The NAACP and law firm Singleton Schreiber have announced a partnership to advocate for justice on behalf of the victims of the Eaton Fire and the burning of the historic Black community of Altadena.
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Former President Jimmy (James Earl) Carter Dead at the Age of 100
Former President Jimmy Carter, who served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981, passed away at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday and will be honored with a state funeral and a national day of mourning on January 9.
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NAACP Responds to Biden Administration’s Clemency Actions, Calls for Further Reform
President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 individuals on federal death row, and the NAACP has applauded the administration’s efforts to spare lives and set a precedent amidst rising extremist and anti-humanitarian rhetoric.
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CDPH Launches “Take Space to Pause” New Campaign Aimed at Addressing Youth Behavioral Health
The California Department of Public Health’s Office of Health Equity has launched the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative’s new campaign, Take Space to Pause, to address the youth mental health crisis and promote help-seeking actions among teens across the state.
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AME Council of Bishops President Silvester Beaman Joins President Joe Biden in Angola
Bishop Silvester Scott Beaman of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Orlando, Florida joined President Joe Biden on his recent visit to the Republic of Angola, marking the first visit ever by a sitting U.S. president to the country, and the first visit of a U.S. president to sub-Saharan Africa since 2015.
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Updates on California Proposition Results
California voters passed Proposition 2, 3, 4, 34, and 36, while rejecting Proposition 5, 6, 32, and 33.
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Unofficial Results for US. Congress and State Legislative Positions Representing the I.E.
In the inland region of California, voter turnout was around 45% in Riverside County and 36.5% in San Bernardino County, with Democrat Adam Schiff leading Republican Steve Garvey with 57.3% of the statewide votes.
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Quincy Jones, Legendary Music Producer, Passes Away at 91
Quincy Jones, a legendary composer, arranger, producer, bandleader, and recording artist, passed away at his Los Angeles home, surrounded by loved ones, after a long and successful career in the music industry.
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California’s Commitment to Accessible Voting for All
California provides various options for voters with disabilities, including curbside voting, accessible voting machines, and remote accessible vote-by-mail systems, to ensure every voter can cast their ballot privately and independently.