Local grassroots organizer Carl Pinkston credits the late Rev. Jesse Jackson’s unique blend of strategic genius and ability to instill hope with shaping his own five decades of activism. As a teen attending Sacramento High School in the late 1960s, Pinkst... See more
A new, bipartisan and bicameral group of state legislators has launched the California Legislative Children’s Caucus, uniting Assembly and Senate members from both sides of the aisle to focus exclusively on the needs of the state’s nearly nine million chi... See more
State legislators, along with a coalition of advocates, joined at the State Capitol Feb. 19 to condemn federal actions aimed at dismantling national Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, proclaiming that California will not abandon its core ... See more
Two years ago, The OBSERVER profiled four area couples, exploring their personal relationships and perspectives on the power of Black love. The stories were presented in observance of Valentine’s Day and Black History Month. A lot has transpired since, bo... See more
Her name stands for Business Over Silly Stuff, but a local youth has found a way to work in a bit of both, having fun and building a solid résumé and discography along the way. Tia Young, who performs as the rapper Boss Tootie, is capturing attention with... See more
