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Families Treated To Free ‘Wakanda Forever’ Screenings - More than 500 youths and their families have so far attended free screenings of the film. Did you get a chance to attend? Thoughts on the movie?
By Verbal Adam | Special To The OBSERVER Students enjoy free popcorn and drinks during the free screening of “Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever” organized
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Community Meetings Nov. 29-Nov. 30 - Among the meetings is the Sacramento City Council and SMUD Policy Committee.
By Nicholas Ibarra | OBSERVER Staff Writer Sacramento City Council Meeting The Sacramento City Council will be meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 5 p.m.
Sacramento Shifts $35M Toward Affordable Housing - Funds Marked For Temporary Facilities Reallocated As City Tries To Keep Pace With Accelerating Crisis. Thoughts on the allocation of funds?
By Casey Murray | OBSERVER Staff Writer Brown Sugar Davis sits in front of the tents she lives in off the side of the road in Midtown Sacramento. She has
Colour Of Music Leaves Thousands Spellbound - Amid Fundraising Challenges, Black Classical Musicians Festival Poised To Be Sacramento’s Next Signature Event. Di you get a chance to attend? Thoughts?
By Jared D. Childress | OBSERVER Staff Writer Violinists Chenoa Murphy and Megan Jenifer-Harris during the virtuosi performance at the Colour of Music.
Kings’ First 15: They Finally – And For Real – Look Like A Playoff Contender Again - After an 0-4 start, the Sacramento Kings have remarkably turned their fortunes to post a 9-6 record as of Nov. 21. Thoughts on the season the Kings are having so far?
By Antonio R. Harvey | OBSERVER Staff Writer Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox was named the Western Conference player of the week after leading the
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at The Sacramento Observer
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Florin Square Black Friday Extravaganza Is Nov. 25 - Retail Row at Florin Square presents Black Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 25 at 2251 Florin Road, featuring shopping, food, raffles, music and more.
Staff Report Retail Row at Florin Square presents Black Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 25 at 2251 Florin Road, featuring shopping, food, raffles, music and
Post-Acute Facility Planned For Elk Grove - Joint Partnership Makes Way For 60-Bed Transitional Care Site To Be Built. Thoughts on the new facility?
Staff Report Officials break ground on the Elk Grove site. Shown are, left to right, Kristian Bieber, Kerie Bieber, Daniel Washington representing
How AD Mark Orr Turned Sac State Into A Football Powerhouse - Thoughts on the season that Sac State Football is having? Have you gone to any of the games?
By Mark Bryant | Special to The OBSERVER Mark Orr talks with former Sac State assistant coach CJ Cox during a 2017 practice. Prior to being hired by Sac
Garvey’s ‘Got The Fight’ - Son Of Marcus Garvey Works To Exonerate Father; At Oak Park Speaker Series, Former Mayor Kevin Johnson Vows To Help.
By Jared D. Childress | OBSERVER Staff Writer Former Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson made a public pledge Nov. 12 at the Oak Park Speaker Series to help
Airline Study Reveals SMF As Top 5 Best Airports - A study on airlines, airports, and which to avoid during the holiday’s was recently published by Price4Limo. Thoughts on the findings? Will you be traveling this holiday season?
By Nicholas Ibarra | OBSERVER Staff Writer A study on airlines, airports, and which to avoid during the holiday’s was recently published by Price4Limo.
TV Show Helps Elk Grove Man Find Birth Family - Curtis Williams Is Competing On Current Season of BYUtv’s ‘Relative Race’. Have you watched the show?
By Genoa Barrow | OBSERVER Senior Staff Writer Elk Grove resident Curtis Williams is adding to his own story, having found new relatives thanks to a
Miss Black Sacramento 2022 Winners Crowned - Two Sacramento royalty were crowned in the 52nd annual Miss Black Sacramento Scholarship Pageant on Nov. 13. Congratulations to the winners! Miss Black Sacramento Scholarship Pageant
By Nicholas Ibarra | OBSERVER Staff Writer Contestants of the 2022 Miss Black Sacramento Pageant are recognized following the scholarship
Sacramento Author Genoa Barrow Writes A New Chapter In Her Story With Latest Book - Her first two books, “7×7” and “Daddy Issues: Black Women Speaking Truth & Healing Wounds” are available at Amazon.com?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer.
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By Russell Stiger Jr. | OBSERVER Correspondent Veteran reporter/author Genoa Barrow reads excerpts from her latest book, “7x7 Kudos & Kwansabas/Something
In Historic Win, Rep. Karen Bass Is Elected First Black Woman Mayor of L.A. - Thoughts on the new mayor of L.A? https://bit.ly/3TOxQa2?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
OBSERVER Reporter Lands Statewide Honor - The OBSERVER’s Genoa Barrow recently was awarded the California Grand Jurors’ Association’s (CGJA) 2022 Best News Media Reporting Award. Congratulations to Genoa on her incredible achievement! Follow the link to read the stories that won her this award!
Staff Report Senior Staff Writer Genoa Barrow traveled to the Bay Area to accept an award for coverage that impacted the local community. Barrow is
Poets Get Light On Sacramento Poetry Day - The ceremony honored 10 poets; each performed a poem for the audience. How do you celebrate poetry and the arts?
By Verbal Adam | OBSERVER Correspondent Ten local authors were honored during the Sacramento Poetry Day celebration. Verbal Adam, OBSERVER Chinua Rhodes,
Commentary: Study Linking Relaxers to Cancer is “Fake News” - Cheryl Morrow, daughter of Black haircare legend Dr. Willie L. Morrow delivered a letter refuting the lawsuit to attorney Crump and his co-counsel. Thoughts? Do you think it's real?
By Cheryl Morrow | Special to California Black Media Cheryl Morrow (Courtesy Photo) (CBM) - A major study by the National Institute of Health
Californians Spurn Sports Gambling Initiatives on Election Day - With 67% of the ballots counted at press time, according to the Associated Press (AP), 83.31% or 5,628,855 California voters voted against Proposition 27, which would have legalized online sports gambling. Thoughts on Prop 27 not getting passed?
By McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media (CBM) - On Election Day, Golden State voters emphatically rebuked the sports gambling initiatives on the
Two Black Candidates In Running For Deputy Fire Chief - With a combined 50 years of public safety experience, Jonathan Burgess and Scott Williams took the initiative to apply for two Sacramento deputy fire chief openings. Thoughts on the men running for the positions?
By Antonio R. Harvey | OBSERVER Staff Writer Sacramento Fire Department With a combined 50 years of public safety experience, Jonathan Burgess and Scott
Blacks Call For Safe Hair Care Products - California Black Health Network, Civil Rights Attorney Leading Charge. Thoughts on the lawsuit and detrimental affects of hair care products?
By Genoa Barrow | OBSERVER Senior Staff Writer African Americans have a long and often love-hate relationship with hair care products, most of which are
Community Meetings Nov. 14 - Nov. 15 - Among the meetings is SacRT Board of Directors, TRUSD School Board, SJUSD Board of Directors, EGUSD Board of Education, and SCOE Board of Education. Sacramento Regional Transit District Twin Rivers Unified School District Elk Grove Unified School District Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)
By Nicholas Ibarra | OBSERVER Staff Writer Sacramento Regional Transit Board of Directors The Sacramento Regional Transit Board of Directors is scheduled
Sac Urban League Lands $2.4 Million Largesse - MacKenzie Scott Extends Continued Philanthropy To Local Organization. Thoughts on the donation and what it's being used for? Greater Sacramento Urban League
By Genoa Barrow | OBSERVER Senior Staff Writer Dwayne Crenshaw, president and CEO of the Greater Sacramento Urban League, says the organization will use
Behind The Music - Colour of Music Festival returns to Sacramento Nov. 15-18. Don't miss this opportunity to watch a great show! Colour of Music Festival
By Jared D. Childress | OBSERVER Staff Writer The Colour of Music at the Memorial Auditorium in fall 2021. The festival returns to Sacramento Nov. 15-18,
OBSERVER WHIP OF THE WEEK: 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum - https://bit.ly/3tlouIf?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
Venture Capitalist Kwame Anku Headlines Global Entrepreneurship Week - Kwame Anku, once named a “Top 25 Black Venture Capitalist” by Pitchbook, will be featured as a keynote at “GEW: Opportunity and Possibility – The Pathway to Success,” 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. Kwame Yao Anku
By Nicholas Ibarra | OBSERVER Staff Writer Kwame Anku Starting Monday, Nov. 14, the Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Western Health
Thank you, Veterans!
Sacramento Native To Give Talk Sunday On Family’s Church Legacy - Les Robinson, the current head football coach at Trinity Classical Academy in Santa Clarita, will share Daniel Blue’s story at the church Sunday, Nov. 13. St. Andrews AME Church
By Antonio R. Harvey | OBSERVER Staff Writer Les Robinson To Speak at St. Andrews AME /Observer [email protected]. Photos courtesy of Les Robinson Les
Dr. Julius Garvey, Son Of Marcus Garvey, Featured Nov. 12 At The Guild - He will speak at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Guild Theater as part of the Oak Park Speaker Series.
By Jared D. Childress | OBSERVER Staff Writer Dr. Julius Garvey headlines the Oak Park Speaker Series at 6 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Guild Theater. Dr. Garvey
Covered California Enrollment Launched - Healthcare Help Available for All Californians - Covered California is the government agency that offers subsidized Obamacare plans for Californians. Those who qualify receive financial assistance on a sliding scale for their health coverage in compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Thoughts on the new health insurance plan?
By Maxim Elramsisy | California Black Media (Left to right) Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman, Covered
Griner sent to Russian penal colony to serve sentence - Thoughts on Griner's situation and what the U.S. is doing to help free her? https://bit.ly/3A6X4tj?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
Sac State President Announces Retirement - Dr. Robert S. Nelsen To Step Down July 2023. Thoughts on his impact on Sac State and the community? Sacramento State
By Cynthia Hubert | Special To The OBSERVER Screenshot from retirement video by President Robert S. Nelsen President Robert S. Nelsen, who for the past
Wes Moore Wins Maryland, Becomes Third Elected Black Governor in American History - Thoughts on this moment in history and some of the other election outcomes?
By Hamil R. Harris | Trice Edney Wire President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden came to the campus of Bowie State University in Maryland to rally
Sacramento Auto Shop Indicted, for Selling Stolen Catalytic Converters Worth Millions - Thoughts on the situation? Do you know anyone who was a victim? https://bit.ly/3NPSSDS?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
California ’22 Mid-Term: Historic Wave of Black Candidates Set to Win in Projected Election Blowout - Two African American candidates running for seats in the State Legislature are expected to win and become the two newest members of the California Legislative Black Caucus. Thoughts on the newly elected candidates?
Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media (CBM) - A wave of Black candidates in California are expected to win after this week’s General Election. Among
Sacramento’s Black Bar Association Reborn After Pandemic - The Wiley Manuel Bar Association raised funds for law student scholarships for the first time in two years in Old Sacramento at the Firehouse Restaurant. Wiley Manuel Bar Association
By Mark Bryant | Special to The OBSERVER Ryan Harrison, president of the Wiley Manuel Bar Association, greets guests at the organization’s “Legal Fusion”
The Sacramento Police Department hosted its second gun buyback Oct. 22. The event brought in 275 fi****ms, including privately manufactured fi****ms, or “ghost guns.” The event was anonymous with “no questions asked.”
The Sacramento Police Department inspected each gun for safety and functionality. Serial numbers also were recorded. Guns were safely stored to be destroyed later.
Buybacks have gained popularity in the last decade. Many tend to follow mass shootings and gun violence, with Sacramento hosting its first in May after the mass shooting on K Street. Anonymity is routine at buybacks; experts say the tactic is meant to encourage criminals to participate. Although it can be a way to engage the community in public safety efforts, many question whether they curb gun violence. The small-scale programs don’t tend to bring in guns involved in crimes.
Advance Peace helped reduce gun violence in Sacramento during its 2018-2021 tenure in the city. While in the city, the Richmond-based nonprofit offered an 18 month Peacemaker Fellowship in which formerly incarcerated mentors were matched with folks currently at the center of gun violence.
When asked about Sacramento’s recent gun buybacks, Advance Peace Founder DeVone Boggan said “the evidence has shown that buybacks don't have a direct impact on gun violence reduction among those at the center of firearm activity.”
By Jared D. Childress | OBSERVER Staff Writer The Sacramento Police Department inspected each gun for safety and functionality. Serial numbers also were
The push to get young voters and people of color to the polls in Sacramento County - Organizers say engaging the young voters requires consistent outreach and education, and deprioritizing those voters in a midterm election can have lasting implications. Have you voted yet?
By Srishti Prabha | OBSERVER Staff Writer Organizers nationwide continue to push for larger voter participation by young people. But concerns of
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OBSERVER WHIP OF THE WEEK: 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum - #WhipoftheWeek #2022Toyota #HighlanderHybridPlatinum https://bit.ly/3tlouIf?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
Thank you, Veterans! #VeteransDay #America #Freedom
Griner sent to Russian penal colony to serve sentence - Thoughts on Griner's situation and what the U.S. is doing to help free her? #BrittneyGriner #Russia #CannabisOil #PenalColony #Griner https://bit.ly/3A6X4tj?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
Sacramento Auto Shop Indicted, for Selling Stolen Catalytic Converters Worth Millions - Thoughts on the situation? Do you know anyone who was a victim? #VangAuto #Sacramento #CatalyticConverters https://bit.ly/3NPSSDS?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
This Day in History: Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday Declared - How do you try to carry on MLK's legacy? #MLK #CivilRights #24thAmendment #Activist https://bit.ly/3Ugflg1?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
OBSERVER WHIP OF THE WEEK: 2022 FORD Mach E GT - #WhipoftheWeek #2022FordMachEGT #Ford2022 #Cars https://bit.ly/3SQB9Ns?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
Sacramento area school board candidates discuss race, equity and the achievement gap - In Sacramento County, 10 districts will have school board elections this fall, with 26 candidates running in five of the county’s largest districts. And more than half of the candidates are parents. #Sacramento #SCUSD #Equity #AchievementGap #SchoolBoards https://bit.ly/3TP8SIC?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
Darrell Brooks Found Guilty in Waukesha Christmas Parade Attack - NPR reports that on Oct. 26, Brooks was found guilty of six counts of first-degree intentional homicide. #NPR #DarrellBrooks #ParadeAttack https://bit.ly/3N9UbNL?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
This November Sacramento County residents will be voting on their school board. Check out this video for more information
The mother of George Floyd’s daughter, Roxie Washington, has sued rapper Kanye West for $250m after the artist alleged that the 46-year-old man died from drug abuse rather than being murdered by a police officer. Kanye West leaves the Burberry S/S 2022 catwalk show during London Fashion Week on 26 September 2022 in London, England. Kanye West to buy rightwing social network Parler Read more Last Saturday, on the Drink Champs podcast, West, who legally changed his name to Ye, alleged that Floyd died from a fentanyl overdose. In the same interview, which has since been taken down by YouTube, West also made antisemitic comments.
OBSERVER WHIP OF THE WEEK: 2022 Lexus ES 300h F SPORT - #WotW #2022LexusES300hF #Lexus #2022Lexus https://bit.ly/3VQ9S0e?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
Tamiko Heim: Candidate for Sacramento City Council, Dist. 5 - #TamikoHeim #SacramentoCityCouncil #District5 https://bit.ly/3s9imlC?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
CDC Issues Warning About Potentially Severe Flu Season - How are you preparing for the upcoming flu season? #FluSeason #CDC #PublicHealth https://bit.ly/3MD8sC6?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
Here's Why Gas Prices Are Increasing After Almost 100 Days of Declines - Thoughts on the rise in prices? #Gas #Inflation #GasPrices https://bit.ly/3yFoEgF?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
Biden Offers Broad Pardon to Federal Marijuana Offenders - Thoughts on the pardons? Do you think the pardons will be racially equitable? #MarijuanaPardons #RacialEquity #Biden #Weed #Marijuana https://bit.ly/3hQwNXV?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
OBSERVER WHIP OF THE WEEK: 2022 JEEP Grand Wagoneer Obsidian 4x4 - #WOTW #OBSERVER #Jeep #2022Jeep #JeepWagoneer https://bit.ly/3SJhPTi?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
All the Top Issues Heading Into This Year's Midterm Elections - Have you registered to vote? What issues do you think are the most important? #MidtermElections #Politics #Vote #Inflation #ClimateChange #Abortion https://bit.ly/3T0xxca?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
California Passes Law Forbidding Companies From Complying With Anti Abortion Warrants - Thoughts on the power-move by California? How do you think this influences national policy? #Abortion #California #AntiAbortion #Business https://bit.ly/3RrqOqN?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
The Pop Up Shop At Arden Fair - Mall Site Presents An Opportunity To Help Lift Local Entrepreneurs. Be sure to check out Arden Fair Mall and see all the new shops! The Pop Up Shop at Arden #PopUpShop #ArdenFair #Sacramento #Entrepreneurs https://bit.ly/3LV8SDz?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
Spidermonkey Dessert Studio - Piping Hot Beignets Are Among The Delicious Delicacies Available. Be sure to stop by and give them a taste! #SpidermonkeyDessertStudio #Beignets #Desserts https://bit.ly/3y6NIg7?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
Larea’s Elite Salon - Stylist ‘Excited’ To Be Part Of Arden Fair’s Growing Diversity. Be sure to check it out and get you hair done if you have the chance! #ArdenFair #LareasEliteSalon #Diversity
How Do Local Universities Rank? - Thoughts on these schools and how they rank? Sacramento State UC Davis #UCD #UCDavis #SacState #SacramentoStateUniversity https://bit.ly/3R1ARCq?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
Inaugural Oak Park Black Film Festival Stirs Passions - What did you think about the event? Highlights? Things you want to see improved? #OakPark #BlackFilmFestival https://bit.ly/3QZ7Rex?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
Suns owner Sarver suspended 1 year, fined $10M after probe - An investigation found that he had engaged in what the league called “workplace misconduct and organizational deficiencies.” Do you think this is a common problem in sports orgs? #RobertSarver #PhoenixSuns #PhoenixMercury #Racism #Misconduct #NBA #WNBA https://bit.ly/3BGTRly?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
This Day in History: Tupac Shakur Dies - Thoughts on Tupac and his legacy? #Tupac #2pac #TupacShakur #Rap #Poetry https://bit.ly/3d9AAzJ?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Sacramento_Observer
Remembering Observer Co-Founder John Cole Read more at https://j.mp/3qup0U0
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FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids - The Sacramento Observer https://j.mp/3GDvx4m
