Assembly Bill 564, authored by Assemblymember Matt Haney, seeks to suspend a pending tax increase on cannabis from 15% to 19% ...

A new report reveals that Black Californians are falling behind in key measures of wealth, including retirement savings and ...

Nathaniel Holden, a pioneering leader in California politics, celebrated at memorial for his impact on civil rights, arts, ...

Black Californians have the power to shape the political and cultural direction of the state, but need sustained investment ...

California Black Media A new poll shows that most Americans do not support paying reparations to Black descendants of ...

The California Civil Rights Department is partnering with the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Roots to raise awareness and ...

Richard B. Nelson, a local businessman and leader, passes away at 75, leaving behind a legacy of opportunity and advocacy for ...

Jeffery Benson, son of Brown v. Board of Education plaintiff, receives president's medal for his achievements in education ...

The OBSERVER is honored with 12 awards by the California Newspaper Publishers Association, including first place for stories ...

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California lawmakers attempt to resurrect bills previously vetoed by Governor Newsom, including a ban on driverless trucks.

And then, Bryant, senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, Georgia, announced that the boycott of Target, which began on Ash Wednesday as a modern-day fast during Lent, has ...