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Tag: Gov. Gavin Newsom
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 California Legislature, Attorney General Rob […]
Newsom’s homeless plan directs funds to counties, cities
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — With an expansive plan to tackle homelessness across the state, Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced an […]
Palm Springs approves $27 million reparations deal
California Black Media PALM SPRINGS — This Southern California city has approved a $27 million reparations compensation package for Black and Latino families who were […]
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 legislators kick reparations can down the road
By Tara Perry Guest Columnist The California Legislative Black Caucus has once again thrown Black Californians under the bus to protect the Democratic Party’s political […]
Black Leadership Council honors state constitutional officers
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — The Black Leadership Council honored Secretary of State Shirley Weber, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond […]
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, joining others around the world […]
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 California’s Mandated Reporting Taskforce, Shane […]
Anti-hate campaign received 1,000 reports in first year
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Slightly more than 1,000 hate crimes were reported during the first year of the California vs. Hate […]