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Meet the 5 MacArthur ‘Geniuses’ Making the Future Black and Brilliant

Five Black artists, scientists, musicians, and activists have been named 2025 MacArthur Fellows, receiving an $800,000 award ...
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Trump’s Real Problem with Black Women Is Power He Can’t Control

Donald Trump has a pattern of attacking Black women who hold power, such as Letitia James, Lisa Cook, April Ryan, and Omarosa ...
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Newsom signed a data-collection law that reversed one he backed a year ago. What changed?

Governor Newsom signs bill rescinding data sharing for CalFresh enrollment, addressing privacy concerns. Previously, data was ...
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Oak Park Black Film Festival Celebrates Community and Authenticity

Experience the powerful storytelling of the Oak Park Black Film Festival, celebrating resilience, creativity, and community ...
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Private Data Tells the Story Washington Won’t: Jobs Are Disappearing

The federal government shutdown has left the nation's economic picture in uncertainty, with private firms providing independent analyses showing job losses and wage increases, while federal workers ...
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Supreme Court seems inclined to limit race-based electoral districts under the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday regarding a challenge to the Voting Rights Act, with the potential to gut a ...
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Dr. Olivia Kasirye, Who Led Sac County Through COVID, To Retire

Dr. Olivia Kasirye, Sacramento County’s esteemed public health officer, announces her retirement after a career defined by guiding the county through the COVID-19 pandemic.