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California’s reparations efforts praised, but advocates say policies still miss the mark
A few days ago, California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill aimed at helping Black families reclaim land that was seized. The bill sought to create a process for families to file claims with the state if they believed their property had been taken through eminent domain due to discriminatory motives and without fair compensation….
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Young Black California doctor tragically passes away after car smashes into her scooter
A young Black doctor from California has tragically passed away following a scooter accident....
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California rapper Tan DaGod passes away during a meet-and-greet with her fans
California rapper Tan DaGod was shot dead while hosting a grand opening at Glamor Beauty Supply...
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California DA accused of being disrespectful to Asians ridiculed over plans to announce her ‘Chinese name’
Beleaguered Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is being ridiculed for planning a...
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Chinese-American family donating $5M to Black community to thank Black couple who rented to them in 1939
Gus and Emma Thompson, a black couple, are being recognized for their courageous decision to rent their Coronado, California, property to Lloyd Dong Sr. and his wife in 1939, despite widespread racial...
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California mom alleges her daughter died after she was bullied in high school bathroom
A mother in California has alleged that her 16-year-old daughter, Shaylee Mejia, died following a severe beating by bullies at Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles. The incident, which occurred in a...
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‘It’s okay they won’t arrest you’ – ESPN journo says he was racially profiled when he asked for restroom
Prominent sports journalist Marc J Spears has compelled a Bay Side home store to issue an apology after claiming that he and a group of black shoppers experienced racial profiling by security. Spears alleged...
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Edward McDonald, the pioneer winemaker who nurtured a dream of making wine since age 12
It only took a sip of Burgundy for Edward “Mac” McDonald to determine the direction of his career path. The wine was a gift to his grandfather from one of his old hunting friends. Mac, as he...
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Edward Boyd, the advertising guru who made Pepsi-Cola a household name in black homes
In the 1960s, the black market was largely ignored by most national corporations. However, Edward Francis Boyd, a pioneering black advertiser, played a key role in helping Pepsi-Cola penetrate this market....
