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Fresno Doula Tackles Black Maternal Health in Her Community

Selen Ozturk - Mar 10, 2025

With the Black maternal health crisis worsening, Shantay Davies-Balch is growing a rapid-response doula network across Fresno County.

Health

Normalizing Black Men’s Mental Health, One Story At A Time

Sac Observer - Jul 9, 2024

Suicide is the second-largest cause of death for Black men between the ages of 15 and 24.

Race & Ethnicity

Disaggregated Data is America’s Super Power: It’s Crucial to be Counted

Sunita Sohrabji - May 23, 2024

Disaggregated data could play a major role in resolving the US’s health care inequities, revealing new information about diverse populations.

Stop the Hate

Frat Boys Racially Harass Black Palestine Supporter at University of Mississippi

Sunita Sohrabji - May 10, 2024

A mob of fraternity brothers at the University of Mississippi racially harassed a Black supporter of Palestine.

Religion and Spirituality

Legendary Community Activist Rev. Cecil Williams Dies at 94

Sac Observer - Apr 23, 2024

"Reverend Williams embodied the California values of unity, generosity, and acceptance,” said Governor Gavin Newsom.

Immigration

The Enduring Harm of U.S. Deportations

Selen Ozturk - Feb 2, 2024

Deportations to African and Muslim-majority nations, which skyrocketed during the Trump administration, continue to disproportionately harm Black immigrants who built their lives in the U.S.

Spotlight on Ethnic Media

60 Years Ago, Gospel Singer Mahalia Jackson Made a Suggestion to Martin Luther...

ACoM - Aug 28, 2023

Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson was the inspiration behind Martin Luther King Jr's historic "I Have a Dream" speech.

Spotlight on Ethnic Media

Who Qualifies for Reparations in California?

ACoM - Jun 28, 2023

Not all Black Californians will receive monetary reparations, but nearly all will be eligible for other benefits.

Education

In Florida Schools, a ‘Blatant Attempt to Divide Communities of Color’

Sunita Sohrabji - Feb 3, 2023

Florida is considering an AAPI curriculum after it rejected an AP African American course. Advocates see an effort to divide communities of color.

News Exchange

‘Horrific Does Not Even Begin to Explain the Video’

ACoM - Jan 28, 2023

By Karanja A. Ajanaku/Tri-State Defender Memphis Sandwiched between a morning call to disband the police SCORPION unit and protesters who shut down the “old bridge”...