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With anxiety and depression surging worldwide, Black communities confront overlapping stigma, racial trauma and burnout, turning to culturally grounded care. theobserver.media/health/how…
How Black Communities Confront Rising Anxiety And Depression

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World traveler, social worker and yogi Christine Sullivan, who championed children and community from Stockton to Sacramento, dies at 83 theobserver.media/obituary/c…
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Black voter turnout in Stockton’s primary plunged to 24.5%, the steepest drop of any group, weakening Black voting power in two key November council runoffs. theobserver.media/stockton/l…
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Juneteenth festivals, Sacramento Pride, R&B shows, comedy, brunch and an author talk highlight a full week of culture and community across the city. theobserver.media/local/june…
Juneteenth, Pride, Brunch & More in Sacramento This Week

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World traveler, social worker and yogi Christine Sullivan, who championed children and community from Stockton to Sacramento, dies at 83 theobserver.media/obituary/c…
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Weeks after Mayor Christina Fugazi honored Motecuzoma Sanchez in a formal proclamation, a city commission he chaired pushed through a City Council salary hike. theobserver.media/stockton/w…
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Black & Latino teens in California face widespread stress and anxiety, while families struggle to access care. Advocates push for better mental health support. theobserver.media/health/the…
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More and More, Black Californians Are Worried About Rising Costs Read More theobserver.media/california…
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From Reconstruction to today, political representation has helped Black communities secure educational opportunity. Denise Forte warns that new restrictions on ... theobserver.media/stories/wh…
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Nominations are open for The OBSERVER’s 2026 30 Under 30 Awards honoring young African American leaders in greater Sacramento. Submit nominations by 6/19. theobserver.media/30-under-3…
Nominations Open For 2026 '30 Under 30' Awards

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Stockton’s Black Graduation marks 25 years of celebrating Black seniors with culture, community support and scholarships. theobserver.media/education/…
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A rally at the Sacramento County Main Jail demands increased transparency and systemic health care reforms following a series of custody deaths. theobserver.media/local/rall…
Sacramento County Main Jail Rally Demands Accountability

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Tax-free reparations, tougher election security, environmental reparations, soda warning labels & a record-low birth rate highlight shifts in California policy. theobserver.media/california…
Political Playback: Bill Shields Reparations From Taxes

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The OBSERVER seeks a Summer 2026 multimedia intern. Earn a $5,000 stipend while building skills in photography, video, writing and social content. Apply today. theobserver.media/about/summ…
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Tax-free reparations, tougher election security, environmental reparations, soda warning labels & a record-low birth rate highlight shifts in California policy. theobserver.media/california…
Political Playback: Bill Shields Reparations From Taxes

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Stockton’s Black Graduation marks 25 years of celebrating Black seniors with culture, community support and scholarships. theobserver.media/education/…
Black Graduation Honors Grads With Culture And Scholarships

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Sacramento has no shortage of young Black excellence. Let’s make sure it gets celebrated. ✊🏾 ✨ Nominations are officially OPEN for our 30 Under 30 Awards! 📲 Nominate a leader today: forms.gle/GBS2Z99BpqFQcnA56 ⏰ Deadline: June 20, 2026
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How V&C Foods passed leadership from founders to a longtime employee and now his son, showing how deliberate mentoring and planning help sustain a Bay Area busi... theobserver.media/finances-f…
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In California’s packed governor’s race, campaigns risk losing a decisive edge by overlooking high-turnout Black voters who expect direct, issue-based outreach. theobserver.media/politics/w…
Governor Candidates Ignore Black Californians At Their Peril

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Jennifer Siebel Newsom is using sports, movement and mindfulness events across the state to tackle youth loneliness and promote mental well-being. theobserver.media/health/sie…
Siebel Newsom Champions Youth Sports For Mental Health

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