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5/25/22 California News and Black Media Network - Issue #51

California News and Black Media Network
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California News
Newsom, lawmakers vow to fast track gun legislation after Texas school shooting | California | thecentersquare.com
Newsom, lawmakers vow to fast track gun legislation after Texas school shooting | California | thecentersquare.com
(The Center Square) – Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders made a commitment Wednesday to expediently advance over a dozen bills addressing gun violence in the aftermath of Tuesday’s massacre
www.thecentersquare.com
California parents could soon sue social media companies for addicting children | California | thecentersquare.com
California parents could soon sue social media companies for addicting children | California | thecentersquare.com
(The Center Square) – California parents could soon sue social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok for addicting their children to social media under legislation passed in the Assembly on
www.thecentersquare.com
Monkeypox reported in Sacramento; 1st known case in California
Monkeypox reported in Sacramento; 1st known case in California
A patient who traveled to Europe and came back to Sacramento most likely has monkeypox; the first known case in California.
www.ktvu.com
As California COVID cases climb, is it time to start wearing masks again? - Los Angeles Times
As California COVID cases climb, is it time to start wearing masks again? - Los Angeles Times
Masks may not be required in many places but they’re still encouraged, officials say, as new COVID cases continue to climb.
www.latimes.com
The Daily Blackness
A senator is under fire for his comments about his state's Black maternal mortality rate
A senator is under fire for his comments about his state's Black maternal mortality rate
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., is under fire for comments he made about the state of Black maternal health in an interview with Politico last week.
www.nbcnews.com
On 2nd anniversary of George Floyd's killing, Black Buffalo residents feel the weight : NPR
On 2nd anniversary of George Floyd's killing, Black Buffalo residents feel the weight : NPR
The shooting at a Tops grocery store, which authorities say was motivated by racist hate, brought into sharper focus the weight of being a target.
www.npr.org
U.S. cities rethinking traffic stops as Black drivers disproportionately affected - CBS News
U.S. cities rethinking traffic stops as Black drivers disproportionately affected - CBS News
Police officers in some cities are being told not to stop drivers for minor infractions.
www.cbsnews.com
Florida Teacher JUSTIFIES Calling A Student A Racial Slur In Class
Florida Teacher JUSTIFIES Calling A Student A Racial Slur In Class
A Duval County Public School teacher in Florida is being sued by a student’s family after she called the student the n-word and said that “Black people are b…
www.youtube.com
Tennessee’s Accomplished Black Americans | by Brooke Sinclair | AfroSapiophile | May, 2022 | Medium
Tennessee’s Accomplished Black Americans | by Brooke Sinclair | AfroSapiophile | May, 2022 | Medium
In the state of Tennessee, Black Americans and African Americans were the state’s largest ethnic groups in 2010, more than 17% of the population. There are plenty of reasons for Black Americans to…
medium.com
Good News, Bad News on Black Americans and Cancer
Good News, Bad News on Black Americans and Cancer
Conclusions stem from an analysis of death data for Black individuals and other ethnic/racial groups gathered by the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics.
www.webmd.com
Entertainment
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ stars hope the film’s Black pilots will inspire a new generation of fans
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ stars hope the film’s Black pilots will inspire a new generation of fans
“Top Gun: Maverick” features a diverse cast including Black Navy pilots, shedding light on the often overlooked military history of Black service members.
www.nbcnews.com
Dorothy Dandridge's 2nd Husband: A Lazy, Broke BUM
Dorothy Dandridge's 2nd Husband: A Lazy, Broke BUM
To see the Dorothy Dandridge video that I mentioned at the end of this one, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqJaypQnUsI&t=491sIf you want to chec…
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Politics
19 children, 2 adults killed in Texas school rampage | AP News
19 children, 2 adults killed in Texas school rampage | AP News
A mass shooting at a Texas elementary school left 19 children and two adults dead, adding to a gruesome series of mass killings in America.
apnews.com
Alleged Murderer Wins Republican Primary Election While In Jail
Alleged Murderer Wins Republican Primary Election While In Jail
A local government Republican candidate named Andrew Willhoite has won his primary election race despite currently being in jail for allegedly murdering his …
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On The Clock: The Rent is Too Damn High
On The Clock: The Rent is Too Damn High
Georgia Fort catches up with Pastor Anthony Galloway to talk about how high city rents are pricing out Black residents, along with big oil’s moves to avoid o…
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Only 4 grandfathers ago. Illinois Wealth Built Off Free Labor of… | by Brooke Sinclair | The Blood PAC | May, 2022 | Medium
Only 4 grandfathers ago. Illinois Wealth Built Off Free Labor of… | by Brooke Sinclair | The Blood PAC | May, 2022 | Medium
In 1809 The Illinois Territory decided to adopt Indiana Territory’s Black Code. The codes required freed blacks to carry documents to prove their freedom. Sound familiar? Slaveowners kept workers in…
medium.com
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Lashaun Turner
Lashaun Turner

Lashaun is a NEWSBREAK JOURNALIST & Former KCAA(NBC/CNBC) Radio Host "Cali's Best" 2016-2020. Blaze Indie L.A TV Show 2014-2016. Sharing California News and Black Media Stories!

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