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By Williamena Kwapo | OBSERVER Staff Writer - 100 Black Men of Sacramento hosted its 34th annual 100 Youth Conference, bringing together Sacramento youth for a day of fun and learning, focusing on health and wellness, economic empowerment, mentoring, and education, and honoring three youth for their dedication to the organization's mentoring sessions.

Judge Bunmi Awoniyi, the first Black presiding judge of the Sacramento Superior Court, is making history and paving the way for more diversity in the judiciary.

By Norman Williams | Special to The OBSERVER - African-American leaders and organizations were honored with Africa Peace Awards at a dinner banquet hosted by Sacramento State's Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution, with keynote speaker the Chief Justice of Ghana.

Saint Paul Church in Oak Park celebrates its 76th anniversary with praise, worship, and gratitude for God's blessings. A time of reflection on growth and impact on the community.

By Genoa Barrow | OBSERVER Senior Staff Writer Upon coming out of a local dance class, a white man would regularly come across a group of African

Discover the impact of systemic racism and discrimination on Black men's mental health. Experts discuss the challenges and potential solutions.

By Robert J. Hansen | OBSERVER Staff Writer - Six Vying For Office Discuss How They Would Address City’s Most Pressing Issues

By Srishti Prabha | OBSERVER Staff Writer - The Office of Education aspires to have a clinician in every school, but progress has stalled and current projections indicate it might not be achieved until 2050. However, schools such as Ethel I. Baker Elementary demonstrate promising potential.

COVID-19 exacerbated the youth mental health crisis, especially with students of color. The county Office of Education aims to have a clinician in every school. While progress is slow, schools such as Ethel I. Baker Elementary demonstrate potential.

By Robert J. Hansen | OBSERVER Staff Writer - Project Take, an interactive trafficking prevention program, hosted a summit on human trafficking awareness at Cal Expo, featuring three survivors of human trafficking who shared their experiences with attendees and discussed the importance of support for youth in the fight against human trafficking.