Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights), comedian, filmmaker and producer W. Kamau Bell, civil rights leaders and a diverse group of community advocates attend a rally and news conference for Assembly...
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Richard “88 Fingers” Turner Jr.
Inglewood, CA — Accomplished musician and music...
Photo Credit: ByLorena
In a week that saw NVIDIA, the largest company in the world, report strong earnings...
Black voting rights advocates in California convened virtually Aug. 28 after a federal court temporarily...
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Richard “88 Fingers” Turner Jr.
Inglewood, CA — Accomplished musician and music...
Photo Credit: ByLorena
In a week that saw NVIDIA, the largest company in the world, report strong earnings...
Black voting rights advocates in California convened virtually Aug. 28 after a federal court temporarily...
Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights), comedian, filmmaker and producer W. Kamau Bell, civil rights leaders and a diverse group of community advocates attend a rally and news conference for Assembly...
By: Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., BlackPressUSA
Every month, mothers in Southeast Washington, DC, as well as other mothers from across the nation, open their electric bill. They do the math they have...
By: Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., BlackPressUSA
Every month, mothers in Southeast Washington, DC, as well as other mothers from across the nation, open their electric bill. They do the math they have done a hundred times before: What gets paid, and...
Xavier Becerra, Democratic candidate for Governor of California. (Facebook Photo)
California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra is positioning himself as a results-driven Democrat willing to work across party lines, laying out an agenda focused...
August is Black Business Month, a national observance recognizing Black entrepreneurs while encouraging consumers, corporations and public institutions to consider the role Black-owned businesses play in creating jobs, building wealth and strengthening...
Sacramento, CA — A bill authored by Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson that seeks to ease pressure on overcrowded hospital emergency departments, including Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in...
Sacramento, CA — A bill authored by Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson that seeks to ease pressure on overcrowded hospital emergency departments, including Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in South Los Angeles, has cleared the California Legislature...
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber’s appearance at the UC Student and Policy Center drew a diverse audience. Weber, California’s chief elections officer, discussed election administration, voting by mail and national debates over election integrity....
Carson’s Mayor & City Council along with city staff posed for a picture after announcing a deal was reached between the city and Marathon Refinery. / Carson Compass photo by Solomon O. Smith
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Carson’s Mayor & City Council along with city staff posed for a picture after announcing a deal was reached between the city and Marathon Refinery. / Carson Compass photo by Solomon O. Smith
By: Solomon O. Smith, Carson Compass
Carson, CA —...
Carson Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes joins participants of Shadow the Mayor Day at City Hall, where 25 students received certificates of recognition after gaining firsthand experience in local government, civic leadership and public service. (Photo courtesy...
Arminé Chaparyan, Deputy City Manager
Editor’s Note: At The Carson Compass, we believe leadership is about more than policy—it’s about people.
Our Leadership Profile Series introduces the individuals shaping Carson’s future, highlighting their stories,...
Carson, CA — The Carson Chamber of Commerce will welcome its 2026–27 Board of Directors during its Annual Board of Directors Installation on Friday, August 21, bringing together local business,...
Carson, CA — The Carson Chamber of Commerce will welcome its 2026–27 Board of Directors during its Annual Board of Directors Installation on Friday, August 21, bringing together local business, civic and community leaders for an afternoon...
For Melanie Herbert, years of hospital treatments for a serious medical condition fueled an early interest in how healthcare providers communicate and address their patients’ needs.
The experience informed her decision years later to launch Sync...
Members of Carson’s 2026 student delegation gather at the Farewell Dinner with Carson’s Councilmember Jim Dear (center), Carson City staff, delegation family, friends, and supporters before departing for a two-week cultural exchange in Soka, Japan. The...
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...
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,...
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...
“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...
Kerry Neal is the founder and creator of Urban Birds & Bees, a social change movement and podcast that elevates the discussion regarding Black relationships including dating practices, mate selection,...
Kerry Neal is the founder and creator of Urban Birds & Bees, a social change movement and podcast that elevates the discussion regarding Black relationships including dating practices, mate selection, and self-awareness
Fontana, CA —...
Carson Mayor Pro Tem Cedric L. Hicks Sr.
Carson, CA — For Carson Mayor Pro Tem Cedric L. Hicks Sr., Friday’s free food distribution at Calas Park is about more than handing out bags of fruits and vegetables.
It is part of a broader effort to make...
Dear Friend,
Did you know that in 2025, it was found that at least half of American adults experienced isolation, exclusion, or insufficient companionship, while 69% lacked needed emotional support?
It seems like while we have greater access...
Founder of Black Woman-Owned Education Company Helps Students Rediscover the Joy of Learning This Back-to-School Season
Nationwide — As students return to classrooms for a new school year,...
Founder of Black Woman-Owned Education Company Helps Students Rediscover the Joy of Learning This Back-to-School Season
Nationwide — As students return to classrooms for a new school year, families and educators are once again confronting...
Helen Woodyard, earned her GED at 91 after returning to school at age 88
LaGrange, GA — Helen Woodyard, an African American grandmother from LaGrange, Georgia, earned her GED at 91 after returning to school at age 88. Her achievement made...
Parents and caregivers play an important role in their children’s education. Research suggests that some of the most effective forms of family engagement happen at home—from setting expectations to encouraging children to take ownership of their learning.
Here...
R&B and funk group Con Funk Shun slated to headline the Cajun & Blues White Linen Affair
Carson, CA — More than 500 guests are expected to fill the Carson Event Center Amphitheatre...
R&B and funk group Con Funk Shun slated to headline the Cajun & Blues White Linen Affair
Carson, CA — More than 500 guests are expected to fill the Carson Event Center Amphitheatre Saturday evening as the city welcomes back its popular...
Carson, CA — The City of Carson is preparing to bring residents together for an evening of family fun, community pride, and an Independence Day celebration with its upcoming Fourth of July Drone Show at Dignity Health Sports Park.
The free...
The California Legislative Black Caucus hosted a free public Juneteenth celebration on the West Steps of the State Capitol on June 17, 2026. Shown from left are Asm. Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley), Asm. Mike Gipson (D-Carson), California Secretary of...
