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Black Voter Disengagement Raises the Stakes Wide Open Governor’s Race
(Who’s Showing Up for Black Voters and Who Pays the Price If They Don’t?”) LOS ANGELES — In neighborhoods across South Los Angeles, some Black voters say California’s crowded gubernatorial…
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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…
From Protest to Power: Jesse Jackson’s Enduring Impact on American Politics
America awoke to profound loss on February 17 with the passing of Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., the legendary preacher,…
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Iconic Civil Rights Leader and Political Trailblazer, Dies at 84
America is mourning the loss of a towering giant of history and conscience following the death of Jesse Jackson,…
Homegoing Fit for a Champion: Thousands Gather to Celebrate the Life of Pastor Lawrence Champion Blake
More than 3,000 faith leaders, family members, civic officials and churchgoers filled the West Angeles Cathedral on a gray…
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New Poll Shows Gender Divide Among Black Voters in California as 2026 Primary Approaches
A new statewide survey of California voters reveals a notable gender divide among Black voters, with Black men more likely than Black women to lean Republican ahead of the 2026 primary election. The findings come from the 2026 California Voter Index baseline survey, conducted March 12–17 among 2,000 likely voters by EVITARUS, a Black-and-Latina-women-led research firm. The poll…
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Asm. McKinnor Introduces New Plan to Protect Renters, Bring Down Housing Costs
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) unveiled a three-bill legislative package last week aimed at reducing housing costs, protecting renters from financial exploitation, and ensuring safe living conditions across California. The package, which includes Assembly Bill (AB) 1963, AB 2350, and AB 2616, addresses high rental application fees, predatory “Rent Now, Pay Later” lending schemes, and extreme indoor heat in…
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California Women’s, Black Caucuses Unveil 2026 Legislative Package Focused on Families and Equity
Asm. Mia Bonta (D-Alameda) introduced her legislation, the Visitor Protections and Safety Act, which is part of the LWC’s 2026 Priority Bill Package. Bonta attended the news conference outside the State Capitol with Asm. Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun City), Asm. LaShae Sharp-Collins (D-La Mesa), and Sen. Caroline Menjivar (D-Burbank), vice chair of the LWC. CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey.…
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Sac Wellness Coach Jordan Coleman Among Leaders Newsom Picks to Address Crisis Facing Men and Boys
Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom convened national and state leaders in Sacramento last week to tackle rising disconnection, loneliness, and lack of opportunity among boys and young men in California. The event aimed to build on the governor’s Path and Purpose Executive Order, a statewide initiative aimed at expanding opportunity, connection, and well-being for men. …
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Gubernatorial Debate Cancelled After Outcry Over Exclusion of Candidates of Color
A planned gubernatorial debate hosted by USC and KABC-TV was canceled following public backlash over the exclusion of four candidates of color, raising concerns about representation and fairness in California’s 2026 governor’s race. The debate excluded State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, former State Controller Betty Yee, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and former U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.…
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