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Voting Rights Under Attack in the South: Supreme Court Reviews Louisiana Redistricting Case
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In yet another legal battle over voting rights, the Supreme Court is poised to decide the fate of Louisiana’s congressional map, a case that could have sweeping implications for representation in the South and beyond. At the heart of the case is whether Louisiana’s Republican-led legislature engaged in racial gerrymandering, diluting Black voting power…
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How Ending DEI Could Impact Minority-Owned Businesses
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In recent years, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have played an essential role in leveling the playing field for minority-owned businesses. Designed to break down systemic barriers, these policies have offered support to underrepresented groups in a variety of ways, including increased visibility, access to government contracts, and retail partnerships. However, recent efforts…
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Black Women in the Workplace: The Unfinished Fight for Equity and Inclusion
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For decades, Black women have navigated a workplace fraught with systemic barriers, racial biases, and gender-based discrimination. A new report by the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute (CABWCEI), in collaboration with public opinion research firm EVITARUS, sheds light on the deep inequities Black women face in California’s workforce. Through a survey of 452…
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FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
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The City of Santa Rosa would like your input on how it plans to distribute federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investments Partnership Program (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds it will receive for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. Each year the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)…
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City of Santa Rosa Board Vacancies
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Versión en Español debajo The Santa Rosa City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the newly formed Design Review & Preservation Board (DRPB) which will serve as the City’s authority on design review and historical/cultural preservation. Meetings will be held in-person on the first and third Thursday of each month at 4:30…
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National Model for Park Equity in Los Angeles: Bridging the Gap for a Greener, More Inclusive Future
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On February 21, 2025, @Ethnic Media Services convened a crucial briefing titled “LA Launches a National Model for Park Equity,” focusing on the approach in LA to tackle the lack of equitable access to green spaces and parks. Park equity is a key concern for public health officials today because access to quality parks…
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Celebrating Change-Makers: The James Irvine Foundation 2025 Leadership Award Recipients
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In a time when California faces growing economic divides, housing crises, and environmental challenges, a handful of exceptional leaders are forging paths toward equity, justice, and resilience. This week, The James Irvine Foundation announced its 2025 Leadership Award Recipients, celebrating a diverse group of innovators whose work is transforming communities across the state. In…
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AVISO PÚBLICO
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La Comisión de Desarrollo Comunitario del Condado de Sonoma (Comisión) aceptará solicitudes de financiamiento de solicitantes elegibles para programas de fondos federales: la Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario conocido como “CDBG” del año fiscal 2025-2026, el programa de Asociación de Inversión para Viviendas conocido como “HOME”, la Subvención para Soluciones de Emergencia…
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PUBLIC NOTICE
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The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) will be accepting funding applications from eligible applicants for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV), Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF), County Fund for Housing (CFH) and Permanent Local…
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Under Siege: The Fragility of Press Freedom in America
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Press freedom in the United States has long been heralded as a cornerstone of democracy, protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution. Yet, despite these protections, journalists in the country face growing challenges that threaten their ability to report freely. From political pressure and legal threats to violence and economic instability, the American…
