California Black Media

Black Student Brutally Attacked Because of Race, Claims Lawsuit

A Black student has sued the LAUSD alleging that he was arrested while trying to defend himself during a brutal racist attack.

Black Women Make History as California and U.S. Senators

It will be the first time in U.S. history that two Black women have served in the Senate at the same time.

California Leaders Pay Tribute to Quincy Jones

Jones leaves behind a rich legacy of music and achievements that spans 70 plus years.

Stop-the-Hate Message Shared With Tens of Thousands at Calif’s Largest Black-Themed Street Festival

Hundreds of thousands gathered at the 19th annual Taste of Soul Festival in Crenshaw — an event dubbed “California’s largest block party."

Black Caucus Members Weigh Next Steps for Reparations in California

Caucus members are on a statewide listening tour after the State Assembly failed to bring up two reparations bills for a floor vote last month.

Funded by Big Tech? Calif. Lawmakers Debate the Future of Journalism

On June 27, the California Senate moved to advance Senate Bill (SB) 1327 which would impose a charge on major digital technology platforms to fund local news.

Stakeholders Discuss Reparations for Black Californians as State Faces Deep Budget Cuts

State Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights) says there are still ways to achieve reparations for Black Californians despite looming deficits.

Advocates Weigh in On California Black Caucus Reparations Package

The California Legislative Black Caucus introduced a package of reparations legislation this week that the lawmakers call “a starting point” to atone for the state's legacy of discrimination. 

Trump’s New Green Card Policy May Be Illegal, Experts Say

Families may face lengthy separations as members are forced to go abroad to file their green cards application.

Beyond Left and Right: Why Colombia’s Election Matters for Democracy Across the Americas

Just Live | Colombia’s presidential runoff could shape democracy, peace agreements, land rights, migration, and regional stability across the Americas, as voters choose between competing visions for the country’s future.

Lawsuit Alleges LA Housing Authority Failed to Provide Language Services

The plaintiffs, including two low-income tenants, say HACLA’s failure to provide language services violates state law and puts their housing status at risk.

‘Packed, Cracked’: Georgia’s Emergency Redistricting Threatens Korean American Political Gains

A special legislative session to redraw Georgia’s maps is sparking fierce pushback from voting rights advocates and Democratic lawmakers.