The Sacramento Observer, Author at Word In Black

An image of the final edition of the Richmond Free Press.

Two Legacy Black Newspapers Close, Citing Financial Pressures

by The Sacramento Observer February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

The Richmond Free Press and Portland Skanner shut down as leaders warn of a broader funding crisis in Black media.

California Pushes to Raise Medi-Cal Doula Benefit Awareness

by The Sacramento Observer February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

A panel of Black people speaking at a summit

Black Birth Equity Summit Centers Systemic Solutions to Save Mothers

by The Sacramento Observer November 17, 2025November 18, 2025

Mia’sha Helton, left, owner of salon It’s My Hair, listens as clinicians Debra Delaney-Dean and Travis Nelson discuss a local effort to continue mental health conversations in Black barbershops and beautyshops.

Black Experts Address Racial Trauma and Mental Health Equity

by The Sacramento Observer October 24, 2025October 27, 2025

Kristee Haggins is standing with arms wide in front of a tree.

Dr. Kristee Haggins Helps Black Teens Off the Ledge

by The Sacramento Observer August 25, 2025August 29, 2025

A group of Black people walk together in matching sweatsuits

‘Willful Defiance’ Suspensions Persist Despite Years-Old Ban

by The Sacramento Observer July 28, 2025August 1, 2025

STEM Summer Institute program instructors Jade Pratt (left) and Donna Smith (right) pose with a student.

Church, Community, and Chemistry: Students Explore STEM at Saint Paul’s Summer Institute

by The Sacramento Observer July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

Two people holding hands

Experts Offer Advice for Handling Grief

by The Sacramento Observer July 2, 2025July 10, 2025