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Tonya M. Evans, an expert in fintech law, encourages Black investors to educate themselves about cryptocurrency and be aware of the risks and potential scams, as the industry continues to evolve and become more regulated.
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President-elect Donald Trump is on course to avoid accountability for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election and other legal battles, as Special Counsel Jack Smith on Monday, Nov. 25, moved to dismiss the four federal felony charges against him. The charges stemmed from Trump’s attempts to remain in power despite losing the election and his role in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the California Jobs First Economic Blueprint yesterday, introducing a plan to create good-paying jobs and boost regional economic growth by leveraging local strengths. Joined by community leaders, officials, and business owners from the Central San Joaquin region, Newsom presented this bottom-up strategy, which focuses on empowering each of the state’s economic regions to drive development through ten key industry sectors.

With an expansive plan to tackle homelessness across California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced an $827 million investment through the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program. The funds will be allocated to 37 regions, benefiting 100 cities and counties statewide, including many communities where Black Californians are disproportionately affected by housing insecurity.

Following the non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) announcement last week that California faces a $2 Billion deficit next year, legislative leaders are urging restraint and committing to focus on issues important to working families.