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Dope Dating Advice with Dr. Kerry Neal: You're Out of Your League
Carson Highlights Gains From New Permitting and Licensing System Aimed at Improving Service for Businesses
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Carson Celebrates Filipino Independence Day with Culture, Community and Pride
Carson Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes, members of the Carson City Council, and community leaders join Chairwoman Arleen Rojas on stage during Carson’s Filipino Independence Day celebration. Rojas welcomed hundreds...

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Dope Dating Advice with Dr. Kerry Neal: You're Out of Your League
Dr. Kerry Neal Fontana, CA — Let’s begin with a phrase that almost everyone has heard: “They’re...
Carson Highlights Gains From New Permitting and Licensing System Aimed at Improving Service for Businesses
Carson, CA — Carson officials touted the success of a new citywide Enterprise Permitting and Licensing...
Strong Jobs Data And Inflation Keep Pressure On The Fed
By: Brent Schutte, CFA, Northwestern Mutual In a week marked by generally stronger economic data—highlighted...

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Carson Councilmember Cedric Hicks Highlights Community Service, Regional Collaboration and Workforce Development

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Dope Dating Advice with Dr. Kerry Neal: You're Out of Your League
Dr. Kerry Neal Fontana, CA — Let’s begin with a phrase that almost everyone has heard: “They’re...
Carson Highlights Gains From New Permitting and Licensing System Aimed at Improving Service for Businesses
Carson, CA — Carson officials touted the success of a new citywide Enterprise Permitting and Licensing...
Strong Jobs Data And Inflation Keep Pressure On The Fed
By: Brent Schutte, CFA, Northwestern Mutual In a week marked by generally stronger economic data—highlighted...
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Carson Celebrates Filipino Independence Day with Culture, Community and Pride
Carson Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes, members of the Carson City Council, and community leaders join Chairwoman Arleen Rojas on stage during Carson’s Filipino Independence Day celebration. Rojas welcomed hundreds...

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Carson Councilmember Cedric Hicks Highlights Community Service, Regional Collaboration and Workforce Development
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DOJ Compensation Fund Proposal Reignites National Debate Over Jan. 6, Political Retaliation and Public Trust in Justice System
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies during a Senate Committee on Appropriations subcommittee hearing to address the Trump administration’s budget request for the Justice Department, Tuesday,...
DOJ Compensation Fund Proposal Reignites National Debate Over Jan. 6, Political Retaliation and Public Trust in Justice System
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies during a Senate Committee on Appropriations subcommittee hearing to address the Trump administration’s budget request for the Justice Department, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP...
Rep. Kamlager-Dove Introduces Bill to Protect Women in Custody After Reports Detailing Miscarriages and Neglect
Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove D-CA-37 Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37) reintroduced updated legislation on May 7 aimed at strengthening protections and healthcare standards for pregnant and postpartum women held in federal custody, including...
Torrance Man Charged in Alleged Assassination Attempt at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Federal authorities identified Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, Calif., as the suspect charged in an alleged assassination attempt targeting President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. Allen now faces multiple...
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DOJ Compensation Fund Proposal Reignites National Debate Over Jan. 6, Political Retaliation and Public Trust in Justice System
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Rep. Kamlager-Dove Introduces Bill to Protect Women in Custody After Reports Detailing Miscarriages and Neglect
Torrance Man Charged in Alleged Assassination Attempt at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Torrance Man Charged in Alleged Assassination Attempt at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
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A Clinical Perspective on Common Health Conditions Affecting Black Women
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Political Candidates and The Black Press
CA’s Public Policy Playback- News You Might Have Missed
CA’s Public Policy Playback: News You Might Have Missed
No Taxes on Reparations Payments: Asm. Tina McKinnor’s Bill Moves Closer to Becoming State Law    A California bill that would prevent reparations payments from being taxed by the state is moving closer...
CA’s Public Policy Playback: News You Might Have Missed
No Taxes on Reparations Payments: Asm. Tina McKinnor’s Bill Moves Closer to Becoming State Law    A California bill that would prevent reparations payments from being taxed by the state is moving closer to becoming law after advancing out of the Assembly...
Not Just a Southern Issue: Advocates Say SCOTUS Voting Rights Decision Has Already Started to Reshape Black Political Power
U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37), a member of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) whose district spans parts of Los Angeles County, joined fellow CBC member U.S. Rep. Troy Carter (D-LA-2) for a May 21 briefing with Black media outlets in California. The...
CA’s Public Policy Playback- News You Might Have Missed
CA’s Public Policy Playback: News You Might Have Missed
Not Just a Southern Issue: Advocates Say SCOTUS Voting Rights Decision Has Already Started to Reshape Black Political Power
Not Just a Southern Issue: Advocates Say SCOTUS Voting Rights Decision Has Already Started to Reshape Black Political Power
California Primary Elections- Candidates Appearing on Your June 2 Ballot
California 2026 Primary Elections: Early Voting Centers Open on May 30
Black Caucus Members Join Other Legislative Dems to Push Critical Funding for Distressed Public Hospitals
Black Caucus Members Join Other Legislative Dems to Push Critical Funding for Distressed Public Hospitals
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BWOPA-PAC Endorses Xavier Becerra for Governor of California Following Statewide Memorial Day Community Conversation
Inside Carson’s Battery Storage Debate: Residents Demand Answers as Mayor’s Position Evolves 2
Inside Carson’s Battery Storage Debate: Residents Demand Answers as Mayor’s Position Evolves
Screenshot of the rendering of the battery enclosures that will be utilized for the project presented on 3/10/2026 at the city of Carson Planning Commission Meeting. Carson, CA — For more than a...
Inside Carson’s Battery Storage Debate: Residents Demand Answers as Mayor’s Position Evolves
Screenshot of the rendering of the battery enclosures that will be utilized for the project presented on 3/10/2026 at the city of Carson Planning Commission Meeting. Carson, CA — For more than a year, battery energy storage systems — commonly known...
Will Jefferson Prepares Carson for the Future: The Man Behind the Budget
Carson, CA — When Will Jefferson talks about finance, he does not just talk numbers. He talks preparation, transparency, and people. Jefferson, who now oversees the City of Carson’s financial operations, brings experience from city government,...
City Of Carson Wins National Association Of Government Communicators Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award For First Time In City History
L-R: Danielle Hasley, City of Carson PIO Analyst; Margie Revilla-Garcia, City of Carson PIO Manager; and Leslie Gervasio, NAGC President. Carson, CA — The City of Carson’s Public Information Office won a prestigious Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Award...
Inside Carson’s Battery Storage Debate: Residents Demand Answers as Mayor’s Position Evolves 2
Inside Carson’s Battery Storage Debate: Residents Demand Answers as Mayor’s Position Evolves
The Man Behind the Budget- How Will Jefferson Prepares Carson for the Future
Will Jefferson Prepares Carson for the Future: The Man Behind the Budget
City Of Carson Wins National Association Of Government Communicators Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award For First Time In City History
City Of Carson Wins National Association Of Government Communicators Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award For First Time In City History
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The Power of Local Voices: Why Engaging with Your Local Government Matters
Councilmember Rojas Leads with Public Safety, Growth Focus
Councilmember Rojas Leads with Public Safety, Growth Focus
‘Find a Way or Make a Way’ Congresswoman Nikema Williams Announces $250,000 in Campus Security Funding for CAU
‘Find a Way or Make a Way’: Congresswoman Nikema Williams Announces $250,000 in Campus Security Funding for CAU
“Protecting Clark Atlanta is about protecting possibility, and when we invest in prevention, partnership, and community center safety, we send a clear message that our students deserve to learn in an environment...
‘Find a Way or Make a Way’: Congresswoman Nikema Williams Announces $250,000 in Campus Security Funding for CAU
“Protecting Clark Atlanta is about protecting possibility, and when we invest in prevention, partnership, and community center safety, we send a clear message that our students deserve to learn in an environment where they feel secure, supported, and...
What Carson’s Housing Boom Means for Working Families
Carson, CA — Across Carson, cranes, construction fencing and redevelopment proposals are becoming part of the city’s evolving landscape.   From mixed-use developments and apartment projects to the long-discussed Civic Center revitalization...
The Power of the Black Vote
Pastor J. Edgar Boyd Long before the United States became a nation, Black people helped build its foundation. Black men and women, some free and many enslaved, cleared land, tilled soil, built roads and bridges, and helped construct the nation’s capital....
‘Find a Way or Make a Way’ Congresswoman Nikema Williams Announces $250,000 in Campus Security Funding for CAU
‘Find a Way or Make a Way’: Congresswoman Nikema Williams Announces $250,000 in Campus Security Funding for CAU
What Carson’s Housing Boom Means for Working Families
What Carson’s Housing Boom Means for Working Families
The Power of the Black Vote
The Power of the Black Vote
Faith, Vision and Housing South L.A
Faith, Vision and Housing: South L.A. Church Breaks Ground on Affordable Living Project
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OpEd: Why Every Vote Truly Counts OR Behind the Ballot: Why Every Vote Matters
Commentary: Our Vote Is Not a Blank Check--What Black Women Are Really Saying About the Governor's Race
Commentary: Our Vote Is Not a Blank Check--What Black Women Are Really Saying About the Governor's Race
By: Kellie Todd Griffin, Special to California Black Media Partners Statewide — Every election cycle, the conversation starts the same way. Campaigns announce their outreach. Candidates say our...
Commentary: Our Vote Is Not a Blank Check--What Black Women Are Really Saying About the Governor's Race
By: Kellie Todd Griffin, Special to California Black Media Partners Statewide — Every election cycle, the conversation starts the same way. Campaigns announce their outreach. Candidates say our name. They show up at our churches, our sorority events,...
“It’s Bigger Than One Person”: Black Caucus Members Support Bill Renaming César Chávez Day to Farm Workers Day
Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego), left, and Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles), right, on the California State Senate chamber floor on March 24, 2026. On March 26, members of the California Legislative Black Caucus voted to approve the...
Major George W. Ford Exhibit to Open During Black History Month at Temecula Valley Museum
“I am the only living survivor of the original regiment, the 10th U.S. Cavalry, who marched away toward the Rio Grande, 1,225 strong in 1867.”   Some men witness history. Others become the last living link to it. Major George W. Ford belonged to...
Commentary: Our Vote Is Not a Blank Check--What Black Women Are Really Saying About the Governor's Race
Commentary: Our Vote Is Not a Blank Check--What Black Women Are Really Saying About the Governor's Race
“It’s Bigger Than One Person”: Black Caucus Members Support Bill Renaming César Chávez Day to Farm Workers Day
“It’s Bigger Than One Person”: Black Caucus Members Support Bill Renaming César Chávez Day to Farm Workers Day
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Major George W. Ford Exhibit to Open During Black History Month at Temecula Valley Museum
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CalPERS Hires Shari Slate as Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
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Black-Owned Luxury Handbag Brand Debuts on Nordstrom Online, Marketing a New Ear of Luxury Access
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Do Not Confuse a Difficult Season With a Hopeless Future
Wendy Gladney Upland, CA – Recently, I was in a conversation with a friend and they shared the quote, “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” The more I let that statement...
Do Not Confuse a Difficult Season With a Hopeless Future
Wendy Gladney Upland, CA – Recently, I was in a conversation with a friend and they shared the quote, “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” The more I let that statement resonate in my spirit, I thought about how important...
Measure ER Offers an Opportunity to Vote Our Values
Pastor K.W. Tulloss, Weller Street Missionary Baptist Church   Los Angeles, CA — First Corinthians 12:14 says “For the body does not consist of one member, but of many.” In other words, our physical health is connected to one another. That principle...
The Woman Who Can Wear Many Hats
Wendy is the Purpose Partner helping women go from Crossroads to Confidence, from Shaken to Unshakable, from Purpose to Power. To learn more, visit WendyGladney.com and ForgivingForLiving.org. Upland, CA — There is something powerful about a woman...
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Do Not Confuse a Difficult Season With a Hopeless Future
Measure ER Offers an Opportunity to Vote Our Values
Measure ER Offers an Opportunity to Vote Our Values
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The Woman Who Can Wear Many Hats
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Carson Marks Mental Health Awareness Month With Forums, Wellness Events and Community Outreach
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Dope Dating Advice with Dr. Kerry Neal: Dating Deal Breakers
The Promise Of An Appropriate Education For Every Child With A Disability Is Under Strain
The Promise Of An Appropriate Education For Every Child With A Disability Is Under Strain
Timothy Allison, a collaborative special education teacher in Birmingham, Ala., works with a student at Sun Valley Elementary School on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. The school district is struggling to fill...
The Promise Of An Appropriate Education For Every Child With A Disability Is Under Strain
Timothy Allison, a collaborative special education teacher in Birmingham, Ala., works with a student at Sun Valley Elementary School on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. The school district is struggling to fill around 50 teaching spots, including 15 in special...
Carson High Softball Captures Open Division Championship
Members of the Carson High School Colts softball team celebrate after defeating Granada Hills Charter 12-1 to capture the 2026 CIF Los Angeles City Section Open Division Championship, bringing another title home to Carson. / Photo Credit: CIFLA City   Championship...
Some Calif. Schools in Same District Receive Double the Funding of Others. Bill Aims to Change That
State Sen. Dave Cortese (D-Silicon Valley) has introduced Senate Constitutional Amendment 5 (SCA 5), a proposal designed to narrow longstanding funding disparities between California school districts, while securing the endorsement of the California School...
The Promise Of An Appropriate Education For Every Child With A Disability Is Under Strain
The Promise Of An Appropriate Education For Every Child With A Disability Is Under Strain
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Carson High Softball Captures Open Division Championship
Some Calif. Schools in Same District Receive Double the Funding of Others. Bill Aims to Change That
City of Carson Celebrates Youth Excellence at Annual “Why I Like Carson” Essay Contest Awards Ceremony
City of Carson Celebrates Youth Excellence at Annual “Why I Like Carson” Essay Contest Awards Ceremony
How Babies’ Brains Develop
How Babies’ Brains Develop
Celebrating the Soundtrack of a Culture- African American Music Appreciation Month Honors a Lasting Legacy
Celebrating the Soundtrack of a Culture: African American Music Appreciation Month Honors a Lasting Legacy
June is African American Music Appreciation Month, a time to celebrate the extraordinary contributions African Americans have made to the nation’s musical landscape and cultural identity.   Established...
Celebrating the Soundtrack of a Culture: African American Music Appreciation Month Honors a Lasting Legacy
June is African American Music Appreciation Month, a time to celebrate the extraordinary contributions African Americans have made to the nation’s musical landscape and cultural identity.   Established by President Jimmy Carter in 1979 and...
24-Year-Old HBCU Olympic Gold Medalist Returns After Three-Year Ban
Randolph Ross, an African American Olympic Gold Medalist and former HBCU track athlete from North Carolina A&T University, has quietly returned to competition after serving a three-year suspension for anti-doping rule violations. His comeback race...
Rain, Resolve, and a Reckoning: Indiana’s Rose Bowl Triumph Redefines the College Football Landscape
A Rare Wet Rose Bowl Morning For only the second time in the past 19 years, rain greeted the New Year at the Rose Bowl. Heavy rain and thunderstorms soaked Pasadena through the morning hours of Jan. 1, forcing organizers to tarp the famed playing surface...
Celebrating the Soundtrack of a Culture- African American Music Appreciation Month Honors a Lasting Legacy
Celebrating the Soundtrack of a Culture: African American Music Appreciation Month Honors a Lasting Legacy
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24-Year-Old HBCU Olympic Gold Medalist Returns After Three-Year Ban
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Rain, Resolve, and a Reckoning: Indiana’s Rose Bowl Triumph Redefines the College Football Landscape
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How Cesar Chavez Is Being Scrubbed From Public Spaces After Abuse Allegations
Women’s History Month Events Across Inland Empire Highlight Leadership, Storytelling and the Contributions of Black Women
Carson-Area Communities Host Women’s History Month Events Celebrating Leadership, Arts and Wellness

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