Becoming (Netflix) - A Review. Have you ever had the experience of being away from a dear friend, for years perhaps, and not realizing how very much you missed her until you’re finally reunited? That pretty much sums up my experience watching the excellent new 90 minute Netflix documentary, Becoming. The film chronicles Michelle Obama’s sold-out national book tour for her best selling memoir of the same name.  Read more

Win for Reparations: California Assembly Committee Votes Yes on Bill. On May 11, the California Assembly Judiciary Committee voted yes on a bill that would mandate the state to set up an 8-member commission to examine how California engaged in — and benefited from — the enslavement of Black men, women and children. If the bill, AB 3121, passes, it would charge the commission with coming up with proposals for redressing the “negative effects of slavery,” which could include direct payments to Black Californians. Read more

EVERYBODY PITCH IN! California Black Chamber of Commerce is building a small business grant fund. Click here to donate $5 to support African American business owners

The City of Sacramento has created an online portal specifically to collect innovative ideas from companies proposing to donate or sell products or services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.