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01/14/2026

Ezra on his move to Ghana

The video features a speaker discussing their father's time in Ghana and their own eventual move there. The speaker's father was in Ghana for a significant period and served as the president of the African-American Association of Ghana. He also ran a tour company called "Back to the Motherland Tours".

Black diasporic return reshapes life in Accra, blending roots, purpose, and the tension of homecoming.  Read more using ...
01/14/2026

Black diasporic return reshapes life in Accra, blending roots, purpose, and the tension of homecoming. Read more using the link in comments.

Documents obtained by The OBSERVER reveal a dual crisis at St. HOPE Public Schools: 70% teacher turnover rate and a 58% ...
01/14/2026

Documents obtained by The OBSERVER reveal a dual crisis at St. HOPE Public Schools: 70% teacher turnover rate and a 58% enrollment decline over the last decade. Read more using the link in comments.

Sen. Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) was sworn in as the 50th president pro tempore of the California State Senate on Ja...
01/13/2026

Sen. Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) was sworn in as the 50th president pro tempore of the California State Senate on Jan. 5, becoming the first Latina, mother, and woman of color to lead the Senate. Read more using the link in comments.

California challenges Trump's expansion of power through lawsuits contesting executive orders, agency decisions, and law...
01/13/2026

California challenges Trump's expansion of power through lawsuits contesting executive orders, agency decisions, and laws affecting funding and rights. Read more using the link in comments.

SacAnime, Northern California’s largest pop culture convention held Jan. 2-4, attracts anime, animation, and video game ...
01/12/2026

SacAnime, Northern California’s largest pop culture convention held Jan. 2-4, attracts anime, animation, and video game enthusiasts from across the country. Read more using the link in comments.

Governor Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump have both proposed measures to regulate large investors buying and owni...
01/12/2026

Governor Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump have both proposed measures to regulate large investors buying and owning California housing in an effort to make home ownership more affordable for California residents. Read more using the link in comments.

Governor Gavin Newsom faces a $18 billion deficit in California's budget. With limited options for tax increases and spe...
01/11/2026

Governor Gavin Newsom faces a $18 billion deficit in California's budget. With limited options for tax increases and spending cuts, he navigates a challenging fiscal landscape. Read more using the link in comments.

Three African American senators in California have been appointed to leadership roles in the state Senate, reflecting th...
01/11/2026

Three African American senators in California have been appointed to leadership roles in the state Senate, reflecting their years of service and expertise. Read more using the link in comments.

Governor Newsom's proposal to shift oversight of California's Department of Education to the State Board of Education sp...
01/10/2026

Governor Newsom's proposal to shift oversight of California's Department of Education to the State Board of Education sparks disagreement from Superintendent Tony Thurmond. Read more using the link in comments.

Discover how a Sacramento nail salon owner is transforming the industry by prioritizing client health and safety. Smudge...
01/10/2026

Discover how a Sacramento nail salon owner is transforming the industry by prioritizing client health and safety. Smudge Nail Bar sets a new standard. Read more using the link in comments.

Six shows are set to hit the stage in the Sacramento area in 2026, including a classic musical, a dark and gritty satire...
01/09/2026

Six shows are set to hit the stage in the Sacramento area in 2026, including a classic musical, a dark and gritty satire, a horror story, a Shakespearean comedy, and a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama. Read more using the link in comments.

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