By Charlene Crowell On behalf of the nearly 9 million people who are now in default on their student loans, a coalition of advocates from consumer, civil rights, and education organizations is appealing to the federal Education Department to halt its plans to begin garnishing borrowers’ wages this month. Default status connotes borrowers are…
By Kristen Amundson What did you call your grandparents? What do your grandchildren call you? Are you Grandma and Grandpa? Nana and Papa (the current favorites in the U.S.)? Mimi and PopPop? In some families, the name for grandparents is the result of the oldest grandchild’s mispronunciation, which is why my grandparents came to be…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media The California Democratic Party has selected EVITARUS Research, a Black- and Latina-led firm, to conduct a new statewide polling project tracking the governor’s race ahead of the primary election. Party Chair Rusty Hicks said the California Voter Opinion, Trend and Engagement Research Index, or VOTER Index, will give voters,…
By Obama Foundation The Obama Foundation announced March 7 that the Obama Presidential Center’s grand opening celebrations will begin on June 18 and last through June 21, with a series of events that bring together the changemakers, community members, volunteers and supporters who made the Obama presidency a reality and that welcome visitors to celebrate…
“Make thick my blood…” When Etiwanda High School junior Vanessa Mejia delivered that line from Macbeth, the room fell silent. The intensity of her performance — drawn from one of Shakespeare’s most famous passages — was so powerful that even her drama teacher, Christian Kiley, was stunned. “Vanessa is one of the most natural actors…
By Payton Aldridge Navigating the special education system can be overwhelming for many families. There’s a lot of unfamiliar terminology, meetings filled with professionals and decisions that directly affect your child’s education. It can sometimes feel like everyone else in the room understands what’s happening – except you. But it’s important to remember that you…
By Li Lovett “Mass confusion.” That’s how a Texas county judge described the state’s March 3 primaries after hundreds of Democratic voters found themselves turned away from their polling stations and sent to other locations as a result of Republican-driven changes to voting procedures. After a district judge ordered Dallas county polling stations to stay…
Dr. Dennis Liotta In my nearly 50 years as a chemist at Emory University, I’ve seen the life-changing impact that federally funded university research can have firsthand. I spent the 1980s and 1990s helping develop the first treatments for HIV, which turned the disease from a death sentence into a manageable illness. Today, drugs like…
Urges State Lands Commission to Join Litigation Challenging the Presidents’ Executive Order and Protect California Coastline SACRAMENTO — Today, State Controller Malia M. Cohen, Chair of the State Lands Commission, called for an emergency session of the State Lands Commission in response to the Trump Administration’s orders directing Sable Offshore Corp. to restart offshore oil…
By Derrick Lane Elise Neal, a self-proclaimed “southern girl,” is known for playing memorable, award-nominated roles in movies such as “Hustle and Flow,” The Real Husbands of Hollywood, Hollywood Divas, movies like Logan with Hugh Jackman and many more. Her model-like physique hasn’t gone unnoticed either…she’s been turning heads for years. In fact, the now…
By Laura Onyeneho The Houston Defender When people hear “hospice,” they often think it’s the end of hope, of options, of life itself. But for the caregivers and advocates, it’s really the beginning of something else. That is peace, dignity and the chance to say goodbye on your terms. Yet, despite its critical role in…
Maintaining health coverage plays a critical role in protecting your long-term health and your family’s well-being. Preventive care — including routine screenings, wellness visits, and age-appropriate checkups — can detect health issues early, support chronic disease management, and help you stay healthier year-round. Covered California health plans include preventive services that are available at no…
ARMC is now an Academic Comprehensive Cancer Center Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) recently announced that it has received accreditation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) as an Academic Comprehensive Cancer Program (ACAD). Each CoC program is designated a specific category based on the type of facility, program structure, services…
By Edward Kissam Last summer, Omar Salazar, a young entrepreneur living in Dallas, TX, went to visit his girlfriend, Ella, in Lubbock, up in the Texas Panhandle. Driving Ella to class, maybe distracted by conversation, maybe in a hurry to get her there on time, while exiting the freeway, he crossed a solid white line…
By Stephen S. Strauss It is sad that in the 250ᵗʰ anniversary of the presumed greatest nation on earth, the American people are allowing a convicted felon to run the United States with such a monarchy-oriented attitude. Political parties have become too nationalistic in modern times. When each person is voting for a political party,…
FARSB, Anthem Blue Cross Foundation and Feeding America highlight how nutritious food supports better health during National Nutrition Month® Riverside, CA – March 17th, 2026 – Food is a powerful tool for better health, especially as people facing hunger experience higher rates of chronic illness and higher health care costs. During National Nutrition Month in…
By Stephen S. Strauss It is sad that in the 250ᵗʰ anniversary of the presumed greatest nation on earth, the American people are allowing a convicted felon to run the United States with such a monarchy-oriented attitude. Political parties have become too nationalistic in modern times. When each person is voting for a political party,…
By Black PR Wire (Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES, CA – As Black Maternal Health Week approaches (April 11-17), a new public service announcement campaign is launching to address the alarming rates of Black maternal and infant mortality in Los Angeles County by mobilizing the people closest to Black mothers-their families and friends. Created by…
If you get insurance through your work, you may have access to doula support By Dr. Lisa Saul, Chief Medical Officer of Women’s Health for UnitedHealthcare Pregnancy comes with plenty of checklists. Appointments, registries, leave planning. It also comes with a lot of questions people don’t always talk about. Is this normal? Should I be…
Savage’s life hangs in the balance. Can you help? Precious Beasley has already experienced the kind of heartbreak no parent should ever endure. Her son was murdered, and his case remains unsolved. The pain of that loss has been something she carries every day. During that dark time in her life, Precious found comfort in…
The Little Sunshine Foundation is hosting its Little Sunshine Founda-tion/Sunshine Royale Casino & Music Night, which happens every two years. This year, the fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, April 11 at the Glendora Country Club, located in the City of Glendora at 2400 Country Club Dr., 91741. The Little Sunshine Foundation, which…
Wanda Haynes-Certified Sommelier Are you getting tired of eating the same old meals? Worn out after work and don’t feel like popping into the grocery store. While desperately avoiding high calorie fast food options. Hello Fresh is an alternative to all the reasons we are tired of wondering what’s for dinner or lunch. How does…
“With Easter coming early this year, we are happy to be prepared to help people in need get nutritious meals,” said Major Adam Morales, Commander of The Salvation Army of San Bernardino. REDLANDS, Calif. —Getting a tasty and healthy meal around holiday time can be a real challenge for people in need. As Easter arrives…
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By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Correspondent On March 2, over 200 leaders from government, philanthropy and community organizations convened in Los Angeles this week for a major summit aimed at addressing poverty, housing instability and economic inequality across the city. Hosted by the City’s Community Investment for Families Department, the 2026 “Making LA Affordable…
