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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 ...
The Sacramento Observer

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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To the Supreme Court: The Callais decision Will Show Us Who You Are

The Supreme Court's October 2025 session could be the most consequential yet in the fight for Black freedom, as it hears Louisiana v. Callais, which could strike a death blow to the Voting Rights Act ...