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Researchers Find Obamacare has Significantly Reduced Racial Disparities in Health Care Access

Mar 21, 2023 | Bakersfield, Health Care, Los Angeles, Valleys, World & Nation

Former President Barack Obama’s signature piece of legislation has proved the gift that’s kept on giving for Black and Brown communities in America.

DC Voters Overwhelmingly Support Equal Funding for DCPS and Public Charter Schools

Mar 21, 2023 | Bakersfield, Education K-12, Los Angeles, Valleys

Nearly 8 of 10 voters (79%) believe that the Mayor and D.C. Council should include a raise in compensation for DCPS and public charter school educators in this year’s budget. The same percentage of voters (79%) believe that the D.C. Council should maintain the 3.1% charter facilities allowance increase so public charter schools can continue to make rent or mortgage payments, complete major renovations or modernizations, and pay for utilities, repairs, and maintenance.

Pres. Biden Appoints SoCal “Activist Entrepreneur” Kerman Maddox to Trade Advisory Body

Mar 21, 2023 | Bakersfield, Featured, Joe biden, Los Angeles, Valleys

Last summer, the White House offered Southern California small business owner Kerman Maddox a unique opportunity to serve on a national committee set up to advise President Joe Biden’s administration on educational matters.

Federal Researchers Find Sudden Unexplained Deaths Rose for Black Infants

Mar 21, 2023 | African Americans, Bakersfield, Featured, Los Angeles, Valleys

A new study has shown a huge racial difference in infant deaths. Researchers found that babies born to African Americans had the highest rate of sudden unexpected deaths in 2020.