by Stacy M. Brown Delays in financial aid decisions have tempered the excitement of many students who have received acceptance letters
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Charlamagne Tha God Helps Capture DNC Chair Jaime Harrison’s Inspiring Journey in PBS Documentary
by Stacy M. Brown Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison’s political odyssey mirrors a narrative of triumph over adversity. Raised by his
Biden Administration Announces $1.2 Billion in Student Debt Forgiveness for 153,000 Borrowers
by Stacy M. Brown In a significant move to alleviate the burden of student debt, the Biden administration revealed Wednesday its
Whoopi Goldberg Pioneering Change with BLKFAM, a Groundbreaking, Black-Focused Streaming Platform
by Stacy M. Brown Television history, marred by a narrow portrayal of non-white characters, witnessed a transformative journey from caricatures and
How Can Local Media Face the News Crisis?
By Selen Ozturk As devastating layoffs and growing news deserts fuel uncertainty about the future of journalism, what can save
Fighting Substance Abuse Through Care over Criminalization
By Selen Ozturk As a worsening opioid epidemic ranks among California’s most challenging crises, The Center at Sierra Health Foundation
New Voting Maps Expand Representation in Southern States
By Mark Hedin Across the U.S. South, reluctant state legislatures are falling in line with rulings, by even conservative courts,
Housing Gaps are Racial Gaps, Say Bay Area Policymakers
By Selen Ozturk As the Bay Area housing crisis deepens racial and wealth divides, how much is the system working
Harvard Report: Blacks, Latinos Hit Hardest By All-Time High Rental Costs
More Than 12M Families Now Pay Half Their Income on Housing by Charlene Crowell, Special to The Informer A new report
What Does Dr. Claudine Gay Mean to Me?
by Julianne Malveaux When Dr. Claudine Gay was named the first Black president of Harvard University, and only the second woman,