Questions and Answers for Parents of Children with Disabilities
As a parent, what can I do to support my child with a disability? Why is it important to focus on a child’s abilities?
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Hoover’s Commutation Divides Chicago as State Sentence Remains
The federal sentence for Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover has been commuted, but he remains incarcerated under a 200-year state sentence in Illinois. The decision by Donald Trump to reduce Hoover’s federal time has reignited longstanding debates over his legacy and whether rehabilitation or continued punishment is warranted. The commutation drew immediate public attention after music executive Jay Prince and artist Chance the Rapper publicly praised Trump’s decision. “I’m glad that Larry Hoover is home,” said Chance the Rapper. “He was a political prisoner set up by the federal government. He created Chicago Votes, mobilized our people, and was targeted for that.”
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Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
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“He Sure Fought Like Hell for Us”: Californians Gather to Honor Trailblazer Nate Holden
Long before Martin Luther King Jr. Day was a national holiday, before California women could secure a home loan on their own, and long before South Los Angeles began to rise from the ashes of the 1992 unrest, Nathaniel “Nate” Holden, a towering figure in state politics, had already planted seeds for a more just and equal California.
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Role Reversal: Millions of Kids Are Caregivers for Elders. Why Their Numbers Might Grow.
High school senior Joshua Yang understands sacrifice. When he was midway through 10th grade, his mom survived a terrible car crash. But her body developed tremors, and she lost mobility. After countless appointments, doctors diagnosed her with Parkinson’s disease, saying it was likely triggered by brain injuries sustained in the wreck.
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RFK Jr. Says Healthy Pregnant Women Don’t Need Covid Boosters. What the Science Says.
You’re pregnant, healthy, and hearing mixed messages: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is not a scientist or doctor, says you don’t need the covid vaccine, but experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Protection still put you in a high-risk group of people who ought to receive boosters. The science is on the side of the shots.
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CA vs Hate Teams Up With San Francisco Giants and Oakland Roots
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) is partnering with the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Roots to take a stand against hate and discrimination.
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Black Feminist Movement Mobilizes in Response to National Threats
More than 500 Black feminists will convene in New Orleans from June 5 through 7 for what organizers are calling the largest Black feminist gathering in the United States.
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Axe the Tax: Cali’s Marijuana Store Owners Say New Increase Will Break Them
Licensed marijuana store owners across California are backing a bill making its way through the State Legislature.
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PRESS ROOM: Black Leaders Detroit Launches 1,600-mile Ride for Equity to Raise Awareness, Funding for Entrepreneurs of African Descent
Cross-country stops aim to spark conversations; $1 a week can make a difference
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Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
News You Might Have Missed
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Commentary: California Must Protect Mental Health Funding That Centers Our Communities
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised budget proposal includes the California Department of Health’s complete elimination of the California Reducing Disparities Project (CRDP), a devastating move that would dismantle critical, community-driven mental health programs across the state. This includes our own Sisters Mentally Mobilized – Advocate Training Program, which trains and supports Black women as mental health advocates and change agents in their communities.
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