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Daktari S. Hicks, PsyD & Kumari Fabio, MA

A Call for Self-Care for Restorers of Wellness

Where would our community be without the aid, guidance, and support of our treatment providers, practitioners, and restorers of wellness? Clinicians, counselors, doulas, midwives, medical doctors,...

Bay Area1 year ago

$10 Million Award for Affordable Housing, Transit Access in West Oakland

The City of Oakland has received a Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 grant of $10 million to support housing, infrastructure, streetscape, and transit access for...

Families feel protected and secure when they create a trust. The Larkin family trust, clearly stated the purpose of the trust was to avoid probate and conservatorship. See Item 2 of the Larkin Trust.

Alameda County1 year ago

Alameda Grand Jury Probate Court Report Recommendations Offer No Oversight

On June 30, 2022, the Alameda County Grand Jury released a report citing deficiencies of the Alameda County Probate Court and responded with recommendations that will...

At the Alameda County Board of Supervisors’ Public Protection Committee meeting last month, Norma Nelson joined Angelina Reyes, president of the Alameda County Council of League of Women Voters, in urging “implementation of a strong, independent civilian oversight of the Sheriff with subpoena power so that violence in the jail and deaths like my brother’s can be fully investigated.”

Activism2 years ago

OP-ED: Supervisors Must Implement Civilian Oversight of Sheriff’s Dept. Over Santa Rita Jail Death

Norma Nelson, a lifetime Black Women Organized for Political Action member (Sacramento Chapter) and founding member of the California League of Women Voters Criminal Justice Committee...

Books2 years ago

Prayers That Make Men Better

As Father’s Day is upon us, three Black clergymen have published a book of prayers that have worked for them as they navigated the many challenges...

Activism2 years ago

School Board Election Could End Deadlock on Sharply Divided Board

With the board unable to reach a decision on appointing a new member, the Alameda County Office of Education recently stepped in, ordering an election in...

#NNPA BlackPress2 years ago

Vice President Harris Talks Debt Ceiling, Maternal Health, and Small Biz in Exclusive Black Press Interview

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Vice President Kamala Harris, a force during her years in the U.S. Senate and as a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, has...

Bay Area2 years ago

Mayor Thao Proposes New Budget that Avoids Layoffs and Protects Oakland City Services

Mayor Sheng Thao this week released her “One Oakland” Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2025 Proposed Budget. Despite a massive two-year deficit of $360 million, the budget proposal...

The rankings, released annually by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, allows counties across the nation to measure community health and well-being over time. Marin has been ranked No. 1 for 13 of the 14 years the rankings have been compiled.

Community2 years ago

Marin Ranked Healthiest County in State

Marin County again has been ranked the healthiest of California’s 58 counties because of its relatively low burden of premature deaths, high scores in quality of...

Bay Area2 years ago

Marcus Foster Education Institute Turns 50, Recognizes 100 Change Makers

The Marcus Foster Education Institute (MFEI), a nonprofit that works for equity and enhanced education opportunities for Oakland students and families, is celebrating two important milestones:...

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Community2 years ago

EDSOURCE: California Schools Face ‘Deep Trouble’ as Flooding Danger Looms

As heavy storms keep pounding California with torrential rains and a record Sierra snowpack is poised to melt and send rivers surging over their banks, more...

#NNPA BlackPress2 years ago

With Women Imprisonment Rising, Black Females Still Feel the Brunt of America’s Mass Incarceration

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Three years ago, the National Black Women’s Justice Institute partnered with the Cornell Center on the Death Penalty Worldwide and The Sentencing Project...

The wealth gap among women is vast, according to the study. For every $100 owned by a white woman, Latinas own $10, and Black women own $9. Image courtesy of California Black Media.

Business2 years ago

Equity Report Reveals Statistics on Black Women Compared to Other Races

Black women in the Golden State trail behind their counterparts from other ethnic groups in median wealth and a lower percentage of them have obtained higher...

More than 600 students are currently enrolled at Summit Denali's Sunnyvale schools, according to state data. Officials have encouraged students to apply to other Summit locations, but many parents say those schools are far away and would require hours of commuting.

Community2 years ago

Silicon Valley Students Stranded by Shuttered Schools

A popular Bay Area charter school system is closing its two Sunnyvale campuses this June despite months of attempts to save them, but parents and teachers...

More than 5,500 crew members are in the field to restore power during extreme weather, said Sumeet Singh, PG&E chief operating officer. He added that the company will continue to prioritize safety above all, which sometimes means that it takes a while to restore service in some areas.

Bay Area2 years ago

Power Outages During Tuesday’s Storm Totaled More Than 450,000 Statewide

Over 450,000 California residents were without power during Tuesday's high winds and rain, PG&E officials said during a briefing on Wednesday. And in the Bay Area...

To qualify for a seasonal position, you must be 16 years or older, be able to work 20-40 hours per week, and available to start in early June. You must also pass a tuberculosis test, complete a Live Scan background check, and have a signed Social Security card.

Bay Area2 years ago

Apply for Seasonal Jobs for Youth Recreation Programs

Create fun experiences and gain valuable work experience when you apply for seasonal summer positions at overnight and day camps, pools, and waterfront. We're looking for...

Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) speaks at the Women in California’s Legislature event in Sacramento on March 8. The Women’s History Month event was hosted by the Public Policy Institute of California. CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey.

Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌2 years ago

Women’s History Month: Assemblywoman McKinnor Joins Panel of Legislators at Sacramento Event

Last week, Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) joined a diverse panel of women legislators at the “Women in California’s Legislature: 2023 Speaker Series on California’s Future” luncheon...

Jennifer Brouhard, District 2, VanCedric Williams, District 3 Valarie Bachelor, District 6

Bay Area2 years ago

COMMENTARY: 3 OUSD Board Members ‘Set the Record Straight’ on School Closures, Budget

On March 1, 2023, the San Francisco Chronicle wrote a one-sided story, which contained inaccurate and hyperbolic statements, about the decision of the Oakland school board...

Proposition 28 creates a guaranteed annual funding stream for music and arts education by setting aside 1% from the state's general fund.

Arts and Culture2 years ago

Arts Education Funding in California: How Will Proposition 28 Roll Out?

Austin Beutner, the former superintendent of LAUSD who spearheaded Proposition 28, recently talked with EdSource about how the groundbreaking arts education initiative will roll out and...

“Requiem for the Massacre” by RJ Young, Saying It Loud” by Mark Whitaker, and “I Saw Death Coming” by Kidada E. Williams

Arts and Culture2 years ago

More Books Touch on Different Eras as Black History Month Nears End

It’s been more than a century since the Tulsa Race Massacre, and it still seems like there’s much to learn about it. in “Requiem for the...

California Black Media photos by Antonio Ray Harvey. Manhattan Beach, California. Sept. 23 and Sept. 24, 2023.

Black History2 years ago

Heirs of Bruce’s Beach Finalize Sale of Property Back to LA County

On Jan. 30, the heirs of Bruce’s Beach finalized the sale of the land they just reclaimed last year back to Los Angeles County for $20...

Republican Caucus members press conference at the California State Capitol.

California Black Media2 years ago

Republican Lawmakers Announce Agenda to ‘Fix California’

“Crime is soaring, homelessness is out of control, the cost of living is unsustainable, schools are failing students, our water infrastructure is out-dated and our communities...

#NNPA BlackPress2 years ago

D.C. Business Encounters Discrimination in Quest to Help Ukraine

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Davis said her group had installed “living containers and living facilities” that provided families with things like furniture and bunk beds, as well...

The Department conducted robust outreach to expand interest, and almost half of grantees in this cohort are first-time grantees, DOE officials stated.

#NNPA BlackPress2 years ago

Department of Education Announces $63 Million in School Grants

The Department of Education said it is working to create new programs or expand existing community schools. “Meeting the needs of the whole child is essential...

State Supt. of Public Instruction speaks with a student after his swearing in on Jan. 7. Photo by Max Elramsisy, California Black Media.

Activism2 years ago

Tony Thurmond Starts Second Term as State Addresses Educational Inequity

“We’re offering scholarships for anyone who wants to become a teacher. $20,000,” State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) Tony Thurmond told California Black Media. “I sponsored...