Keeping it Real: Why “We Ain’t Buying It”
Civil rights leader Latasha Brown has called for a boycott of Amazon, Target, and Home Depot during Thanksgiving weekend as part of the “We Ain’t Buying It” initiative to encourage members of the Black community to leverage their economic power to drive change and support retailers who align with diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives.
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The Fire Next Time
As California updates its wildfire hazard maps for the first time in nearly two decades, the Inland Empire stands at the epicenter of a new reality: wildfire risk is no longer confined to remote hillsides, but increasingly threatens dense urban neighborhoods and historically marginalized communities. This series is designed to help readers understand the dangers, risks and how to prepare for The Fire Next Time.
Medi-Cal Is Changing—What Black Californians Need to Know in 2025 and Beyond
Medi-Cal is undergoing major changes in 2026, including asset limits, enrollment freezes, and dental coverage changes, which could impact Black Californians, but Medi-Cal is working to close racial disparities in care and provide culturally responsive care.
Keeping it Real: After a Watershed Election, Democrats Unexpectedly Cave on ACA Subsidies
Eight moderate to conservative Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to reopen the government without extending…
California Gubernatorial Candidates Address Health Concerns at IE Health Matters Forum
Four of the six invited gubernatorial candidates discussed pressing issues such as aging Californians, homelessness,…
Chargers Impressive In Deceisive Win Over Steelers 25-10
The Los Angeles Chargers (7-3) won their third straight game with a 25-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, thanks to…
Nebraska Outlasts UCLA 28-21 at Rose Bowl
UCLA’s comeback attempt fell short as Nebraska’s TJ Lateef had an impressive debut, completing 13 of 15 passes for three…
Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to pay the full amount of SNAP benefits by November 7, after…
California Voters Approve Proposition 50, Redrawing Congressional Map
California voters passed Proposition 50, allowing the state to redraw its congressional map, changing the boundaries of five districts currently…
BlackLash 2025
Project 2025 is a sweeping policy blueprint driven by the Heritage Foundation and advanced by the Trump administration. It has sparked alarm among civil rights and advocacy groups for its potential to erode hard-won protections in education, health care, housing, voting rights, and economic opportunity, with especially dire consequences for Black Americans.
