LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard has been named to the 2025-26 Kia All-NBA Second Team, adding another honor to one of the most decorated careers in franchise history.
More than 80 survivors of the devastating January 2025 Eaton Fire from Pasadena and Altadena visited the California State Capitol on May 19 to advocate for more recovery support from Sacramento during what they describe as a slow rebuild.
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Homeowners are using solar panels for wealth building, and it is working well. By lowering their utility bills, increasing property value, and reducing taxes, they can turn their roofs into investments. For Black homeowners, solar energy offers a path toward greater economic stability and long-term financial freedom.
Black voters in California, like other voter groups, have been returning mail ballots at a slow pace as the state heads toward the June 2 primary election for governor, a race that has not yet generated the same level of voter excitement as some past statewide contests.
Some politicians believe making any promise loudly and confidently is an adequate substitute for only supporting proposals that are realistic or implementable.
Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), along with other Democratic lawmakers, are ramping up efforts to push for a $500 million state budget investment to help stabilize California’s 17 public hospital systems.
Online couples therapy is giving many Black couples a better way to work on their relationships without having to reschedule their daily duties. They no longer need to travel to a therapist’s office for relationship counseling; they can simply schedule a session and join from home. This is easier, more relaxing, and less intimidating.
Wealth-building strategies that Black investors need to consider are real estate, stock market investing, long-term strategies, and entrepreneurship.
Since January, I have been exploring and writing about school choice options in Atlanta, Mississippi, and Louisiana. I’ve focused specifically on schools committed to empowering Black students and families. Southern Lab was the first stop on this journey but the last story I decided to publish.
ANAHEIM — The Dodgers didn’t just win the Freeway Series. They made a point.
LOS ANGELES — It was a big weekend at Easton Stadium as the UCLA softball team powered its way through the NCAA Los Angeles Regional and earned another trip to the Super Regionals.
Cold, flat interiors are fading fast. The strongest home improvement trends for 2026 focus on comfort, personality, and smart function. Homeowners want warmer rooms, richer materials, better storage, and wellness features that make everyday life feel easier and more stylish.
Rainbow coalitions have a history of leaking on Black folks. There are tons of stories behind that claim; that’s probably not relevant right now, but I digress.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2026–27 May budget revision includes $500 million for the state’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program, a reduction from the $1 billion allocations provided in previous funding rounds.
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On May 7, Justin Jones, a Nashville lawmaker and Oakland native, set set fire to a paper replica of the Confederate flag in the Tennessee State Capitol rotunda to protest a Republican-led congressional redistricting plan passed during a special legislative session.
Gov. Gavin Newsom presented the final May Revision of his administration on May 14, outlining a state budget proposal he says balances California’s finances through 2027–28 while preserving major investments in education, health care, behavioral health and housing programs.
Since January, I have been exploring and writing about school choice options in Atlanta, Mississippi, and Louisiana. I’ve focused specifically on schools committed to empowering Black students and families. Southern Lab was the first stop on this journey but the last story I decided to publish.
Every election cycle, the routine is the same. Candidates show up at our churches, our sorority events, our community forums. They say our name. They tell us they see us. They tell us they need us.
