California now requires companies to disclose any business ties to slavery. Plus, TSA workers protest, updates on Baby Luna, ...

Car dealer add-ons are back on the table, but core protections still stand. Learn what you need to know before you buy.

Maternal mortality rates are alarmingly high for Black mothers in California. This week, we break down five critical stories, ...

The Defender sits down with Congressman Christian Menefee to discuss critical issues impacting our communities. Don't miss this important conversation.

Carmen Meeks honors the teachers who saw her potential by helping students find their own. Celebrate her legacy at the 2026 ...

Publishing my first book despite early reading struggles taught me there are no limits to achievement with determination and ...

Musicians Jason Isbell, David Lowery, Guy Forsyth and Eduardo Calle filed a class-action lawsuit on Aug. 31 against AI music ...

Gary Green II unpacks his new book “Playing the Game,” revealing embodied brilliance in sports and transcending racial limits ...

After 35 years, Lewis Neal retires from Bakersfield City Schools. He empowered generations of Black students through programs ...

Parents of children with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) often face unique considerations regarding their child's ...

Who decides what the future looks like? For generations, science fiction and pop culture have handed us the answer. Artist ...