henderson Contributing Writer As California’s 2026 gubernatorial contest takes shape, candidates are offering competing visions…
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Blacks remain most targeted group for hate crimes in state
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A meeting of the California Civic Media Program Advisory Board was briefly disrupted…
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Federal cuts revive lawmaker’s push for single-payer health care
By Mark Kreidler Contributing Writer The latest set of health care proposals from the Trump administration has done nothing but…
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Ballot measure would clarify Prop. 209, lawmaker says
By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media SACRAMENTO — A proposed ballot measure seeking to clarify how Proposition 209 is…
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Author Terry McMillan to be inducted into state Hall of Fame
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Olympic track and field legend Carl Lewis and best-selling author Terry McMillan…
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