Sacramento Observer
WASHINGTON – In the oral arguments last week before the Supreme Court to determine whether a key section of the Voting Rights Act should be upheld, Justice Antonin Scalia referred to the provision as “perpetuation of racial entitlement.” It was the kind of comment that could easily spark a demonstration in front of the court. [...]
SACRAMENTO – The realities of war are no laughing matter, but comedian Insane Wayne is lending humor to a good cause. Insane Wayne, also known as DeWayne Jackson headlines the African Fiesta benefit being held at the Sierra 2 Center on Saturday, March 2. The benefit, set to run 6:00-11:00 p.m., is being hosted by [...]
WASHINGTON – After more than a century, the Census Bureau is dropping its use of the word “Negro” to describe Black Americans in surveys. Instead, census forms will use the more modern labels “Black” or “African-American.” Nicholas Jones is chief of the Census Bureau’s racial statistics branch. He tells The Associated Press that the change [...]
NORTH SACRAMENTO – The Roberts Family Development Center in partnership with Mt. Olive Baptist Church is excited to present a parent empowerment workshop entitled “Promoting Parent Leadership for Student Success” featuring Dr. Darlene Willis & Marsha Dobson. This Workshop will be held Saturday, February 23rd and will be held a Mt. Olive Baptist Church located [...]
NATIONWIDE – For the more than 5 million consumers who still collect their Social Security by check, February is a crucial month for them. In order to save tax payers id=”mce_marker” billion over 10 years and mitigate Social Security fraud, the government has informed these participants that they need to sign up for direct deposit [...]
SACRAMENTO – The Black History Month documentary, “The Time is Now: The Civic Life of Sacramento’s Nathaniel S. Colley” will air at 7:00 p.m., Feb. 20, on KVIE. The documentary examines the life of Sacramento’s first practicing African American attorney, who spent 50 years shaping the course of American history. Colley’s pursuit of civil rights [...]
SACRAMENTO — Today, Monday, Feb. 18, the Crocker Art Museum invites families to celebrate Black History Month with a spectacular showcase of the art, culture, history and traditions of the African Diaspora. Inspired by the Black Family Reunion Celebration that occurs annually in Washington, D.C., the Crocker’s Family Festival brings to life African and African-American [...]
SACRAMENTO – The Friends of the Library, Martin Luther King Branch will honor and award the winners of its 20th annual essay contest on Thursday, February 28. The theme of this year’s contest is “I Have A Dream.” local students in grades 4-9 will present their interpretation of Dr. King’s speech. The winner of the [...]
PALM CITY – President Barack Obama teed it up with Tiger Woods on Sunday. The White House confirmed that the President and the world’s most famous golfer played a round at a secluded, exclusive yacht and golf club on Florida’s Treasure Coast. Once the sport’s dominant player before his career was sidetracked by scandal, Woods [...]
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