The Real ID Deadline Is May 7. Here’s What Californians Need to Know
On May 7, the federal government will start enforcing Real ID requirements at U.S. airports and some federal facilities.
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Trump Moves to Expose MLK Files — Critics Warn of Smear Campaign
On January 23, three days into his second term, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14176, called the Declassification of Records Concerning the Assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Since then, only the records of November 22, 1963, the assassination of John F. Kennedy has been made public. There had been year-long debates about whether the records should be released. The Kennedy records were deemed underwhelming by many who examined them, some of whom were joined to a six decades-long conspiracy theory that Lee Harvey Oswald was not the lone murderer of President Kennedy.
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42nd Annual French Quarter Festival-All That Jazz & More
The 42nd Annual French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron concluded on Sunday, April 13, 2025. This festival ended on a good note while leaving lasting memories for musicians and festival goers. The four-day celebration attracted a massive crowd of foodies, music aficionados, ethnomusicologists, art patrons, historians, and history buffs from April 10 to April 13, 2025.
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Tainted, Toxic, and Troubling: Recalls Spike Nationwide
It may feel like every day brings news of another product recall—from baby carrots and cold cuts to LED bear lights and adjustable dumbbells—and you’re not imagining it. The avalanche of food and consumer safety alerts is real, and it’s happening against a backdrop of deep federal cuts and deregulation under the Trump administration.
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42nd Annual French Quarter Festival-All That Jazz & More
The 42nd Annual French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron concluded on Sunday, April 13, 2025. This festival ended on a good note while leaving lasting memories for musicians and festival goers. The four-day celebration attracted a massive crowd of foodies, music aficionados, ethnomusicologists, art patrons, historians, and history buffs from April 10 to April 13, 2025.
Lavender Blue Restaurant Lounge Celebrating 11 Years Strong!
A joyous and jubilant group gathered at Lavender Blue Restaurant Lounge, 3310 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, California on a cool, overcast day, Thursday, April 4, 2024.
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The Real ID Deadline Is May 7. Here’s What Californians Need to Know
On May 7, the federal government will start enforcing Real ID requirements at U.S. airports and some federal facilities.
Historic Black Sites Under Threat, May 3 Mobilization Set
Reverend Shavon Arline-Bradley, president and CEO of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), is mobilizing a national response to what she called a deliberate effort by the Trump administration to erase Black history and dismantle long-standing institutions.
Rev. Bryant and the Black Press Won’t Let Target Off the Hook
Rev. Jamal Bryant is urging Black Americans to keep the pressure on Target by continuing the national boycott that began as a 40-day economic “fast.” The move, sparked by the retail giant’s decision to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, has already cost the company an estimated $12 billion, Bryant said.
California’s “War on Energy Producers”: Sector Leaders, Mineral Owners and Policymakers Blast State Policies
A growing number of mineral owners in California, investors with oil interests in the state, and their advocates in the Legislature are warning that state government in Sacramento is creating an economic climate that is inconducive for their businesses.
Young Americans Losing Faith in the System
A new national survey from the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School finds young Americans facing financial uncertainty, deteriorating mental health, and a growing lack of trust in institutions. The 50th edition of the Harvard Youth Poll offers a comprehensive look at the attitudes of Americans aged 18 to 29—particularly young Black individuals—who feel increasingly left out of national conversations and underserved by political leadership.
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Four Black Caucus’ “Road to Repair” Bills Aim to Reduce Biases; Determine Reparations Eligibility
“Senate Bill (SB) 437 utilizes the California State University to explore options to determine how to confirm if an individual is a descendant of a person who was a victim of American chattel slavery,” said Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego).
Original Target Boycott Organizers Speak Out: ‘This Is Our Movement’
Three of the original organizers behind the national Target boycott say they won’t be sidelined, erased, or co-opted—especially not by corporate maneuvers or high-profile figures with no ties to their movement.
Caregivers of Young Children Report Difficulty Accessing Essentials from Food Pantries
The RAPID Survey Project, based in the Stanford Center on Early Childhood, is a program of ongoing national and place-based surveys designed to gather essential information on the needs, health-promoting behaviors, and well-being of young children and their caregivers.
Black Think Tank Challenges Big Tech’s Legal Armor
A new report from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies urges lawmakers to put Black voices at the forefront of efforts to reform Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act—a law that has helped fuel online innovation but also allowed unchecked harm against Black communities.
