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California launched the PreMA tool to help cut maternal deaths in half by 2026, with a focus on high-risk communities and Black maternal health.

James Edward Oakley’s death during a Vallejo homeless sweep sparked outrage and demands for justice from the houseless community.

Faye Ollison’s life and passing highlight the cruelty of a profit-driven healthcare system and the dignity of her enduring spirit.

San Francisco Public Defenders won the city's first Racial Justice Act motion, proving a police officer's implicit bias.

A federal judge rejected a proposed settlement in the Hunters Point toxic exposure case, clearing the way for trial against Lennar and Five Point.

Mumia Freedom Tour rallies Bay Area support against wrongful convictions. Celebrate Mumia's 71st birthday at the Freedom Dinner Fundraiser, African American Art & Culture Complex, 762 Fulton St., San Francisco, on April 24, 6pm.

Honorable Cecilia Taylor created history as the first black woman mayor of Menlo Park City in 2020. She has courageously served two terms.

President Ibrahim Traore is celebrated for his fearless, people-first leadership advancing sovereignty and unity in Burkina Faso.

Rep. Lateefah Simon delivered the Working Families Party's response to Trump, advocating for economic justice, universal healthcare, and working-class leadership.

NBA Foundation and partners renovated Bret Harte Elementary’s gym to uplift Bayview students.

Toxic cleanups lag in marginalized Bay Area communities, worsening health risks.

NBA All-Star Pitch spotlighted Black-led AI startups tackling community challenges.

Faye Ollison’s life and passing highlight the cruelty of a profit-driven healthcare system and the dignity of her enduring spirit.

San Francisco Public Defenders won the city's first Racial Justice Act motion, proving a police officer's implicit bias.

A federal judge rejected a proposed settlement in the Hunters Point toxic exposure case, clearing the way for trial against Lennar and Five Point.

Mumia Freedom Tour rallies Bay Area support against wrongful convictions. Celebrate Mumia's 71st birthday at the Freedom Dinner Fundraiser, African American Art & Culture Complex, 762 Fulton St., San Francisco, on April 24, 6pm.

Experts analyze Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime performance, breaking down its symbolism, politics, and cultural significance.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied Mumia Abu-Jamal’s request to appeal, ending his Pennsylvania legal challenge to overturn his conviction.

The Virginia prison system, under officials like Dotson and Robinson, is accused of corruption, racist practices, and abuse, particularly at Red Onion State Prison.

43-year imprisonment of Mumia Abu-Jamal, a former Black Panther and journalist, highlights legal injustices, and the ongoing fight for his release.

The criminalization of Black Americans through the Black Codes and their modern equivalents demands reparations.

Leonard Peltier’s 2024 parole denial highlights systemic injustice and calls for clemency to correct decades of wrongdoing.

Human rights violations by militarized prison guards in the Virginia prison system, highlighting specific incidents of brutality and negligence.

Four jurors have gone back on their guilty verdicts for 28-year-old Jhacorey Wyatt. The DA wants 26 years. Advocates are arguing that Wyatt should get time served.

Despite Lennar’s claims that grading was completed in September in 2007, community air monitors continue to document elevations in asbestos levels.

George D. Porter dedicated his career to the International Longshoremen’s Workers Union Local 34. He died in the care of his loving family on the morning of Feb. 19, 1992. His immediate cause of death was dehydration. His final cause of death was pulmonary asbestosis.

“The police say to us all the time that they can’t do their jobs because we won’t talk and tell on someone. Well, we ARE telling on PG&E … so now we tell them it’s your turn. Do your job! Do it now!”

“We have been living the Lennar nightmare for seven years. We are original owners with perpetual water intrusion. I am trying to organize my neighbors (168 defective homes) and share information in hopes that together we can make a difference ... We are absolutely devastated. I am writing from Novato, California.” — Tamara

After more than 15 years of “cleanup,” the Shipyard is still a toxic mess – and now Lennar is moving forward to build residential housing on the site.