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  • Jackie Wright Champions Bay Area Stories, Filmmakers and Cultural Institutions

    As an award-winning communications professional, Wright has worked with corporations, nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, artists, and community organizations. In 2026, she expanded that work by launching an introductory public relations class for small businesses and nonprofits, offering practical tools for gaining visibility, shaping messages and building productive relationships with the media. The post Jackie Wright Champions Bay Area Stories, Filmmakers and Cultural Institutions appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Chef Sharon Lee Blends Culinary Excellence, Education and Empowerment

    Lee's professional training took her to New Orleans, where she worked at Restaurant August and expanded her knowledge of Cajun, Creole, and French cuisine under the guidance of internationally recognized chef John Besh. When she returned to San Francisco, Lee was part of the kitchen staff that helped reopen the remodeled Cliff House at Ocean Beach. The post Chef Sharon Lee Blends Culinary Excellence, Education and Empowerment appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • ‘Passing a Law Isn’t The Finish Line’: California Assembly Evaluates Implementation, Results

    A separate review found that the California Public Utilities Commission’s implementation of AB 2316 had not fulfilled the law’s intent or produced new community solar projects. In response, Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) introduced AB 1813, legislation to overhaul the state’s renewable energy program and increase access to solar technology. The post ‘Passing a Law Isn’t The Finish Line’: California Assembly Evaluates Implementation, Results appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • OPINION: Angie Nixon Will Turn You Into a Democratic Socialist If Donald Trump Hasn’t Already

    The survey defined “comfortable” as spending 50% of income on necessities, 30% on “like-to-haves,” and putting 20% in savings. Are your percentages way out of whack? Like 100% on necessities? The post OPINION: Angie Nixon Will Turn You Into a Democratic Socialist If Donald Trump Hasn’t Already appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Gov. Newsom Signs Law Shielding Immigration Aid Workers From Doxing Threats

    “AB 2624 is fundamentally about freedom -- the freedom from fear that lets our immigrant service providers do their jobs, and the freedom of the press to do their jobs without ever being conflated with the doxing this bill actually targets,” Bonta stated. “Those two freedoms were never in tension. Right now, our immigrant service providers are living in fear because of extremists looking to demonize the work that they do and the populations they serve.” The post Gov. Newsom Signs Law Shielding Immigration Aid Workers From Doxing Threats appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Longtime BWOPA Member Brendalyn Goodall Appointed to California Workforce Development Board 

    By California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed longtime Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) member Brendalynn Goodall to the California Workforce Development Board. Goodall, an Oakland resident with decades of experience in public service, has held leadership positions focused on employment, aging services and assistance for underserved communities. “Brendalynn will be a The post Longtime BWOPA Member Brendalyn Goodall Appointed to California Workforce Development Board  appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Hope Florida was supposed to help kids. The money went elsewhere

    Hope Florida’s $10 million was supposed to help families in need. A grand jury says it funded a political campaign instead, and concluded it couldn’t bring criminal charges because no one would take responsibility for the decision. The findings, contained in a sealed report obtained by multiple outlets after a leak, offer the clearest account The post Hope Florida was supposed to help kids. The money went elsewhere appeared first on Rolling Out.

Know Your Roots, Know Your Rights

Know Your Roots, Know Your Rights

This guide is for people whose families were enslaved in America. It explains, in simple words, what laws already protect you, what new programs are being built just for you, and what steps you can take today. It also explains one big idea that trips a lot of people up: being Black in America is...
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From Ballots to Algorithms: A Ground-Level Look at Power, Policy, and the Fight for Black Political Voice

From Ballots to Algorithms: A Ground-Level Look at Power, Policy, and the Fight for Black Political Voice

There’s a feeling a lot of people can’t quite shake right now. It’s not just frustration. It’s not just political fatigue. It’s something deeper, a quiet recognition that the rules of the game are being rewritten while most people are still being told everything is working as it should. When people talk about Project 2025, court...
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The Budget Nobody’s Talking About: And Why Your Family Should Be Worried

The Budget Nobody’s Talking About: And Why Your Family Should Be Worried

Washington just rewrote the rules of American life. Most people haven’t noticed yet. But in a few years, millions of families will wonder what happened. The FY2026 budget proposal isn’t just another set of numbers. It’s a fundamental rewiring of what the federal government does, and more importantly, what it doesn’t do anymore. According to the White...
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Frisco’s H-1B Controversy: Allegations, Evidence, and What It Signals for the U.S. Labor and Immigration System

Frisco’s H-1B Controversy: Allegations, Evidence, and What It Signals for the U.S. Labor and Immigration System

FRISCO, Texas — What began as a heated public debate in one of North Texas’ fastest-growing cities has expanded into a broader national conversation about immigration oversight, labor markets, and the integrity of the federal H-1B visa program. Allegations that certain companies in the region may have used shell businesses to sponsor foreign workers have...
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When a Government Turns on Its People, Some Americans Recognize It First

When a Government Turns on Its People, Some Americans Recognize It First

Americans often speak about the government turning on its citizens as a future risk. For Native Americans and Black Americans, it has long been a lived reality. Any honest discussion of power in the United States must begin with that uncomfortable truth: America’s founders warned of tyranny even as they built a system that excluded...
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The Origins of Humanity: Where Science Meets Spirit

The Origins of Humanity: Where Science Meets Spirit

For centuries, humankind has asked three timeless questions: Where did we come from? Why are we here? What makes us human? Today, science can trace our biological footprints across time, while faith continues to illuminate the moral and spiritual dimensions of our being. This post explores humanity’s origins through both lenses, the scientific and the...
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Faith Before Flags: An Islamic Reflection on MAGA Christianity

Faith Before Flags: An Islamic Reflection on MAGA Christianity

In recent years, MAGA Christianity has gained prominence in the United States, blending evangelical identity with political nationalism. For many believers, it offers purpose, community, and a moral framework. From an Islamic perspective, we can approach this movement with curiosity and reflection, asking: Does the blending of faith and politics align with God’s moral guidance...
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Faith Before Flags: A Biblical Reflection on MAGA Christianity

Faith Before Flags: A Biblical Reflection on MAGA Christianity

In recent years, a movement known as MAGA Christianity has risen to prominence in America, a blend of faith, politics, and nationalism that seeks to “make America great again” through what it calls a return to “biblical values.” For many believers, it offers a sense of belonging, purpose, and moral clarity in a divided nation....
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The First Mother and the Future We Inherit

The First Mother and the Future We Inherit

The Woman Who Lives in All of Us About 200,000 years ago, somewhere in East Africa, a woman lived a life that by all accounts would have seemed ordinary. She gathered food, told stories by firelight, raised her children, and watched the stars. Yet unknowingly, she carried within her the spark that would ignite the...
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Was America Founded as a Christian Nation?

Was America Founded as a Christian Nation?

As someone who has spent two decades working at the intersection of technology, data, and systems thinking, I’ve learned that precision matters. Misunderstand a data set, and you can build an entire platform on a false premise. Misinterpret history, and you can build policy and culture on shaky ground. That’s exactly where we find ourselves...
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  • Jackie Wright Champions Bay Area Stories, Filmmakers and Cultural Institutions

    As an award-winning communications professional, Wright has worked with corporations, nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, artists, and community organizations. In 2026, she expanded that work by launching an introductory public relations class for small businesses and nonprofits, offering practical tools for gaining visibility, shaping messages and building productive relationships with the media. The post Jackie Wright Champions Bay Area Stories, Filmmakers and Cultural Institutions appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Chef Sharon Lee Blends Culinary Excellence, Education and Empowerment

    Lee's professional training took her to New Orleans, where she worked at Restaurant August and expanded her knowledge of Cajun, Creole, and French cuisine under the guidance of internationally recognized chef John Besh. When she returned to San Francisco, Lee was part of the kitchen staff that helped reopen the remodeled Cliff House at Ocean Beach. The post Chef Sharon Lee Blends Culinary Excellence, Education and Empowerment appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • ‘Passing a Law Isn’t The Finish Line’: California Assembly Evaluates Implementation, Results

    A separate review found that the California Public Utilities Commission’s implementation of AB 2316 had not fulfilled the law’s intent or produced new community solar projects. In response, Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) introduced AB 1813, legislation to overhaul the state’s renewable energy program and increase access to solar technology. The post ‘Passing a Law Isn’t The Finish Line’: California Assembly Evaluates Implementation, Results appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • OPINION: Angie Nixon Will Turn You Into a Democratic Socialist If Donald Trump Hasn’t Already

    The survey defined “comfortable” as spending 50% of income on necessities, 30% on “like-to-haves,” and putting 20% in savings. Are your percentages way out of whack? Like 100% on necessities? The post OPINION: Angie Nixon Will Turn You Into a Democratic Socialist If Donald Trump Hasn’t Already appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Gov. Newsom Signs Law Shielding Immigration Aid Workers From Doxing Threats

    “AB 2624 is fundamentally about freedom -- the freedom from fear that lets our immigrant service providers do their jobs, and the freedom of the press to do their jobs without ever being conflated with the doxing this bill actually targets,” Bonta stated. “Those two freedoms were never in tension. Right now, our immigrant service providers are living in fear because of extremists looking to demonize the work that they do and the populations they serve.” The post Gov. Newsom Signs Law Shielding Immigration Aid Workers From Doxing Threats appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Longtime BWOPA Member Brendalyn Goodall Appointed to California Workforce Development Board 

    By California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed longtime Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) member Brendalynn Goodall to the California Workforce Development Board. Goodall, an Oakland resident with decades of experience in public service, has held leadership positions focused on employment, aging services and assistance for underserved communities. “Brendalynn will be a The post Longtime BWOPA Member Brendalyn Goodall Appointed to California Workforce Development Board  appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Hope Florida was supposed to help kids. The money went elsewhere

    Hope Florida’s $10 million was supposed to help families in need. A grand jury says it funded a political campaign instead, and concluded it couldn’t bring criminal charges because no one would take responsibility for the decision. The findings, contained in a sealed report obtained by multiple outlets after a leak, offer the clearest account The post Hope Florida was supposed to help kids. The money went elsewhere appeared first on Rolling Out.

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