Posts Tagged ‘California’
It’s been a year of modest victories and tough losses for California’s reparations movement. What comes next?
Reparatory justice scholar, attorney, and chair on California’s reparations taskforce, Kamilah Moore spoke to the Guardian about what these mixed results mean, where the movement goes from here, and how the elections could shape the future fight for reparations.
Read MoreOne year later, California’s system to find missing Black people is working through its challenges
While California implemented a system to track missing Black persons, who are often overlooked, there are still wrinkles to iron out.
Read MoreGavin Newsom signs California apology for slavery and discrimination
The governor acknowledges how the state’s involvement in slavery hindered Black individuals and was racially motivated.
Read MoreCrook’s Lens Exhibit
Opening Reception and Book Signing Saturday, September 14, 3-6 pm On the heels of his recently published book of the same title, Ron Wilkins brings a considerable number of works in his portfolio to The William Grant Still Arts Center. Through Crook’s Lens: A Photographic Journey Through the Black Liberation Struggle, we experience the world…
Read MoreChico State receives $250,000 grant to create Black Student Center, opening fall 2024
Black students at Chico State will have a student center to help them excel academically and professionally.
Read More‘A talented, goofy kid’: family of Ryan Gainer, autistic teen killed by police, speak out
The family of Ryan Gainer, who was killed by police earlier this month, remember his personality in wake of the tragedy.
Read MoreCalifornia’s Push for Ethnic Studies Runs Into the Israel-Hamas War
California is mandating ethnic studies for students in order to help non-white students learn about other cultures. However, teachers and administrators are still navigating how to discuss sensitive current event topics.
Read MoreReparations gained historic momentum in 2023 because of California’s efforts
From discussions to bills to actual payments, the movement for reparations made great strides over the last year.
Read MoreEducator Dwight Harvey Seeks Change In Approach To Discipline In Youth Corrections And Beyond
Thanks to one California educator, restorative justice has become a promising alternative for incarcerated youth.
Read MoreCalifornia’s Ebony Alert system will put a focus on missing Black children
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law “Ebony Alert,” a system that seeks to prioritize the finding of missing Black youth, a disproportionately affected demographic.
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