Brandon Johnson didn’t waste any time. Hours after being sworn in as Chicago’s 57th Mayor, he signed executive orders to boost youth employment and establish three...
By Aswad Walker | Houston Defender | Word In Black Cullen Jones (right) and student at a recent ‘Make a Splash’ swimming lesson in Houston, TX. Photograph...
Brandon Johnson delivered an inauguration address that primarily centered on inclusivity and collaboration, which will inform how he plans to confront Chicago’s most pressing issues. “That...
On Monday, Brandon Johnson will be sworn in as the 57th mayor of Chicago at Credit Union 1 Arena (UIC Pavilion). Tickets to attend his inauguration...
By Nicholas Ibarra | OBSERVER Staff Writer All listed events, and more, can be viewed online on The OBSERVER’s community events calendar at SacObserver.com. Black Men:...
By Ken Epstein The strike of Oakland’s 3,000 teachers and other school staff is ending its first full week. Both sides are moving closer to a...
THE CHICAGO DEFENDER — As you wind down this Mother’s Day with us, please get to know these four incredible women who happen to be killing...
For Mother’s Day weekend, the Chicago Defender shares stories of dynamic Black women thriving in their careers and providing loving guidance for their families. Correy Bell...
For Mother’s Day weekend, the Chicago Defender shares stories of dynamic Black women thriving in their careers and providing loving guidance for their families. by Debra...
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — For almost a week now, writers have been picketing major studios in Los Angeles and New York City, after failing to reach a...
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On Friday, Chicago’s 56th Mayor, Lori Lightfoot, left her fifth-floor City Hall office for good. She will make way for Brandon Johnson, who will be inaugurated...
For Mother’s Day weekend, the Chicago Defender shares stories of dynamic Black women thriving in their careers and providing loving guidance for their families. Kenwood Academy...
By Ben Jealous As someone who’s been organizing since I was a teenager, I can tell you that it’s hard to get people to focus on...
As I’ve mentioned in a previous column, when most people think of Joe Biden for president again, they think Geritol. If that’s you, you probably remember...
Organizers of the 33rd Annual Vallejo Juneteenth Festival and Parade announce they are relocating the event to the Barbara Kondylis Waterfront Green on Mare Island Way at...
The Richmond Standard Leadership Public Schools in Richmond (LPS-Richmond) recently took a new step to prepare its students for adult life by holding its inaugural Senior...
The Richmond Standard The Richmond Police Department is assisting the Vallejo Police Department in trying to find anyone with information on the murder of Richmond resident...
Elex Stewart, a retired Alameda County auto mechanic, passed away on Friday April 28. He was 100 years old. Stewart was born on Sept. 25, 1922,...
By Robert Eliason San Jose Spotlight There are few things as joyful as a pinata, and Dulceria Mi Carnaval in San Jose can design them to...
By Joe Dworetzky Bay City News At Tuesday’s meeting of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton called a plan to close...
By Ali Tadayon EdSource Students with special needs at West Contra Costa Unified were full of smiles and laughter Saturday as they danced and partied at...
By Victoria Franco Bay City News The interim superintendent for the Stockton Unified School District said Monday that the district welcomed the opportunity for an investigation...
By Victoria Franco Bay City News A man suspected in the death of a 9-month-old boy in Stockton last week appeared briefly in court Monday afternoon...
For Mother’s Day weekend, the Chicago Defender shares stories of dynamic Black women thriving in their careers and providing loving guidance for their families. Today’s...
