I do this thing in my head with President Joe Biden. When he gets on my nerves, I often call him President. When I want
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California Black Media Brings New Lens to Sacramento Shootings
Ed. Note: In the early morning hours of Sunday, April 3 more than 100 shots were fired just blocks from California’s state capitol building. The
Advocates Still Call for Student Debt Forgiveness Despite New Pause on Loan Repayments
In recent days, student loans and other higher education programs have been the focus of multiple initiatives. On April 6, President Biden extended the current
BLACK WOMEN UNDER ATTACK
Chris Rock crossed the line when he ridiculed Jada Pinkett Smith for her alopecia in his mediocre Oscar performance last week. But I fell off
BLACK HISTORY REAL AND IMAGINED
How should we commemorate Black History Month? Should corporations, universities, and nonprofit organizations bring in speakers, beat drums, and eat soul food? Should folks take
WARRIOR LAWYERS LIKE LANI GUINIER
The amazing attorney, law professor, lawyer, author, and activist made her transition on January 7, 2022, even as Black folks and our allies were engaged
Landmark $1.85 Billion in Relief for Federal and Private Loan Borrowers
By Charlene Crowell, Special to The Informer A broad coalition of state attorneys general recently secured student loan debt cancellation and restitution against Navient, the
Remembering Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Tireless Champion for Economic Justice
by Charlene Crowell, Special to The Informer On Monday, Jan. 17, the nation will pause to honor the life of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther
BLACK FAMILY CAREGIVERS ENDORSE VACCINES AND BOOSTERS AS CALIFORNIA BATTLES COVID
By SUNITA SOHRABJI/EMS Contributing Editor Vaccines and boosters are essential tools for Black family caregivers, as California battles the rising numbers of Covid-19 infections due
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM PROPOSES UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE, INCLUDING UNDOCUMENTED
By SUNITA SOHRABJI/EMS Contributing Editor California Governor Gavin Newsom Jan. 11 announced his plan for universal healthcare, which would extend coverage to the state’s 1.1
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