Month: June 2018
Assemblymember Reyes, SOAR IE, and Safe Routes to School National Partnership Host Press Conference and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Muscoy Sidewalks for Safety
Muscoy – Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes invites you to a Press Conference and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Muscoy Sidewalks for Safety on Saturday June 16, 2018 from 9:00am-12:00pm at Muscoy and Vermont Elementary in partnership with SOAR IE, Safe Routes to School National Partnership, MHS Central Valley Prevention Program, the Muscoy Community Coalition for…
Starbucks’ Optional Diversity Training Empowers People like Roseanne
Clearly communicated policies and values build corporate diversity success — treating people right is not an option for a well-run company. Luke Visconti, CEO, DiversityInc May 30, 2018 Luke Visconti is the founder and CEO of DiversityInc. Although the title of his column is meant to be humorous, the issues he addresses and the…
Four San Bernardino City Unified Valedictorians Share Unique Stories Of Perserverance
From twin sister valedictorians who have had nearly every class together since kindergarten to a self-driven Latina who was once afraid to speak English and now plans to become a lawyer, San Bernardino City Unified School District’s Class of 2018 has produced many stellar graduates. There’s Jalen Stevenson, who is making history not because he’s…
Governor Brown Appoints 21 Superior Court Judges
Three of the 21 Judicial appointments by Governor Brown are African American. SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the appointment of 21 California superior court judges, which include: Two in Alameda County; one in Humboldt County; one in Inyo County; one in Kern County; 10 in Los Angeles County; one in…
Money makes the difference for kindergarteners in the summer
By Jill Barshay, Hechinger Report, NNPA/ESSA Kids arrive at school with large achievement gaps between rich and poor, and the achievement gaps grow over the summer. Now two new studies show that the summer learning gap between the lower and middle classes may be narrowing while the rich surge ahead of everyone. A May 22,…
Pacific High School Educator Honored For Teaching Character Education
Four local Rotary Clubs came together May 8 to honor educators with the Character Education Award, and Pacific High School teacher CJ Eastwood took home the trophy. “There is a literal trophy,” Rotary President and SBCUSD director Chris Tickell said. “It’s a very large, perpetual trophy that the winner’s school gets to display until next…
CSUSB’s Yotie Talks series to explore race and class in the #MeToo movement
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Mary Texeira, Cal State San Bernardino sociology professor, will present “Exploring Race and Class in the #MeToo Movement” as part of the Yotie Talks series on Thursday, June 7, at 2 p.m. in the John M. Pfau Library, PL-5005. The event is free and open to the public. Parking at CSUSB…
New Study Finds Disparities Among College Graduates
By AFRO Staff A new study investigates inequity beyond college doors, showing that even Black and Hispanic students who earn tertiary degrees face disparities. The report, The Neglected College Race Gap: Racial Disparities Among College Completers, which was authored by the Center for American Progress, went beyond the usual examination of education disparities in graduation…
5 Cautionary Tips for College Grads Itching to Become Entrepreneurs
As the college Class of 2018 ventures out into the working world, many of them will choose to work for themselves, or at least entertain the thought. A variety of factors – less security in the traditional job market, more innovation (especially through social media), a desire for more fulfilling work and independence – has…
ORGANIZATIONAL MISBEHAVIOR Video: #SwimmingWhileBlack: Racial Slurs and Pee in Omni Hotel Pool Ignored
White privilege rewarded and police threaten to charge Black family instead. By Jayme S. Ganey June 05, 2018 Another case of big business and police perpetuating racism on the job. Dr. Covey Banks and her family, on an Orlando vacation, were swimming in the Omni Hotel pool, until a member of the Clampett family, a…
ACLU, Color of Change, Free Press Call for Release of DHS “Race Paper”
WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union joined Color of Change, Free Press, and over 35 other organizations to call for the release of the unredacted Department of Homeland Security memos known as the “Race Paper” and the “Growing Frequency of Race-Related Domestic Terrorist Violence.” Memos like these inform the activities of law enforcement officials…
Big Government’s Focus on Fines and Fees Disparately Impacts Poor, Minority Communities
Black Leaders Offer Better Deal From the Criminal Justice System Washington, DC – Law enforcement agencies focus too much on revenue-generating activities that have a negative impact on poor and minority communities, further straining the relationship between police and the communities they serve, according to the black leadership network Project 21 . As part of…
Your Cable – Internet Bill Will Increase
By Jerome Horton| Special to California Black Media Partners If Senate Bill 822 (Weiner) passes in its current form, your internet rates will increase. States around the country are rushing to restore the net neutrality rules developed under President Obama and rolled back by the Trump Administration. However as they say, “the devil is in…
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Holds Free Nonprofit Tax Seminar in Apple Valley
Sacramento – The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) will host a free seminar for nonprofit and exempt organizations on Thursday, June 14, 2018, in Apple Valley. Local nonprofit leaders and tax practitioners are encouraged to attend and learn how state tax laws apply to the operation of their organizations. Representatives from the…
Research Scientist Scores Induction Into Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
LOS ANGELES (June 4, 2018)— Lisa Thomas thought her basketball days were over. For 19 years, the Cedars-Sinai laboratory investigator of inflammatory bowel disorders and immunobiology concentrated on studying the human microbiome—the ecosystem of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi and viruses that naturally live within the human gut. Her glory days as a forward and center for…
Los Angeles company selected to accelerate innovation for U.S. health security, daily medical care
MedTech Innovator of Los Angeles has been selected as one of eight accelerators in the nation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to drive innovation in lifesaving medical technologies that solve challenging problems spanning modern health security threats and daily medical care. “Accelerators are part of a new business-friendly approach,” said…
YES,YES, YES On Prop E!
The past year has been a virtual roller coaster in our ten-year battle to remove mentholated and all flavored tobacco products from our communities. In 2017, Malia Cohen and the City and County of San Francisco boldly passed historical legislation that restricted the sale of these deadly products city-wide. Tobacco Giant, RJ Reynolds promptly bankrolled…
Father’s Day Is an Opportunity to Ask Dad About His Health
By Rick Beavin, California Medicare President, Humana With Father’s Day coming up, many of us are looking forward to this day of celebration when we can express our love and gratitude for all that Dad has done for us over a lifetime. Those of us with fathers in their golden years may find that Father’s…
States take expanded health care coverage to the ballot
By Jordan Rasmussen, jordanr@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs Recently, Utahns surpassed the threshold of signature collection to place Medicaid expansion on the November ballot. Idaho is following close behind. The residents of these rural states seek to extend access to coverage that has been denied by their state governments. If passed in November, health care…
Riverside County bird owners urged to protect against virulent Newcastle disease
Riverside County residents with backyard chickens, and people with other birds, should take steps to protect the animals from virulent Newcastle disease, county agricultural officials urged today. The disease has not been identified in Riverside County but recent outbreaks in Southern California demonstrate the need for precautions. “This disease is so virulent it could significantly…
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Immigrant Heritage Month
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring June 2018 “Immigrant Heritage Month” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation is below:
Filmmaker’s Documentary to Expose the U.S. Government’s Destruction of Black Wall Street, the Execution of Well-Known Black Leaders, and More
Indie filmmaker, Brandi Webb, brings charges to indict the U.S government in her experimental documentary entitled “Betrayal of a Nation” New York, NY — In an experimental documentary, indie filmmaker Brandi Webb has indicted the U.S. government on charges that hold it accountable for crimes committed against citizens of color. These crimes date back to…
KATE SPADE Suicide Note … ‘ASK DADDY, I LOVE YOU’
Kate Spade’s suicide note was addressed directly to her 13-year-old daughter … TMZ has learned. The note was found on a bed near her body and, according to law enforcement sources it read, “Bea – I have always loved you. This is not your fault. Ask Daddy!” We’re also told the housekeeper found her tied…