Suspended: Student Mental Health and Unequal Discipline

Published   Feb 03, 2025 02:09AM

The USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism hosted a webinar discussing the disproportionate impact of school suspensions on students of color and the need for alternative approaches to reporting on student suspensions.
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Altadena’s Black Residents Bear Disproportionate Burden of


The Eaton Fire in Altadena has caused disproportionate damage and displacement among the Black community, with 48% of Black households experiencing damage or destruction, and 57% of Black homeowners over 65 facing barriers to recovery.
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Trump Order to Immediately Halt Federal Aid Sparks Chaos, Co


President Donald J. Trump has ordered a temporary pause of all federal aid, including grants, loans and financial assistance, which could impact vulnerable communities and programs such as victims of domestic violence, homeless shelters, child ... Read more

DENA Relief Drive Supports Eaton Fire Victims with Essential


The DENA Relief Drive, a collaboration of several organizations, has served an estimated 1,500 families affected by the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, California, providing essential items such as groceries, water, diapers, and other essential items. ... Read more

Southern California Sees Severe Weather Patterns, Wildfires, and Power Outages in January

Published   Feb 02, 2025 08:01PM

Southern California experienced severe weather patterns in early 2025, including wildfires, windstorms, and drought, resulting in 29 deaths and the destruction of thousands of homes and other structures.
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Time Is Running Out: Black Californians Encouraged to Enroll


Covered California's open enrollment ends on January 31, 2024, with over 1.9 million Californians already enrolled, including 253,725 new enrollees for 2025, and nearly 600,000 uninsured Californians eligible for financial assistance to help p ... Read more

America’s Black Think Tank, Joint Center for Political and


President Donald Trump has fired two Democratic EEOC commissioners and NLRB Member Gwynne Wilcox, leaving the EEOC without a quorum and potentially undermining its ability to protect workers from discrimination.
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NAACP, Singleton Schreiber Host Virtual Town Hall for Eaton


The NAACP and law firm Singleton Schreiber have filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison Company and Edison International, alleging that the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, was caused by Edison's electrical equipment and resultin ... Read more