Study: Blacks are less segregated than ever before

Black segregation from other racial groups has hit its lowest point in more than a century - declining in all 85 of the nation's largest metropolitan areas - but social and income inequality persist.

Leonard Hamilton: The Game Changer

By Ira Schoffel Democrat sports editor -- Against all odds, Leonard Hamilton persevered to improve his life, uplift others and achieve remarkable professional success.

A story of war told through grandparents' letters

Lakewood author Kara Martinelli chronicles the pain of wartime separation in her recent book "My Very Dearest Anna."

Black College Fair held at McKee High School

More than 200 students meet with recruiters from 16 colleges; learn about financial aid, scholarships

Santa Maria BRAG marks King’s birthday

Santa Maria BRAG (Blacks Recognizing a Goal) held its 27th annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth with a scholarship fundraiser Sunday afternoon at the Santa Maria Radisson. The theme was “To educate should invigorate.”