Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed – May 9
May 8, 2024
Political news briefs from throughout the state of California.
Breaking News
- Rap artist Rich Homie Quan Passes Away at the age of 34
- Kamala Harris Visits New Hampshire to Tout Small Business Tax Plan
- Prosperity Market Wraps Up 4th Annual Black Business Scavenger Hunt
- Why Drive When You Can Ride Metro’s K Line to 19th Annual Taste Of Soul
- Bishop Smith Reveals Power of Prayer in ‘Morning Medicine’
- Advocates Express Outrage and Disappointment as Reparations Bills Stall in State Legislature
- Mayor Warren and the Impact of Local Officials
- Legendary Soul Singer Frankie Beverly Passes Away
- Sparks Remain Optimistic During Tough Times
- California Department of Aging
- Register to Vote!
Tony Thurmond
Thurmond Hosts Oral Exploration of Richmond’s Rich Black History
March 7, 2024
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) hosted an oral history presentation for Black History Month at DeAnza High School in the Contra Costa County city of Richmond.
Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed – Oct. 19
October 19, 2023
California Black Media reporters provide summary of top news stories around occurring around the state.
The Lookout: Eleven 2023 Education Bills Submitted to Gov. for Approval
October 5, 2023
After the State Legislature’s Sept. 14 deadline to pass bills introduced this year, eleven education bills found their way to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for his signature. The bills, sponsored and co-sponsored by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, fall into three categories: promoting inclusivity in the schools, building the teacher pipeline, and ensuring the well-being and success of California’s students. “This is an important step in building a brighter future for all of California’s students,” Thurmond said. “I applaud the efforts of our legislators, and everyone involved who worked on these important pieces of legislation.” Related Links: https://lasentinel.net/white-hall-arts-academy-celebrates-arts-and-education-with-rock-the-block-festival.html
Thurmond Announces Campaign for California Governor
September 28, 2023
State School Superintendent Tony Thurmond has announced that he’s entering the 2026 race for governor of California.
Elected Officials and Faith Leaders Join State Ed Chief Thurmond to Discuss Antisemitism Solutions
September 14, 2023
State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond, organized a virtual roundtable discussion titled “Education to End Hate: Countering Antisemitism” that brought together about 350 attendees, including elected officials and faith leaders, according to the Department of Education (CDE).
Thurmond Starts Second Term as State Addresses Educational Inequity
January 12, 2023
State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) Tony Thurmond took the oath of office to begin his second term on Jan. 7, at a ceremony conducted at Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools in Los Angeles.
Prop 28 Will Boost Arts, Music Education Funding for PK-12 Students
November 3, 2022
Proposition 28 is one of seven statewide initiatives on the November 8 ballot. If passed, Prop 28 will boost arts and music education funding for 6 million public school students. The proposition requires California to dedicate 1% of the education budget to arts and music programs.
Four Black Candidates Running for Statewide Office
November 3, 2022
There are four Black candidates running for statewide office in California. Three are contenders to win as they fight it out with their opponents in the final days of the election.
Strong Support, Harsh Criticisms Follow Gov. Newsom’s Budget Into Final Negotiations
May 26, 2022
On May 13, Gov. Gavin Newsom held a press conference in Sacramento to present his $300.6 billion revised budget for fiscal year 2022-23. He has dubbed the spending plan the California Blueprint. It is the largest budget proposal in the 172-year history of the state.
State Ed Chief Thurmond Is Piecing Together the Future of California’s Post-Pandemic Education
April 28, 2022
“The pandemic really did put a spotlight on places where there were big holes and gaps and inequities,” Thurmond told California Black Media (CBM). “In a nation with the wealth we have, that there should be a digital divide, I think that’s just a big example of the kinds of inequities that have existed.”
Invest in Our Students by Voting No on the Recall
August 26, 2021
As California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, I spent every day working with Gov. Gavin Newsom to make sure they are walking back into safe environments that shield them from COVID-19 exposure and afford them an opportunity to learn effectively in person.
Cal Ed Chief Thurmond to Families: ‘Translate Fear Into Action’ as Schools Reopen
August 26, 2021
Millions of students are returning to in-person classes at California’s public schools, amid parents and teachers’ fears about the inability to vaccinate children under 12 and the spread of the COVID Delta variant.
As Schools Reopen, Gov. Newsom Invests $123.9 Billion to Address Financial and Safety Concerns
August 12, 2021
On Aug. 3 in Perris, California – a Riverside County city located about 70 miles east of Los Angeles — Lincoln Cooper and Fortunate Hove Cooper handed out free backpacks full of school supplies and hand sanitizers to struggling families during a triple-digit heat wave. They were joined by a handful of volunteers that included representatives from the Moreno Valley School District.
Cal Top Educator Tony Thurmond Says Schools on Track for Safe Reopening
July 29, 2021
California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond says school districts across the state are prepared to open safely in the fall even as COVID-19 cases surge in California and around the country. The new spike in COVID-19 positive rates across the state are driven by infections involving the more contagious Delta variant.