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California will apologize for slavery as part of reparations push
California governor signs bills for reparations, including an apology for perpetuating slavery. Bills aim to address racial ...
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K-12 funding is guaranteed in California’s budget. School boards say Newsom jeopardized it
The California School Boards Association has filed a lawsuit against Governor Newsom's funding plan for California schools, arguing that it violates the state's constitution and could endanger school ...
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Ex-officer says he went along with ‘cover-up’ of fatal beating hoping Tyre Nichols would survive
The Associated Press Former Memphis police officer Desmond Mills, left, arrives at the federal courthouse with his attorney ...
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The Tragedies of Eric Adams, Marcellus Williams, and Mark Robinson
The recent news stories of three Black men reveal what happens when we don’t participate effectively in our government. The ...
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St. HOPE Charter Renewal Approved After Months Of Scrutiny
OBSERVER Staff Writer - St. HOPE Public Schools secures charter renewal for next five years, celebrating significant strides ...
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A Black student punished for his hairstyle wants to return to the Texas school he left
The Associated Press  FILE - Darryl George stands next to his mother, Darresha George, in front of Galveston County Court House, May ...
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted, sources say
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges, according to ...
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For Tarana Burke, the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs legal case is one more sign of #MeToo’s lasting impact
The Associated Press FILE - Tarana Burke, founder and leader of the #MeToo movement, sits in her home in Baltimore on Tuesday ...
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On Your November Ballot: Prop 5 Would Make It Easier for Local Gov’ts to Fund Housing, Infrastructure – With Risks
Proposition 5 would lower the required voter approval threshold for local governments to borrow money for affordable housing, ...
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On Your November Ballot: Prop 6 Could End “Involuntary Servitude” in California Prisons
Prop 6 seeks to amend the California Constitution to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime, ...
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Not So Sweet: California State Health Campaign Highlights Dangers of Sugary Drinks
The California Department of Public Health and CalFresh Healthy Living have launched a health campaign to raise awareness ...
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California is pushing happiness, but people are worried
California's Legislature explores happiness as a policy goal. Find out why happiness is vital and what legislators can do to ...