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Generational Ties: Understanding Black Mothers and Their Adult …
WEBMar 10, 2022 · The late great poet Maya Angelou noted the strong relationship between mothers and their children. Black mothers are known for holding up the world — and their adult children are usually right up there with them in blessing them right back for raising them and loving on them from the womb to the present day. …
The California Towns Where Blacks Feared Sundown
WEBSep 2, 2020 · California cities classified as “surely” sundown towns on Loewen’s website include Brea, Chico, Culver City, El Segundo, Fresno, Glendale, Hawthorne, La Jolla, Palmdale, San Marino and Taft. Cities that are now majority Black and Brown, including Compton and Inglewood in Southern California, previously barred Black residents.
California’s sham budget and unintended consequences
WEBJun 15, 2022 · Dan Walters. OPINION (CALMATTERS) – The “law of unintended consequences” is a tenet of classic economics — essentially a warning that an action meant to have a positive effect can often bring a negative outcome. The political version is an oft-voiced admonition: “What goes around comes around.”. The California Legislature’s ...
“The Nation is Watching”: Cal Legislature Advances Four …
WEBAug 19, 2024 · It passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee with a 5-0 vote and is the fourth reparations bill advanced by the Legislature. Senate minority leader Brian Jones (R-San Diego) and Sen. Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta), abstained from voting. Chris Lodgson, a member of the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California (CJEC), a Sacramento-based ...
From The Streets To Stability - The Sacramento Observer
WEBApr 2, 2024 · Over two decades, Women’s Empowerment has facilitated housing and employment for more than 1,800 homeless women in the Sacramento area. Eight program participants in this year’s cohort, including Irvin, have secured housing, while seven have obtained permanent employment. As the organization gears …
Sacramento Kings Bolster Roster with Orlando Robinson Signing
WEBAug 22, 2024 · By Mark Haynes | OBSERVER Correspondent. FRESNO — The Sacramento Kings announced the signing of 24-year-old center Orlando Robinson on August 7. Robinson, a versatile big man, has played in 67 games with the Miami Heat over the last two seasons and most recently for the Houston Rockets Summer League team. This summer, he showcased an ...
Sacramento’s first Passive House sets the standard for green builds
WEBJul 22, 2024 · In East Sacramento, on a narrow avenue of small, single-story homes, a transformation is underway. An 82-year-old bungalow is becoming the new kid on the block: the first Passive House in the Sacramento region. That is, a home that’s certifiably energy efficient, airtight and well-ventilated, with triple-pane windows and continuous insulation ...
California drivers face 54% increase in auto insurance rates - The ...
WEBAug 16, 2024 · California drivers face 54% increase in auto insurance rates by end of 2024. (US MEDIA GROUP) – According to a recent report by insurance tracking website Insurify, California drivers can expect a significant increase in their auto insurance rates in the near future. The report, which analyzed the trends in insurance costs across the country ...
California governor signs historic reparations bill for Black ...
WEBSep 27, 2024 · The headliner bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom requires officials to sign and display a plaque in the state Capitol that includes the following: “The State of California apologizes for perpetuating the harms African Americans faced by having imbued racial prejudice through segregation, public and private discrimination, and unequal disbursal ...