By Williamena Kwapo | OBSERVER Staff Writer - Marianna Sousa used her "universal auntie spirit" to connect with young Black boys at Grant High School and teach them an important life lesson, resulting in a viral video that gained almost 3 million views.
The California Legislative Black Caucus held its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast in Sacramento on January 11th, with guest speaker Kwame Anku highlighting the importance of Black entrepreneurship in fostering positive social change and economic advancement.
Sacramento County has put on hold plans to expand its main jail due to a third-party review of the nearly $1 billion project, which is being questioned due to its potential impact on the fiscal health of the county and its ability to invest in preventative systems of care.
By Williamena Kwapo | OBSERVER Staff Writer - Safe Black Space, a local organization dedicated to the mental health of Black people, hosts its fourth annual Kwanzaa celebration, a unique gifting ceremony designed to uplift families in need while embracing the holiday's principles.