BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER — “Under CalAIM, there has been this incredible ability to pay for certain things that are helpful to anyone experiencing homelessness,” said Margot...
BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER — For people like Gilbert Ramirez, the dangers of living on the street compound with age. Chronic illnesses become harder to manage, mobility...
BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER — Mobile street medicine teams treat the immediate health needs of the unhoused, but barriers to care, trauma, stigma and housing costs can...
An unhoused individual was found deceased on the steps of Williams Chapel Baptist Church in East Oakland at approximately 6:30 a.m. Monday. The church, located at...
POST NEWS GROUP — Four candidates, including incumbent Mayor Barbara Lee, filed their papers to run for office by last Friday’s deadline, and the City Clerk...
MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN-RECORDER — St. Paul city officials began sweeps of the Pig’s Eye encampment, leading to clashes between police and protesters. State Representative Leigh Finke and...
POST NEWS GROUP — “Every Californian deserves a safe place to call home, particularly the veterans who bravely served our country,” said Newsom in a statement...
OAKLAND POST — “Many individuals are eager to work, but face significant barriers,” said Rochelle Baxter-Green, a career development specialist at the Eastmont Self-Sufficiency Center and...
The legislation builds on the governor’s efforts that have reversed decades of inaction on housing and homelessness — creating more homes and the largest reduction in...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The SCORE Act, which stands for “Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements Act,” has now been removed from the U.S. House...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The 700,000 residents of the capital are as entitled to self-government as other Americans are and will hopefully eventually achieve statehood. We do...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Head Start programs prepare America’s most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school.
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent In its nonstop assault on the most vulnerable Americans, the Trump administration is preparing to impose...
BLACKPRESSUSA.COM NEWSWIRE — In late May, Trump announced he is “giving very serious consideration” to taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public again. These government-backed mortgage...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The potential loss of this support could drive many back into unsafe living conditions, shelters, or the streets.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — One of the many DOGE targets is the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Elon Musk and DOGE are expected to reduce HUD...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Neely’s final moments were captured on bystander video, showing Penny restraining him with a chokehold for nearly six minutes. Witnesses testified that Neely,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — According to the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s office, the court denied Kizer eligibility to engage in any early release programs at the Department...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Gen-Z, with higher rates of diversity, civic engagement, and education, could be the spark that manifests a radical shift in US politics, and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Under the new rule, families participating in the Childcare & Development Block Grant (CCDBG) program will now face a cap on co-payments, limiting...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "Our administration is resolute in combating appraisal bias and fostering generational wealth building," said Fudge. She pledged as an action item to, "… actively promote HUD programs for self-sufficiency, wealth building, and...
Of significant concern is the disproportionate impact on Black communities, constituting nearly 4 in 10 of those experiencing homelessness. Despite comprising just 13% of the total...
By Magaly Muñoz Oakland community leaders held a press conference Tuesday morning in front of Le Cheval restaurant to show solidarity with the community via...
By Ken Epstein Several lifelong NAACP members, including Black Business Round Table host Doug Blacksher and civil rights attorney Walter Riley, held a press conference this...
By Tanya Dennis Part 2 Rise East is a $100 million privately funded initiative that will rebuild Black neighborhoods in a 40×40 block area is East...
