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Expert Advice: How to Protect Yourself From Bias and Backlash at Work

by Stefi Mar | Apr 9, 2024 | Bakersfield, Features, Los Angeles, State, Statewide, Valleys | 0

As reports of antisemitic and Islamophobic threats and acts of hate and violence increase in California and across the country, the California Commission on the State of Hate (Commission) and California Civil Rights Department (CRD) continue to encourage Californians to take advantage of anti-hate resources available statewide, including the California vs Hate hotline and website.

Banning Menthol Cigarettes: California-Based Advocacy Group Joins Suit Against Federal Govt.

by Stefi Mar | Apr 9, 2024 | Bakersfield, Features, Los Angeles, Politics, Statewide, Valleys | 0

A California based non-governmental organization, The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC), has joined two other public health advocacy groups in a second lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the agency’s inaction on issuing a final rule banning menthol cigarettes.

“A Beautiful Month”: Muslims Prepare for End of the Great Fast of Ramadan

by Stefi Mar | Apr 2, 2024 | Bakersfield, Features, Los Angeles, Statewide, Valleys | 0

On the night of March 10, 2024, Ramadan began for some two billion believers across the Muslim world. The Islamic Holy Month is a time of spiritual renewal for all participants, including many who do not identify as Muslim. Each year, an increasing number of individuals beyond the Muslim world embark on the journey of fasting during this sacred time.

Opinion: Special Interests Want to Profit Off the Backs of California’s Small Businesses

by Stefi Mar | Apr 2, 2024 | Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Op-Ed, Politics, State, Statewide, Valleys | 0

The California Black Chamber of Commerce is the largest African American non-profit business organization in the state. Our primary mission is to empower Black-owned businesses to succeed.

Calif. Officials Back Proposal That Would Require Financial Literacy Course for High Schoolers

by Stefi Mar | Mar 19, 2024 | Bakersfield, Education K-12, Local, Los Angeles, State, Statewide, Valleys | 0

California State Controller Malia Cohen and several other State officials — including Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) and State Superintendent for Public Instruction Tony Thurmond – are backing a ballot measure that will make California Students more financial literate.

California vs. Hate Resource Line is Entering Second Year of Service

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

The California vs. Hate Resource Line, established to assist victims of hate crimes and hate incidents in the Golden State, received 823 calls from 79% of California’s 58 counties during its first nine months of operation. The telephone line’s first anniversary is in May.

New California Campaign Aims to Improve Alzheimer’s Disease Care, Prevention and Detection

by Stefi Mar | Mar 13, 2024 | Bakersfield, Features, Los Angeles, State & Local Politics, Statewide, Valleys | 0

The awareness campaign is aimed toward educating all Californians about brain health, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, and ways to improve communication between patients’ loved ones and health care providers.

California Assembly Passes Reparations Resolution; Paves Way for Compensation Discussions

by Stefi Mar | Mar 5, 2024 | Bakersfield, Front Page, Los Angeles, Politics, State, State & Local Politics, Statewide, Valleys | 0

The process the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) promised to initiate to pass a package of reparations bills began Feb. 26, on the Assembly floor at the State Capitol with the passage of Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 135.

In Richmond, Tony Thurmond Hosts Oral Exploration of City’s Rich Black History

by Stefi Mar | Mar 5, 2024 | Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Politics, State, State & Local Politics, Statewide, Valleys | 0

California State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) hosted an oral history presentation for Black History Month at DeAnza High School in the Contra Costa County city of Richmond.

Opinion: Black Women Are Running for Change

by Stefi Mar | Feb 27, 2024 | Bakersfield, African Americans, Los Angeles, Politics, State, State & Local Politics, Statewide, Valleys, Voting, Women | 0

This is a year of opportunity for Black women in Politics in California. Voters of all races across this state must collectively seize this moment to affect the kind of transformative change we are all hoping to see.

Help for Storm Victims: FEMA Arrives in California to Provide Relief

by Stefi Mar | Feb 27, 2024 | Bakersfield, Features, Los Angeles, State & Local Politics, Statewide, Valleys | 0

For Jessica Calix, a mother from San Diego, and her 8-year-old son, it was just another typical Monday. She dropped him off at his public charter school and worked on some volunteer activities for the Parent Teacher Association.