When Tyreke J. saw a new barbershop open in his neighborhood, he noticed they didn’t have a logo. He knew he could design something eye catching. “So, I went in and told the owner that I was a graphic designer, and he should hire me for the job – and he did,” said Tyreke. “It was my first paying design job.”
That bold confidence came from his graphic design courses at Learn4Life, a network of free public high schools that offer personalized education, a flexible schedule, and job skills training. While completing the four-semester pathway, he and other students learn basic industry software like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, plus animation, logo design, merchandise design, and photo editing. Equally as important, there is an emphasis on the skills needed to work in this industry.
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The Cal Cities African American Caucus is extremely disheartened by the recent offensive comments that were made through zoom, during the regular city council meeting, while a San Bernardino resident was providing their public comments. The lack of decorum and respect for others should not be tolerated and immediate action should take place when incidents such as this happen.
Based on Edison’s own analysis, electricity demand in California is projected to rise by more than 80% by 2045. By then, 90% of vehicles and 95% of buildings will be fully electrified. The state’s electric grid will need to handle three times as much new utility-scale solar and wind generation and energy storage to meet demand.
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[Sacramento, CA] – The Cal Cities African American Caucus is happy to declare its unwavering support for Senator Laphonza Butler, who was most recently appointed by Governor Newsom. Senator Butler's remarkable political acumen, outstanding leadership, and track record precede her, making her an exemplary choice to represent the state of California.
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For far too long, African Americans and people of the African diaspora that migrate willingly to the United States for a better life, experience a higher risk in homelessness than any other ethnicity that make up the 7 ethnic groups within the U.S. Oftentimes, people of color are ostracized, heavily discriminated against, and displaced due to activities such as gentrification, redlining, and gerrymandering.
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