OOakland Read More Why ‘Black-serving’ rings hollow at UC Berkeley | The SoapboxFebruary 10, 2026 The Black community on campus let out a collective sigh as UC Berkeley announced Jan. 29 that it…
OOakland Read More Why ‘Black-serving’ rings hollow at UC Berkeley | The SoapboxFebruary 10, 2026 The Black community on campus let out a collective sigh as UC Berkeley announced Jan. 29 that it…
OOakland Read More NCRF’s 23rd Annual Oakland Black College Expoâ„¢ brings over 10 million in Scholarships into OaklandFebruary 6, 2026 In celebration of Black History Month, rich history and legacy come to Annual Oakland Black College Expoâ„¢ featuring…
SSan Francisco Read More San Francisco sued over reparations plan for black residentsFebruary 6, 2026 San Francisco could be in hot water over a plan to pay reparations to black residents. Two San…
SSacramento Read More Sacramento art exhibit showcases Black culture for the first day of Black History MonthFebruary 2, 2026 On the first day of Black History Month, an art exhibit at Arden Fair Mall in Sacramento is…
CCalifornia Read More How the Black Panther Party impacted California’s gun control lawsJanuary 18, 2026 The Black Panther Party, founded in Oakland in 1966, is one of the most famous political organizations in…
SSacramento Read More SCUSD settles with state after investigation into discriminatory enrollment practicesJanuary 12, 2026 The Sacramento City Unified School District has reached a settlement with the state after an investigation that found…
SSacramento Read More West Sacramento community gathers to celebrate KwanzaaDecember 29, 2025 The West Sacramento community gathered to celebrate Kwanzaa, a week-long holiday honoring African culture and heritage.Created nearly 60…
OOakland Read More Local Orgs. Unite Against Housing CrisisDecember 29, 2025 By Joe W. Bowers Jr., California Black Media Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) represents California’s 61st Assembly District. As…
SSan Diego Read More Color barrier-breaking firefighter Alwin Holman honored with proclamationDecember 28, 2025 City Hall in downtown San Diego. (FILE photo by Alexander Nguyen/Times of San Diego) For decades of service…
FFresno Read More Fresno Unified restructures Black student achievement department to protect federal fundingNovember 30, 2025 The Trump administration’s threat to cut federal funds to schools with race-based programs and a discrimination lawsuit prompted…
LLos Angeles Read More The Rise and Fall of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Higher Education – Annenberg MediaNovember 24, 2025 May 25th of 2020 started off like any other day for the community of Minneapolis, Minnesota. But at…