On April 9, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) Director Josh Fryday announced that California is seeking 10,000 people to join the California Service Corps. Members gain meaningful work experience while helping their communities and earning money.
facebooktwitterinstagram The facts are clear, and they are startling. Black Californians had the shortest life expectancy at 74.6 years, while Asian Californians had the longest
facebooktwitterinstagram The Dymally International Institute & Rainbow Promotions Present the 6th Annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival, Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 1:00 PM-9:00
facebooktwitterinstagram Locals, national and international tourist has been vising Downtown Los Angeles (destination of choice) for sports, entertainment and cultural events for a long time.
facebooktwitterinstagram Some members of the California Black Legislative Caucus (CLBC) joined Assemblymember Susan Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton) and the Women’s Legislative Caucus at a press conference on
facebooktwitterinstagram Participants in the April 1 forum on Capitol Hill spoke pointedly on President Trump’s opposition to diversity as well as what their organization is
facebooktwitterinstagram Some property owners might hesitate to rent to veterans because they worry about income or stability. I get it, but I can tell you
facebooktwitterinstagram Los Angeles County is faring about the same as the average county in California for Population Health and Well-being, and better than the average county
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.
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.
On March 26, California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber released a statement condemning an executive order President Trump released the day before making sweeping changes to federal election processes around registration, voting, and the counting of ballots.
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.”
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.
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.
By Stacy M. Brown | BlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent
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.
March marks the month celebrating International Women’s History Month, “an annual observance highlighting the global accomplishments to events in history, culture, and contemporary society.”
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.
A number of California groups, officials and individuals are taking proactive steps to educate immigrants subject to deportation about their legal rights as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids escalate.
The City of Hawthorne held its annual Black History Month Celebration on Friday, February 28, 2025. This was the last day of events throughout the city, state, and nation.
