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Ethiopian govt, Tigray agree to end fighting after 2 years
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME and CARA ANNA, AP News PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Ethiopia’s warring sides agreed Wednesday to a permanent cessation of hostilities in a 2-year conflict whose victims could be...
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The `Me Space’: Finding small spots at home to call your own
By KIM COOK, Associated Press It’s not a “she shed” or a “man cave.” More of a “me space.” It might be a little nook beside a stairway. Or along a wall with a nice window. An enclosed balcony. A...
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‘Do better’: Newsom pauses $1B in homelessness spending
By ADAM BEAM and JANIE HAR, AP News SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s plans to reduce the nation’s largest homeless population aren’t good enough, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday,...
View ArticleNew calculator tackles inequality in missing persons stories
By DAVID BAUDER, AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — If you went missing, how much press would you be “worth”? The Columbia Journalism Review unveiled a tool on Thursday that calculates the number of...
View ArticleRecord Number of Black Candidates Seeking History During Midterm Elections
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent While some already are household names like Stacey Abrams in Georgia, Val Demings in Florida, and Anthony Brown in Maryland, others like...
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Heavy Pocketz and The ‘Good Food’ Fest
By Darrel Wheeler Last Saturday from 1pm ‘till 5pm the parking lot at the 4125 Alpha Street strip mall was transformed into a “Let’s get together and feel alright” community food fest. From Korean to...
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: Elections Are Not Popularity Contests: I Stand 2 Vote for the...
By Richard Johnson, Post News Group In choosing the right person to represent an official position, you must be mindful that your choice truly mirrors your concerns, values and, of course, your wishes...
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Election 2022: Turbulent campaign season comes to a close
By WILL WEISSERT, AP News WASHINGTON (AP) — A tumultuous election season that tugged again at America’s searing political divides and raised questions about its commitment to a democratic future comes...
View ArticleNBA Legend Discusses Rare Heart Disease that Mostly Affects African Americans
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Legendary former NBA player and coach Don Chaney has something important on his mind that he wishes to share, particularly with the Black...
View ArticleDusty Baker Relishes First World Series Title with Houston Astros
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent One week after lamenting that there were no Black American players on either the Philadelphia Phillies or his Houston Astros in the World...
View ArticleSacramento Civil Rights Group Accepts Benevolent Boon from Billionaire
By McKenzie Jackson, California Black Media In October, the Greater Sacramento Urban League (GSUL) received its biggest donation in the civil rights organization’s 54-year history. Philanthropist,...
View ArticleWhat to do if your vote is challenged on Election Day
By Karen Figueroa-Clewett, The Conversation With the general election drawing close, it’s important to know your rights in case your vote is challenged. The best way to ensure that your vote is counted...
View ArticleRussia Transfers Brittney Griner to Dreaded Penal Colony
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Russian authorities have transferred Brittney Griner to the country’s dreaded penal colony, a move that, while expected, she and her...
View ArticleState, Local Officials Take Actions to Tackle Homelessness Crisis
By Aldon Thomas Stiles, California Black Media California state and local officials are serious about tackling the state’s growing homelessness crisis head on as it continues to rise. Last month, Gov....
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Midterm milestones: 1st lesbian governor; MD’s Black gov
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, AP News A Massachusetts Democrat is the country’s first openly lesbian candidate to be elected to the office of governor. In Maryland, voters elected the state’s first Black...
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Review: In ‘Wakanda Forever,’ an empire mourns and rebuilds
By JAKE COYLE, AP News Made in the wake of tragedy, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” reverberates with the agony of loss, piercing the usually less consequential superhero realm. Like someone going...
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Baker to return as Houston Astros manager for 2023
By KRISTIE RIEKEN, AP News HOUSTON (AP) — For years, as Dusty Baker chased his first World Series title as a manager, the former big league outfielder would always say if he won one he’d like to win...
View ArticleCalifornians approve big funding boost for arts education
By JULIE WATSON, AP News SAN DIEGO (AP) — California voters on Tuesday approved a ballot measure backed by a celebrity lineup that included Barbra Streisand and Los Angeles-born rappers will.i.am and...
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Now That the Election is Over…
By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Now that the election is over, this is a good time for reality checks. First, we must take a close look at the messages sent by all...
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Kenyans to enter South Africa visa-free from January
By EVELYNE MUSAMBI, AP News NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The presidents of South Africa and Kenya said Wednesday they have resolved a long-standing visa dispute and Kenyans will be able to visit South Africa...
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