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A “Bullet in the Heart”: Supreme Court Deals Major Blow to Voting Rights Act
Washington, D.C. — In a decision with sweeping implications for voting rights and the nation’s political landscape, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Louisiana must redraw its congressional…
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Eddie Murphy Honored with AFI Life Achievement Award at Star-Studded Gala
Eddie Murphy was honored with the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award on April 18 during a star-studded gala at…
Pastor K.W. Tulloss Leads New Coalition Mobilizing Faith Leaders for Policy and Protest Statewide
A New York–based faith and social justice organization is planting roots in Los Angeles, aiming to galvanize clergy and…
Tamela Mann Makes Gospel History
Grammy Award-winning recording artist Tamela Mann has earned her 13th career No. 1 single as “Live Breathe Fight” tops…
Jamal Bryant Ends Target Boycott Campaign — Not Everyone Is Ready to Move On
After a year of economic pressure and national attention, Pastor Jamal Bryant says the boycott against Target has reached…
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Oprah Is Back in a Big Way with Major Amazon Deal
Get ready to see a lot more of Oprah Winfrey. The media icon is significantly expanding her presence across multiple platforms through a new exclusive, multiyear partnership with Amazon—one that will put her voice, content, and signature brands in front of audiences more frequently and in more places than ever before. Under the deal between Amazon and Winfrey’s…
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From Storyboards to Statehouse: Black Women Leaders Spotlight Role of Culture and Media in Maternal Health Policy
A cross-section of policymakers, storytellers, and advocates gathered April 18 for a discussion on how media narratives shape public policy affecting Black maternal health. Hosted by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda, the panel — From Storyboards to Statutes: How Narrative Power Shapes Black Maternal Health— featured Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-)37, writer and producer…
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Atty. Gen. Bonta Warns School Districts: Act on Sexual Misconduct or Face Consequences
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is urging K-12 school districts across the state to take stronger action to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, assault, and abuse, reminding them of their legal obligations under state law. In a legal alert issued April 22, Bonta emphasized that schools must actively stop misconduct, address harm, and prevent future incidents under…
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Lawmakers, Advocates Address California’s Growing Medical Debt Problem
California lawmakers are advancing a new proposal aimed at easing the financial burden of medical debt, as officials warn that millions of residents continue to struggle with health care costs. Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) last week introduced Assembly Bill 2123, known as the Medical Debt Relief Act of 2026. The measure would create a state-backed program…
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Report: Dems and Republicans Deeply Divided Over California Income Inequality— Blacks and Latinos Most Impacted
A new analysis of income trends in California highlights persistent economic inequality in the state while showing major partisan disagreement over how much government should do to address it. The report, based on 2024 data from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), finds that California families at the top of the income distribution earn about 11 times…
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