The California Advocate Newspaper

06/06/2024

An Advocate Endoresed Event: Junteenth At Allensworth, This weekend, Saturday June 8th 2024

05/03/2024

An Advocate Newspaper Endorsed Event;
Fresno's Black Excellence in Science & Technology (BEST)Event this weekend. This Saturday, May 4th!

04/29/2024

08/18/2023

Here’s a look from our coverage of the brand new Fresno City West Center from earlier this month. The Advocate is proud to have documented the process of higher education being brought to South-West Fresno!

08/10/2023

We are excited for, and very proud of, Advocate intern Ms. Serenity Kelly as she continues her career pursuits In Atlanta.

We encourage our Advocate readers to click on the link and visit her GoFundme page as her talent is extraordinary and she will make a huge impact in the media industry.

Mark Kimber,
Advocate Publisher

Hey ya'll! I'm Serenity. As most of you know, I will be leaving for Atlanta i… Serenity Kelly needs your support for Serenity's Relocation To Atlanta, GA

07/17/2023

The California Advocate Newspaper 2023 Juneteenth Booth Interviews: Interviews from Fresno's 2023 Juneteenth Celebration held at the Fresno Convention Center's Valdez Hall.

04/14/2023

Advocate interview with Shantay Davies-Balch, Director.
ANNOUNCING: BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK EVENT
THIS SATURDAY, April 15th, 11AM-3:00PM
FREE CRIBS, CAR SEATS, PLAYPENS,
FREE GIFTS & ALL YOU CAN EAT TACOS
"Everything you need to have a successful pregnancy and a healthy baby"
Black Wellness Saturday Event -
Location: 2201 Calaveras Street (DOWNTOWN FRESNO)
Blackwpc.org/BHM2023
Video By Advocate photographer Serenity Kelly

04/10/2023

Family, friends, and former students gathered at Edison High School to honor and remember the late great Principal Vurdell Newsome.
The Advocate, Fresno's Black community newspaper since 1967.

03/31/2023

Advocate Special Editorial: Cesar Chavez Was One Of Us!

03/02/2023

Middle School African American Student Leadership Conference on Friday 2/24/23 at Clovis North High School. 3/3

03/02/2023

Middle School African American Student Leadership Conference on Friday 2/24/23 at Clovis North High School. 2/3

03/02/2023

Middle School African American Student Leadership Conference on Friday 2/24/23 at Clovis North High School. 1/3

02/26/2023

The 1936 Fresno Negro Directory complete list in the printed issue of the Advocate's BHM issue newsstand and in your local Black churches this weekend.

02/10/2023

Mayor Jerry Dyer at Fresno City Hall for the proclamation of Black History Month in the City of Fresno, California

02/10/2023

The City of Fresno did a formal proclamation in recognition of the month of February being Black History Month. We at The CALIFORNIA ADVOCATE are proud to have witnessed and been a part of this historic day today. Celebrating the contributions of African Americans here in Fresno and and honoring historic landmarks such as The African American Historic museum creates a legacy for the next generation. Here are some shots we captured of the celebration and the proclamation inside.

Stay tuned for more events to happen around the city of Fresno for the remainder of this month as we keep you updated!

02/07/2023

Thank you to the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools for putting on an excellent conference this year and keeping our future leaders empowered, educated, and full of resources. Here is a recap of today by Dr. Angelia Barfield.

Stay tuned for more events to happen around the city of Fresno for the rest of this month. We will keep you posted on what's to come 😄😉

Photos/ Video by Serenity Kelly

02/07/2023

Because we Advocate for education. Check out some shots from todays African American Student Leadership Conference organized by the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools!

02/05/2023

The Advocate congratulates Phillip Young, the 2x winner of the BBQ Cookout at Full Circle Brewing Co. Way to go Phillip!!! 👍🏾🥳

01/13/2023

Advocate's MLK Issue available this weekend.

12/23/2022

A TALE OF TWO CITIES exclusive interviews with Fresno's black community leaders. (Dr. Malik Simba)

12/21/2022

Advocate Newspaper exclusive interviews with black leaders in Fresno and the San Joaquin Valley.

11/11/2022

What an event it was to honor our black veterans here in the Central Valley! We thank those who have served, and are currently serving our country! Anthony Bailey TV was an awesome host!