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OP-ED: Pursuing Martin Luther King Jr.’s Beloved Community

According to Dr. King, the creation of a beloved community would require the American people to address three great evils of society: racism, poverty, and militarism. My friend and former colleague, the late John R. Lewis, arguably Dr. King’s most ardent disciple, often invoked the concept to buttress his calls for a “just society.” John was committed to the pursuit, but I always wondered if such were possible until recently.

Jovi February 28, 2023
Bakersfield
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Lawmakers Push Bill to Grant Prisoners Right to Vote

Last week, Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Los Angeles) the chair of the Assembly’s Committee on Elections introduced Assembly Constitutional Amendment 4 (ACA-4). The legislation proposes amending the California Constitution to allow felons serving time in state and federal prisons to vote.

Jovi February 13, 2023
Bakersfield
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The SANS Institute Reopens HBCU Cyber Academy Application Window to Address Growing Need for Cybersecurity Professionals

Through the HBCU Cyber Academy, students will receive in-depth training from top SANS instructors and access to cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies. The program is designed to be flexible, allowing students to complete the training around their academic schedules and giving them the opportunity to gain practical experience in a real-world setting.

Jovi February 13, 2023
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Recovery Resources for Those impacted By Floods in California

Listos California, a disaster preparedness organization and Cal OES (California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services hosted a briefing this past week to share recovery efforts and resources for those impacted by recent floods.

Jovi February 7, 2023
African Americans
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Reproductive Justice is Black History

Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, should have marked 50 years sincethe U.S. Supreme Court issued one of its most momentous decisions; the Roe v. Wade ruling that a Texas statute criminalizing abortion in most instances violated a woman’s constitutional right to privacy. Instead, Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, and the fight for reproductive rights was again on.

Jovi February 7, 2023
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Voters Will Determine Fate of Fast Food Workers Pay Raise

Last September, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 257 into law. Supporters of the legislation, authored by Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena), hailed it for its promise to provide a minimum wage and improve working conditions for fast food workers.

Jovi February 7, 2023
Features
News Observer

California Reparations Task Force Agrees to Extend Its Work to 2024

The California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans decided at the two-day meeting on the campus of San Diego State University that it would support legislation that extends the panel until July 1, 2024.

News Observer January 31, 2023