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Rams Land All-Pro Myles Garrett in Blockbuster Deal
By Earl Heath | Contributing Sports Writer LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams made one of the biggest moves of the NFL offseason, agreeing
Kathleen Untalan June 3, 2026
By Earl Heath | Contributing Sports Writer LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams made one of the biggest moves of the NFL offseason, agreeing
Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media As California continues counting ballots from the June 2 primary election, Black candidates across the state
It started with a simple question from a child: Mom, how can I make some money? Ashley Bolden gave her son a choice, mow lawns or sell lemonade. He chose lemonade. What followed was a journey that would transform a backyard hustle into Lynnmonade, a beverage brand rooted in holistic wellness, mental health and the kind of quiet determination that defines Black entrepreneurship in the Twin Cities.
Global action produces global results as Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical acknowledges the Church’s relationship to enslavement and offers an apology
Where do Black communities in Minnesota and across the country stand today, and where are they headed? The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder reached out to prominent Black academics to get their assessment. Looking back across the last several decades and forward to the next ten years, their responses were sobering, nuanced, and at times hopeful.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have faced a surge of threats across the country in recent years, resulting in lockdowns or closures and concerns among students, parents, faculty, and staff about their safety.
To close out Mental Health Awareness Month, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom hosted hundreds of families, youth athletes, coaches, educators, and mental health advocates at the Street Soccer USA facility in downtown Sacramento on May 29 for the fourth annual “Movement and Mindfulness: Move Your Body, Calm Your Mind Day” — a statewide event promoting physical activity, social connection, and emotional well-being.
U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37), a member of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) whose district spans parts of Los Angeles County, joined fellow CBC member U.S. Rep. Troy Carter (D-LA-2) for a May 21 briefing with Black media outlets in California.
A California bill that would prevent reparations payments from being taxed by the state is moving closer to becoming law after advancing out of the Assembly with bipartisan support.
In the continuing battle for political respect and inclusivity that Black folks in the U.S. have been immersed in since the end of the U.S. Civil War, a little bright bulb of hope and redemption just appeared in the southern sky.
In this op-ed, Saint Paul Public Schools assistant principal Richard D. Terrell reflects on the joy of educating Black boys, pushing back against narratives focused only on struggle, and calling on educators, parents, mentors, and community leaders to celebrate Black boys’ brilliance, build relationships rooted in care, and create environments where they can thrive.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is going through a FIFA World Cup transformation to welcome soccer fans arriving in the city next month.
Rob Base, born Robert Ginyard and one half of the legendary hip-hop duo Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, at age 59 after a private battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy rooted in the 1988 anthem It Takes Two and a pioneering role in bringing hip-hop and house music to mainstream audiences.
The Bruins saw their season end in dramatic fashion Sunday evening, falling 8-7 to Texas Tech in nine innings in an elimination game at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. UCLA finished the season 53-10 after going 1-2 at this year’s WCWS. Texas Tech improved to 59-8 and advanced for a chance to face Alabama in the semifinals.
The talk is everywhere around the NFL: Myles Garrett is headed to the Los Angeles Rams.
Music, especially Black music, has the power to bring people together and provide a strong sense of community. It has positive effects on people’s moods, helping us to balance the ups and downs of daily life, and keeping us moving.
As California closes out Older Californians Month this May, the state recognizes that its senior population continues to grow at a historic pace.
“No dogs, no Negros, no Mexicans.” “Colored served in rear.” “For whites only.” It’s the type of signage that hung from the doors and windows of establishments across much of the American South for many years.
The Bruins defeated UCF 14-4 on Saturday night at Easton Stadium to sweep the NCAA Los Angeles Super Regional and punch their ticket to the Women’s College World Series for the third straight season. With the win, UCLA advanced to the WCWS for the 10th time in the last 11 tournaments and for an NCAA-record 34th time overall.
Mookie Betts and the Dodgers rolled over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night, winning by a score of 15-6 at Dodger Stadium. It was the Dodgers’ fourth straight win and their 11th victory in the last 13 games, as the team is starting to look like the club many expected to see all along.