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A Third of Black Millennials Left Church — Not God

Survey data shows Black millennials are three times more likely than baby boomers to be religiously unaffiliated, but most who leave organized religion keep their faith in a higher power — and are building spiritual community elsewhere.

Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Essay: California Can Close Its Colorectal Cancer Gap

Every breakthrough in cancer care carries a promise: earlier detection, better treatment and longer life. California has helped deliver that promise through world-class cancer centers, a statewide cancer registry and major public-health investments. Yet colorectal cancer still exposes a painful divide: Black Californians are more likely to develop the disease and far more likely to die from it than their White neighbors.

Los Angeles
Stefi Mar

Five Tips For Understanding Your Health Coverage When Aging Out of a Parent’s Health Insurance Plan

When you take another trip around the sun and turn 26, you are no longer eligible for health insurance on your parents’ health plan. Covered California’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Monica Soni reminds you that having health insurance is about much more than just going to the doctor and getting yearly checkups. It is about having peace of mind knowing that the care you deserve is covered – everything from lab work, mental health care, to free preventive care services.

Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

James J. Carter Installed as 84th President of the National Bar Association

After a rousing introduction by Stellar New Orleans Attorney James Williams and swearing in by the Legendary Judge Kern Reese, the National Bar Association on July 30, 2026 installed nationally accomplished Trial Attorney and Civic Leader James J. Carter as its 84th President.

Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

5 Deaths, 9 Cases: Louisiana Issues Flesh-Eating Bacteria Warning

Louisiana health officials are urging residents to take precautions after confirming a fifth death this year from Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium that can cause severe wound infections and, in rare cases, a flesh-destroying illness called necrotizing fasciitis. The state has now recorded nine cases and five deaths in 2026, a sharp increase from Louisiana’s typical average of seven cases and one death over the same stretch in past years.

Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Police, Protesters Clash as St. Paul Begins Clearing Pig’s Eye Encampment

MSR Contributing Writer Clint Combs delivers from Pig’s Eye Encampment, documenting the intense standoff between St. Paul law enforcement, community marshals, and local officials. As the city initiates sweeps across local encampments, community members and outreach workers confront police to defend unhoused neighbors, shedding light on shelter bed shortages, lost documentation, and the human cost of displacement.

Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Money Matters: The State of Black Media – and Why Its Future Matters to Business

Black-owned media has long served as more than a source of news. It has been a trusted institution, an advocate for underserved communities, and an economic catalyst for entrepreneurs and neighborhood businesses. From covering the Civil Rights Movement to spotlighting local business success stories, Black media has consistently filled information gaps left by mainstream outlets.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Dodgers End Eight-Game Losing Streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers finally ended their eight-game losing streak with a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals, rallying late in a back-and-forth game at Dodger Stadium.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Dodgers Get Back-to-Back Wins

The Los Angeles Dodgers have finally found some momentum, winning back-to-back games against the Kansas City Royals after enduring an eight-game losing streak.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Jacob Emrani Steps Up for Students

The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani continue to make community service a priority, recently partnering with the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Unified School District to help local students prepare for the new school year.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Some Chargers Shine in Camp

The Los Angeles Chargers have had several players stand out during preseason training camp, including first-round pick Akheem Mesidor from the University of Miami.