Q&A With Matt Mahan: Gubernatorial Candidate Has Clear Goals for Childhood Literacy; Improving the Lives of Working Families

This California Black Media Q&A series with California’s gubernatorial candidates is intended to inform voters about where the candidates for governor stand on key issues.
Q&A With Betty Yee: Fiscal Responsibility, Expanded Opportunity for Californians Top Her Agenda for Governor

Now a candidate in the 2026 race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, former California State Controller Betty Yee spoke with California Black Media about her campaign.
With California Anti-Hate Program Set to End, Report Warns Black Californians Remain Most Targeted Group

Anti-Black hate remains persistent in California, and Black residents continue to experience the highest rates of hate incidents.
Sacramento State’s Stop the Hate showcase emphasizes the importance of AAPI representation in arts and media

Sacramento State’s Ethnic Studies department held its biannual Stop the Hate Arts and Media Showcase on Wednesday, Dec. 3, hosted in the University Union.
Anti-hate group showcases campaign at Chico Interfaith Council dinner

The Chico Interfaith Council hosted an anti-hate group during its annual dinner Wednesday at First Christian Church, highlighting marginalized communities in Butte County.
San Diego nonprofit combats hate crimes with education and community programs

Immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers make up about 22% of San Diego’s population.
CA vs Hate unveils 1st mural in Oakland

California vs Hate joined elected leaders and community partners to launch the eighth annual United Against Hate Week with the unveiling of a new public mural in Oakland.
Statewide Anti-Hate Hotline Receives Nearly 1,200 Reports of Hate in 2024

The California Civil Rights Department released new statistics demonstrating ongoing demand for California vs Hate: the first-ever multilingual statewide hotline that provides a safe, anonymous reporting option.
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed

Assembly Committee Takes on Racism, Hate and Xenophobia
State Capitol: At Stop the Hate Action Day, Advocates and Lawmakers Discuss Solutions to Growing Problem

The Stop the Hate Program continues to raise awareness about the importance of people uniting to build safe and equitable communities in California.