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Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Study Reveals Officer-Involved Killings of Unarmed Black Individuals Linked to Adverse Sleep Outcomes in Black Community

A comprehensive national study has brought to light distressing connections between officer-involved killings of unarmed Black individuals and adverse sleep outcomes within the African American community. The research was published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine and utilized a nationally representative repeated cross-sectional design. It delved into the repercussions of structural racism on sleep health outcomes following incidents of police violence.

Stefi Mar March 5, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Justice Department Finds Unconstitutional Jailing Practices in Lexington, Mississippi Police Department

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that the Lexington Police Department in Mississippi, situated in one of the nation’s poorest counties, has unconstitutionally incarcerated individuals for unpaid fines. The revelation follows an ongoing investigation into alleged civil rights violations by the police in Lexington, initiated by the Justice Department in November.

Stefi Mar March 5, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

DLCC Unveils Ambitious “Multi-Cycle” Strategy for Long-Term Democratic Dominance

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) on Monday, Feb. 26, revealed an expansive strategy memo, charting a multifaceted plan to venture into historically Republican strongholds and solidify Democratic power over the next decade. Departing from the typical focus on immediate elections, Democrats are now adopting a forward-thinking approach to counter the historical trend of losing gains in subsequent cycles.

Stefi Mar March 5, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Renowned Philosopher and Black Power Trailblazer Charles V. Hamilton, Dies at 94

Austin Cooper recalled the first time he met Professor Charles V. Hamilton, a philosophical luminary and key architect of the Black Power movement. Cooper, who earned a Master of Public Administration from the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs under Hamilton’s tutelage, said the professor wasn’t simply an academic advisor. To Cooper and others, he was a mentor and friend. Mostly, though, Hamilton was “Doc.”

Stefi Mar February 27, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Flint Mourns the Loss of Longtime City Council Member Eric Mays

 Eric Mays, a dedicated city council member renowned for his activism during the infamous Flint, Michigan, water crisis and a history of disruptive behavior at public meetings, died on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 65. City officials made the announcement, but they did not disclose the cause of the death.

Stefi Mar February 27, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Trump and Associates Ordered to Pay $354 Million in Damages in Fraud Trial

When she assumed the role of New York Attorney General, Letitia James made little bones about her desire to take down Donald Trump for what she said was the massive business fraud his organization had committed in the Empire State.  She also took aim at his politics, filing numerous lawsuits related to immigration and environmental policies during Trump’s White House tenure. James also inherited an ongoing state lawsuit against Trump’s charitable foundation, initiated before her term, successfully steering it towards a settlement that included a substantial $2 million fine.

Stefi Mar February 20, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Rep. James Clyburn Steps Down from House Leadership

Longtime South Carolina Democratic Rep. James Clyburn has announced his resignation from his House leadership position, effective immediately, while simultaneously committing to run for reelection. Clyburn, a staunch supporter of President Joe Biden, said he aims to focus on conveying the message of inclusivity and unity that defines the greatness of the United States.

Stefi Mar February 20, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

DOJ Inspector General Exposes Critical Failures in Federal Prisons Leading to Inmate Deaths

A scathing report released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz unveiled a disturbing pattern of operational and managerial deficiencies within the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), shedding light on the alarming rate of inmate deaths. The report, covering the years FY 2014 through FY 2021, scrutinizes 344 deaths in BOP institutions and points to a multitude of issues, notably suicides, homicides, accidents, and a concerning number resulting from unknown factors.

Stefi Mar February 20, 2024
African Americans
Stefi Mar

Justice for Elijah McClain: Advocates Rally for Maximum Sentence for EMTs Involved in Fatal Encounter

 More than four years after the tragic death of Elijah McClain, advocates led by Midian Holmes, a friend and supporter of Elijah’s mother, are intensifying their efforts to ensure justice is served. The focus is now on the upcoming sentencing of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) Peter Cichuniec, 51, and Jeremy Cooper, 49, scheduled for March 1, 2024.

Stefi Mar February 20, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Historic Obesity Bill of Rights Unveiled Amidst Surging Obesity Rates Nationwide

In response to a relentless surge in obesity rates nationwide, a powerful alliance of leading consumer advocates, aging experts, and public health groups have introduced the groundbreaking Obesity Bill of Rights for Americans. The initiative, with the National Consumers League (NCL) and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) at its forefront, aims to transform obesity care by enacting significant changes in federal, state, and employer policies.

Stefi Mar February 13, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s Hospitalization Reignites Controversy Over Transparency Amid Health Concerns

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin found himself back in the spotlight as he was urgently admitted to an emergency hospital on Sunday afternoon for symptoms related to a bladder issue, just weeks after his previous hospitalization. The 70-year-old cabinet official’s decision to withhold information from the White House about his earlier health episode has triggered a renewed wave of criticism and scrutiny.

Stefi Mar February 13, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Black Social Media Users React to Deputy Shooting of Distressed Black Woman

The “white lady walks into the police station, and then shoots it up and still is alive.” Also, “she called for help and ended up dead. My gosh, our system is jacked.” Black people, “we must wake up. What we have here is classic case of a Klansmen disguised as someone who is supposed to protect and serve.”

Stefi Mar February 13, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Three Black U.S. Army Reservists Killed in Drone Attack Near Syrian Border

Three Black American reservists from the 926th Engineer Brigade, based at Fort Moore, Georgia, lost their lives in a drone attack on a U.S. base near the Jordan-Syria border. Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh identified the fallen soldiers as Sgt. William Jerome Rivers, 46, of Carrollton, Georgia; Spc. Kennedy Ladon Sanders, 24, of Waycross, Georgia; and Spc. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett, 23, of Savannah, Georgia.

Stefi Mar February 6, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Report Suggests White House Medical Unit Handed out Prescription Drugs Like Candy During Trump Administration

According to a report issued by the Department of Defense, drugs were just as prevalent in the White House under former President Donald Trump as they are in a pharmacy. Reportedly, investigators found “an obscene lack of control over the handling of controlled medications” while the twice-impeached and four-times indicted Trump roamed the Oval Office.

Stefi Mar February 6, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Biden-Harris Administration Take Steps to Address Racial Wage Gap

Taraji P. Henson’s powerful statement that highlighted the glaring wage disparities faced by Black women in Hollywood perhaps pales in comparison to the meager salaries those in America’s workforce historically contend with. And on January 29, the anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, the Biden-Harris Administration unveiled comprehensive measures to tackle persistent gender and racial wage gaps in the United States.

Stefi Mar February 6, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Federal Jury Orders Donald Trump to Pay $83.3 Million in E. Jean Carroll Case

A federal jury in New York has slammed the twice-impeached and four-times criminally indicted former President Donald Trump with a massive sexual assault and defamation judgment. The panel ruled on January 25 that Trump, whom a judge declared guilty of rape, must pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll, the prominent writer who accused him of sexual assault. The hefty judgment comes on the heels of a previous $5 million sexual abuse and defamation verdict issued against Trump last year.

Stefi Mar January 30, 2024