Category: Local

TJ Simpson – Building community and growing in College Corps

TJ Simpson is a third-year Parks and Recreation Management major at California State University, Chico (CSU Chico). A first-generation college student from Southern California, his love for the outdoors stems from his great-grandmother, whose deep appreciation for nature shaped his own. Now based in Long Beach, T.J. is working toward his dream of becoming a park ranger—a goal made more attainable through his participation in #CaliforniansForAll College Corps.

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Bridging Generations: Strengthening Community Connections

At the Booker T. Washington Community Service Center—San Francisco’s oldest Black-led nonprofit – generations come together to share wisdom, challenge stereotypes and build a more connected community. Through the Senior Victory Club and Black Legacy Builders Teen Fellowship Program, seniors and youth engage in meaningful conversations that foster respect, understanding and appreciation. These programs create safe spaces, strengthen bonds and promote a more inclusive future.

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Reckless Messaging Breach Alarms Oversight Group

Chioma Chukwu, executive director of American Oversight, issued a sharp rebuke of the current administration’s handling of sensitive national security matters following recent reports that high-level officials used encrypted messaging apps to discuss active military operations. “If what Chioma Chukwu is reported is true, it certainly suggests they are engaged in outright, recklessly irresponsible behaviors,” Chukwu said in a telephone interview with BlackPressUSA.com. “This could be a direct threat to our national security.”

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6th Annual MDAAPEI Millennial + Gen-Z Symposium

The Mervyn M. Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute presented the 6th Annual Millennial + Gen-Z Symposium on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 10:00AM-3:00PM. The Mervyn M. Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute remains committed to providing transformative experiences for students, community members and professionals. The amazing event was held on the campus of California State University, Dominquez Hills, 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson, CA. 90747, inside of Loker Student Union, Ballroom C.

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Op-ed: Inglewood Unified School District’s Vision for Stronger Schools and a Brighter Future

At the Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD), we are reinventing education and improving school buildings to better serve our students. While the district must respond to fluctuating enrollment numbers, this initiative is part of our work to create stronger schools and a better learning environment that will benefit students, families, and the community for years to come.

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Celebrating African American Journalists in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joined Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr., at Los Angeles City Hall to acknowledge the Black professionals in Media, Thursday, February 27, 2025. This lively event closed out Black History Month celebration with a luncheon, great music, networking, and an art show featuring local artists in the Tom Bradley Room of Los Angeles City Hall.

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Opinion: Overregulation and Market Manipulation Are the Roots of California’s Affordability Crisis

When California Democrats recently proclaimed their intention to “Make California Affordable Again,” it echoed a familiar refrain that has been heard time and again in the annals of political promises. However, a deeper examination reveals that this pledge may be more about optics than about sincere economic reform. Even more troubling is the historical context that shows a consistent pattern of policy failures rooted in overregulation and market manipulation — a pattern that risks repeating itself.

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