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Dr. Corey A. Jackson, Assemblymember, 60th District invites residents of his district to join an online event to reflect on the achievements of the past year and plans for the coming year.

Assemblymember Dr. Corey A, Jackson to Present State of the 60th Annual Report

by Ellen Perrault November 26, 2023November 26, 2023

Assemblymember Corey A. Jackson is hosting a virtual event to celebrate the achievements of the 60th Assembly District and share the district’s vision for the future on Thursday, December 7th at 6:00 pm.

Explaining why she decided not to run for the Senate in 2024, Senator Laphonza Butler stated on X (formerly Twitter) “It may not be the decision people expected but it's the right one for me.”

Government

Senator Laphonza Butler Opts Out of 2024 Senate Race

by S.E. Williams October 23, 2023October 23, 2023

I am the child my mother raised me to be,” said recently appointed California U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler during a meeting with NNPA publishers on Friday, October 13, 2023.

Government

Newly Appointed California Senator Laphonza Butler’s Commitment to the Black Press and Community

by S.E. Williams October 16, 2023October 16, 2023

California’s first female and longest serving U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein is dead at the age of 90.

Government

California’s Senior Senator Dianne Feinstein Passes Away at 90

by S.E. Williams September 29, 2023September 29, 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education.

Education

In a “Superficial Rule of Colorblindness” Supreme Court Guts Affirmative Action in Higher Education

by S.E. Williams July 1, 2023July 3, 2023

On Thursday, June 8 a special council investigation that investigation resulted in former U.S. President Donald J. Trump making history as the first former president to face a federal indictment.

Government

Former U.S. President Donald J.Trump Indicted . . . Again

by S.E. Williams June 12, 2023June 12, 2023

California

Federal Funding Will Accelerate California’s Push to End the Digital Divide

by Prince James Story April 15, 2023April 15, 2023

California

New Law Will Hold Big Oil Companies Accountable for Price Gauging in California

by Prince James Story April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

California Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) was recently appointed Chair of the California Assembly Budget Subcommittee #5 on Public Safety.

BVN Contributors

Op Ed: Media Attacks on Assemblymember Mia Bonta’s Committee Chair Appointment Is Not Responsible Journalism

by California Black Media February 28, 2023February 28, 2023