Observer Group

Newspapers of Southern California, Inc.

BAKERSFIELD

Category: Bakersfield

Featured News

Local News

Bakersfield

Latest

Mobilizing for 2026: Chavis Urges Black Press to Act

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) marked the 198th anniversary of the Black Press, and the culmination of Black Press Week with a powerful State of the Black Press address by NNPA President & CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., who spoke on the vital role of Black-owned media amid the growing threats of far-right extremism and American fascism.

COVID-19, Health, Health Care

Latest
  • World & Nation
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Food

Mobilizing for 2026: Chavis Urges Black Press to Act

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) marked the 198th anniversary of the Black Press, and the culmination of Black Press Week with a powerful State of the Black Press address by NNPA President & CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., who spoke on the vital role of Black-owned media amid the growing threats of far-right extremism and American fascism.

Flau’jae Johnson on a Mission: LSU Star Teams Up with Experian to Relieve Debt for Louisianans

Flau’jae Johnson is no stranger to pressure. As a standout junior guard for LSU’s women’s basketball team, she has learned how to manage the intensity of big games, the demands of academics, and the responsibility of being a high-profile athlete in the era of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. Now, she’s adding another role to her résumé—helping relieve consumer debt for thousands of African American families in Louisiana.