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The OBSERVER proudly salutes the dedicated members of @cjecofficial as its 2023 Persons of the Year‼️ 👏🏿 🎉
CJEC consists 5 organizations: @AmericanRedress, @ARCCBayArea, @EmendMass, the CBLS, and LEAP.
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✍🏿 @GbUnlimited
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Reparations For Black People Is the Most Important Issue of Our Time - While this work is being done in California, its results will reverberate throughout the nation. #ReparationsTaskForce #Reparations #MORE #Equity @KamilahVMoore bit.ly/3LvVROV?utm_medium=so…
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Political newcomer @flo4sacramento is headed to the November election in the race to become Sacramento’s next mayor.
The other contenders, Kevin McCarty, Richard Pan and Steve Hansen, are separated by merely 450 votes.
📰 @rjhansen13
📸 Louis Bryant III
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Reparations Task Force's Anchor Orgs Are Holding Public “Listening Sessions” - The Coalition for A Just and Equitable California (CJEC), a #reparations advocacy group, is inviting residents of Northern California to discuss reparations. #CJEC #DOJ bit.ly/3sWGj0n?utm_medium=so…
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California Will Be First State to Break Down Black Employee Data by Ethnic Origin - “CA will become the first state in the nation to disaggregate data for its Black population by ancestry/lineage,” Moore posted on May 13.
#EthnicOriginData #Reparations bit.ly/3LkK4De?utm_medium=so…
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Hall-of-Fame journalist .@MarcJSpears helps to elevate Black stories with new .@hulu series debuting Monday. He talks exclusively with .@jordanlatimore7 for @SacObserver about how he nearly became a .@sacstate Hornet.
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Kings Broadcasters Are Making History - Mark Jones And Kyle Draper Lead The Most Diverse Announcing Team In Professional Sports. @SacramentoKings @KyleDraperTV @MarcJSpearsNBAT #PaulJones #MarkJones #SacramentoKings #SportsBroadcasting #Kings bit.ly/3pa14DX?utm_medium=so…
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MORAL COMPASS - Human Rights Leader Rev. William Barber Continues War On Poverty. Dr. Barber points to the 140 million poor and low-wealth people in America, 43% of the U.S. population. #PoorPeoplesCampaign #WarOnPoverty #RevWilliamBarber @RevDrBarber
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Reparations Supporters: All Black Americans Should Read Calif. Task Force First Report - #Reparations activists are encouraging #BlackCalifornians to read the report and share their reactions during a series of upcoming sessions in NorCal & SoCal. bit.ly/3NTyPDx?utm_medium=so…
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🎉Congratulations to Sacramento Native @VictoriaMonet ‼️ Winner of 2 #GRAMMYs 🥳
(🏆R&B Album
🏆Engineered Album, Non classical)
Both for her
Jaguar II album 💿 🔥
📸Erin Campbell | OBSERVER
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Weber Shares Thoughts on Framework for Reparations Eligibility - She said eligibility should be based on “the impact of slavery” on enslaved Black people and their descendants as opposed to “those who were never slaves.” Do you agree? @CASOSvote bit.ly/3ole7SC?utm_medium=so…
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@DrLukeWood is going into his tenure as @sacstate president in style 😎
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@SteveMagagnini 📸@SpiritChildDoc
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City Councilman Allen Warren Rescinds County District Attorney Endorsement bit.ly/2rwsxSv
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Juneteenth ’22: California Legislature Recognizes Reparations Task Force - Members of the #Senate and Assembly participated in the gesture that coincided with the kickoff of the state’s official #Juneteenth2022 commemorations. #ReparationsTaskForce
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Community Mourns Killing Of Gregory Najee Grimes - Downtown Sacramento Shooting Claims Life Of 31-Year-Old Father.
#SacramentoShooting #GregoryNajeeGrimes #RIP bit.ly/3nC6y9r?utm_medium=so…
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Advocates Have An All-Seeing Eye On Task Force - Livestreams Are Central To ETM Media Group’s Mission To Keep Important Work From Being Done In Darkness. Have you been following the #reparations updates provided by @EtmMedia? #ETMMedia #EmendtheMass bit.ly/3TBpEdw?utm_medium=so…
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Air Force Reservist Seeks Congressional Seat - Tamika Hamilton Looks To Bring Change To California Politics #TamikaHamilton #AirForce #CACongress #CAPolitics bit.ly/3wJYojl?utm_medium=so…
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The Sacramento OBSERVER was recognized in grand fashion by winning 16 journalism awards — including the John B. Russwurm Award as America’s best Black newspaper — during the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) annual convention June 29.
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Reparations Task Force: Freedmen's Bureau Essential for Compensating Slave Descendants - The proposed California American Freedmen Affairs Agency (CAFAA) would identify past harms and prevent future occurrences. Thoughts? #Reparations #CAFAA
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California reparations bills stall in legislature, sparking outrage among advocates. Despite progress, Senate Bills 1403 and 1331 stalled, leaving reparations future uncertain. The decision has sparked discussions about priorities and representation. sacobserver.com/2024/09/cali…
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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? #SacState #StingersUp bit.ly/3EvzCaB?utm_medium=so…
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Tiger Woods Changes Sacramento Golfer’s Life - Aaron Beverly To Compete In 2022 Genesis Invitational After Receiving Charlie Sifford Exemption. Congratulations @abeverlygolf! Go get em at the #GenesisInvitational we'll be rooting for you! #SiffordExemption bit.ly/3uWGOcy?utm_medium=so…
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Author, Educator Having Prolific Year - JaNay Brown-Wood Says Literacy Is Key To Child’s Development. #JaNayBrownWoods #ChildDevelopment #Literacy #ImanisMoon #PenguinRandomHouse
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NAACP Salutes Women Leaders - Two leaders were honored: Lynette Hall, who is changing how the City of #Sacramento does business, and Dr. Shirley N. Weber, who is handling her business as the first African American to serve as California secretary of state. bit.ly/3yZz8bB?utm_medium=so…
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Defining Generational Wealth - Research shows that it may take over 200 years for Black Americans to have the wealth that white Americans have today. Thoughts on the findings? #GenerationalWealth
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Gov. Newsom Vetoes Bill to Extend Term of Reparations Task Force - The bill proposed extending the term for the #CaliforniaTaskForce to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans by an additional year until July 1, 2024. #Reparations bit.ly/3RHAOvW?utm_medium=so…
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County HHS Building to be Rededicated in Honor of Grantland Johnson bit.ly/1eTDrca
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Win With Black Men has raised over $1 million for @KamalaHarris in less than 2 hours @winwithblkmen
#WinWithBlackMen Live discussion nitter.app/i/broadcasts/1DXGydwPl…
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Public Health Advocates and Decarcerate Sacramento called on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors at its July 11 meeting to honor its commitment to addressing racism as a public health crisis.
📰🖊📸@rjhansen13
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Congratulations to our Senior Staff Reporter @GbUnlimited
for being awarded for her investigative reporting during the Ethnic Media Awards‼️📰🏆
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Former Stockton Mayor Talks Solutions To Poverty Post COVID-19 - Some groups are doing better as we rebound from the pandemic and while it’s great to highlight the good that’s happening, Tubbs warns against “losing sight of what we need to do.” #Poverty bit.ly/3Opk6RR?utm_medium=so…
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‘Rosie the Riveter’ and the Black Women Who Joined a Movement - During #WWII, about 600,000 Black women left jobs as domestics and sharecroppers to help fuel America’s “arsenal of democracy.”
#RosietheRiveter #NationalAssociationofBlackMilitaryWomen #NABMW bit.ly/3Q2FKLN?utm_medium=so…
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Cal Reparations Task Force: Yale Prof. Traces Long History of Racism in Public Health - The Task Force to Study & Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans will have its eighth meeting at 9 a.m. on March 29 & 30 #Reparations #Racism #PublicHealth bit.ly/3JhzZ9M?utm_medium=so…
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Congrats on the first of many bids to the NCAA Tournament! 🏟🏀 Looking forward to next season 🐝
Proud is an understatement! Thank YOU @SacStateWBB for an extremely HISTORIC season. Battled hard this season and it is just the beginning... until next season 🏀 #StingersUp #GoHornets
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Black Press Journalist Katherine Massey Eulogized As ‘Queen Mother,’ and ‘Community Mayor’ - Chavis gave a 5 min. speech praising Katherine Massey and all her accomplishments that earned standing ovations from mourners, including Mayor Byron Brown. #RIP bit.ly/3sV2Ydv?utm_medium=so…
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Check out this cool video explaining the history of Black newspapers in Sacramento! @SacHistMuseum #BlackNewspapers #BlackHistoryMonth #SacramentoObserver
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Our Emcee @ABonTV did a phenomenal job guiding our 60th Anniversary celebration, sharing her humor & engaging the audience. She’s right, @LarryLee916 definitely looks like he belongs on the Cover GQ in our Commemorative edition 😄 (grab a copy here🎅🏿🎁📰 sacobserver.com/history-in-t…)
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👏🏿🏆😎 Well deserved award for our Admired CEO @LarryLee916 😁
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Thank you😎 We love doing this work to amplify and bring awareness to stories in our community‼️🖤
Congratulations to the @SacObserver for being recognized as the Nation’s Best Black Newspaper by the @NNPA_BlackPress! It was an honor working with you to raise awareness about #SickleCellDisease in the Painfully Aware series. Your efforts to empower those whose voices have been silenced truly inspires us.
Read the Painfully Aware series here. bit.ly/3JhZlGx
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If you are a journalist interested in covering Sacramento’s Black community, we have 2 positions open through @Report4America. 1) K-12 education in partnership with @CapRadioNews; 2) Data reporting. See the below 🧵deadline is 1/31
.@SacObserver is looking for two reporters who are interested in covering the African American community through our partnerships with @Report4America.
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1) reportforamerica.org/newsroo…
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Statewide “Listening Sessions” Allow Reparations Task Force to hear Black Californians Stories - The most recent three gatherings authorized by the Task Force took place last month.
Have you been following the meetings?
#Reparations #BlackCalifornians
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Cal’s Reparations Task Force to Hold Final Mtg of 2021 Dec. 6-7 - The task force is charged with exploring California’s involvement in slavery, segregation, and the historic denial of Black citizens’ constitutional rights. j.mp/3DuEBpe
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Sacramento Observer wins Burnett Award for recording and making history - The Sacramento Observer j.mp/3qeOAu1
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The members of the #Coalition for a Just and #Equitable California (#CJEC) ask the Black community to participate in the next two-day state task force #reparations meeting in Sacramento, Friday, March 3, and Saturday, March 4.
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Learn about Mayoral Candidate @Flo4Sacramento's vision for Sacramento in this Q&A with OBSERVER Senior Staff Writer @GbUnlimited
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Don’t Be Fooled By Measure O: The Facts Behind The Wealthy’s Cynical Ballot Initiative - #Sacramento is suffering from a #homelessness crisis that requires real policy & #publichealth solutions. bit.ly/3f5FVJ0?utm_medium=so…
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Calif. Reparations Task Force: This Week’s Mtg Will Honor Movement’s History - Meetings will be held on Feb. 23 & 24. They will be accessible by video and teleconference. For more information on the task force, visit the California DOJ website. Tuning in? bit.ly/34Pu3pP?utm_medium=so…
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Make that 3x for @VictoriaMonet!!!
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🎉Congratulations to Sacramento Native @VictoriaMonet ‼️ Winner of 2 #GRAMMYs 🥳
(🏆R&B Album
🏆Engineered Album, Non classical)
Both for her
Jaguar II album 💿 🔥
📸Erin Campbell | OBSERVER
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Passions Over Critical Race Theory Lead To Altercation Between 17-Year-Old Black Girl And White Man, And Threat Of Suit Against Man Who Interceded. Are critical race theory debates causing too much tension? 🤔
✍️ @rjhansen13
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How Do We Keep Black Teachers From Quitting? This Collective Has a Plan - #EduColor’s executive director #JoséVilson tells us why they are creating a virtual space for educators to discuss community building, technology, & #education policy. #BlackTeachers bit.ly/3b129tM?utm_medium=so…
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Why Aren’t There More Black Librarians? - Though they account for less than 10% of the industry, Black librarians serve a crucial role in our society. Find out why in this piece from @mayapottiger @WordInBlack #BlackLibrarians #WordInBlack bit.ly/34x0wAU?utm_medium=so…
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Who were your favorite performers at @solblume this year? Who would you like to see next year?
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FOUND⚠️ 🙏🏿
Community Leader @berryaccius shared today that
16yr old Nykari Johnson has been found❗️
Accius and the family appreciate all communal efforts and request privacy for the family as they begin their healing/recovery process.
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Day one of the California Classic at Golden 1 Center gave plenty of young players an opportunity to shine including local hero @jordan_ford_
✍🏿@markhaynesnba
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Defending a Democracy in Flames - Our freedom is threatened. We all need to be paying attention and preparing to take action next year. Do you agree? #DefendingDemocracy j.mp/32inPNA
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Sacramento OBSERVER Named Nation’s Best Black Newspaper sacobserver.com/2023/06/sacr…
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‘Nowhere I feel safe’: Election officials recount threats - #WandreaMoss testified to lawmakers about how her life was upended when former Pres. #DonaldTrump & his allies falsely accused her & her mother of pulling #FraudulentBallots from a suitcase in GA. bit.ly/3HGuRMx?utm_medium=so…
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Presidential candidate, esteemed author, philosopher, and advocate @DrCornelWest24 traces back his moral and ethical roots to Shiloh Baptist Church in Sacramento’s Oak Park neighborhood.
✍🏽@Prabhalems
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Join Observer Managing Editor Angelica Obioha and K-12 Education Reporter Srishti Prahba ( @prabhalems ) in discussing the upcoming Sacramento County School Board Elections (Nov 8th). The discussion will be held on #TwitterSpaces November 3rd at 11:15am
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As #protests erupted Friday in cities across America over the brutal killing of former Sacramento resident #Tyre Nichols at the hands of five #Memphis police officers, local leaders across the racial and #political spectrum joined together to condemn the #horrific beating.
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New report reveals stark disparities in California's education system, with Black students more likely to be in special ed classes or face disciplinary actions. sacobserver.com/2024/06/cali…
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Reparations Task Force Agrees It Needs the Ideas, Input of Black Californians - The Sacramento Observer j.mp/3xVCed8
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Congratulations to Kyla Bryant who won a 1-yr @SacObserver subscription at the small business summit at Florin Square! She signed up for our daily newsletter and spun the wheel!!!
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Things Just Got Worse in America - If Roe v. Wade is overturned the harm will fall hardest on those with the fewest resources & political power – people of color & low-income people. Thoughts?
#RoevWade #AbortionRights #WomenRights #PoliticalPower
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The Chancellor (@calstate) also recognizes @sacstate for their advancements and recognition in the last year. CA first Black-serving institution, the launch of the Black Honors College and being the first CSU Statewide Central Office for Black Excellence. #csujuneteenth
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The 2021 Elections Proved Real the Connection Republicans are Making with Black Voters j.mp/3H3rbDQ
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We do our best 😎We couldn’t do it without our K-12 Education Reporter Srishti @Prabhalems
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We got @ABonTV as our Emcee??🔥 We’re going to have too much fun next month!
Don’t miss out ‼️
⬇️Click the link to join us⬇️
🎟events.sacobserver.com/e/the…🎟
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Meet the 29-Year-Old Activist and Atty Chairing California’s Reparations Task Force - “This is a debt that is owed, just because it hasn’t been paid doesn’t mean it goes away,” said the newly elected chair of the California reparations task force. j.mp/3y2C58V
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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? #ColourofMusic #ClassicalMusic #Sacramento bit.ly/3U9MWah?utm_medium=so…
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#NABJ24 officially kicked off today and we have staff in the building! Stay tuned to our social channels as they will be sharing over the course of the next few days.
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Dr. Olivia Kasirye Named OBSERVER Person of the Year - Congratulations to Sacramento's very own, Dr. Olivia Kasirye! Find out the reasons for her very well rewarded Person-of-the-Year recognition. @SacCountyCA #DrOliviaKasirye #OBSERVER #PersonoftheYear j.mp/3mH4DQW
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Thank you, @CBSSacramento, for featuring us in your Juneteenth coverage.
cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/… via @cbssacramento
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America's best Black Newspaper is launching a free Business Directory for local black businesses. in Sacramento.
This is a free opportunity to amplify your business, increase sales and be featured in our paper! Fill the form below to get enlisted.
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Profile: Rev. Amos Brown Brings Wisdom, Guidance to Cal’s Reparations Task Force - Brown, 80, says he is “extremely pleased” with what the committee has accomplished after four meetings. Reactions to the progress? #RevAmosBrown #CalReparationsTaskForce j.mp/32yypzK
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US Congressman Questions Science Cited to Support School Vaccine Bill (Video) bit.ly/1JB3fG3 #SB277
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Congrats Gentlemen 👏🏿
Reporting for international duty ⚽
Forwards @ArchiLuther and @babypinkz_12 have been called up to @LGF971 and @BermudaFA, respectively, ahead of this month's @CNationsLeague matches. 👊
🔗 bit.ly/3ltMg4t
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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? #ElkGrove #RelativeRace #CurtisWilliams
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Dr. @kmgeorge_epi 's research assesses cardiovascular contributions to dementia and cognitive aging. She’s the first author on a new study on how high blood pressure in your 30s can lead to worse brain health in your 70s.
✍🏿 @GbUnlimited
📸@SpiritChildDoc
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Updated link: bit.ly/3NTm8YO
Be sure to fill out the survey and make your voice heard in the selection of Sacramento's new Fire Chief!
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Sacramento yogis talk health, imposter syndrome, and bringing yoga to prisons at Drip Espresso, a Black woman-owned (@kei_williamson )
coffee shop in downtown Sacramento, on April 30.
✍🏾@JaredDChildress
🎥@SpiritChildDoc
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Do Sacramento County School Boards Reflect Student Diversity? Here’s The Breakdown. - A @CapRadioNews & OBSERVER analysis of four diverse districts in the county – SCUSD, Natomas, SJUSD and EGUSD – reveals that many communities are underrepresented or not represented at all.
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Are Black Appraisers the Answer? - Brookings Institute reported that owner-occupied homes in #BlackNeighborhoods are undervalued by an average of $48,000. The PAVE task force could help change this by including more Black appraisers in the housing market. bit.ly/3MOjyDV?utm_medium=so…
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“I’m so blessed that I’m coming in a long legacy of firsts,” @LolaForSenate on the So Cal Black female political juggernaut “First Black female mayor of [L.A.] @KarenBassLA,@HollyJMitchell, one of the first Black women to chair the [CSBC].”
✍🏿 @GbUnlimited
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Raquel and Adam Shipp opened Sacramento Youth Center, offering educational, recreational, and workforce development programs for youth. The center aims to be a community asset for generations, fostering peer mentorship and support.
📰 @SolvingSac
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“I hope you are prepared for the war,” @DrWeber4CA said. “There’s nothing worse than being at war and thinking you’re at peace – and there is a war for our dignity, there’s a war for our compassion, there’s a war for our commitment.”
✍🏾@JaredDChildress
📸 Robert Maryland
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"A Powerful Sisterhood,” is a series that highlights the contributions of past and present Black women lawmakers in California. This week features changemaker @AsmTinaMcKinnor
✍🏿 @GbUnlimited
📸 @SpiritChildDoc
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It’s not too late to Enjoy the People’s Beerfest , the Black Label Art Show and the Oak Park Black Film Festival all happening through this weekend at the @OakParkBrewCo , @TheBrickhouseGa and @TheGuildTheater . Join the fun😊🍻🖼🎨🎥🎞
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It Shouldn’t Have Taken So Long for Congress to Pass an Antilynching Bill - With the Emmett Till Antilynching Act on President Biden’s desk, acts of racial terrorism could finally become federal hate crimes. Thoughts #Antilynching #EmmettTill bit.ly/3tSDltx?utm_medium=so…
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Published Friday in our print edition and available now online, “Caught In The Crosshairs” is a new series on gun violence by staff writer Robert J. Hansen. Check it out now and share with your network: sacobserver.com/2024/04/caug…
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The Mis-Education of the Negro - Nearly 90 years after the release of The Mis-education of The Negro, we are still fighting for schools to adequately and accurately teach Black history. #miseducation #racialequity #criticalracetheory #blackhistory bit.ly/3lCA3XG?utm_medium=so…
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@Dwayne_Crenshaw of @greatersacul says LGBTQIA+ #Pride is “not just a party.” Especially for #Black Queer And Trans folk. The social justice movement started at Stonewall in 1969 with Marsha P Johnson on the frontlines.
✍🏾📸@JaredDChildress
📸@VerbalAdam
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@LarryLee916 is the featured guest tonight on Studio Sacramento. He will be discussing the history and digital future of The OBSERVER with host @ScottSyphax. Tune in Tonight at 7:30pm.
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Reparations: California Task Force Says It Wants to Get Eligibility Decision Right - After debate on Feb. 24, the Task Force voted 5-4 to postpone deciding on who should be eligible for reparations until its next meeting in March. Thoughts? #Reparations bit.ly/3KfM6UU?utm_medium=so…
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We join @TheAtlantaVoice and the entire @WordinBlack collective in profound grief over the passing of James A. Washington.
Our deepest condolences to all who knew him. His legacy of journalistic excellence and unwavering commitment to our communities will continue to inspire us.
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