Keeping it Real: Fighting Back Against Trump’s Attack on Childcare and Family Assistance Programs
Donald Trump has threatened to freeze $10 billion in social service funding to five states led by Democratic governors, impacting families who rely on childcare and other assistance programs, in an attempt to retaliate against his political opponents.
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The Fire Next Time
As California updates its wildfire hazard maps for the first time in nearly two decades, the Inland Empire stands at the epicenter of a new reality: wildfire risk is no longer confined to remote hillsides, but increasingly threatens dense urban neighborhoods and historically marginalized communities. This series is designed to help readers understand the dangers, risks and how to prepare for The Fire Next Time.
Why Peace on Earth Begins with Birth, a Q&A with Midwife NikkiHelms
Certified Professional Midwife Nikki Helms advocates for the integration of midwifery into the healthcare system to improve birthing services in the US, providing personalized in-home education, community-centered workshops, and a welcoming birth center for families to have a safe and healthy birthing experience.
Protecting California’s Black Moms and Babies: Policies and Programs Struggle to Fix Deep-Rooted Maternal Health Inequities
Black women in California are three to four times more likely than White women to…
Keeping it Real: Nexus 2026: The Third Monday in January and the First Tuesday in November
Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for economic and social justice, and the right to vote,…
Advertisements Promising Patients a ‘Dream Body’ With Minimal Risk Get Little Scrutiny
Elite Body Sculpture, a cosmetic surgery chain, has been sued by the families of three patients who died after undergoing…
Part 1 The Kevin Epps Murder Trial
The trial of Kevin Epps, a Black filmmaker and journalist accused of murder, exposes the fragility of justice, equity, and…
Enhanced Rights and Protections for CA Workers in 2026
California has implemented several new laws impacting workers, including an increase in minimum wage, protection for service workers’ tips, and…
Indiana Hoosiers Crush Alabama 38-3 In 2026 Rose Bowl
The Indiana Hoosiers, led by Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in the 2026 Rose…
BlackLash 2025
Project 2025 is a sweeping policy blueprint driven by the Heritage Foundation and advanced by the Trump administration. It has sparked alarm among civil rights and advocacy groups for its potential to erode hard-won protections in education, health care, housing, voting rights, and economic opportunity, with especially dire consequences for Black Americans.
