Over 36,000 Black Californians maintained coverage with a health insurance provider through the 14-month Medi-Cal to Covered California redetermination process led by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Covered California.
A number of California state officials witnessed Vice President Kamala Harris officially accept the Democratic party’s nomination for President of the United States.
A summary of bills introduced by the California Black Legislative Caucus that affect education.
An Aug. 15 press conference highlighted the Sept. 3 deadline for community college students to apply for financial aid for the 2024-25 school year through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application.
Three reparations bills authored by Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Inglewood) passed out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Aug. 15.
Political news briefs from throughout the state of California.
There are still more than 300 bills being actively considered by the California Assembly and California Senate this month.
While tens of thousands of Californians live in subsidized affordable housing, there is not nearly enough to satisfy demand.
Medi-Cal, California’s version of the federal medical assistance program Medicaid, has announced that it is expanding access to maternal health, including doula services.
Former Los Angeles Lakers legend Michael Cooper was honored on the Assembly and Senate floors of the California State Capitol on Aug. 5.
Last week, California State University (CSU), Sacramento (Sac State) celebrated 80 students who are enrolled in the inaugural class of its Black Honors College (BHC). Dubbed a “college within a college,” the BHC program is the first of its kind in the United States. “Using the honors college model as a way to create a unique experience for students who are interested in Black history, life and culture,” said Dr. J. Luke Wood, president of Sacramento State. Wood was speaking at the event organized to celebrate the students and launch the program, held the afternoon of Aug. 8 in the
Little Miss African Scholarship Pageant celebrated 30 years of pageantry and community outreach on Sunday, August 4.
The summer has been flush with opportunities for American 400-meter champion Kendall Ellis.
As the world turns its eyes to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games this week, four official delegations appointed by President Biden are representing the United States at opening and closing ceremonies. Several prominent California officials and public figures are among the delegates.
Make A Move LA’s Summer Jam promises to be a one-of-a kind event.