Taught by the Civil Rights Movement and the injustices that warranted it, she channeled personal brushes with racial barriers into a lifelong crusade for equity, education and community empowerment. Marilyn Iris Hays, a formidable force for change in Yolo... See more
Hers was a life ordered by “the Most High” and she rose to prominence in her family, her church and in the community. Mother Barbara Holman-Robinson, a celebrated local supercentenarian, passed away June 12 in Carmichael at the age of 111. Barbara Lucy Ta... See more
The history of Sacramento’s civil and professional growth can’t be written without mentioning the name Dr. Eugene Spencer Jr. Dr. Spencer, a distinguished dentist, veteran and influential community leader whose life was defined by an unwavering commitment... See more
Acts of service top the list of the five recognized “love languages” and were Jonathan Burgess’ way of showing love to his community. Burgess died May 11 after a four-year battle with the neurological disorder ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Burg... See more
Black Maternal Health Week is over, but the fight for reproductive justice continues and a California advocate says young women must be front and center in the discussion and subsequent support. Following the April 11-17 observance, The OBSERVER spoke wit... See more
