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The Lookout: Eleven 2023 Education Bills Submitted to Gov. for Approval
Eleven education bills, sponsored and co-sponsored by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, have been sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk for his signature, aimed at promoting inclusivity in the schools, building the teacher pipeline and ensuring the well-being an
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
Grassroots Movement Urges Return Of Oak Park Library
Residents of Oak Park, Sacramento are campaigning for a public library to be built in the area, as the last easily-accessible public library was closed in 1993 and test scores at central Oak Park’s four elementary schools are substandard. The post Grassroots Movement Urges Retur
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
NCAA Coaching Carousel: DePaul Hires Oregon’s Tony Stubblefield As New Head Coach
… ’s). Stubblefield becomes the sixth African-American head coach in the 11 …
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PoHop Brings Down The House In Oak Park
Dr. Cornel West, acclaimed writer, activist, and 2024 presidential candidate, was welcomed by a crowd of over 100 people at the Guild Theater on September 1st for the PoHop poetry event, where he spoke about the importance of raising our voices against injustice. The post PoHop
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
Sacramento family demands answers after sheriff's department fails to notify them of loved one's critical condition
Tyus Hutton, a 25-year-old Sacramento inmate, was sent from the jail to Sutter Hospital in critical condition and may be pulled off life support due to a fight between two inmates, but the sheriff's department failed to inform the family of his condition for six days. The post S
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Mayor Proposes Half-Cent Sales Tax For Clean Transportation And Housing
Mayor Darrell Steinberg has proposed the Climate, Clean Transportation and Affordable Housing act of 2024, a half-cent county-wide sales tax raise and $8.5 billion over 40 years to fund climate-friendly affordable housing projects, public transit, road repairs and safer streets wi
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
Local AKAs Celebrate Fathers Alongside 2023 Prospective Debutantes
The 57th Annual Debutante Ball Father Daughter Breakfast was held on August 19th, celebrating the fathers and father figures who support and champion the prospective Debutantes in life and during the Debutante Ball season. The post Local AKAs Celebrate Fathers Alongside 2023 Pro
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
A shameful past: A look at Montgomery County’s history of racism
… worker and one of 78 Black Americans lynched nationwide in 1896, the … county’s first school for African Americans was founded and funded by … of Five for Freedom: The African American Soldiers in John Brown’s …
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Edgars revenue tumbles 43%
ZIMBABWE Stock Exchange-listed clothing concern, Edgars’ revenue dipped 43% in the second quarter ended July 5, 2020 compared to the same period last year, after the COVID-19-induced lockdown weighed down on its business. BY FIDELITY MHLANGA The company’s chief executive Tjeludo Ndlovu in a trading
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America’s Ten ‘Blackest’ Cities Revealed
By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA (NNPA) - A recent report by the esteemed Brookings Institution revealed that the internal migration patterns of African Americans in the United States have contributed to “black-majority cities.” These urban areas, where African Americans constitute a sign
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
Center For Sacramento History Wins National Recognition
The Center for Sacramento History has won the Leadership in History Award of Excellence for its short film series "Unlocking the Past: A History of Prejudice and Racism in Sacramento," which aims to tell stories from the region in a complete and honest way, addressing discriminati
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
Local AKAs Honor The Parents Of The 2023 Debutante Class
The Eta Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated hosted a Champagne Sip to honor the parents of this year's prospective debutante and escort parents, while also supporting African American owned and/or founded businesses. The post Local AKAs Honor The Pare
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
Analysis of Teacher Sentiment on Public Education: Insights from NAPCS Report
A new report by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (NAPCS) reveals that charter school teachers feel more motivated and aligned with their school's culture compared to district school teachers, and they believe that public school choice is important for both families
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
Bloody Valentine: Machine Gun Kelly wears Megan Fox's blood in a vial
In a Valentine's Day tribute to his partner, rapper Machine Gun Kelly revealed he carries the 'Transformers' star's blood around his neck.
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Is CA rethinking ‘local control’ for schools?
The concept of "local control" is dividing certain school districts and state officials in California, with some officials pushing legislation to limit the autonomy of districts while others fear that such bills will impose undue hardships on schools. The post Is CA rethinking ‘
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
Beyond crayons and circle time: What California transitional kindergarten needs to succeed
(CALMATTERS) - Thanks to TikTok videos, billboards and other creative marketing techniques, enrollment in  transitional kindergarten in California appears to be climbing. But advocates are keeping an eye on how those 4-year-olds are spending their class time — which they say will
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
Turning Pain Into Purpose
Stevante Clark, brother of Stephon Clark who was killed by Sacramento police in 2018, has struggled with mental health and is advocating for more culturally competent therapists; he recently organized the Stephon Clark Minority Mental Health Expo to raise awareness. The post Tur
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Legislators Push Mass Incarceration-Related Bills
California lawmakers are pushing for prison reform and investment in alternatives to incarceration, including Assembly Bill 974, Assembly Bill 1418, Assembly Constitutional Amendment 4, Assembly Constitutional Amendment 8, and Assembly Bill 1226. The post Legislators Push Mass I
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‘Streets For People’ Transportation Plan Scheduled
The Department of Public Work's Transportation Planning team is conducting walking workshops in Sacramento as part of their effort to create a new citywide active transportation plan, which aims to improve safety and mobility for pedestrians and cyclists. The post ‘Streets For P
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Smooth Jazz Saxophonist Shawn Raiford Talks New Album "The Next Step" and Musical Influences
Smooth jazz saxophonist Shawn Raiford is set to release his second album "The Next Step" later this summer, featuring the new single "Forever" produced and co-written by Grammy-Award winning artist Derek “DOA” Allen. The post Q&A: Shawn Raiford appeared first on The Sacramento O
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Opinion: Oakland’s Failure to Apply for State Crime Prevention Grants Is Devastating Blow to Citizens
Oakland missed a state grant deadline, forfeiting millions of dollars in crime prevention funding, despite having the most dangerous and rapidly rising crime statistics in the Bay Area. The post Opinion: Oakland’s Failure to Apply for State Crime Prevention Grants Is Devastating
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
Mothers in Mourning: Moms, Allies Protest Gun Violence in California
On September 9, elected officials, community leaders, and concerned citizens took to the streets of Watts in South Los Angeles to march against gun violence, calling for increased regulation and accountability of firearms. The post Mothers in Mourning: Moms, Allies Protest Gun V
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New California Volunteers Program Helps Train Young People
The #CaliforniansForAll Youth Job Corps program in Sacramento, California, is providing underserved young people with paid internships and on-the-job training in priority areas such as COVID-19 recovery, learning loss, food insecurity and climate change. The post New California
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New York To Give Thousands To Undocumented Workers Hard Hit By Coronavirus
The state will pay up to $15,600 to undocumented workers excluded from COVID-19 unemployment relief — the largest such fund in the country.
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Doulas & Black Moms: Bridging the Gap Between Mental Treatment and Maternal Care
Black women are seeking alternatives to hospital births due to the growing evidence of disparities in medical treatment, which have adversely affected their health in numerous ways, including the birthing process, with Black women dying at nearly twice the rate of White Women duri
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
Report: States Must Ban Guns at Places Where People Vote
Threats and intimidation of voters and election officials have increased due to the proliferation of guns, more frequent gun violence and fewer legal protections, and states are urged to enact laws to better protect voters and election officials from threats. The post Report: St
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
California Black Media, Ethnic Media Services Host Award Show and Conference
The Ethnic Media Conference Awards and Expo celebrated the work of journalists, podcasters, photojournalists, and investigative reporters from ethnic media outlets across California, and recognized winners selected from over 300 entries. The post California Black Media, Ethnic M
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Dr. James Bond’s Legacy Carries On In New Sac State President
Dr. Luke Wood has become the second black president of Sacramento State, following in the footsteps of Dr. James Bond, who served as Sac State's first black president from 1972-1978 and faced social challenges due to racial prejudice during his tenure. The post Dr. James Bond’s
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Perspectives On ‘The System’
African American Activists And Others Call For Dismantling What Remains A ‘Peculiar Institution’ By Genoa Barrow | OBSERVER Senior Staff Writer Enslaved Blacks who were prone to running away from their white oppressors often were placed in iron shackles and had large, multipronged
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Democrats divided on human trafficking bill
(CALMATTERS) - Republicans put Democrats on the Assembly public safety committeeon full blastfor blockinga billto make human trafficking of a child a serious felony, opening repeat offenders up to longer sentences. In the aftermath, committee ChairpersonReggie Jones-Sawyer, a Los
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