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After the Uniform Comes Off: A Veteran’s Journey From Baghdad to Healing
After 34 years in the U.S. Army, including a deployment to Iraq, Bakersfield resident Michele Spencer says the psychological toll of war followed her home.
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Sacramento: Becerra, Legislative Leaders Put Affordability First, but Details Remain Open
Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra met privately with Senate President Pro Tem Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) on Nov. 5 before the three appeared together at a news conference at the State Capitol.
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Sacramento: Becerra, Legislative Leaders Put Affordability First, but Details Remain Open
Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra met privately with Senate President Pro Tem Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) on Nov. 5 before the three appeared together at a news conference at the State Capitol.
New NAACP Report Warns AI Could Deepen Health Disparities in Black Communities
Every day, Americans put about 50 million health questions to Microsoft’s Copilot and Bing. More than eight in 10 physicians say they already use AI in their work and believe that proof of safety for these tools is essential. According to a new NAACP report, the emerging technology has quietly become part of how healthcare gets delivered in this country. But the nation’s largest civil rights organization is warning that Black communities may be at risk of being left behind or even harmed by it.
Chargers Trade Henley to Broncos in Rare Divisional Deal
As the clock counted down to the NFL trade deadline this week, the Denver Broncos pulled off a rare trade within their own division, acquiring linebacker Daiyan Henley from the Los Angeles Chargers.
Inside 820 S. Michigan: New Book Captures the Lost World of Ebony and Jet
820 Ebony/Jet: Visions of the Johnson Publishing Company, an American Icon, published Tuesday by MW Editions, features photographs by Chicago photographer Barbara Karant documenting the former Johnson Publishing Company headquarters at 820 S. Michigan Ave., the longtime home of Ebony and Jet magazines. Pasted markdown
After the Uniform Comes Off: A Veteran’s Journey From Baghdad to Healing
After 34 years in the U.S. Army, including a deployment to Iraq, Bakersfield resident Michele Spencer says the psychological toll of war followed her home. Today, she reflects on her experience and the role of wellness in healing.
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After the Uniform Comes Off: A Veteran’s Journey From Baghdad to Healing
After 34 years in the U.S. Army, including a deployment to Iraq, Bakersfield resident Michele Spencer says the psychological toll of war followed her home.
Sacramento: Becerra, Legislative Leaders Put Affordability First, but Details Remain Open
Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra met privately with Senate President Pro Tem Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) on Nov. 5 before the
Poll: Black Voters Gave Democrats Their Strongest Support in the 2026 Midterms, With Grocery Bills and Rent Driving the Vote
Black voters supported Democrats more firmly than any other racial or ethnic group in the Nov. 3 midterm elections, defying predictions that the party had
New NAACP Report Warns AI Could Deepen Health Disparities in Black Communities
Every day, Americans put about 50 million health questions to Microsoft’s Copilot and Bing. More than eight in 10 physicians say they already use AI
Black Voters Overwhelmingly Repudiated Trump in Mid-Term Election
About 90% of Black voters backed Democratic House candidates in 2026, compared with roughly 80% who supported Kamala Harris in 2024, according to the AP
Chargers Trade Henley to Broncos in Rare Divisional Deal
As the clock counted down to the NFL trade deadline this week, the Denver Broncos pulled off a rare trade within their own division, acquiring
Rams Find Their Rhythm in Second Half, Hold Off Commanders
The Los Angeles Rams put together a strong second-half performance to secure their third consecutive victory, holding off the Washington Commanders 20-13 before a crowd
Bruins Stay Strong Against Gophers, Remain Undefeated
UCLA continued its impressive season, defeating Minnesota 34-20 last week behind a pair of explosive fourth-quarter touchdown passes from quarterback Ty Dieffenbach to wide receiver