<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
    <?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="sitemap-style.xsl"?>
    <urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9">
    
<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/sheworks-california-tackles-job-inequity-with-bold-support-for-black-women-fe62dd49</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/when-we-vote-f66a1515</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/community/the-sacramento-observer-announces-the-inaugural-onyx-25-awards-dd49308c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/loss-of-subsidies-could-strip-health-coverage-from-400000-californians-a23e1e25</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/a-diagnosis-a-decade-and-the-weight-of-stigma-f1ed7a39</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/what-happens-when-every-child-gets-to-eat-at-school-99f570e7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/fossil-fuels-are-poisoning-black-america-c9c5ae44</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/wiley-manuel-bar-honors-sacramentos-legal-trailblazers-6b098eb5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/berkeley-protests-turning-point-usa-0e061dde</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/tiger-woods-son-is-an-all-american-as-charlie-honored-by-american-junior-golf-association-7b22412c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/senate-takes-first-step-toward-ending-the-government-shutdown-f1480774</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/ab-1454-literacy-improvement-aa98b831</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/sacramento-grants-stockton-boulevard-350d15bf</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/white-desire-to-disturb-black-peace-alive-and-well-1564fe16</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/young-black-students-use-debating-as-a-tool-for-justice-dialogue-ed4e9daa</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/michael-the-king-of-pops-story-returns-to-the-big-screen-d99c44f2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/federal-funding-chaos-presents-major-threat-to-adult-education-in-sacramento-county-and-throughout-california-896ef4ea</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/pink-glow-upscale-salon-730f616c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/tennis-great-venus-williams-plans-to-start-33rd-straight-pro-season-in-auckland-in-january-633521bf</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/doctors-warn-cost-cutting-strategy-could-force-them-from-independent-practice-f1481449</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/bridging-californias-digital-divide-with-broadband-b27b4ac4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/government-shutdown-impact-calfresh-52cf012f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/michael-jordans-race-team-just-scored-a-major-win-against-nascar-ca81a38a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/the-black-catholic-messenger-turns-five-b9292f69</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/why-i-pledged-to-be-a-child-health-champion-a3ccf7de</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/national/senate-ends-government-shutdown-a100cfab</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/operation-feed-california-launch-0046eb93</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/why-the-next-1000-days-after-a-childs-first-1000-days-are-critically-important-for-health-development-825b54df</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/archive/this-weeks-observer-audio-edition-november-2-6-2025-3a2b7c19</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/lawmakers-earmark-spending-criticism-a1b78b61</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/olympian-chaunte-lowe-lends-her-voice-to-raise-awareness-of-breast-cancer-758d0d8e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/housing/sacramento-housing-crisis-low-income-e0767605</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/california-african-american-chamber-of-commerce-hosts-building-an-equitable-economic-future-summit-at-chan-zuckerberg-initiative-9050704d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/housing/property-is-power-closing-the-black-homeownership-gap-58167d49</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/mary-sheffields-win-expands-the-legacy-of-black-women-mayors-4fbc8ed3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/head-start-closures-could-derail-education-for-black-children-e2ed6859</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/weekly-outings-with-the-observer-139-bbc27db8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/new-law-cuts-red-tape-for-black-foster-youth-on-financial-aid-6835e827</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/our-fight-at-home-when-the-system-betrays-our-veterans-e8694d77</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/political-playback-california-capitol-news-you-might-have-missed-84-b678da3d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/sac-state-men-women-usher-in-new-hoops-era-with-wins-805b3b26</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/california-republicans-sue-over-new-us-house-map-approved-by-voters-7e11f4b1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/prop-50-passes-with-major-implications-likely-for-black-voters-aa739607</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/7-places-to-turn-for-help-with-medical-bills-and-health-care-77c15790</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/trailblazer-jayne-kennedy-memoir-85586544</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/no-time-for-church-as-usual-black-christians-must-meet-this-moment-7e6627d6</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/black-cinema-tv-celebration-awards-6dbabfd1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/how-black-caucus-members-are-standing-up-and-speaking-out-for-calfresh-recipients-cca1da93</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-connects-how-the-governors-office-is-bringing-collaboration-and-service-to-communities-a2352020</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/who-helps-when-fema-doesnt-mackenzie-scott-a17f2770</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/gospel-artist-ray-sidney-to-lead-st-francis-high-choirs-special-performance-8438f58d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/california-voters-approve-new-us-house-map-to-boost-democrats-in-2026-6c619d7e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/weve-crossed-the-first-climate-tipping-point-america-will-pay-the-price-64749a84</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/technology/afrotech-2025-building-black-futures-in-a-time-of-tech-uncertainty-d5fd4c91</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/archalene-amos-martin-honored-bbbdcaf5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/hurricane-melissa-devastation-in-jamaica-and-how-to-help-1633eec4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/millions-suffer-as-trumps-economy-crumbles-e2ba8eaf</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/reparations-rift-advocates-take-aim-at-black-caucus-after-gov-newsom-vetoes-bills-a2f7b564</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/the-hollowing-out-of-americas-only-agency-for-minority-business-c1e3a0d1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/peoples-beer-fest-sacramento-8d2456a7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/god-told-me-to-leave-from-abuse-survivor-to-entrepreneur-6e06820d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/sacramento-ubuntu-dinner-fundraiser-55dd38c5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/why-do-we-believe-organ-donation-conspiracies-8c2e6df1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/when-life-is-life-ing-this-newsletter-helps-black-women-be-free-62fb3c9f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/national/judges-snap-payments-must-resume-but-california-families-still-face-uncertainty-513171be</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/judges-rule-snap-payments-must-continue-7e119a2d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/judge-orders-feds-to-use-emergency-funds-to-keep-snap-afloat-66df045a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/disney-pulls-abc-espn-and-more-from-youtube-tv-as-talks-break-down-e508fa15</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/compassion-has-left-the-building-ea26797a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/being-eddie-netflixs-intimate-look-at-the-life-and-legacy-of-comedy-icon-eddie-murphy-b69e8410</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/observer-endorses-prop-50-9d6ffeca</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/what-to-know-as-nigeria-rejects-us-military-threat-over-alleged-christian-killings-9adc7cd1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/black-women-homelessness-domestic-violence-1c301e1e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/black-women-for-wellness-action-project-backs-yes-on-prop-50-0cc26991</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/archive/finding-space-to-grow-how-people-climb-out-of-homelessness-01593403</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-24T02:24:29.905Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/archive/this-weeks-observer-audio-edition-october-26-november-1-2025-fda08083</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-11-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/weekly-outings-with-the-observer-138-f6b0b9eb</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/federal-shutdown-expected-to-delay-calfresh-benefits-in-november-93199b86</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/the-silence-of-black-wealth-when-the-billionaires-turned-their-backs-on-the-black-press-82ea79c2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/sacramento-regional-leaders-recognized-497504ab</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/groups-spent-26-million-to-sway-voters-over-prop-50-more-than-any-ballot-measure-in-state-history-54c7280c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/students-at-digital-pioneers-academy-earn-as-they-learn-about-financial-literacy-ee05f31c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/for-the-first-time-in-history-snap-will-be-interrupted-6c7e2e4a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/a-doritos-bag-a-gun-drawn-and-a-black-teen-terrorized-by-ai-058c6edd</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/political-playback-california-capitol-news-you-might-have-missed-83-9820bcd6</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/shanine-coats-named-executive-director-of-sac-county-school-of-education-8748b6e8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/zanzibar-is-seeing-a-seaweed-boom-can-the-women-collecting-it-cash-in-6b697ee1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/sacramento-financial-empowerment-center-dd59f788</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/the-nbas-not-the-problem-we-are-d9ff39b2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/inside-gucci-manes-battle-for-mental-health-b3c44dd0</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/angel-reese-becomes-first-pro-athlete-to-walk-in-victorias-secret-fashion-show-2c26fa5e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/as-millions-face-threats-to-their-health-insurance-coverage-experts-offer-practical-advice-72a7914d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/black-children-are-shut-out-of-after-school-programs-study-finds-5422a716</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/national/black-enrollment-decline-elite-colleges-03cbc901</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/inspiring-blind-tennis-athlete-37a0c41c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/half-a-million-young-californians-arent-in-school-or-work-most-are-men-f76725e9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/represent-this-52817cc2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/qa-why-the-naacp-is-suing-edison-over-the-eaton-fire-f32663f6</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/national/trump-urged-gop-led-states-to-redraw-us-house-districts-now-other-states-also-are-gerrymandering-6d729396</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/jack-dejohnette-acclaimed-jazz-drummer-who-worked-with-miles-davis-dies-at-83-f9ac3af2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/national-banking-association-grapples-with-trumpism-f3b7d6e1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/looming-snap-cut-would-affect-nearly-270000-in-sac-county-68704820</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/affected-families-disappointed-by-gov-newsoms-veto-of-asm-mckinnors-eminent-domain-bill-bcdca657</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/stockton-kings-g-league-champion-b17db6e0</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/entrepreneurs-pitch-competition-sacramento-858fa563</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/black-blood-american-freedom-how-the-civil-rights-movement-protected-all-races-f0cc3664</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/pell-grant-cuts-helped-lower-black-college-enrollment-report-says-577831b6</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/the-million-man-march-turns-30-why-it-still-matters-96dc4fea</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/bishop-william-barber-launches-legal-fight-over-gerrymandering-73a23714</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/furloughed-federal-worker-gig-economy-6974fb64</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/gambling-probe-tests-the-resilience-that-helped-chauncey-billups-soar-to-the-basketball-hall-of-fame-2086bfd8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/stop-stigma-sacramento-art-1da941ff</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/education-dept-thinks-about-moving-special-ed-programs-elsewhere-300b1f74</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/new-social-security-rules-could-leave-black-retirees-further-behind-c52f0fcd</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/government-shutdown-threatens-head-start-a8c40c08</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/trump-justice-election-monitors-5c557b87</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/school-board-members-battle-it-out-in-a-most-woke-way-in-capstages-eureka-day-0e3d0633</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/the-right-to-vote-is-on-trial-again-8738ff61</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/trump-ends-gaza-war-5cee883b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/inside-the-soon-to-open-obama-presidential-center-095fc29e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/archive/this-weeks-observer-audio-edition-october-19-25-2025-c9a18afa</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/sheriffs-deputy-got-mad-and-fatally-shot-sonya-massey-without-justification-prosecutor-says-f9fcd23b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/culturally-informed-care-advocacy-black-communities-40b7826a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/usda-warns-states-about-november-snap-benefits-17c88483</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/obituary/sacramento-mourns-margretta-cannon-a-true-queen-f4eda788</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/using-art-to-heal-the-unhoused-on-skid-row-544ec573</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/supreme-court-will-consider-whether-people-who-regularly-smoke-pot-can-legally-own-guns-41634ae2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/prop-50-california-redistricting-10baae96</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/weekly-outings-with-the-observer-137-cd473113</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/both-our-history-and-present-are-being-erased-70665e11</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/political-playback-california-capitol-news-you-might-have-missed-82-04a9808f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/mumm-dean-sacramento-screenwriters-03341509</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/mccarty-lays-out-his-vision-in-first-state-of-the-city-d0421496</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/hes-a-legendary-transplant-surgeon-at-88-his-work-isnt-done-c404d90b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/when-the-pay-gap-widens-women-of-color-pay-the-highest-price-7c303107</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/study-teacher-turnover-triggers-more-suspensions-for-black-students-c957a451</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/newsom-and-elected-officials-make-case-to-black-press-for-prop-50-3c85027a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/working-while-black-and-in-the-heat-9d4afbed</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/taste-of-soul-marks-20-years-with-food-culture-politics-and-a-new-honor-for-founder-danny-bakewell-sr-63e0bd30</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/rev-valerie-thompson-makes-history-at-national-baptist-convention-ebe138d0</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/no-kings-rally-at-california-state-capitol-calls-for-end-to-federal-overreach-a3765b7b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/sac-filmmaker-xavier-smalls-creates-his-own-opportunities-554df18a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/end-the-shutdown-a-call-for-leadership-accountability-and-justice-4dc06855</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/black-students-with-disabilities-could-lose-a-lifeline-2ebec684</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/dangelos-death-highlights-disparities-in-pancreatic-cancer-among-black-men-f833c0ef</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/protests-trump-administration-california-d7c02037</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/special-edition</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T13:15:23.741Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/black-churches-lead-the-charge-on-climate-justice-15d4f1b0</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/31000-kaiser-permanente-nurses-and-other-health-care-workers-strike-for-better-wages-and-staffing-08175b96</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/goins-scholarship-opens-all-students-34b03209</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/no-kings-is-the-message-collective-action-is-the-plan-a9256c24</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/world-mental-health-day-hip-hop-culture-can-be-a-catharsis-in-a-world-of-chaos-7f450120</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/tackling-hate-in-california-oakland-kicks-off-united-against-hate-week-with-a-mural-dedicated-to-unity-f090bb83</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/african-american-studies-sacramento-launch-07986673</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/a-safe-space-to-heal-the-mental-health-emergency-among-black-men-d6dad6bf</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/climate-progress-at-risk-as-government-shutdown-continues-cd968b94</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/the-jackson-legacy-a-house-divided-by-wealth-and-whiteness-a9c84c1f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/need-an-organ-transplant-these-7-resources-can-help-73ef21bb</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/black-voters-prop50-concerns-b99cbbe9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/friendship-takes-work-but-it-also-makes-it-worthwhile-20ba9be7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/gov-newsom-signs-wakieshas-law-bill-requiring-family-notification-of-inmate-deaths-or-serious-injuries-a6ccea68</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/the-2026-27-fafsa-application-is-live-heres-what-to-know-cd0d5d79</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/inside-sacramentos-strong-rooted-poetry-community-a8018f80</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/newsom-signs-vetoes-reparations-03fb230a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/how-to-make-sure-your-ballot-is-secure-and-counted-in-californias-2025-special-election-b6aca622</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/wic-program-gives-millions-a-lifeline-and-gets-a-temporary-one-ae114fd8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/democratic-governors-form-a-public-health-alliance-in-rebuke-of-trump-administration-a3209daa</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/how-tia-orr-is-reshaping-labor-power-california-workers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T02:10:08.554Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/kevin-johnsons-push-for-black-ownership-sacramento</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T09:46:21.671Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/flo-cofers-community-rooted-vision-for-sacramentos</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T10:04:21.290Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/chet-p-hewitt-equity-justice-and-opportunity</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T12:54:33.615Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/sacramentos-first-black-presiding-judge-redefining-leadership</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-31T20:49:47.052Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/lynette-hall-is-building-equity-black-neighborhoods</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T13:14:36.351Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/dr-dawnt-early-united-way-ceo-sacramentos-black-councilmember</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T13:11:45.106Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/rob-archie-and-urban-roots-sacramentos-culinary-identity</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T02:40:43.120Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/faith-j-mckinnie-reimagining-black-art-and-civic-life-sacramento</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T10:08:23.100Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/derrell-and-tina-roberts-build-a-sacramento-cornerstone</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T12:50:32.524Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/cassandra-walker-pye-connects-power-policy-purpose</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T12:59:23.391Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/dr-jay-l-robinson-iii-on-leading-kaiser-sacramento</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T10:00:15.096Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/bishop-parnell-lovelace-shaping-sacramentos-spiritual-civic-life</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T09:25:57.272Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/dr-luke-wood-redefines-sacramento-state-california</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T09:41:44.245Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/myesha-jacksons-assembly-speaker-policy-director</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T09:31:14.559Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/sacramento-developer-joshua-wood-community-ownership</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T09:51:07.422Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/dr-shirley-weber-californias-first-black-secretary-of-state</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-31T20:55:52.487Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/jay-king-sacramento-business-growth</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T09:54:45.031Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/teri-holoman-puts-students-educators-center-of-californias-public-policy</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T02:05:36.863Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/toks-omishakin-california-transportation</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T02:08:55.090Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/how-scott-syphax-builds-influence</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T02:28:02.803Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/inside-margaret-fortune-achievement-gap-for-californias-black-students</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T09:36:10.085Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/stevante-clark-turns-family-tragedy-into-community-healing</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T02:11:19.226Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/thomas-donaldson-florin-square-sacramento</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T02:06:38.303Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/onyx-25/regina-brown-wilson-on-black-power-and-influence</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T02:47:55.615Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/oak-park-black-film-festival-sacramento-8224e6b7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-19T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/meet-the-5-macarthur-geniuses-making-the-future-black-and-brilliant-d5296664</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/trumps-real-problem-with-black-women-is-power-he-cant-control-8cd9ed25</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/private-data-tells-the-story-washington-wont-jobs-are-disappearing-0f526e64</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/to-the-supreme-court-the-callais-decision-will-show-us-who-you-are-e6fe3044</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/theres-no-place-like-home-why-hbcu-homecoming-culture-still-matters-a93c5a17</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/weekly-outings-with-the-observer-136-8451de90</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/community/ironman-california-race-to-close-streets-across-downtown-sacramento-heres-when-and-where-f981f988</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-data-sharing-law-rescinded-d2121f9c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/dr-olivia-kasirye-who-led-sac-county-through-covid-to-retire-a313dae1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/supreme-court-seems-inclined-to-limit-race-based-electoral-districts-under-the-voting-rights-act-58b3309c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/state-branded-insulin-savings-eff880bb</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/russell-westbrook-is-joining-the-sacramento-kings-for-his-18th-nba-season-ap-source-says-ec810a7c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/troops-tanks-and-total-control-is-this-the-new-america-c1854873</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/political-playback-california-capitol-news-you-might-have-missed-81-27a8b0cf</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/is-the-patient-black-check-this-box-for-yes-723fed68</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/concrete-roses-seeds-in-the-soil-fight-to-break-through-d1d3908d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/climate-justice-sacramento-community-efforts-a6165b9c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/this-black-national-book-award-finalist-wants-kids-to-read-about-death-7506fbe7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/obama-california-house-control-a7aa888e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/in-memoriam-dangelo-a-neo-soul-genius-who-reignited-a-genre-dies-at-51-of-pancreatic-cancer-d06db315</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/failures-on-sports-biggest-stages-provide-unique-glimpse-into-how-to-overcome-adversity-8ee3d833</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/arthur-m-blank-family-foundation-donating-50-million-to-historically-black-atlanta-colleges-84df6139</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-car-dealer-veto-30aa33ee</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/bridging-the-black-blue-divide-one-congregation-at-a-time-c498144b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/dont-let-this-lifeline-for-black-student-parents-disappear-ecca3a84</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/expulsion-rehabilitation-plan-reform-76b01e5c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/black-therapists-psychedelic-care-4b4920e7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/national/democrats-republicans-health-policy-clash-43206be4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/nami-conference-amplifies-black-voices-in-mental-wellness-189e0139</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/marc-maron-ends-his-podcast-with-final-guest-barack-obama-after-16-years-and-nearly-1700-episodes-e29fb986</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/job-hunting-heres-how-to-stay-safe-on-linkedin-a7a4fafa</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/booster-seat-test-california-1c660e14</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/kiley-democrat-challenger-richard-pan-287a5a1e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/trump-ally-vernon-jones-announces-run-for-georgia-secretary-of-state-12d0c45c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/the-disappearing-black-school-board-member-2d9e56d0</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/newsom-signs-controversial-bill-letting-relatives-care-for-kids-if-parents-are-deported-52f6a4c3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/sorcery-and-sustenance-the-art-of-food-and-racial-healing-f90b091d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/percival-everett-reading-is-the-most-subversive-thing-we-can-do-35f40112</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/sacramento-school-district-budget-deficit-d2d9f54a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/a-promise-kept-california-establishes-first-in-the-nation-reparations-agency-c059f76e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/the-purging-of-black-officials-makes-latent-racism-official-policy-69fedc82</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/from-scripture-to-screen-netflixs-ruth-and-boaz-seeks-to-modernize-a-sacred-story-6419198a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/ice-raids-are-traumatizing-students-in-chicago-456452ee</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/someone-they-loved-domestic-violence-isnt-easing-up-for-black-women-bef3533a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/archive/this-weeks-observer-audio-edition-october-5-11-2025-9c943850</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/congressional-black-caucus-members-left-the-annual-conference-prepared-for-new-battles-9d03c085</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/black-preaching-has-always-been-about-survival-and-revival-9c3b28f9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/culture-chaos-and-chords-aftershock-spotlights-the-pulse-of-black-alternative-music-e151ecbf</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-students-improve-test-scores-3b0df300</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/wto-says-ai-related-buying-binge-and-a-spike-in-us-imports-spur-unexpected-rise-in-goods-trade-f312ce7c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/when-the-system-pulls-back-black-communities-pull-up-c4a5ea34</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/aftershock-black-edition-94b1a1e3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/weekly-outings-with-the-observer-135-9203895a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/housing/lawmakers-advocates-push-back-against-huds-retreat-from-fair-housing-5466c627</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/historic-17m-settlement-for-mother-beaten-by-solano-deputies-bd503635</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/black-students-test-scores-continue-to-lag-in-caaspp-results-across-sacramento-districts-1c7a9835</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/obama-fills-the-void-in-a-fading-democratic-party-ba07cf5e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/cold-water-immersion-may-offer-health-benefits-and-also-presents-risks-17452ad7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/newsom-signs-first-in-nation-law-to-ban-ultraprocessed-food-in-school-lunches-0122ecb1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/political-playback-california-capitol-news-you-might-have-missed-80-da15c798</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/city-recruiting-community-ambassadors-to-help-connect-sacramentos-diverse-neighborhoods-fc0d0066</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/fishermen-in-trinidad-and-tobago-fear-for-their-lives-and-jobs-after-us-strikes-in-the-caribbean-5ea1eea6</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/sacramento-housing-crisis-numbers-71f33de9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/pew-finds-just-6-of-journalists-are-black-as-crisis-grows-with-recent-firings-43ed4b78</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/trailblazing-black-women-sacramento-f31edca7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/why-democrats-need-a-year-round-voter-engagement-strategy-3a66a2dc</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/a-master-teacher-remembering-dr-w-james-jimmie-abbington-faa3263e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/new-altadena-fire-report-raises-more-questions-than-answers-b82c4b79</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/risk-to-affordable-care-act-and-medicaid-forces-extended-shutdown-56c1d6ce</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/are-black-students-more-likely-to-succeed-in-two-parent-homes-eb4a64a6</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/motorists-lift-medical-helicopter-to-rescue-woman-after-crash-injuring-3-on-california-highway-ad1dd865</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/black-owned-floral-businesses-blossom-with-creativity-and-community-care-5b720283</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/do-we-love-you-ruth-forman-says-yes-5af6bf5d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/concrete-rose-2025-5639b858</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/gov-newsom-signs-two-bills-authored-by-black-caucus-members-1782abe9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/opinion-dont-fall-for-lies-sb-41-is-critical-to-reducing-drug-costs-and-improving-access-8d5802aa</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/doctors-with-troubled-pasts-are-performing-cosmetic-surgeries-tied-to-crippling-pain-and-injury-80a45d57</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/sean-diddy-combs-lawyers-plan-to-appeal-as-convicted-hip-hop-star-faces-more-years-behind-bars-52c5c5a5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/malcolm-lee-best-man-novel-50c973c5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/50-opponents-of-californias-redistricting-effort-take-their-case-on-the-road-87c4c1af</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/why-mandated-reporting-should-be-mandated-supporting-83a13302</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/africans-new-americans-here-by-choice-not-chains-1f623d6d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-braces-for-devastating-expected-cuts-to-federal-homeless-housing-funds-b27215c3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/a-drug-made-from-marijuana-reduced-back-pain-in-a-large-study-31883637</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/scott-perry-sacramento-kings-fb10d1fb</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/in-california-the-next-college-admissions-fight-is-here-052531db</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/understanding-autism-spectrum-disorder-84b7fab6</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/a-black-champion-boxer-was-held-by-police-at-gunpoint-the-police-chief-says-he-gets-the-outrage-72401862</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/support-for-breast-cancer-survivors-34af6402</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/housing/sacramentos-concrete-roses</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T13:58:29.958Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/despite-security-worries-alfred-street-baptist-keeps-standing-for-truth-ab3bd2fc</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/weekly-outings-with-the-observer-134-3deb0b8d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/food-recovery-sacramento-hunger-93d139a8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/community/sacramento-archives-crawl-2025-5e82de66</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/national/georgias-highest-court-sides-with-slave-descendants-fighting-to-protect-threatened-island-community-3e3d5ba3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/becky-pringle-sounds-the-alarm-on-the-black-teacher-exodus-347453f3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/newsom-prop50-redistricting-battle-12a8ff8b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/napheesa-collier-blasts-cathy-engelbert-wnba-leadership-for-lack-of-accountability-04f7d31a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/the-unseen-costs-of-our-beauty-obsession-57719a52</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/ethiopian-grain-teff-california-bd329d15</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-04-09T15:45:59.443Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/black-caucus-awards-dinner-former-vp-kamala-harris-gov-wes-moore-give-pointed-remarks-aa748bda</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/advocates-fed-decision-to-eliminate-snap-survey-will-impact-calfresh-benefits-262afb06</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/political-playback-california-capitol-news-you-might-have-missed-79-ef3ac4c5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/the-cruelest-kind-of-heartbreak-f125ff91</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/maraskeshia-smith-named-sacramentos-first-black-woman-city-manager-8f708fe2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/where-did-all-the-black-kids-go-0ea9867a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/five-education-bills-you-should-know-about-f21894c1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/lewis-hamilton-says-the-death-of-his-dog-roscoe-is-one-of-the-most-painful-experiences-e321b6c3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/black-wall-street-sacramento-c8661ea7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/what-a-government-shutdown-will-mean-for-californians-from-social-security-to-national-parks-a67ef3e1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/lt-col-george-hardy-tuskegee-airman-and-patriot-dies-at-100-31173c28</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/assata-shakur-remembered-a-voice-of-struggle-a-legacy-of-love-1a4c8811</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/berkeley-once-championed-free-speech-now-its-burying-it-07a487ec</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/living-long-with-hiv-is-possible-living-well-is-harder-409173fa</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/bam-adebayo-shares-emotions-that-came-with-presenting-aja-wilson-with-her-fourth-wnba-mvp-trophy-05308984</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/when-presidents-cant-take-a-joke-democracy-suffers-948778d2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/women-rebuild-lives-sacramento-d6f66e22</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/bill-protecting-california-veterans-from-predators-to-get-vote-in-january-7229555c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/rae-lewis-thornton-wants-us-to-stop-lying-about-hiv-43a059b5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/national/iowa-revokes-license-of-schools-superintendent-arrested-by-ice-saying-he-is-in-us-illegally-ed47f8e6</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/haitian-immigrants-face-deportation-fear-47bec097</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/how-bad-is-californias-housing-shortage-it-depends-on-whos-doing-the-counting-3388eab5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/3-ways-to-prevent-suicide-death-0e816f22</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/sacramento-music-scene-gets-a-boost-with-new-urban-music-awards-show-b6a9e718</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/the-silent-layoff-how-economic-strain-is-pushing-small-businesses-into-survival-mode-a029186e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/financial-tips-for-a-smart-school-year-13110514</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/gratitude-sacramento-sports-culture-ac6ec8ab</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/federal-budget-stalemate-threatens-health-subsidies-black-californians-could-face-steep-insurance-hikes-6206dfbb</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/all-money-aint-good-money-have-money-games-outgrown-value-in-hbcu-football-351d1739</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/districts-around-the-us-are-mulling-school-closures-as-student-enrollment-falls-1c583298</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/historic-city-manager-hire-expected-tuesday-0c753f34</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/archive/this-weeks-observer-audio-edition-september-21-27-2025-327d7af8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/clergy-declare-operation-liberty-is-a-moral-response-to-ice-raids-22e2ae90</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/sean-diddy-combs-now-sober-and-humbled-his-lawyers-tell-judge-as-they-ask-for-lighter-sentence-07e17bce</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/weekly-outings-with-the-observer-133-1d532184</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/trumps-attacks-on-federal-workers-are-attacks-on-black-workers-the-labor-movement-is-fighting-back-0cc31a5b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/resentencing-policies-recidivism-rates-ed02f0cc</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/this-fall-dont-let-your-climate-power-slip-away-6734d79c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/why-trey-reeds-death-sparks-suspicions-and-calls-for-transparency-58955cce</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/early-childhood-teachers-struggle-with-workload-study-finds-3d23fd62</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/this-nonprofit-is-bringing-black-teachers-back-to-new-orleans-b23bca6d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/trumps-tylenol-and-vaccine-warnings-leave-some-pregnant-women-concerned-others-angry-7656600a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/justice-in-the-algorithm-342c511f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/sac-state-looks-to-continue-football-winning-streak-against-cal-poly-01a38c9e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/statement-from-the-sacramento-observer-regarding-recent-online-content-a5342800</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/asm-gipsons-ghost-guns-bill-passes-in-california-assembly-and-senate-4fbd1326</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/homelessness-sacramento-summit-solutions-b490346e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/mlb-will-use-robot-umpires-in-2026-e162b711</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/political-playback-california-capitol-news-you-might-have-missed-78-caae67d7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/cordova-city-center-approved-d7b6b559</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/californias-prop-50-redistricting-fight-heats-up-with-dem-rally-and-fundraiser-502a457d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/trumps-economic-promises-to-black-voters-fall-short-after-a-modest-shift-in-support-for-him-in-2024-99930b0a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/union-priorities-classroom-crisis-be1232c8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/black-storytelling-sacramento-festival-4b927bc4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/national/a-brutal-beating-by-deputies-was-caught-on-tape-they-were-cleared-by-state-police-anyway-f539f7d5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/governor-newsom-signs-cannabis-tax-bill-5f6e9c0f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/black-millennials-redefine-life-expectations-in-their-30s-5c291fc5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/one-weird-trick-to-fix-the-climate-crisis-0dbd2ae0</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/immigration-arrests-california-courthouses-69a1be23</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/california-vs-hate-hotline-logged-nearly-1200-incident-reports-in-2024-2bc518e6</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/california-black-businesses-drug-prices-9306079c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/aces-aja-wilson-earns-historic-fourth-wnba-mvp-award-winning-honor-back-to-back-690f56e0</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/project-soar-awakenings-care-8b1b7280</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/we-smiled-we-cried-actively-blacks-viral-moment-98b6b086</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/incarcerated-firefighters-deserve-resentencing-8d79f40d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/d4vd-tour-dates-removed-from-websites-after-the-discovery-of-a-girls-body-in-los-angeles-0c5f9c84</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/black-families-choose-charter-9358032f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/trumps-order-strips-slavery-exhibits-removes-black-history-713c293b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/newsom-signs-immigration-bills-41b00ff3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/on-edge-incarcerated-firefighters-await-newsoms-signature-on-pay-raise-bill-ee52b3a8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/kennedys-maha-report-ignores-key-issues-in-child-health-ad3eeccf</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/voices-of-protest-black-women-wont-be-silenced-2fc50c94</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/from-bodies-to-new-albums-allow-offset-and-jid-to-reintroduce-themselves-d781d5fd</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/archive/this-weeks-observer-audio-edition-september-14-20-2025-ec764eb9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/step-by-step-cupid-reigns-as-the-line-dance-king-hitmaker-75e39b6c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/jaden-smith-is-moving-to-paris-as-mens-creative-director-for-christian-louboutin-622ae2c8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/teaching-the-constitution-truthfully-from-a-d-c-classroom-6236a2f7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/cardi-b-confirms-weeks-of-speculation-that-she-is-pregnant-with-her-first-child-with-stefon-diggs-3f2d8427</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/national/sierra-club-faces-calls-for-transparency-after-firing-of-ben-jealous-26d20632</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/reuniting-lost-siblings-story-5afb9cd4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/landmark-ai-chatbot-bill-addressing-youth-risks-moves-to-gov-newsoms-desk-b54df41c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/weekly-outings-with-the-observer-132-8ffeab25</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/federal-cuts-strip-350-million-from-hbcus-and-minority-serving-institutions-773aabb7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-ethnic-studies-stalled-1fdc1df0</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/political-playback-california-capitol-news-you-might-have-missed-77-f2b011a4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/mai-vang-challenges-incumbent-matsui-de562da9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/davis-welcomes-first-black-city-manager-119fe76a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/fafsa-rolls-out-early-beta-testing-for-select-students-c796f724</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/columnist-karen-attiah-fired-at-the-washington-post-e87aedeb</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/black-women-history-yolo-dea7c05a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/environmental-justice-is-a-reparations-issue-da095e18</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/ucan-connects-students-hbcus-9558a137</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/inside-the-red-museum-where-sacramento-creatives-welcome-the-strange-and-unusual-4d3ff573</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/sundown-practices-california-cities-33c575a5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/sac-states-marion-gets-his-first-victory-91574266</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-health-care-reform-50ab5f9e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/statewide-solution-la-pilot-program-shows-unarmed-civilian-crisis-teams-can-work-edc9e8d1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/who-made-your-heat-wave-bece03f0</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/united-way-california-leshelle-may-4d89245d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/a-surgical-team-was-about-to-harvest-this-mans-organs-until-his-doctor-intervened-e410e9e1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/the-supreme-court-is-not-our-protection-399bc82e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/annual-black-food-festival-955948d2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/rev-barber-america-must-decide-that-death-is-no-longer-an-option-79d6fb93</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/survey-millennials-and-gen-z-are-going-to-church-again-5b2a1808</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/more-california-high-school-seniors-applied-for-college-financial-aid-this-year-than-last-4f89aea9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/sacramento-jail-support-program-halted-b510ccec</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/more-african-nations-are-receiving-third-country-immigrants-deported-by-us-heres-what-to-know-ae529944</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/a-new-vocabulary-for-racial-healing-66920321</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/parents-fear-losing-disability-protections-as-trump-slashes-civil-rights-office-de6f21aa</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/the-black-led-boycott-of-target-seems-to-be-working-even-in-l-a-6fcf980b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/trumps-attacks-on-the-fed-fit-a-troubling-pattern-9a23426c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/black-joy-is-our-secret-weapon-use-it-fa4fe353</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/sacramento-police-investigation-stalled-cdcbb483</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/the-black-vote-polling-and-redistricting-975a5972</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/legislature-approves-five-black-caucus-reparations-bills-sending-them-to-newsom-8e983ef3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/wiener-bill-reshapes-california-housing-04b218c2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/2-million-creative-growth-fellowship-aims-to-springboard-support-sacramento-artists-ac68768d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/technology/ethiopia-inaugurates-africas-largest-hydroelectric-dam-as-neighbors-eye-power-imports-6651d167</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/archive/this-weeks-observer-audio-edition-september-6-13-2025-6e7ebab6</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-13T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/sage-and-silver-studio-opening-2-ebafada1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-13T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/ncaa-bans-3-college-basketball-players-for-betting-on-their-own-games-at-fresno-st-san-jose-st-c05b83b4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/greater-sacramento-music-awards-scheduled-for-sept-17-92ccd249</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/an-urgent-call-for-systemic-reform-as-black-maternal-health-crisis-deepens-ed339068</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/california-police-mask-ban-c9854c12</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/estate-planning-seen-as-survival-for-black-families-aa043f96</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/naacp-we-suing-everybody-declaration-both-talk-and-action-4ea73ebe</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/top-7-black-women-history-makers-who-deserve-more-shine-f578b53f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/weekly-outings-with-the-observer-131-d28b118d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/trump-administration-appeals-ruling-blocking-him-from-firing-federal-reserve-gov-cook-d48f95ef</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/political-playback-california-capitol-news-you-might-have-missed-76-cc4d984c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/top-7-prostate-cancer-warning-signs-symptoms-b9c05f30</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/yes-we-need-jobs-we-need-black-wealth-too-419b1846</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/from-their-mouths-to-gods-ears-faith-leaders-demonstrate-prayerful-resistance-0d666d89</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/nations-report-card-shows-drop-in-reading-math-and-science-scores-dc495a91</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/housing/shortage-of-homebuyers-forces-many-sellers-to-lower-prices-or-walk-away-as-sales-slump-drags-on-04451362</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/uber-lyft-drivers-union-legislation-af844b7f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/a-lovely-place-of-refuge-interfaith-justice-forum-tackles-hate-in-california-a0ffd478</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/federal-cuts-force-foster-service-providers-to-look-into-other-avenues-for-funding-eec5280d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/this-majority-black-city-is-the-asthma-capital-of-america-abae6e83</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/lil-wayne-performs-at-golden-1-center-609f8e13</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/96-million-allocated-so-far-to-black-owned-firms-as-high-speed-rail-project-expands-jobs-boost-local-economies-5c8f37e8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/sacramento-grocery-outlet-opens-edbdb40f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/national/trump-immigration-medicaid-crackdown-ea70b0e7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/california-democrats-secretive-negotiations-d28a1236</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/purple-in-a-sea-of-blue-a-ravens-fans-wild-buffalo-ride-b530c751</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/black-dads-represent-at-home-schools-community-07c3fcae</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/black-educators-others-reimagine-future-of-education-af83c123</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/toronto-film-festival-2023-ca81e4aa</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/as-world-gets-hotter-americans-are-turning-to-more-sugar-study-finds-b190ea00</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/magic-sounds-the-alarm-the-hiv-crisis-isnt-over-for-black-folks-9496007a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/nfl-owners-reap-windfall-from-trump-gop-tax-plan-while-fans-pay-more-615808fc</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/my-boss-said-my-religion-was-wrong-and-to-join-their-church-now-what-5bafdad1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/lawsuit-la-county-jail-conditions-5891fc42</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/this-college-chaplain-fills-the-pews-by-teaching-not-preaching-80162719</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/housing/knowledge-is-power-tools-for-todays-housing-market-0bfac1ad</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/vaccines-as-slavery-floridas-surgeon-general-says-yes-8db11860</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/behind-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-wealth-for-the-few-8afa99d3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/a-smaller-whiter-less-affordable-new-orleans-7286b747</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/sacramento-lawmakers-hear-from-health-advocates-on-state-of-black-maternal-health-693ce801</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/they-fought-for-democracy-abroad-at-home-racism-won-until-now-57fe156e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/from-enslavement-to-mass-incarceration-b6eb481b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/ps7-transformation-celebrated-3c68fbd0</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/care-court-reaches-fewer-californians-133a0d64</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/sen-warnock-to-rfk-jr-you-are-a-hazard-to-public-health-0b46cb25</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/seeking-sanctuary-during-trump-is-it-time-to-rethink-blaxit-95b74f69</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/sacramento-city-council-protects-new-helvetia-12-african-american-landmarks-10780c2c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/community/black-cuisine-sacramento-celebration-fcfd4678</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/sacramento-naacp-lawsuit-fraud-8c7a9cec</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/archive/this-weeks-observer-audio-edition-august-31-september-6-2025-fa54ddcd</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/nflpa-interim-boss-david-white-tells-ap-an-18-game-regular-season-is-not-inevitable-bcd4e702</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/why-dont-black-women-join-clinical-trials-9f6bf3b6</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/katrina-at-20-race-wealth-and-recovery-455e8f33</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/cardi-b-wins-case-filed-by-security-guard-who-claimed-rapper-assaulted-her-930cc4f4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/trump-vs-lisa-cook-same-old-playbook-same-old-misogynoir-5c0a2882</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/voting-rights-act-anniversary-cff47c57</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/wildfire-scorches-historic-california-gold-mining-town-burning-multiple-homes-a05996ec</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/community/weekly-outings-with-the-observer-130-7753689b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/alleged-bribery-retaliation-lawsuit-9acff9b5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/local-aka-chapter-celebrates-dads-and-2025-prospective-debutantes-c97e8552</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/how-african-centered-education-shaped-a-scholars-path-and-purpose-6d026a4c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/dr-kristee-haggins-helps-black-teens-off-the-ledge-60234461</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/community/sacramento-water-wise-garden-showcase-b4297de9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/climate-change-policy-debate-59e7a859</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/st-croixs-hidden-history-of-escaped-slave-settlements-105a4c30</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/political-playback-california-capitol-news-you-might-have-missed-75-bebdce75</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-vehicle-homelessness-crisis-b24a7c76</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/make-america-hungry-again-rfk-jr-s-iffy-food-box-scheme-7a1ab10e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/newsom-promised-real-progress-on-mental-health-with-care-court-heres-what-the-numbers-show-6e3420d7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/sac-state-quicks-facts-45d92d2a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/house-rejects-effort-to-censure-new-jersey-congresswoman-over-actions-at-detention-center-13f28377</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/analysis-how-the-black-doctor-shortage-is-rooted-in-systemic-racism-cce3a395</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/the-children-are-under-attack-and-they-are-not-well-aa0f5098</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/from-the-statehouse-to-the-small-screen-the-painful-property-insurance-struggles-of-altadena-fire-victims-ded0abcd</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/economy/which-are-the-best-colleges-for-your-tuition-and-tax-dollars-24d6e1f1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/faith-leaders-launch-moral-counteroffensive-to-city-occupations-f247efc2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/obituary/african-history-minister-alkebulan-tribute-11244b2a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/keepers-of-the-quiet-goodbye-meet-the-people-who-pulled-off-a-hospice-miracle-by-overcoming-societys-fear-of-homelessness-and-death-itself-911853f0</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/sacramento-educator-steve-winlock-5051b958</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/solving-the-u-s-black-maternal-health-crisis-could-save-lives-and-dollars-ee9684b8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/valley-visions-kathy-saechou-on-why-knowledge-is-power-in-the-fight-for-environmental-justice-3169500e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/student-loan-delinquency-drops-2-2-million-borrower-credit-scores-by-100-points-or-more-0729f15e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/smollett-chicago-police-controversy-b8264436</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/under-trumps-authoritarian-rule-sleep-becomes-a-matter-of-survival-for-black-americans-708251ba</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/muscogee-chief-blocks-tribal-ids-for-the-descendants-of-freedman-amid-a-review-fa8183f7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/bibby-and-shaq-take-charge-at-sac-state-4cea48c6</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-homeless-encampments-task-force-3574c897</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/three-black-caucus-reparations-focused-bills-move-closer-to-becoming-california-law-2b97d7c0</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/opinion-discredited-trump-adviser-navarro-attacks-federal-reserve-governor-lisa-cooks-credibility-218f9ce8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/september-theater-roundup-fall-season-ramps-up-in-sacramento-fedd73df</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/mississippis-infant-mortality-crisis-raises-alarms-bce7ffe4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/economist-sac-states-sports-ambitions-face-a-whole-new-world-of-college-athletics-4f4771f4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/funding-lapse-hurts-black-brown-defendants-35fc03e2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/americans-say-racism-exists-but-shrug-at-solutions-9a447658</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/black-male-mentors-needed-for-back-to-school-success-1cbb03a8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/archive/this-weeks-observer-audio-edition-august-24-30-2025-1a421f81</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/one-of-katrinas-most-important-lessons-isnt-about-storm-preparation-f465b56b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/doctors-want-women-to-know-the-nuanced-reality-of-hormone-therapy-for-menopause-21bef45c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/startupsac-innovation-incubator-grants-0b754182</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/howard-university-president-ben-vinson-will-suddenly-step-down-as-president-on-august-31-0711d8a9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/sacramento-audio-producers-step-aside-boys-women-are-joining-the-club-03fb90ad</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/sacramento-states-drive-for-national-athletic-prominence-spurs-campus-questions-d6698689</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/faith-family-comedy-how-meshelle-found-purpose-on-stage-8fa5e4fe</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/sacramentos-own-mark-orr-orchestrating-new-era-in-sac-state-sports-3474f24d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/community/weekly-outings-with-the-observer-129-13e8cb4f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/black-women-workplace-discrimination-fc312ead</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-crime-control-initiative-20b5a231</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/the-long-history-of-black-police-and-soldiers-resisting-federal-takeovers-74111e22</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/political-playback-california-capitol-news-you-might-have-missed-74-35e0c048</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/housing-crisis-sacramento-sb79-analysis-0edc2270</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/marla-gibbs-sacramento-film-festival-d11ad772</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/senior-scam-awareness-tips-ccc61f5e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/trump-rollbacks-put-mental-health-coverage-at-risk-nationwide-460df3fb</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/experts-it-will-take-trust-the-benefits-to-including-black-californians-in-clinical-trials-3c9952e5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/national/spate-of-hoax-calls-about-active-shooters-stir-fear-at-college-campuses-around-the-us-177b807e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/housing/csu-student-housing-shortage-be530625</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/defending-the-blacksonian-is-defending-americas-truth-04c539a3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/family-counseling-a-look-at-how-mental-health-professionals-are-healing-generational-trauma-c792c389</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/mental-health-black-students-sacramento-b12aa2d3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/this-air-conditioning-strategy-is-the-sweet-spot-for-saving-energy-and-money-experts-say-58bcec5a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/california-gop-takes-newsom-to-court-over-redistricting-again-will-trump-sue-next-47c47a90</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/lessons-from-the-trump-burger-drama-f7fcbda5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/sacramento-housing-chief-la-shelle-dozier-steps-down-2927fa77</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/the-hbcu-crisis-democrats-cant-ignore-2075379b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/stephon-clark-remembrance-sacramento-447ccc1a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/rising-energy-costs-weigh-heaviest-on-black-households-2d0cb372</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/clbc-backed-redistricting-bill-aims-to-add-5-democratic-seats-in-us-house-7b14cbfd</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/black-cowboy-joy-is-spread-by-boots-on-the-ground-viral-line-dance-6cf7d274</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/industrial-heat-pumps-could-clear-the-air-in-black-neighborhoods-abbbca5e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/history-of-blacks-in-space-hidden-figures-and-beyond-dd443bf9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/california-must-lead-with-courage-naacp-urges-legislature-to-pass-stalling-reparations-bills-7cb7a0b6</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/trump-wants-states-to-stop-mail-in-voting-0bd5afa3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/brian-copeland-on-storytelling-surviving-and-writing-his-way-through-it-all-ad44e29a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/in-kenyas-capital-a-new-rastafari-temple-shows-the-movements-endurance-f2e235d7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/grocery-outlet-opens-arden-97be985d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/grant-pacers-folsom-bulldogs-53c10ac4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/weekly-outings-with-the-observer-128-d969069e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/from-chains-to-checkpoints-magas-fugitive-slave-act-playbook-a3582391</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/washington-black-is-the-show-that-could-just-like-its-main-character-cf8dbad4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/groceries-are-expensive-stick-to-this-food-budget-4786d435</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/marcus-garvey-festival-sacramento-1c96beb4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/back-to-school-prep-must-include-ace-trauma-scores-discussion-d95ff550</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/archive/this-weeks-observer-audio-edition-august-17-23-2025-915ede2c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/obama-applauds-newsoms-california-redistricting-plan-as-responsible-as-texas-gop-pushes-new-maps-2ec8b681</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/in-newark-the-healing-power-of-food-and-community-df957dc9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/proposed-legislation-puts-military-discounts-at-risk-in-california-a4373bea</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/capital-black-chamber-seeks-nominations-for-businesswoman-of-the-year-7d4b972f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/political-playback-california-capitol-news-you-might-have-missed-73-6bf3b6b0</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/updated-ordinance-takes-effect-aug-28-to-ensure-unobstructed-access-to-city-hall-3a2b9cf2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/inaki-williams-takes-pride-in-being-athletics-first-black-captain-when-far-right-is-fashionable-f58842a1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/wheres-the-class-for-grief-why-schools-must-make-healing-mandatory-a39418c2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/guns-race-and-profit-the-pain-of-americas-other-epidemic-932d8f49</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/california-congressional-map-gerrymandering-8f148b9a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/california-guardianship-redefinition-threatens-children-1a50767e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/a-200-million-endowment-focused-on-black-americans-is-taking-shape-354fd3ac</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/when-a-president-tries-to-whitewash-slavery-0fc70f3d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/opinion-some-believe-trumps-takeover-of-d-c-police-is-a-necessary-solution-to-an-unending-crime-epidemic-d82ed604</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/justice-department-restores-grants-to-volunteer-charity-for-foster-kids-after-group-rolls-back-dei-discussions-8248b7ce</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/is-trump-winning-his-war-against-civil-rights-nonprofits-565e517a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/murphy-palmer-davidson-break-down-their-chaotic-new-heist-comedy-the-pickup-ddb00fec</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/black-mayors-of-cities-trump-decries-as-lawless-tout-significant-declines-in-violent-crimes-f9ab3b91</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/rapper-sean-kingston-sentenced-to-3-5-years-in-prison-for-1-million-fraud-scheme-ce95c68a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/obituary/veteran-and-community-pillar-otis-george-goines-remembered-at-81-c76a0180</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/what-shacarri-richardsons-arrest-reveals-about-black-men-and-abuse-8892c4bf</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/area-champions-grant-folsom-clash-in-opener-8107d81f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/appeals-court-agrees-nfl-can-be-put-on-trial-over-claims-black-coaches-face-discrimination-08ebe753</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/this-tainted-food-recall-might-affect-your-morning-coffee-816ab681</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/shacarri-richardson-addresses-domestic-violence-arrest-and-apologizes-to-christian-coleman-02142755</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/bully-pulpits-preachers-use-influence-and-gospel-to-fight-trump-44709674</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/new-orleans-mayor-indicted-over-allegations-of-trying-to-hide-relationship-with-bodyguard-4e09c0ae</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/black-lawmakers-at-forefront-of-newsom-trump-redistricting-clash-6b04ec94</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/california-congressional-map-fight-23fe4e29</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/sacramento-council-homelessness-policy-00556b0f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/program-gives-students-a-taste-of-the-dental-profession-4af46cc9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/judge-strikes-down-trump-administration-guidance-against-diversity-programs-at-schools-and-colleges-4a4a0173</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/road-to-repair-2025-3e4c3009</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/why-young-americans-dread-turning-26-health-insurance-chaos-3d2102bc</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/newsom-negotiates-oil-production-4227a03f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/oh-good-ol-boy-cowboys-jones-at-it-again-cannon-c231827d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/tiktok-boycott-of-african-salons-exposes-diaspora-disconnect-af68bf20</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/ll-cool-j-takes-the-mic-for-the-2025-mtv-vmas-where-lady-gaga-rules-nominations-f3b93d8e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/new-york-post-california-expansion-1f032927</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/30-under-30-fireside-chat-1e7d82db</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/newsom-proposes-democratic-leaning-map-bdf3fb61</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/housing/average-rate-on-a-30-year-mortgage-drops-to-lowest-level-since-october-b0bba0f5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/ai-in-schools-will-chatgpt-help-or-hurt-black-students-0d40cd78</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/enduring-legacy-black-funeral-homes-reflect-on-a-century-of-service-and-resilience-7dc20490</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/branded-content/is-your-business-ready-for-unexpected-challenges-5a84d158</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-28T17:14:02.714Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/archive/this-weeks-observer-audio-edition-august-10-16-2025-dec2409b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/california-redistricting-newsom-trump-456139fe</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/covered-california-health-insurance-will-cost-more-in-2026-heres-whats-behind-the-double-digit-increase-3c5bb2b9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/sacramento-emerging-curators-fellowship-eb059f9d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/weekly-outings-with-the-observer-127-19310ab8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/tanisha-tate-champions-care-for-caregivers-f3040161</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/coach-najee-grimes-legacy-justice-bd899645</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/how-to-know-the-holy-spirit-0614e01f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/newsoms-office-challenges-report-on-20-fast-food-wage-increase-81e0a16f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/political-playback-california-capitol-news-you-might-have-missed-72-cfd5675f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/hows-your-brain-it-might-be-paying-the-black-tax-8d9af387</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/trump-approval-sinks-as-epstein-fallout-grows-7172c8b5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/black-august-an-opportunity-for-healing-via-education-on-black-resistance-0b484163</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/hurricane-katrina-race-against-time-new-docuseries-explores-race-resilience-and-reckoning-e77a34d9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/black-celebrities-set-the-summer-ablaze-with-iconic-fashion-moments-7c51e53e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/a-free-d-c-is-worth-the-fight-8d2d07a7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/guild-theater-oak-park-3bab4903</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-gun-violence-prevention-7b87103c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/rfk-jr-s-mixed-vax-signals-puts-black-schoolkids-at-higher-risk-191d9696</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/how-ancient-practices-at-umbc-heal-old-wounds-fd375d66</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/senate-bill-442-regulates-self-checkout-f7580d16</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/piercing-parlor-sacramento-success-71db1df3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/independent-maps-california-redistricting-66a67d77</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/espn-is-acquiring-nfl-network-rights-for-redzone-in-a-deal-giving-the-nfl-a-stake-in-the-network-bab5ceba</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/housing/civil-rights-emergency-judge-orders-hud-to-release-32m-in-fair-housing-funds-a0cbc77c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/the-art-of-improvement-midtown-association-fosters-sacramento-creativity-and-culture-9d2581e3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/michigan-museum-preserves-civil-rights-artifacts-amid-federal-efforts-to-downplay-black-history-a1d87a85</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/gardenland-northgate-art-safety-18fa4b92</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/the-african-activists-who-challenged-colonial-era-slavery-82b86368</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/historic-boost-affordable-housing-7527c0a5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/fighting-gerrymandering-that-threatens-to-suppress-voters-71465eb2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/national/mayor-bowser-trump-response-e0a32d5c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/tips-to-help-manage-your-buy-now-pay-later-loans-33993f75</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/dads-to-doulas-empowering-fathers-to-advocate-amid-maternal-health-crisis-c9b11dda</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/family-preparedness-act-2025-2091e703</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/technology/new-study-sheds-light-on-chatgpts-alarming-interactions-with-teens-96f3da6f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/listening-to-the-sacred-voices-of-black-women-preachers-ee09b800</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/newsom-texas-democrats-redistricting-ccb5fed3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/boyfriend-charged-with-killing-police-officer-in-their-maryland-home-nearly-30-years-ago-44c41d6c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/the-vra-at-60-our-democracy-belongs-to-every-citizen-b1ccdd9e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/morning-glory-homestead-cultivating-history-heritage-and-hospitality-8da52049</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/unlock-californias-natural-treasures-with-your-library-card-5a90b542</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/commentary-new-trump-executive-order-threatens-diversity-in-higher-ed-794396e2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/youth-led-ev-charging-hub-60486928</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/archive/this-weeks-observer-audio-edition-august-3-9-2025-aaa44b37</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/yall-oversing-norman-gyamfis-gospel-music-diss-explained-147a1cdb</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/arik-armstead-promotes-literacy-abb164a7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/california-texas-redistricting-battle-6179108d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/fraud-waste-and-abuse-f2ad65e4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/rfk-jr-pulls-500-million-in-funding-for-vaccine-development-d185be8a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/branded-content/how-to-pay-when-buying-from-someone-you-dont-know-keep-these-tips-in-mind-to-help-avoid-scams-ac63e1a0</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-28T17:15:09.503Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/community/weekly-outings-with-the-observer-126-12c95d69</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/marylands-forgotten-victims-shedding-light-on-the-states-lynching-legacy-fe816506</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/california-texas-redistricting-clash-fdbefee0</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/chicken-and-biscuits-serves-up-laughter-legacy-and-local-talent-at-celebration-arts-d710bc9d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/international-students-chilling-speech-a431e63a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/bold-visionaries-under-30-sacramento</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T20:54:18.852Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/expanding-prison-education-opportunities-e20c951a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/political-playback-california-capitol-news-you-might-have-missed-71-93a95853</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/the-voting-rights-act-is-turning-60-civil-rights-marchers-recall-a-hard-won-struggle-8e84fbaf</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/sacramento-black-culture-history-27ae6fa3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/the-equity-in-government-act-612e6ed1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/extreme-heat-is-not-an-equal-opportunity-killer-279af1cf</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/aka-community-house-tea-36dfd3c2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/watch-resources-to-help-you-buy-black-01ca04e3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/kaleb-alexander-roberts-actor-and-youth-preacher-at-19</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T15:59:17.592Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/whitney-high-steam-club-ifetayo-spencer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T16:10:21.550Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/engineer-adeyemi-ritchards-builds-tools</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T19:24:28.335Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/how-george-harris-track-success-into-policy-work</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T18:05:17.676Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/savannah-sims-braiding-salon</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T15:19:50.954Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/freedom-schools-to-workforce-programs-kamiya-turner</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T15:55:45.286Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/william-robey-support-for-black-male-students</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T15:13:31.877Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/climatebase-co-founder-justin-hardin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T15:46:38.117Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/malachi-chaney-mcclain-california-youth</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T20:56:36.851Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/donna-franklin-youth-empowerment-programs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T17:44:23.809Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/zaire-harris-abortion-rights-black-equity</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T20:42:13.967Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/from-south-sacramento-to-cal-poly-honors-nailah-dubose</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T15:06:28.424Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/dariann-mack-visionary-movement-for-food-justice</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T19:14:45.152Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/elijah-lee-builds-afterschool-spaces</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T17:25:40.584Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/naacp-youth-president-jaleel-baker-sacramento</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T17:58:43.661Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/shawki-moore-sacramento-state-black-honors-college</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T15:36:28.033Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/avenuem-scholar-malik-martin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T15:28:17.816Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/david-ross-tsunamii-sacramentos-black-community</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T18:23:31.905Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/tiyesha-watts-on-serving-black-communities</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T15:09:33.927Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/sacramento-muralist-aliyah-sidqe-paints-powerful-stories</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T19:43:15.600Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/how-jann-ault-brown-rage-project</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T16:23:41.580Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/jessica-garrett-balances-motherhood-fitness-coaching</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T18:18:44.358Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/avory-grays-storytelling-policy-community-sacramento</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T19:20:40.275Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/trsor-tatum-dance-business-and-community-service</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T15:02:31.736Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/terezah-studios-felicity-scott-sacramento-black-business</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T18:11:42.478Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/mahiri-comeaux-uc-davis-chancellors</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T15:39:53.169Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/jacob-nyamu-autistic-adults-kipekee</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T17:34:38.946Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/lavontae-hill-mental-health-advocacy</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T16:07:03.218Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/khalil-j-ferguson-inclusive-entrepreneurship-sacramentos</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T16:02:21.394Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/james-hackett-little-found-community-at-maestro-coffee</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T17:30:51.679Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/georgia-kept-a-brain-dead-pregnant-woman-alive-but-why-fbacbf15</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/crisis-point-spike-in-black-youth-suicide-rates-trigger-alarm-among-advocates-c110a316</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/trump-administration-education-cuts-91f8e788</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/big-beautiful-bill-threatens-californias-free-school-meal-programs-e87b45a5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/non-profit-school-church-bus-service-in-gear-4c73b529</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/new-poll-shows-americans-value-skilled-trades-but-say-theyre-overlooked-dba93d67</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/when-the-waters-call-us-home-the-sacred-memory-of-a-black-life-89bc8796</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/artificial-intelligence-furthers-environmental-racism-in-black-america-3d9037ff</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/why-mentorship-from-black-teachers-matters-009e8cdb</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/how-james-baldwin-inspired-this-black-gay-refugees-fight-for-justice-25acf40a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/deion-sanders-had-bladder-cancer-heres-what-to-know-about-a-disease-thats-more-common-in-men-07d57f40</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/black-od-death-rates-are-high-they-just-might-get-worse-ce672ac1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/ai-pricing-discrimination-california-63fe1003</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/law-enforcement-school-threats-bill-a47092e4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/housing/emotional-journey-for-atlantas-homeless-as-city-races-to-house-400-people-before-the-world-cup-a2bb7666</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/leaders-and-advocates-host-eaton-fire-summit-focused-on-supporting-black-elders-93abfa62</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/black-cowboy-festival-in-oak-park-6d68fa2f</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-29T14:09:14.396Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/california-democrats-counter-texas-redistricting-f38403c3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/black-entrepreneurs-florin-square-af8a7253</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/ciara-is-among-the-first-descendants-of-enslaved-people-granted-citizenship-by-benin-992a825b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/press-room-black-church-and-black-press-unite-to-empower-black-america-47764eb9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/the-state-of-black-america-the-call-the-crisis-the-charge-e485513b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/do-christian-k-12-schools-have-a-race-problem-a20f7440</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/30-under-30/jessica-garrett-7058b3b1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/learning-how-to-better-serve-african-american-children-and-families-3721bcc5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-police-misconduct-database-9ddf6706</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-loses-americorps-funding-8ea7760a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/sacramento-black-cowboy-event-43811915</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/archive/this-weeks-observer-audio-edition-july-27-august-2-2025-ff52c4e2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/archive/this-weeks-observer-audio-edition-july-27-august-2-2025-2-5c5b4737</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/special-election-congressional-map-d03872f2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/freedom-schools-sacramento-event-c6de7db8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/weekly-outings-with-the-observer-125-af32ce80</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/nurses-hold-history-making-strike-at-baltimore-hospital-6d48b787</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/national-day-of-social-action-at-river-city-high-school-0f23063f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/the-washington-post-sees-major-exodus-of-black-journalists-9dfd78e0</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/former-vice-president-kamala-harris-says-she-will-not-run-for-california-governor-in-2026-5ee59657</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/gunman-who-killed-4-in-nyc-building-blamed-nfl-for-mental-health-issues-and-was-targeting-its-office-244e6bab</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/parents-want-more-warnings-after-a-brain-eating-amoeba-killed-their-boy-on-a-south-carolina-lake-f87e1bd9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/the-hbcu-solution-we-seek-is-in-the-mirror-c71cebb3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/ironheart-marvel-series-riri-williams-5af155bd</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/dr-tchaiko-parris-on-breast-cancer-and-the-unique-risk-factors-for-black-women-3e62a3e4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/macedonia-baptist-stays-centered-on-pastors-legacies-ede00490</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/the-accidental-hospice-chaplain-d49cbed4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/thinking-of-traveling-solo-tracee-ellis-ross-has-suggestions-on-how-to-do-it-well-4bccef30</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/political-playback-california-capitol-news-you-might-have-missed-70-8a6067cc</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/trump-wont-punish-abusive-cops-but-blm-isnt-over-yet-89d7b084</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/when-science-is-silenced-we-all-breathe-the-consequences-874aa6d0</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/8-sacramento-experiences-that-hit-every-summertime-vibe-0db0d919</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/californias-uber-and-lyft-drivers-may-soon-be-forced-to-become-union-employees-959e2979</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/the-mlk-files-endgame-erase-the-man-then-erase-the-holiday-3fc1348d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/why-2025-became-the-summer-of-flash-flooding-in-the-u-s-bd837ea0</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/rfk-jr-wants-a-healthier-diet-snap-cuts-say-otherwise-accd73dd</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/liquid-intrusion-brewing-company-making-beer-and-black-history-88b904ed</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/oakland-athletics-move-sacramento-ebabbdc9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/california-gubernatorial-race-2026-e7dd5569</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/imax-brings-back-princes-genius-in-sign-o-the-times-921dfedc</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/immigrant-support-roseville-project-7094ed03</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/five-things-to-remember-before-the-school-year-starts-c25fd04f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/op-ed-can-you-hear-us-our-pain-is-real-b72da1c2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/ransoms-bill-cracking-down-on-utility-rate-increases-moves-forward-in-state-senate-5b3f4da8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/national/police-recruit-training-deaths-90d88bc9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/william-l-clay-sr-a-civil-rights-standard-amid-shifting-political-social-tides-6f74c02e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/suspension-disparities-student-outcomes-c21e908f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/fbis-release-of-mlk-assassination-files-is-an-invasion-of-privacy-say-kings-children-f527ef74</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/singer-cleo-laine-regarded-as-britains-greatest-jazz-voice-dies-at-97-0d26e785</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/hulk-hogans-death-resurfaces-painful-contradictions-for-black-wrestling-fans-8a619a0d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/she-went-vegan-to-feel-better-now-she-honors-god-with-food-e7eacfa5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/bill-to-reclaim-land-lost-to-unlawful-eminent-domain-gets-bipartisan-support-in-california-senate-d9e6f8b0</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/kaiser-halts-transgender-surgeries-6ace2c3c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/has-mainstream-media-been-bought-off-502a7634</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/beyonces-tour-spurs-black-western-fashion-revival-8c537b8d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/macedonia-baptist-church-75th-anniversary-647b232c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/muscogee-nation-court-rules-descendants-of-enslaved-people-are-entitled-to-citizenship-40afcc41</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/wellspace-health-braces-for-medicaid-cuts-threatening-womens-health-services-in-sacramento-38acc6bf</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/archive/this-weeks-observer-audio-edition-july-20-july-26-2025-7b58657c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/good-trouble-lives-on-across-the-u-s-0ca1a12c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/technology/ai-isnt-killing-jobs-yet-but-entry-level-workers-and-middle-managers-should-be-watching-closely-f44169f4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/epa-delays-coal-ash-cleanup-guess-who-lives-closest-c063f52c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-ammunition-background-checks-struck-6e6b5773</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/immigration-raid-sacramento-protest-c1f50b43</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/a-historic-win-by-45-year-old-venus-williams-resonates-and-shows-there-are-no-limits-for-excellence-2bd0f496</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/this-new-political-movement-is-bringing-power-to-black-people-cfe456b1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/sacramento-summer-pool-escape-63da4f16</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/community/weekly-outings-with-the-observer-124-fc8b60ec</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/america-is-a-survivor-of-gender-based-violence-congress-must-act-now-to-stop-her-abuser-c8a1bfc2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/obituary/a-life-well-lived-honoring-willie-charles-brown-sr-publisher-of-inglewood-today-d20e106c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/the-double-standard-of-anger-the-white-male-effort-to-police-angel-reese-67faf770</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/watch-black-women-and-fibroids-what-you-need-to-know-036576a7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/a-sentence-finally-but-still-no-justice-for-breonna-taylor-720b2003</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/political-playback-california-capitol-news-you-might-have-missed-69-28872fb6</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/tributes-pour-in-for-malcolm-jamal-warner-dead-at-54-200804db</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/san-francisco-limits-rv-parking-0e2a9200</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/cal-state-university-budget-shortfall-7653cefb</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/trumps-treason-claims-against-obama-and-others-prompt-a-rare-response-from-the-former-president-2cc5c978</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/class-credit-and-a-paycheck-new-bill-to-finally-pay-californias-struggling-student-teachers-af51a9a5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-planned-parenthood-loses-funding-69853260</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/what-black-women-want-10-things-were-manifesting-beyond-romance-cd2d50af</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/former-little-league-star-mone-davis-to-try-out-for-new-womens-pro-baseball-league-41ddec29</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/national-urban-league-declares-state-of-emergency-for-black-america-in-2025-report-6fba1f75</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/need-help-teaching-faith-at-home-this-program-can-help-0565ec0a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/julian-newman-bridges-leadership-f7271d4f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/black-women-often-need-more-help-fighting-postpartum-depression-a08b54b9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/fighting-for-l-a-s-black-students-and-winning-95a35746</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/california-legislature-summer-recess-bills-2025-61ca5a46</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/essence-festival-culture-new-orleans-3807987d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/black-student-success-funding-bill-159ef005</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/what-ida-b-wells-would-say-about-trump-and-the-epstein-files-13f1a94f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/how-will-the-big-beautiful-bill-impact-black-children-1c7e94b5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/financial-success-isnt-luck-its-strategy-cd66dda8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/the-trump-regime-targets-californias-sanctuary-status-at-the-expense-of-the-american-creed-10dc2bff</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-after-school-funding-restored-bb2de0b1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/this-black-podcaster-keeps-it-green-and-real-a1a5f3d4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/overturned-medical-debt-rule-will-impact-black-americans-97121d5a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/ab-7-reparations-bill-california-feb8c23f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/natomas-black-parents-advocacy-efforts-7229eafd</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/dr-luke-wood-and-sac-state-make-play-for-big-stage-in-athletics-2bb97738</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/opportunity-interrupted-the-crisis-of-job-corps-suspension-and-the-need-for-community-rooted-support-0713179d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/civil-rights-work-is-slowing-as-trump-dismantles-the-education-department-agency-data-shows-c0e6a568</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/this-u-s-senator-wants-action-on-black-womens-pay-gap-b0068878</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/this-is-what-theyre-polluting-a-black-neighborhood-in-memphis-for-2a9e1c5a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/ex-nba-player-kidd-gilchrists-new-arena-is-advocacy-against-speech-stigma-12b293f6</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/community-effort-to-feed-community-hit-by-thieves-e061f902</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/pepfar-keeps-millions-of-people-with-hiv-alive-and-may-be-spared-from-trump-spending-cuts-d6ae9521</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/weekly-outings-with-the-observer-123-b45dbc0b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/we-carry-on-black-family-reunions-in-a-time-of-erasure-a6d55bf4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/10-ways-the-gop-budget-will-make-life-worse-for-americans-cc33fee4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/federal-judge-reverses-rule-that-would-have-removed-medical-debt-from-credit-reports-adcc0958</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/archive/this-weeks-observer-audio-edition-july-13-july-19-2025-7dd25e86</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/black-sports-moms-group-empowers-next-generation-of-athletes-and-advocates-5f4da6f7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/teachers-unions-ai-deal-raises-questions-and-concerns-5b0efc61</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/financial-guru-john-hope-bryant-shares-money-moves-to-avoid-7e09e273</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/black-voters-still-matter-but-the-trust-is-broken-04ac1de4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/border-patrol-targets-sacramento-home-depot-aaf9868e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/political-playback-california-capitol-news-you-might-have-missed-68-3beff1f8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/ex-nypd-commissioner-sues-nyc-mayor-alleging-he-ran-police-department-as-a-criminal-enterprise-29d89fde</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/doulas-once-a-luxury-are-increasingly-covered-by-medicaid-even-in-gop-states-867d522b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/national/trumps-budget-cuts-impact-vulnerable-black-communities-76b1e417</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/womens-basketball-stars-name-likeness-and-image-brands-carrying-over-into-the-wnba-2672add4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/one-big-beautiful-bill-blows-hole-in-californias-budget-threatens-states-health-and-climate-plans-2558ea11</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/debt-and-lower-savings-leave-black-americans-behind-in-retirement-readiness-72785c35</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/sacramento-funds-oak-park-senior-apartments-8792b726</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/at-94-ame-trailblazer-rev-vivian-baker-castain-is-still-going-strong-92e6175f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/black-death-row-author-on-hunger-strike-over-missing-mail-842323b4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/rising-waters-will-not-drown-the-american-spirit-2f94b344</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/why-the-caster-semenya-sex-eligibility-battle-confounded-sports-for-16-years-and-still-isnt-over-daaa8d00</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/gov-newsom-honors-lives-lost-in-fires-presents-plan-to-move-forward-52f57a57</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/love-island-revives-conversation-about-racial-bias-and-misogynoir-in-dating-048f215a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-housing-exemptions-gavin-newsom-035c5fd8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/shedding-light-on-fibroids-breaking-the-silence-for-black-womens-health-2d3f45d6</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/reign-of-terror-d62009e3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/from-welfare-queen-to-workhorse-how-black-women-are-dispelling-stereotypes-59ff2163</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/california-black-affinity-graduations-0d04f434</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/beginners-need-bible-translations-with-them-in-mind-5a9560b4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/california-lawmakers-to-vote-on-bill-requiring-black-demographic-data-be-broken-down-by-ethnic-groups-95f728e0</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/unreleased-beyonce-music-stolen-during-cowboy-carter-tour-fe9876d0</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/why-is-there-no-empathy-for-the-immigration-process-fc744f15</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/dont-trust-rfk-jr-heres-where-to-find-reliable-vaccine-information-6088ffca</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/the-us-is-having-its-worst-year-for-measles-in-more-than-three-decades-9cc51eb5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/ketanji-brown-jackson-reports-2-million-in-income-last-year-for-her-memoir-lovely-one-ec857841</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/stem-summer-institute-family-life-center-cd0a6bbc</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/5-spaces-for-writing-the-story-that-wont-leave-you-alone-84e4f796</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/51-caskets-drive-home-the-impact-of-the-big-beautiful-bill-36d7d4dd</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/calpers-pension-fund-recovery-trump-administration-6466a6b8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/national/should-black-americans-protest-mass-deportations-5b8fe2f5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-creates-housing-agency-c4bfc67c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/la-mayor-bass-blasts-federal-raids-e3ddfbc9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/the-unseen-divide-how-the-teacher-diversity-gap-shapes-k-12-education-c0beeb01</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/archive/this-weeks-observer-audio-edition-july-6-july-12-2025-5cafeea6</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-12T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/sweet-hope-how-the-pandemic-helped-two-baltimore-churches-find-unity-fe8ca585</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/weekly-outings-with-the-observer-122-4d5c137a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/burna-boys-no-sign-of-weakness-fulfills-his-rock-star-dreams-80bcaad0</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/oak-bluffs-the-legacy-of-black-marthas-vineyard-and-black-artists-3c0c101b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/lawsuit-kennedys-anti-vax-stance-is-an-existential-threat-163b2d30</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/habits-and-lingo-that-grow-financially-literate-black-youth-195a2c55</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/sacramento-native-chandler-kinney-shines-in-disneys-zombies-4-championing-unity-and-representation-a00bb874</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/are-we-willing-to-evolve-to-save-lives-from-floods-69dd50a1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-schools-sexual-abuse-lawsuits-d66e3c3a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/chandler-kinney-zombies-series-journey-76605e10</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/celebrate-black-culture-at-the-state-fair-57e0de19</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/a-new-direction-west-coast-black-news-publisher-dr-john-warren-elected-board-chair-of-nnpa-453db2b8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/safe-credit-union-finance-education-c8ac832e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-medicaid-millions-lose-coverage-c1455223</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/mikayla-salmon-jamaican-designer-makes-global-mark-with-shein-collection-dff723b1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/housing/cltre-homeownership-program-success-66f49cd1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/national-focus-shines-on-sutter-health-park-and-surrounding-areas-as-as-settle-into-town-3f133506</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/political-playback-california-capitol-news-you-might-have-missed-67-fd8db957</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/the-big-beautiful-bill-is-bad-for-climate-justice-too-89e03ef3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/op-ed-america-urgently-needs-a-new-affordable-housing-agenda-18923d43</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/basketball-and-bro-banter-build-a-nuanced-friendship-in-capital-stages-king-james-a9c2ee81</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/sick-vets-and-hungry-kids-one-house-rep-slams-trumps-ugly-bill-823dcaf7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/carrousels-59th-convention-sacramento-a1ddef71</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/to-tackle-chronic-absenteeism-this-high-school-lets-students-lead-03446909</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/prop-36-is-triggering-an-arrest-surge-in-california-hitting-black-communities-hard-b7b49d88</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/housing/harvard-report-black-homeownership-gains-have-halted-96570e8c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/gavin-newsom-returns-office-mandate-89b2b225</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/branded-content/is-your-ooo-on-yet-keep-these-travel-budget-friendly-tips-in-mind-24972afd</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-28T17:16:31.878Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-zones-zero-fire-safety-488cc895</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/hhs-eliminates-cdc-staff-who-made-sure-birth-control-is-safe-for-women-at-risk-3a4efdb8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/sac-county-approves-8-9b-budget-authorizes-sheriff-military-equipment-0cbf6eb6</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/obituary/dr-james-fisher-champion-for-justice-and-inclusion-passes-5de715cc</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/can-college-prep-programs-survive-trumps-war-on-dei-573dbff7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/higher-education-for-law-enforcement-547b0b0b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/economy/pell-grants-facing-9-billion-program-cut-d8bd045d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/observer-awarded-grant-to-expand-to-stockton-9e874a55</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/new-california-museum-exhibit-revolutionary-grain-preserves-radical-activism-through-photography-386b8e4c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/toxic-legacy-how-lead-in-schools-is-silently-harming-black-kids-2fcf57d9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/is-trumps-immigration-policy-quietly-killing-u-s-tourism-d702681f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/the-gospel-according-to-black-mama-wisdom-55d60d81</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/protestors-demand-end-gun-violence-sacramento-7257f9a5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/experts-urge-more-support-for-kin-care-for-black-children-in-foster-system-4ac4cee1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/gop-bill-is-a-win-for-some-but-a-crisis-for-black-people-276e73c4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/cleaning-up-smog-is-suddenly-much-harder-reined-in-by-trump-what-will-california-do-next-1289952b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/archive/this-weeks-observer-audio-edition-june-29-july-5-2025-7b52b2bc</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-05T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/beyonce-and-jay-z-become-the-main-event-as-paris-crowns-celebrity-the-worlds-hottest-trend-f1aaded2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/trumps-epa-cut-3b-in-climate-grants-now-a-lawsuit-dae22bac</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/jury-reaches-verdict-on-4-of-5-counts-in-diddy-trial-but-is-told-to-keep-deliberating-7a5358be</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/this-july-4-the-ultimate-act-of-patriotism-is-calling-for-reparations-1db2f1c8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/naacp-inducts-dr-shirley-weber-and-steven-bradford-into-legacy-hall-of-fame-cb4e5261</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/technology/observer-whip-of-the-week-2025-hyundai-tucson-xrt-awd-2-86e86697</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/congressional-morality-is-at-an-all-time-low-83f6f538</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/weekly-outings-with-the-observer-121-33ea8b7d</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-04T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/sacramento-event-aims-for-peace-with-friendly-softball-game-90a43235</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/black-youth-cultural-exchange-sacramento-abdfbfe5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/political-playback-california-capitol-news-you-might-have-missed-66-e46c4e7a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-leaders-address-rising-hate-incidents-with-policy-focus-and-new-data-7bdd8363</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/eviction-rental-relief-bill-fails-085bdccb</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/2025s-best-movies-so-far-include-sinners-sorry-baby-and-one-of-them-days-c2e21a8e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/ceaze-the-moment-event-1ee26a74</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/public-enemy-drops-surprise-album-black-sky-over-the-projects-a06570da</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/trumps-tax-plan-delivers-big-wins-to-the-wealthy-cuts-for-the-rest-in-major-u-s-cities-3a83ea2c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/coco-gauff-is-out-in-the-first-round-of-wimbledon-with-a-7-6-3-6-1-loss-to-dayana-yastremska-3a215c8c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/americans-warned-you-could-be-a-target-3473260f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/environment/colossal-polluter-naacp-moves-to-sue-musk-in-memphis-e8387a49</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/fatherhood-grief-black-experiences-9949c861</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/5-takeaways-from-health-insurers-new-pledge-to-improve-prior-authorization-86c99c2e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/sacramento-observer-named-best-black-newspaper-in-america-97610436</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/californias-largest-fund-supporting-black-serving-organizations-becomes-independent-institution-3675be1a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/the-ancestors-were-speaking-my-pilgrimage-to-ghana-6a457033</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/sundays-best-a-faith-fueled-march-toward-change-4d4e6440</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/gov-newsom-and-lawmakers-strike-budget-deal-cuts-made-core-services-preserved-29c34389</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/surviving-summers-first-heat-wave-1fad6bef</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/sacramento-area-food-systems-weather-big-cuts-in-federal-funding-14685713</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-schools-face-federal-funding-crunch-5589adcb</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/as-millions-protest-donald-trump-silence-of-the-lames-speaks-volumes-f9e53d71</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/ceqa-exemption-for-urban-063a43f8</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/snapshots-of-sound-a-look-at-the-icons-who-shaped-black-music-6cc94d38</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/black-panther-party-legacy-exhibit-cef126c1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/from-struggle-to-service-why-the-big-beautiful-bill-threatens-californias-future-7ceb70b5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/gospel-under-stars-juneteenth-cad6a7b1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/sports/photos-of-womens-tackle-football-show-opportunities-for-female-athletes-in-a-game-dominated-by-men-95e9baa5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/what-california-education-cuts-could-mean-for-black-students-5e0940cd</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/ppfa-patient-womens-health-care-hangs-in-the-balance-c1fcce8e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/religious-freedom-supreme-court-decision-c0e050dc</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/news/the-sacramento-observer-and-savannah-tribune-win-big-at-2025-nnpa-messenger-awards-84ecfd2a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/2025-juneteenth-festival-honors-community-champions-in-sacramento-54ffb00a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/pharrell-williams-brings-india-and-beyonce-to-louis-vuittons-pompidou-runway-e55586c1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/godfather-of-police-litigation-honors-preeminent-civil-rights-attorney-john-burris-dca6a8d6</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/housing/sacramento-valley-tenants-unions-daniela-harvey-on-the-power-of-collective-action-for-tenant-rights-3ed0e1a4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/we-need-to-keep-fighting-hiv-activists-organize-to-save-lives-as-trump-guts-funding-ecba7042</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-homeless-enforcement-increases-77d4d15e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/juneteenth-california-literature-a36f7e14</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/cannon-pacers-proved-plucky-but-unlucky-in-nba-finals-09891160</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/weekly-outings-with-the-observer-120-008ae249</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/in-a-nutshell-co-creator-on-going-from-page-to-stage-and-finding-community-through-storytelling-ffd20b71</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/spreading-the-good-word-through-good-works-cfcf651a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/qa-pulitzer-prize-winner-robin-givhan-chronicles-virgil-ablohs-rise-to-fashion-fame-099981f9</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/if-youve-lost-your-job-heres-how-you-can-take-care-of-yourself-and-your-finances-060b634f</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/technology/observer-whip-of-the-week-2025-hyundai-tucson-xrt-awd-7db58f04</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/political-playback-california-capitol-news-you-might-have-missed-65-9d4a66b5</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/sacramento-schools-black-student-suspension-rates-remain-high-despite-promises-and-a-legal-settlement-45954352</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/bama-joins-the-juneteenth-party-thanks-to-republicans-dd0e0639</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/pride-2025-black-lgbtq-californians-lean-on-history-and-each-other-in-the-face-of-growing-hate-b47310e7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/with-f1-rising-star-damson-idris-enters-hollywoods-fast-lane-dd23503c</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/housing-construction-laws-controversy-4a506254</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/lets-talk-about-health-not-just-hiv-8f7e2e5b</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/juneteenth-celebration-allensworth-california-ff235f87</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/can-you-teach-the-truth-in-america-8b1f6e17</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/economy/newsom-budget-cuts-california-healthcare-65d1b46e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/lets-talk-about-juneteenth-california-leaders-celebrate-foundational-legacy-of-american-holiday-a3e02925</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/sacramento-organizations-in-limbo-as-federal-actions-threaten-americorps-funded-programs-3244d70a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/lupus-disproportionately-affects-black-women-experts-urge-awareness-and-early-diagnosis-f61eea8a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/sean-diddy-combs-confirms-he-wont-testify-and-praises-the-trial-judge-for-an-excellent-job-ca792b7a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/housing/as-housing-costs-go-up-hud-proposes-a-51-percent-budget-cut-d1da0c59</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/california-senator-sabrina-cervantes-drunk-investigation-5e6cc8c4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/black-cultural-vibrancy-block-party-e7a27fc7</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/what-do-ice-raids-teach-kids-6a63b4db</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/sacramento-passes-1-65b-budget-late-push-for-youth-violence-prevention-funds-fails-d144d9f3</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/abortion-pill-harms-public-health-107eea6e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/summer-time-myths-that-impact-black-health-b868a2d1</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/disabled-californians-promise-to-fight-back-as-sacramento-proposes-cuts-to-services-they-rely-on-2c43b0d2</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/commentary-newsoms-message-to-trump-administration-on-california-power-grab-is-clear-hes-not-backing-down-294df82a</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/arts-culture/hangout-gigs-nataya-rule-5e69dc88</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/california/officers-who-cover-their-faces-could-be-charged-with-a-misdemeanor-under-california-proposal-d8544b88</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/as-health-care-costs-triple-black-families-pay-even-more-b4b204cf</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/californias-health-exchange-share-data-linkedin-67213a12</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/education/across-the-country-school-officials-work-to-protect-students-from-immigration-raids-327d9a58</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/opinion/sacramento-human-trafficking-law-reform-7b95c7df</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/solidigm-leadership-ai-revolution-2032d25e</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/faith/the-museum-of-the-bible-honors-125-years-of-the-black-national-anthem-1bcae4bb</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/politics/donald-trump-is-the-first-president-in-116-years-to-not-be-invited-to-the-naacp-convention-f2b5dfbc</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/business/black-equity-collective-report-highlights-funding-cuts-7523aa42</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/health/black-dads-go-public-with-support-for-their-kids-with-autism-and-each-other-b37edb28</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/local/juneteenth-celebration-black-culture-f64f3de4</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.theobserver.media/entertainment/lebron-stars-in-amazon-ad-credits-family-for-historic-23rd-season-return-while-nursing-knee-injury-d4957d63</loc>
    <lastmod>2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z</lastmod>
</url>
    </urlset>