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Historic $30 million — The city of San Diego has approved one of the largest police‑shooting settlements in U.S. history after a 16‑year-old was fatally shot while fleeing gunfire.
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San Diego Officials Approve $30M Settlement for Family of Teen Killed By Police
The San Diego City Council on Tuesday approved a $30 million payment to the family of a 16-year-old youth killed by police
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December 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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After a major data breach, community leaders are demanding San Diego end Flock surveillance. Privacy matters.
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Trust SD Coalition and 63 Organizations Unite to ‘Get the FLOCK Out of San Diego’
The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint published an investigative report on the controversial use of surveillance tools like automated license plate readers (ALPRs) to track San Diegans whereabouts.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Announcing our 13th Annual Voice & Voicepoint Gerri Warren Humanitarian Award recipient!
Mrs. Margaret Terrell is our 2026 Gerri Warren Humanitarian Award Honoree! Click the link to purchase your 🎟 tickets today! --> bit.ly/4azL1HZ
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December 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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The assault on the ACA has always been about race, equity, and justice. Through it, communities of color — historically denied fair access to care — are being targeted. If we lose these protections, we all lose.
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Race Shadows Every Assault on the Affordable Care Act
By Stacy M. Brown, Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent The battles over the Affordable Care Act were never only about policy or the price of insurance. They were never simply arguments ab…
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December 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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“2025 in Review” with Sonya Young Aadam — a powerful look at the wins, struggles, and vision ahead for Black communities’ health and wellbeing in California. Worth a read!
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2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Public Health CEO Sonya Young Aadam
By Edward Henderson, California Black Media  South Los Angeles native Sonya Young Aadam is the CEO of California Black Women’s Health Project (CABWHP).  The nonprofit is committed to improving…
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December 4, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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A new bill in California could finally let people sue ICE agents who break constitutional rights — accountability, transparency, and justice deserve to win.
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New CA Bill Would Let People Sue ICE Agents Who Violate Rights
In October ProPublica found that more than 170 U.S. citizens have been detained during immigration sweeps — some of whom were reportedly beaten and shot.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Encanto Southern Baptist Church made sure no one went home empty-handed at this year’s turkey giveaway. Community at its best. READ FULL ARTICLE LINK BELOW
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The Encanto Southern Baptist Church Turkey Giveaway Persists
On Monday, November 24 the Encanto Southern Baptist Church held their annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway in partnership with the North County San Diego Chapter of Jack and Jill Foundation of Ameri…
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December 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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A powerful new report shows that Black women in California face deep inequities from wage gaps to health and housing challenges yet they continue to lead with strength and civic power. Read more LINK BELOW
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New Report: Black Women in California Face Stark Inequities – Yet Hold Remarkable Power
Black women in California earn just 60 cents for every dollar paid to White men — a gap so wide it won’t close until 2121 if current trends continue.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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History made in Balboa Park — House of Somalia is officially the first African country represented in the International Cottages! 🇸🇴 A powerful celebration of culture, identity, and community
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It’s Official! The First African House of Somalia Established at Balboa Park
By Tihut Tamrat, Contributing Writer  History has officially been made at Balboa Park: the House of Somalia has become the first African house to be established within the  House of Pacif…
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November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint earned 8 awards at SD Press Club. Macy Meinhardt’s Wildcard + multiple 1st Place wins, and two video honors Tihut Tamrat for “Do You Hear Us?”
Local journalism. Real impact. Read their work and support The Black Press: www.sdvoice.info
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November 4, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Vote early, San Diego!
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October 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Access, equality & intention: A scholarship originally set aside for Black students has been rebranded and opened to all races after a discrimination lawsuit.
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A Scholarship for Black California Students Has to Accept White Applicants. Here’s Why
Students and a right-leaning nonprofit sued UC San Diego for allegedly supporting a scholarship fund for Black students. They cited the 1871 Ku Klux Klan Act as evidence to support their case.
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October 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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From Waterfront Park to civic streets: thousands gathered to stand up for freedom, justice and a government for the people.
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Thousands Join “NO KINGS” March in San Diego
On October 18th, Voice & Viewpoint attended the “NO KINGS” March, a peaceful protest organized to stand united for democracy and Donald Trump’s threats to it.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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We’re looking for the everyday heroes who lead with love, lift others up, and create real change.
Nominate your community change-maker for our 13th Annual Gala — let’s give them the spotlight they deserve!
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October 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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October 21, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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From behind-the-scenes bills to shifting power plays at the Capitol — here’s your update on what’s going on in California politics this week. READ MORE LINK BELOW
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Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
A Win for Asm. Isaac Bryan: Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Increasing Incarcerated Firefighters Pay
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October 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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It’s live! NPR’s Morning Edition just aired a StoryCorps interview with our publisher, Dr. John E. Warren.
You can listen (or re-listen) here ➡ www.npr.org/series/45169... or on the StoryCorps.org website storycorps.org
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October 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Coming Soon on NPR’s Morning Edition!
Tune in to NPR’S Morning Edition to hear Dr. Warren and Chida Warren-Darby tomorrow, Friday, October 17th at 5:20 AM PST and 7:20 AM PST.
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(Tomorrow at 5:20 AM, the story will be at the very top!)
October 17, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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House Republicans are receiving pay during the shutdown, while many federal employees face furloughs without pay. This raises serious questions about fairness and accountability in government. READ FULL EDITORIAL LINK BELOW
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House Republicans Getting Paid on Recess, Government Employees Are Not
The latest move of distraction on the part of President Trump has been two-fold.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Know someone who makes your community shine? ✨
We’re looking for the everyday heroe who lead with love, lift others up, and create real change.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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68 years strong: Monterey Jazz Festival brought together legends, rising stars, and pure joy across five stages. 🎷✨ READ MORE LINK BELOW
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Monterey Jazz Festival 68: Intersection of Jazz and Joy
The Monterey County Fairgrounds became an intersection of jazz and joy at this year’s Monterey Jazz Festival
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October 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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October 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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From Medi-Cal funding alarms to wildfire insurance reforms, school test score gains, and new anti-hate laws — this week in Sacramento was full of big moves.
👉 Dive into “Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed” to stay up to date
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Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
“It’s Official”: State Controller Malia Cohen is Running for Reelection
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October 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Governor Gavin Newsom, legislators, and Black civic leaders recently spoke with Black media outlets about Proposition 50 — the Election Rigging Response Act. READ MORE LINK BELOW
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Newsom and Elected Officials Make Case to Black Press for Prop 50
The governor and Black leaders framed California as the nation’s “firewall” against a coordinated rollback of democracy.
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October 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Know someone who’s making a real difference in your community? 💫 We’re now accepting nominations for our Annual Gala celebrating individuals who lead with love, serve selflessly, and inspire change.
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October 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM