Allensworth, a town founded by Black settlers, secures new funding and a better future
By Denise Kadara Sept. 26, 2022 Many of us living in the Central Valley have long known and experienced the effects of discrimination and divestment. Allensworth, California’s first…
Honoring Our Partners During Hispanic Heritage Month
In California, we are blessed to live and work alongside many talented, dedicated and courageous Hispanic American champions. Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15)…
A Historically Black California Town Honors Its Proud, Painful Past — and Fights for Its Future
By Lakshmi Sara Sept. 9, 2022 The town of Allensworth, located 30 minutes off Interstate 5 near Bakersfield, was a thriving Black community in the early 20th century.
TomKat MeDiA Developing Novels ‘Fateful Harvest’ And ‘The Death And Life Of Aida Hernandez’ For Film
Kat Taylor & Tom Steyer’s TomKat MeDiA has unveiled its slate of social justice-themed projects for 2022. The multi-platform media company has secured rights to Duff Wilson’s eco-thriller …
Honoring Coachella Valley Resilience
The communities of Coachella Valley are resilient. If someone is in need, a community member will find a way to help – throughout the pandemic, racial injustice and…
California Makes Vital Investments In Free School Meals
Final 2022-23 state budget includes more than $2 billion for school food infrastructure, staff training, and more freshly prepared, CA-grown school meals June 30, 2022 — (Sacramento, CA)…
Women of Influence 2022: Kat Taylor
Silicon Valley Business Journal By Michelle Boudit Title: Founder Company: TomKat Ranch/Growing The Table/TomKat MeDiA Location: Pescadero What is the biggest challenge facing women…
California can lead the nation by funding changes to school food program
Guest Commentary June 15, 2022 By Our schools play a crucial role in influencing our children’s health and learning. School cafeterias, which feed our…
