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  • Oakland Protesters Rally to Defend Haitian Immigrants and TPS

    The Haiti Action Committee traces its roots to the international movement that emerged following Haiti’s 1991 military coup, which overthrew the nation’s first democratically elected president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Political violence sent thousands of Haitians fleeing the country, while U.S. policies resulted in refugees being intercepted at sea, repatriated, or detained at Guantanamo Bay. The post Oakland Protesters Rally to Defend Haitian Immigrants and TPS appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • First 5 Alameda County Celebrates First Year of Measure C’s Implementation

    Measure C, a community-led and voter-approved half-cent sales tax, was designed to generate approximately $150 million annually for early care and education. During its first year, the initiative reached more than 20,000 children and supported more than 6,400 early educators and caregivers throughout the county. The post First 5 Alameda County Celebrates First Year of Measure C’s Implementation appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • From Palestine to Oakland: Seeds for Liberation Examines Shared Struggles for Freedom

    The screening was hosted by the East Bay Democratic Socialists of America and the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation. Following the film, director Matthew Solomon joined local community leaders for a discussion about solidarity, resistance, and the historical connections explored throughout the documentary. The post From Palestine to Oakland: Seeds for Liberation Examines Shared Struggles for Freedom appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • At Sacramento Summit, Becerra Discusses Policy; Uses “Family” Metaphor to Frame Case for National Political Unity

    “We’re a state. We’re a family. We all work together,” Becerra said, arguing that California’s challenges require cooperation rather than partisan blame. He added that, as governor, he would have to work with lawmakers “whether they’ve got a D or an R behind their name.” The post At Sacramento Summit, Becerra Discusses Policy; Uses “Family” Metaphor to Frame Case for National Political Unity appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Gov. Newsom Nominates 3 Black Women Judges to Serve on State Courts of Appeal

    Justices Adams, Hippach and Juliet Macaulay are among eight appellate court nominees recently announced by Newsom. The governor also appointed nine Superior Court judges across five counties. The post Gov. Newsom Nominates 3 Black Women Judges to Serve on State Courts of Appeal appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • OPINION: 57,000 Empty Apartments and Not a Word of Apology – City Limits

    BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “Short-term rental income was, for many of these families, not a luxury. It was the margin between keeping the house and losing it. Local Law 18 closed that door, and the people who closed it are now waving away 57,000 empty apartments as statistical noise.” The post OPINION: 57,000 Empty Apartments and Not a Word of Apology – City Limits appeared first on BlackPressUSA.

  • Drake and the watch that defined an era

    When Iceman debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, Drake had already dressed the part. A custom off-catalog Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronograph, draped in white and blue diamonds arranged in a gradient fade, quietly announced itself as the signature artifact of his most ambitious album rollout to date. The watch did not arrive with The post Drake and the watch that defined an era appeared first on Rolling Out.

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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