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Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed 

by Stefi Mar | Jun 18, 2024 | Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Politics, State & Local Politics, Statewide, Valleys | 0

News You Might Have Missed 

Gov. Newsom: “California Is Making Progress in Fentanyl Fight”

by Stefi Mar | Jun 18, 2024 | Bakersfield, Features, Los Angeles, Politics, Statewide, Valleys | 0

Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that state law enforcement authorities seized 5.8 million pills containing fentanyl across the state since the beginning of the year.

Heated Hearing on Reparations: Assemblymember Says Asians and Latinos Not Responsible for Slavery and Discrimination

by Stefi Mar | Jun 18, 2024 | Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Politics, Statewide, Valleys | 0

On June 11, a heated debate ensued among lawmakers over reparations for Black Californians during an Assembly Judiciary Committee hearing on Senate Bill (SB) 1331, also known as The Fund for Reparations and Restorative Justice.

California-Hawaii NAACP Inducts Danny Glover, Rev. Amos Brown Into Hall of Fame

by Stefi Mar | Jun 18, 2024 | Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Politics, Statewide, Valleys | 0

The NAACP California Hawaii State Conference (Cal-Hi NAACP) honored actor and political activist Danny Glover and social justice leader Rev. Amos C. Brown at its 12th annual Legacy Hall of Fame Ceremony held at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Sacramento on June 10.

Young NAACP Delegates Hand Out “Blessing Bags” to Unhoused People

by Stefi Mar | Jun 4, 2024 | Bakersfield, Los Angeles, State, State & Local Politics, Statewide, Valleys | 0

A delegation of youth and college students added a charitable touch when they participated in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) California-Hawaii State Conference (Cal-Hi State Conference) annual “Legislative Day” in Sacramento on May 20.
The young members of NAACP branches from all over the state attended the daylong event to learn about public policy and participate in the legislative process. They also discussed legislation focused on reparations and environmental justice.

California Leaders Discuss Foster Care Reform Strategies for Black and Brown Youth

by Stefi Mar | Jun 4, 2024 | Bakersfield, Front Page, Los Angeles, Politics, State, Statewide, Valleys | 0

Before becoming a nationally recognized social justice leader and a member of California’s Mandated Reporting Taskforce, Shane Harris spent 13 years as a foster care youth after he lost both of his parents. As President of the national civil rights organization, People’s Association of Justice Advocates (PAJA), he’s aiming to solve some of the toughest challenges Black and Brown children in the foster care system face.

Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed

by Stefi Mar | Jun 4, 2024 | Bakersfield, Features, Los Angeles, Politics, State & Local Politics, Statewide, Valleys | 0

News You Might Have Missed

More Segregated Than Deep South: ACLU Releases Report on Calif. Public Schools

by Stefi Mar | Jun 4, 2024 | Bakersfield, Features, Los Angeles, Politics, State & Local Politics, Statewide, Valleys | 0

The 2024 State of Black Education: Report Card was recently published by the American Civil Liberties Union California Action (ACLU California Action).

Sen. Steve Glazer’s Vows Redo After Journalism Tax Bill Placed on Hold

by Stefi Mar | Jun 4, 2024 | Bakersfield, Features, Journalism, Los Angeles, State & Local Politics, Statewide, Valleys | 0

Sen. Steve Glazer (D-Contra Costa County) expressed his views about Senate Bill (SB) 1327 at Capitol Weekly’s “Covering California: The Future of Journalism in the Golden State” conference, which was held in Sacramento on May 30.

California Vs. Hate Campaign: One Year In, Civil Rights Department Shares Wins, Goals

by Stefi Mar | May 28, 2024 | Bakersfield, Features, Los Angeles, State, Statewide, Valleys | 0

Last week, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) shared the results of its California vs Hate campaign, including its online reporting tool and telephone hotline, one year after their launch.

California vs. Hate: One Year Anniversary Celebrated with Continued Commitment to Combat Hate

by Stefi Mar | May 21, 2024 | Bakersfield, CA vs Hate, Crime, Features, Los Angeles, State, Statewide, Valleys | 0

In a recent press conference held by the California Civil Rights Department, significant milestones and ongoing efforts in the fight against hate crimes and incidents across California were celebrated. The event marked the one-year anniversary of the launch of California vs. Hate, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing support, resources, and a reporting hotline for individuals and communities targeted by hate.