Umoja’s Black History Month Conference engaged the audience with insights on current issues and with African beats. More than one hundred students and community members participated in this seventh annual event on the Bakersfield College campus.
In recent weeks, rumors about Elon Musk’s potential involvement with the U.S. Department of Treasury have sparked widespread discussion and concern. As a polarizing figure in the tech and business world, Musk’s name often evokes strong reactions—both positive and negative. While it’s important to note that Musk has not officially taken over the Treasury Department, the speculation raises important questions about what his influence could mean for everyday Americans, particularly those awaiting their tax refunds. Let’s examine the situation objectively.
In recent months, the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) and Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) have been hit with two lawsuits and numerous reports alleging racist incidents targeting Black residents.
Rain couldn’t dampen the resolve or the spirit of guests attending events at Los Angeles City Hall on Friday, February 7, 2025.
A right-wing nonprofit backing Donald Trump has published the names and photos of more than 50 federal employees, many of them Black, in a move that civil rights advocates warn could endanger lives and deepen systemic discrimination in government agencies. The “D.E.I. bureaucrat watch list,” compiled by the American Accountability Foundation, identifies workers based on their support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) initiatives, past social media activity, or donations to Democratic candidates.
Two former members of the California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans shared some of their experiences developing a 1,075-page report that detailed injustices suffered by African Americans during and after chattel slavery.
President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs—25% on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% on imports from China—has sent shockwaves through global markets, sparking retaliatory measures from trade partners and raising concerns about the economic strain on American consumers. But for Black Americans, already facing disproportionate financial burdens, the fallout could be devastating.
America has reached a precipice. There is no more waiting, no more wondering, no more giving the benefit of the doubt. The war against Black America is no longer theoretical. It is real. It is happening now. And those who still don’t see it—or worse, refuse to act—are signing their own death warrants.
“This is only the beginning of a long fight,” according to Democratic North Carolina Congresswoman Alma Adams. She is addressing the Executive Order to pause federal loans and grants. There is an overwhelming concern in the Historically Black College and University community that many key programs focused on race and equity will be impacted. Adams, a ranking member of a House Subcommittee on Higher Education and the Founder and Co-Chair of the Bicameral HBCU Caucus, issued a statement to Black Press USA once a federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s funding freeze. Adams, whose state houses 11 HBCUs, the largest number in any given state, believes, “President Trump is dismantling equity in education with the stroke of a pen by rescinding federal initiatives for MSIs.”
We are standing at a crossroads –where our history meets our future. And in this moment, we have to ask ourselves: What would our ancestors do?
facebooktwitterinstagram Since the wildfires began, faith leaders have been at the center of relief efforts. Pastor Jean Burch, Chair of the Clergy Community Coalition (CCC), alongside Executive Director Pastor
President Donald Trump’s second inaugural address outlined his vision for a “golden age” in America. Delivered on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the speech acknowledged Black voters for their record turnout and pledged to honor King’s dream. While Trump’s words struck a hopeful tone, promising national unity, prosperity, and restoration, his lack of specifics on systemic inequities — particularly those impacting Black Californians –raises concerns about the direction of his administration’s policies.
The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and the American Civil Liberties Union California Action (ACLU) joined hands to host a forum focused on equity and justice on Jan. 21.
A new study reveals that Americans over the age of 55 have a 42 percent chance of developing dementia, a figure more than double that reported in previous research. The significant increase in estimated risk means that roughly 514,000 Americans could develop dementia this year alone, with projections rising to approximately 1 million new cases annually by 2060.
A large swath of the 62 members of the Congressional Black Caucus who were invited to the ceremonies chose to observe the National King Day away from the nation’s capital.
facebooktwitterinstagram King attended Morehouse College, where he was mentored by Benjamin Mays, the college president and an outspoken advocate for racial equality. It was here
facebooktwitterinstagram CJEC is California’s statewide leading grassroots of advocates, organizers, and mobilizers for reparations and reparative Justice. They have been meeting privately after two bills
facebooktwitterinstagram In Altadena alone, where 18% of the population identifies as Black and where Black homeownership is nearly double the national average, the Eaton Fire,
The Eaton Fire has left a devastating mark on Southern California, including the Black and Brown communities of Pasadena and Altadena, where homeowners are grappling with unimaginable loss.
Maurice Clark huddled in his tent along dusty railroad tracks as two homeless-outreach workers began asking him questions to determine whether he would qualify for free or subsidized housing.
