California governor signs historic reparations bill for Black ...
Sep 27, 2024 — The headliner bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom requires officials to sign and display a plaque in the state Capitol that includes the following: “The State of California apologizes for perpetuating the harms African Americans faced by having imbued racial prejudice through segregation, public and private discrimination, and unequal disbursal ...
Sacramento sting nets over 100 arrests, rescues two teens from …
Oct 1, 2024 — SACRAMENTO (US Media Group) — A sweeping two-day operation led by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of more than 100 individuals involved in human trafficking and prostitution, while also rescuing two juveniles from the sex trade. Dubbed Operation FAFO, the sting was part of a coordinated effort by law ...
The California Towns Where Blacks Feared Sundown
Sep 2, 2020 — California cities classified as “surely” sundown towns on Loewen’s website include Brea, Chico, Culver City, El Segundo, Fresno, Glendale, Hawthorne, La Jolla, Palmdale, San Marino and Taft. Cities that are now majority Black and Brown, including Compton and Inglewood in Southern California, previously barred Black residents.
On Your November Ballot: The Pros and Cons of Increasing …
Sep 9, 2024 — Edward Henderson | California Black Media. In less than two months, Californians will vote on Proposition (Prop) 32. This voter guide is one in a series of articles that will help you understand what supporters and opponents of California’s 10 ballot initiatives are saying about each one. (CBM) – Prop 32 would increase California’s minimum wage to $18 per hour.
Capital Storytelling's Jean Green: A standout instructor - The ...
Oct 11, 2024 — Jean Green is particularly adept at teaching others to share theirs as a standout instructor with Capital Storytellers. Workshops are held locally at Sacramento-area library branches. Roberta Alvarado, OBSERVER. Once retired, Green spent time working with her church’s audio-video ministry and being there for family members.
Sacramento Mourns 22-Year-Old College Student Shot And Killed
Sep 26, 2024 — According to an OBSERVER analysis of coroner’s office data, 62 victims aged 19 or younger were killed by gunfire in Sacramento County between 2018 and 2023.One victim last weekend was just 12 years old. Of the county’s 381 gun-related homicides from 2019 to 2023, 197 victims were Black. Mayor Darrell Steinberg, councilmembers Mai Vang and Caity Maple, the Sacramento Police Department, the ...
Celebrate Oak Park August 13 - The Sacramento Observer
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California governor signs bills for Native American Day - The ...
Oct 8, 2024 — Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media (CBM) – As Native Americans celebrated 100 years of citizenship and the right to vote at the State Capitol, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a proclamation declaring Native American Day and signed several bills aimed at pushing tribal priorities forward.. The package of bills, which includes policies to enhance laws ...
A Change Of Heart - sacobserver.com
May 3, 2024 — As a nurse, Aron King knew about the availability of therapy, he just didn’t see it as something that related to him. Elena Gurduno Medina, OBSERVER. King is happy to have had a change of heart when it comes to counseling. “It’s not necessarily about high anxiety or depression or a failed relationship, but just how to be a better person ...
Newsom signs historic reparations package for Black Californians
Oct 3, 2024 — Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media. (CBM) – Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills included in a priority reparations package introduced by the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), including Assembly Bill 3089 — which formally apologies to Black Californians for the harms caused by slavery, discrimination and other ...