Politics
Governor Newsom Statement on the Legislature’s Passage of CARE Court
SACRAMENTO–Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement on Tuesday, August 31, after the Legislature’s passage of Senate Bill 1338, legislation that establishes the CARE Court framework: “Today’s passage of the CARE Act means hope for thousands of Californians suffering from severe forms of mental illness who too often languish on our streets without the treatment…
Read MoreGov. Signs $308 Billion Budget: Californians to Get “Inflation Relief” Checks of Up to $1050
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media Around 23 million California residents will receive “inflation relief” checks of up to $1,050 soon. The aid is included in the new budget deal reached by state lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday, June 26th. “California’s budget addresses the state’s most pressing needs, and prioritizes getting dollars…
Read MoreCalifornia Primary ’22: Black Candidates Advancing to the Nov. General Elections
By Joe W. Bowers Jr.| California Black Media Polls closed for in-person voting at 8 p.m. on June 7, the final day of the Statewide Direct Primary Election. Vote-by-Mail ballots must be postmarked by the US Postal Service on or before June 7 and received no later than seven days after Election Day to be…
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Crimes Against Black Humanity Should Be Charged Against Los Angeles City and County Government for the Treatment of its Black People
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief When I read recently on the United Nation’s website what were “crimes against humanity”, I was moved with righteous indignation because thousands of Black men, women, and children, on any given day fits the description of being victims of the atrocities listed as crimes against humanity. According to…
Read MoreBill To Increase Education Funding for Black Students Moves Forward in Assembly
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media With a 7-0 vote, the Assembly Education Committee approved legislation that would require California’s Superintendent of Public Instruction to identify — and provide targeted funding for — the lowest-performing pupil subgroup in the state. That sub-group is Black students. Assemblymembers Akilah Weber (D-San Diego) and Chris Holden…
Read MoreFormer LAPD Chief/LA City Councilmember Bernard Parks’ Statement in Response to the LA Times Article Regarding Rick Caruso’s Role in Denying His 2002 Reappointment at LAPD Chief
Emergency Intervention Plan of Action Seeking Help To Lead the Way for the Homeless Without Hindrances
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief Emergency Intervention Plan of Action better known as (E.I.) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization under the leadership of Eddie Flemming, a Lead Consultant and Field Organizer. Flemming along with several of his collaborative partners met recently at the headquarters of PACE NEWS on 54th Street in Los Angeles…
Read MoreCalifornia Black Leaders Celebrate Historic Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
By Tanu Henry | California Black Media Black leaders in California are joining other Americans around the country, celebrating the historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as she becomes the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. Jackson, 51, is replacing her mentor Stephen G. Breyer who announced…
Read MoreKetanji Brown Jackson’s Record Reflects a Real Detriment to Black Americans
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief “But let justice run down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream.” Amos 5:24 Amos cried out in his day with the words above. He spoke out against the injustice in the land. Today, like Amos, I too, cry out to say, “Hate the evil and love…
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