California lawmakers this week passed some of the nation’s most ambitious legislation aimed at atoning for a legacy of racist policies that drove disparities for Black people, from housing to education to health.
There are still more than 300 bills being actively considered by the California Assembly and California Senate this month.
The Brotherhood Crusade announced its partnership with internet company Spectrum which includes a $50,000 donation along with laptops, a gigabyte-per-second internet service, a smartboard, and renovations. The partnership is a component of the Spectrum Community Center Assist Initiative.
The Brotherhood Crusade announced its partnership with internet company Spectrum which includes a $50,000 donation along with laptops, a gigabyte-per-second internet service, a smartboard, and renovations. The partnership is a component of the Spectrum Community Center Assist Initiative.
Last week, Assemblymember Corey Jackson (D-Riverside) called Assemblymember Bill Essayli (R-Corona) a “bully” after a verbal spat between the lawmakers in the State Capitol’s Assembly chambers.
Excitement filled the air on Crenshaw Boulevard on May 30 as the Living Advantage Youth Center (LAYC) celebrated its grand opening. After three decades dedicated to empowering at-risk, probation and foster youth, Living Advantage, Inc. unveiled its latest endeavor, a state-of-the-art facility poised to transform lives.
The free event featured art exhibitions, musical performances, dance presentations, and spoken word renditions.
For more than four decades, Jenesse has been a cornerstone of hope and support for survivors of domestic violence, particularly within the underserved communities of South Los Angeles. Founded by five Black women 43 years ago, our organization has provided comprehensive, culturally specific programs including shelter, counseling, direct legal assistance, permanent housing support, workforce development, and healthcare advocacy to more than 1300 survivors each year.
The process the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) promised to initiate to pass a package of reparations bills began Feb. 26, on the Assembly floor at the State Capitol with the passage of Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 135.