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Category: Features

Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Jay-Z Day and the Erosion of Political Substance

In the hallowed chambers of New York City’s legislative realm, a proposal has surfaced that could forever alter the way we perceive civic celebration. Farah Louis and other council members have proposed legislation to declare December 4 as “Jay-Z Day” in honor of Shawn Carter, the man who would later become a global phenomenon. While the intent is to honor Jay-Z’s cultural contributions, it forces us to confront a disconcerting trend that has seeped into the very fabric of our political landscape—the fervent embrace of celebrity culture.

Stefi Mar January 2, 2024
African Americans
Stefi Mar

Black Woman Makes History, Graduates With Honors With Degree in Marine Engineering

Monica Nancy Candny, a 23-year-old woman from Ghana, has made history by graduating with top honors in Marine Engineering from the Regional Maritime University in Ghana. She celebrated her amazing achievement on her social media. In a heartfelt post on her LinkedIn feed, Monica expressed her relief at successfully navigating the challenges of her academic journey and extended gratitude to everyone who played a role in her success.

Stefi Mar December 26, 2023
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

President Biden Celebrates Black Small Business Boom, Announces New Investments

During President Biden’s visit to the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce today, he showcased the unprecedented growth of Black small business ownership under his administration. In a press call, top White House officials attributed the surge in Black entrepreneurship, the fastest in 30 years, to Bidenomics, which the president pledged would receive further support through new investments targeting underserved communities.

Stefi Mar December 26, 2023
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Advocates Want More Black Californians Involved in State’s Transition to EVs

When Los Angeles hosted its annual car show a little over a month ago at the LA Convention Center, it not only showcased the latest in automotive technology, but the event also transformed into a policy
forum on clean energy, previewing what lies ahead for California’s electric vehicle (EV) future.

Stefi Mar December 26, 2023
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Montgomery Bus Boycott at 68: L.A. Event Revisits Black-Jewish Collaboration

Scholar, minister and activist the Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr. was the guest speaker at L.A.’s Skirball Cultural Center’s “Perspectives on Black-Jewish Relations in The Fight for Civil Rights” discussion held Dec. 6, on the 68th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. He talked about historic collaboration between African Americans and Jews, and he participated in a conversation that focused on the ongoing struggle for civil liberties and the civil rights era of the 1960s.

Stefi Mar December 19, 2023
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Giuliani Found Liable in Defamation Trial, Jury Awards $148.17 Million to Plaintiffs

A federal jury found Rudy Giuliani liable in the civil defamation case that election workers Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea “Shaye” Moss brought. The trial, presided over by U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell, centered around false claims Giuliani made about the two Georgia women in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election.

Stefi Mar December 19, 2023
African Americans
Stefi Mar

Black Twin Brothers to Walk 600 Miles for Foster Care Awareness

Twin brothers Davon and Tavon Woods from Pennsylvania, who were adopted at the age of two, are embarking on a 600-mile walk from Sumter to Philadelphia for 31 days to raise awareness about foster care. With their movement called #FosterKidsMatter, they are stepping up for a cause close to their hearts.

Stefi Mar December 19, 2023
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Feds Pump Over $6 Billion Into Two New California High-Speed Rail Projects

Last week, the Biden administration announced $6 billion in funding for two separate high-speed rail projects that will whisk passengers from Southern to Northern California — and from Los Angeles County to Las Vegas — on electric trains traveling 200 mph or faster.

Stefi Mar December 12, 2023
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Harvard President Claudine Gay Retains Position Amidst Controversy

Harvard President Claudine Gay will continue in her position despite increasing criticism and demands for her removal, considering her recent testimony on antisemitism; the university’s highest governing board unanimously endorsed her on Tuesday.

Stefi Mar December 12, 2023
Features
Stefi Mar

Market Street in Inglewood was LIT!

It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas in the City of Champions! The City where legends are made! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the City of Inglewood ushered in the holiday season on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 4pm-8pm, on Market Street (Manchester to Florence).

Stefi Mar December 5, 2023