Kaleef Starks

On Aug. 28, California Black Media held a briefing that focused on the attack on Black voting rights from the federal administration. Representatives of California-based civil and voting rights organizations came together to discuss how the federal administration is figuring out ways to violate people’s constitutional rights as elections are occurring in various states.

Flock Safety is a public safety technology company used by police departments, private properties, commercial properties, and cities. Activists and Mayor Karen Bass are drawing attention to the company’s use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and vehicle-tracking camera hardware to law enforcement officials and private communities.

Health insurance is a hot-button topic affecting millions of Americans as the Trump Administration makes its way through its second term. On Aug. 11, American Community Media held a news briefing titled “What’s Changing in Medi-Cal: Work Rules, Renewals, and Benefits.” Experts from the Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) discussed federal and state policy changes to Medi-Cal, California’s vision for Medicaid, and how Californians can maintain access to healthcare.