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Lawmaker wants pay raise for incarcerated firefighters
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A member of the state Assembly wants to amend the state’s penal code to increase the salaries incarcerated […]
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 an organization consisting of elected […]
Social Justice Learning Institute focus on youth empowerment
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The Social Justice Learning Institute is dedicated to addressing the challenges facing communities of color across […]
Assemblyman Isaac Bryan prepares for new term in Sacramento
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — At 32, Assemblyman Isaac Bryan, D-Culver City, is emerging as one of California’s most dynamic lawmakers. […]
Officials hope new film tax credit improves diversity
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Assemblyman Mike Gipson, D-Gardena, says he supports Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to expand the state’s Film and […]
Black caucus members clash over retail theft bill
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Assemblywoman Tina McKinnor, D-Inglewood, says she plans to meet with the authors of Assembly Bill 1990 to […]
Proposition 1 offers help, hope to homeless addicts
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SAN FRANCISCO —Anthony Hardnett works at Hospitality House, a community-based organization that offers recovery, reintegration and personal growth resources to […]
Advocates demand action on state’s water crisis
By Maxim Elramsisy Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Last month, Groundswell for Water Justice, a grassroots advocacy group, joined civil rights leaders at the State Capitol […]
California Black Caucus introduces reparations package
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus have announced plans to introduce a package of bills designed […]