The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners revoked the professional license of Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts after he was arrested for living and working in the country illegally, ...

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Maraskeshia Smith is expected to be named Sacramento’s next city manager. It would make her the first Black woman to hold the position atop city government.

Imagine you’ve finally taken your car to the mechanic to investigate that mysterious warning light that’s been flashing on your dashboard for the past week and a half. The mechanic informs you that ...

If Congress fails to pass a budget or a Continuing Resolution by Sept. 30, millions of Americans could lose their health insurance due to the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, resulting in ...

Asm. Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun City), a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), explains how military veterans apply for benefits in the state of California during a SB 694 debate on ...

California lawmakers have advanced five education bills to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, including measures to include African American history in the curriculum, make college admissions easier for ...

The USDA has ended the annual food insecurity survey, which had been used to inform funding levels for SNAP, citing it as ...

The inaugural Greater Sacramento Urban Music Awards bring together Black artists and fans to honor the city’s rich urban music scene.

Small business owners are struggling to stay afloat in the current economic climate, with 58% of small business owners citing inflation costs as a significant challenge, leading to reduced ...

Reflecting on gratitude in Sacramento, the author shares what they are thankful for, including family, career, and living in a diverse community.

St. Louis Public Schools is considering closing schools due to declining enrollment and budget constraints, which could leave the historically Black community without a storm-damaged high school that ...