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Two Black men in suits and an older person in a mask. One of the men is shaking the older person's hand

03 Apr

S.F. NAACP Clarifies Statement on $5M Payouts: Reparations Should Be Cash Payments, Plus ‘Investments’

The San Francisco NAACP says it believes in "cash-plus" after urging the San Francisco government to reject a reparations proposal....

A Black woman and girl sitting together with serious expressions

23 Mar

Out Of The Norm Depression Symptoms Leave ‘Strong Black Women’ Underdiagnosed & Untreated

Many Black women dealing with depression symptoms struggle to get the help they need, partly because of inadequate screening and societal expectations....

Black man gives vaccine shot in Black woman's arm

07 Mar

Vaccine Disinformation Preys on Black Community’s Well-Earned Distrust

Some COVID-19 disinformation targeted at Black people has manipulated their distrust caused by centuries of mistreatment, taking truth out of context....

California state flag with the word "reparations" added to it

03 Mar

California Steps Up on Long March to Reparations

California's Reparations Task Force could offer an example of how to repair the damage done by centuries of enslavement and exclusion of African Americans. ...

A head-and-shoulders shot of congressional Representative Barbara Lee, a Black woman, in front of a U.S. flag. She is wearing a red jacket with an Africa lapel pin and pearl necklace.

21 Feb

Rep. Barbara Lee Joins Competitive Race to Replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Rep. Barbara Lee, the highest ranking Black woman in the U.S. Congress, said Tuesday she would enter the race to replace U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein....

18 Feb

Economic Downturn Threatens to Bring Down Marginalized People

A trio of economic experts analyzed the current and anticipated state of the economy and the consequences for disadvantaged people....

A Black teen sitting at a table with pen and paper. He is wearing a red Nike jacket and black beanie and looking to the side with a serious expression.

09 Feb

RHS Student Wants to Take the N-Word ‘Out of People’s Vocabulary’

"The student used a slur and no one really cares. People are so blind to it that it makes me upset. It’s like we’re poisoned," writes a Richmond High student....

Several people standing in a sandy open area with tall buildings in the background. Some people's heads are bowed.

06 Feb

Tyre Nichols Almost Made it Home

The killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of a Memphis Police special task force has sparked increased demands for police reform nationwide. ...

Eight people in virtual meeting. A Black man is holding a sign that says "We stop. You stop. There's no need to wait. Make changes today."

03 Feb

School Board Recognizes Black History Month, Asked to Put Stop to Slur

At a meeting Wednesday in which the West Contra Costa school board recognized Black History Month, discussion turned to the use of racist language in schools....

Side view of a row of people sitting. An older Black woman and two older Black men and a sign that says CA Reparations Now 2023 AB 3121 are visible.

31 Jan

California Reparations Task Force Agrees to Extend Its Work to 2024

The California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans decided it would support legislation to extend the panel until 2024....

Person in mask and glasses holding sign that reads "Justice is a necessary condition for peace"

30 Jan

Sacramento Leaders Express Horror, Outrage Over Murder Of Native Son Tyre Nichols

Civic leaders condemn graphic beating of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police officers, urge caution when watching video....

29 Jan

Report: Cops Search Black California Teens Six Times More Than White Peers

The California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board released its annual report on policing in December, which looked at 58 law enforcement agencies....

26 Jan

WCCUSD Superintendent Addresses Student-Substitute Teacher Clash

The WCCUSD superintendent condemned racial slurs and violence after a confrontation this week between a student and substitute teacher at Richmond High....

16 Jan

Commentary: 10 MLK Quotes Promoting Equal Rights, Unity, and a Multicultural America

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, here are 10 quotes from across MLK’s life that represent what the civil rights leader stood for....

Shirley Weber, a Black woman with one hand on a book and one raised as she sworn into office by Toni Atkins, a white woman. Standing by are Weber's grandsons, two young Black boys in suits. One of them is holding the book.

10 Jan

Shirley Weber Is Sworn in as California’s First Elected Black Secretary of State

Shirley Weber was sworn in Monday, officially becoming the first Black to be California's secretary of State after being elected to the office....

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