The men said they were wasting resources, meanwhile real terrorists were out there By Jayme S. Ganey Three former federal air marshals, Steve Theodoropoulos, Henry Preston, and Ed Cunningham, said they were told by a supervisor to target “the Black people” when they worked in Orlando because “they’re the ones who have warrants.” “But he…
By Julianne Malveaux (NNPA Newswire Columnist) I am no fan of Omarosa Manigault Newman, the mononymous diva who dominates the airwaves whenever she wants to. Her new book, “Unhinged,” which I won’t read, is billed as a tell-all on “45’s” White House and its shenanigans. In making the rounds, “Omierosie” (my nickname for her) has…
NNPA Newswire The United Nations is mourning the death of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who passed away peacefully after a short illness, on Saturday 18 August 2018. The renowned Ghanaian diplomat was 80 years old. Mr. Annan was the seventh man to take the helm of the global organization and the first Secretary-General to emerge…
Every year, San Bernardino High School (SBHS) holds the Miss Cardinal City pageant, which prepares participating students to represent the school and community for the school year. Miss Cardinal City, along with the reigning Mr. Cardinal City, represents SBHS at school and community functions throughout the year and volunteers with a variety of charitable organizations…
TORONTO, August 1, 2018 – North America’s smallest and most authentic conference for startups and entrepreneurs announces a $40,000 diversity and inclusion fellowship for its upcoming September summit. The announcement marks the birth of Fireside Conference’s “Pledge 5” movement, where they hope to inspire other conferences, summits and community organizations to pledge, at minimum, 5…
By Tyvan Burns, Diamond Durant, Denver Lark (#TeamOptimistic, NNPA DTU Journalism Fellowship) Dating back to 1947, when Jackie Robinson became the first African American Major League Baseball (MLB) player for the Brooklyn Dodgers, increasing diversity and inclusion continue to be two of the league’s most important objectives. As the league’s Deputy Commissioner for Baseball Administration,…
By Dr. Elizabeth Primas (Program Manager, NNPA ESSA Public Awareness Campaign) The latest data from the Center for American Progress shows that the average salary for an attorney is more than two times that of elementary and middle school educators. The Washington Post reported last week that nearly 1 in 10 hosts who rent out…
As part of its process for selecting new history/social science textbooks, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) invites all stakeholders to review the books and give input. The books are available for review now through September 14 at all Family Engagement Centers and high school libraries. The books are also available for review…
By Charlene Crowell Today’s increasingly competitive global economy requires and recruits those who are highly-skilled and knowledgeable. People understand and accept that higher education is a means to become employable, marketable, and competitive. It is equally true that the rising costs of higher education have now forced 44 million consumers to borrow $1.4 trillion in…
Kristopher Francisco, the CEO of Evolute, is charting a new path in cloud computing as a young, African American male in Silicon Valley BlackNews.com Mountain View, CA (BlackNews.com) — Kristopher Francisco, the 32-year old pioneering African American CEO of Evolute, is charting a new path in cloud computing with the recent launch of his software…
By Curtis Bunn, Urban News Service Two years and 40 attempts later, Kevin Rodgers’s hair care product had to pass a final test: His wife’s. Following another late-night session where he mixed a special blend of natural oils in the kitchen of his Atlanta home, the 49-year-old Rodgers waited expectantly as his wife Lorraine rubbed…
NEW YORK — Men and women incarcerated in prisons across the country declared a nationwide strike today to draw attention and demand changes to the conditions they face in the prison system. The Nationwide Prison Strike is scheduled to last from August 21 to September 9. The organizers of the strike have outlined 10 demands,…
By Dr. Kevin Williams (Chief Medical Officer, Pfizer Rare Disease Unit) The “Ask Dr. Kevin” series is brought to you by Pfizer Rare Disease in collaboration with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) to increase understanding of sickle cell disease. With National Sickle Cell Awareness Month just next month, I’ve been thinking a lot about…
Pancreatic cancer, which is the disease that took the life of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, is considered to be incurable. Many people who have the disease generally have a 5-10 percent chance of recovery. The chances tend to be even lower for someone of older and overweight. What Causes Pancreatic Cancer? As…
The 2018 Inland Empire Senior Games is scheduled for September 21 through October 6, 2018. We have something for everyone…Tennis, 5k/10k Walk or Run, Hotshot, Basketball, Horseshoes, Billiards, Pickleball, Swimming, and Softball. If you are 50 years of age and better, you are encouraged to compete! This event is sponsored by the City of…
Sub-Committee Members & Community Partners, Although The Sub-Committee is going Dark this month in August we will see each other back on September 17. We will send out another friendly reminder next month for the coming Monday September 17 2:00 pm -3:30 pm. The meeting will be held at Young Visionaries Office 696 S. Tippecanoe,…
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Aretha Franklin, arguably the greatest voice in music history, has died. The Queen of Soul was 76. “She will be so missed as a mother, sister, friend, cousin,” said longtime friend Roger Friedman, who also covered the Queen of Soul for decades and originally broke the story about…
October 6, 2018 Rainbow Promotions, LLC presents A Soulful Evening of Jazz and R&B Featuring the supremely skilled Jazz and R&B singer, songwriter, and producer, Lalah Hathaway Damien Escobar. This event will take place at the Redondo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 6th. Doors will open at 6:00pm. Cocktail Hour will take place from…
Brooks Berndt Minister of Environmental Justice As my daughters begin school this week, I find myself in a state of agonized worry. It is not about how both will fare as a result of switching schools. It is not about whether they will make friends or have nice teachers. It is about the health of…
By: Lou Yeboah Listen, life is short, and we do not know what will happen tomorrow [James 4:13-14]. The Bible urges us to get right with God today [Luke 12:40]. God illustrated the importance of being prepared for His coming in [Matthew 25:1-13]. This message is a reminder, a word of warning or caution for those…
Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) — Alashee Naturals, a Black woman-owned startup brand that produces innovative natural hair care products, is pleased to announce the launch of the Natural, But Not Nappy Alashee Good Hair System – the latest addition to their new science and technology based selections of hair, skin and beauty care products. Diana…
Twentynine Palms, CA – Joshua Tree National Park will hold public meetings on August 29 and August 30 to present and seek comment on the draft Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. Over the last year, an interdisciplinary team comprised of park and regional staff identified key park experiences, and evaluated associated areas to determine locations…
By Danielle Haynes Aug. 21 (UPI) — A jury in Virginia found former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort guilty on eight of the 18 counts he faced for bank fraud Tuesday. The verdict came after four days of deliberations during which the panel of six men and six women indicated it had difficulty reaching a…
