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The Vallejo branch of the NAACP was torn apart this year by the sudden death of its longtime president, Jimmie Jackson, in January. Now, a conflict has arisen over who should take his place. Letters from the organization’s state conference dated March 8 — and lawyers from its national office dated March 15 — demanded that former Vallejo City Council member Hakeem Brown abandon his claims to the position. Mark Hedin | California Black Media The Vallejo branch of the NAACP was torn apart this year by the sudden death of its longtime president, Jimmie Jackson, in January. Now, a conflict ha...

Since Yvonne Braithwaite Burke became the first Black woman elected to serve in the California State Assembly in 1966, 20 other African American women have represented their constituents in both houses of the California State Legislature with distinction. Many of them have gone on to make their marks in various political arenas at the state, local and national levels. By Mark Hedin California Black Media Since Yvonne Braithwaite Burke became the first Black woman elected to serve in the California State Assembly in 1966, 20 other African American women have represented their constituents in bo...

Since Yvonne Braithwaite Burke became the 1st Black woman elected to a Ca. Assembly in 1966, 20 other Black Women have rep'd Ca. now, too.

The Spring Home Improvement show has drawn good attendance this weekend at METRAPark.

Montana Brews & BBQ's brings celebration and excitement Many enjoyed the 11th annual Montana Brews & BBQ's at the pond at MetraPark on Saturday By: David Jay and last updated 2021-07-18 21:00:57-04 Six thousand pounds of ice to keep 60 varieties of kegged beer cold: many enjoyed the 11th annual Montana Brews & BBQ's at the pond at MetraPark on Saturday. Montana Brews & BBQ's at MetraPark. KTVQ photo Detective playing at Montana Brews & BBQ's. KTVQ photo The brewers came from as far east as Sidney and as far west as Libby. Promoter Mark Hedin said that a loop around the sta...