Swift’s alignment with human rights, LGBTQ rights, and the fight against systemic racism brings backlash. By Jayme S. Ganey Somehow, white nationalists and Republicans missed, or ignored, the message that Taylor Swift has been promoting for the past 10 years — it’s the opposite of their propaganda. Yet, she’s even been referred to by white…
By Manny Otiko | California Black Media African Americans usually vote overwhelmingly for the Democratic Party, but that doesn’t mean they are always in line with Democratic state issues. Findings from a recent poll of 1,200 African American voters conducted by Evitarus, a public opinion research firm released new data that shares insight into black…
“It put me in a state of shock,” said Rice’s mother, Samaria. By Sheryl Estrada Apparently, killing a 12-year-old Black holding a toy gun doesn’t disqualify Timothy Loehmann from getting another police badge. The former Cleveland cop is again on a police force. Loehmann is now a part-time officer with the Bellaire Police Department in…
The California Grand Jurors’ Association has presented the Grand Jury Reporting Award to the San Bernardino County Grand Jury for its 2016-2017 report titled “Apple Valley Unified School District Police Department.” The California Grand Jurors’ Association is a statewide nonprofit organization of former grand jurors with the mission “to promote, preserve and support the grand…
The Charleston Chronicle, NNPA/ESSA Marking 26 years of scholarship support for high school students, the Marie Jenkins Jones Incentive Award (MJJIA) announces five award recipients for 2018. Receiving scholarships of $500 each are Kayla Bennett, Ajani Brooks, Quinara Lawson, Zataya Rivenbark and Jamesia St. Louis, all recent graduates of Baptist Hill Middle High School. These…
By Charlene Crowell Recent and stunning disclosures of racially-offensive writings by a high-ranking official at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has unleashed an escalating barrage of criticisms, including calls for the official to be fired and more probing questions regarding the agency’s commitment to fair lending. Since a September 28 Washington Post article first…
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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia “It started with slave ships… There are more records of slave ships than one would dream. It seems inconceivable until you reflect that for 200 years ships sailed carrying cargo of slaves. How can man be nonviolent… in the face of the… violence that we’ve been experiencing…
By Rev. Stephen Tillett I am compelled to express my disgust at the determination of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the White House to ramrod through a Supreme Court (SCOTUS) nomination no matter what. While Brett Kavanaugh might meet some standards for a Justice, as far as his legal training and experience, there are other…
Funding will create new recreational opportunities in underserved communities SACRAMENTO. – California State Parks this week released for public review the “Draft Application Guide” for a statewide program that offers $254.9 million to create new parks and recreational opportunities in underserved communities across California. Parks are unique places where children play, people exercise, families and…
GILLETTE, Wyo., Oct. 8, 2018 – Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $181 million in 88 projects (PDF, 173 KB) that will build community infrastructure and facilities in 27 states. “Infrastructure is a foundation for quality of life and economic opportunity…
By Post Staff The lives of Black women in American politics are remarkably absent from the shelves of bookstores and libraries. “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics” is a sweeping view of American history from the vantage points of four women who have lived and worked behind the scenes in politics for over 30…
Dogged investigative work and a swift response by San Bernardino City Unified School District Police officers led to the arrest of three men suspected of robbing high school students of their jewelry. The robbery spree began in September and ended Friday, September 28 when District Police arrested Demontrion Butler, David Black, and Aaron Keith across…
A bioengineer and neuroscientist at the University of California, Riverside, have received a $390,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a device to improve outcomes for patients suffering a severe stroke that requires a craniectomy to circumvent debilitative tissue swelling. The device aims to relieve swelling in brain tissue and administer therapeutic…
Cougrzz Rock Donates Free Show to Komen IE’s Signature Fundraiser MURRIETA—Cougrzz Rock, a popular all-female Southern California band, will perform at the Sunday, Oct. 14 Race for the Cure in a show of support for Susan G. Komen IE’s signature fundraiser. The award-winning band’s high-energy show will be on full display at the event in…
(Riverside, CA) October 9, 2018 – “Through The Pink Ribbon Place, I’ve bonded with amazing women and have had the opportunity to benefit from counseling, prosthesis and support groups,” shared Jennifer Potter, Pink Ribbon Place Client. Pink on Parade, Riverside’s breast cancer awareness walk is held annually to support the programs and services provided by…
By Rick Beavin, California Market President Humana It’s that time of year when people with Medicare review their health insurance choices and enroll in a Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug plan for the coming year. People typically have a lot of questions as they research their Medicare options, which primarily include Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage…
They are two conditions that might seem to have nothing in common: mouth breathing and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Yet children who breathe through their mouths because of a dental issue may be easily misdiagnosed with ADHD, resulting in a lifetime of being given powerful drugs unnecessarily. “Mouth breathing is often caused by an…
Technology has made it easy to build relationships with friends and family who live far away, as well as to start new romantic relationships with people met online. Many scammers will make fake online dating profiles to get close to victims, build a relationship with them online, and then ask for money to finally meet…
NNPA Newswire Staff WASHINGTON –President Barack Obama issued a second round of midterm endorsements, lending his name in support of 260 Democratic candidates for governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House, and state legislature. “The Democratic Party has always made the biggest difference in the lives of the American people when we lead with conviction, principle,…
LOS ANGELES – Under a settlement signed, the Los Angeles County Superior Court has agreed to procedures to ensure that no motorists will be saddled with traffic fines they simply cannot afford to pay. The lawsuit Alvarado v. Los Angeles Superior Court, filed in 2016, alleged that courts throughout Los Angeles County illegally assumed that…
No ticket required OPEN HOUSE to provide fun for everyone Thursday, October 4, 2018 (Ontario, California) Citizens Business Bank Arena is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the venue on October 24, 2018. From 5pm to 7:30pm the community is invited to explore the venue, enjoy a “Taste of the Arena” at the new concession stands,…
Michael Neuroth Policy Advocate, International Issue In Washington D.C., there is no shortage of issues to focus on these days. No lack of political and moral crises to keep one up at night. In my work, I have been reminded of just how closely intertwined our policy work is with personal stories and struggles—the connection…
By Lou Yeboah I Give Myself Away, so You can use me ….Here I am, here I stand… Lord, my life is in Your hands… Lord, I’m longing to see Your desires revealed in me… Take my heart; take my life, as a living sacrifice. All my dreams, all my plans… Lord, I place them…