A coalition of anti-trafficking organizations, law enforcement officers, mayors, federally recognized California tribes, ...

Sacramento County reports a significant decrease in foster care for Black youth, thanks to community trust-building and systemic disparities addressing efforts.

Special to The OBSERVER SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has halted a court-ordered medical parole program, opting ...

Pound Cake and Puzzles of Color are among the small businesses whose owners are rethinking their plans as major U.S. companies weaken their diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The initiatives ...

As accolades poured in from around the world on the death of Pope Francis, prominent Black Americans pointed to the pontiff’s legacy of advocating for the marginalized, including Black people. Others, ...

And White worries that this legislation to effectively defund AP could signal a national trend. “Once Florida does it, others will follow,” White says, noting that Texas has already cited Florida as a ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Charles Burnett has been living with “Killer of Sheep” for more than half a century.

Judge blocks Trump's order to eliminate diversity programs in K-12 schools, saving federal funding for special education and ...

Led by State Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-Missouri City), Texas students launched the state’s first HBCU Legislative Caucus, which they call a “bipartisan coalition” dedicated to advancing the nine HBCUs.

A supportive mom kept her eye on the clock while the Makos Swim Team athletes tucked their natural curls, braids, and locs into yellow swimming caps. In the bleachers, spectators whispered about the ...

The Associated Press This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows actors Delroy Lindo, from left, and Michael B. Jordan ...

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