By Ron Edwards As of the writing of this column, a series of hate-driven, murderous events have taken place, either racially or religiously motivated, from October 24 – 27, across the country. Among them are the following hate crimes: Two African Americans were murdered in Kentucky by a White man who had tried to enter…
The Associated Press. When police arrived after reports of a shooting over the weekend at a bar outside Chicago, witnesses say Jemel Roberson, a 26-year-old security guard who worked there, had already subdued the alleged assailant, pinning him to the ground. Adam Harris, who was at Manny’s Blue Bar in Robbins at the time of…
Fulbright Scholar Roberto Rivera looks to Jamaica as a model of restorative justice Roberto “Bobby” Rivera spent 20 years as a police officer in Southern California before a medical injury prompted his early retirement in 2011. What he couldn’t have predicted at the time was that the injury that ended one career would also open…
“If I reach back far enough I can touch my own family slavery in a very personal way.” – Bishop T.D. Jakes By Michael H. Cottman Urban News Service DALLAS – Inside a provocative exhibit about Thomas Jefferson and slavery, Bishop T.D. Jakes was reminded of his own enslaved ancestors. Jakes, who has visited Africa…
SAN BERNARDINO, California—Submissions are now open for the 8th Annual SBVC International Student Film Festival. All student filmmakers at SBVC and worldwide are invited to submit films at http://www.filmfreeway.com/iema. Categories include narrative and documentary short, animation, and experimental. The deadline to submit is March 31. Works in progress will be considered. The Inland Empire Media…
The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) Quality Standards Certification Team unanimously agreed to recognize continued Quality Certification status for Bethune-Cookman University. In addition, the USDLA Board unanimously voted and approved the continued certification. Under the leadership of Dean of B-CU Global Online Dr. Arletha McSwain, USDLA is confident the University and the B-CU Global…
Chico, CA, Nov. 13, 2018 – The Camp Fire, which began on November 8, is now the deadliest wildfire in California history with 44 fatalities.It razed through more than 117,000 acres in Northern California and destroyed over 7,000 buildings.The Woolsey Fire, too, has burned through more than 93,000 acres and destroyed at least 435 structures…
The guest speaker at a Veterans Day recognition breakfast at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters held Saturday was Judge William Hooks, a retired Lt. Col. Marines, is assigned to the Criminal Division Circuit Court of Cook County, helps veterans who have committed felonies. Hooks said his first time being at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition was…
State legislative contests are the most affected, but there are implications for the unsettled governor’s race. By Steven Rosenfeld Two just-issued federal court rulings will mean potentially thousands of additional votes will be counted in Georgia’s hotly contested elections, possibly affecting the outcomes of races ranging from the high-profile governor’s race to seats for state…
More than 27,000 Businesses and Residents to Get Improved e-Connectivity WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2018 – Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that USDA is investing in infrastructure projects in a dozen states (PDF, 132 KB) to improve e-Connectivity in rural communities. “In the modern economy, rural broadband is a lifeline…
Agency moves to deny representation rights to health care workers WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — American Federation of Government Employees National President J. David Cox Sr. today issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s announcement that it will be denying union representation rights to more than 100,000 health care workers at…
Nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure under the guidelines issued late last year by heart organizations and the medical community. The threshold for high blood pressure has been lowered to 130/80 mm/HG from the previous 140/90. Medical experts hope this new, lower level will prompt doctors to suggest earlier intervention for their patients…
Physician Also Serves on Compassion & Choices African American Leadership Council (Los Angeles, Calif. – Nov. 13, 2018) To commemorate the first day of national hospice month, Compassion & Choices announced today it has appointed a leading expert in hospice and end-of-life care, Dr. Lucille Ridgill, to its board of directors. Dr. Ridgill also serves…
By Rick Beavin, California Market President Humana The deadline is fast approaching! The Medicare Annual Election Period, during which people with Medicare can enroll in a Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan, ends Dec. 7. It’s important to take this time to evaluate your health care choices. Even if you’re already enrolled in a plan,…
“The reality is that because physicians have bias, they treat their patients differently,” said Dr. Armen Henderson, an internist working at the University of Miami Hospital. By K. Barrett Bilali, Miami Times kbbilali@miamitimesonline.com Racism in the health care system continues to confound but a few researchers are taking a historic look and holistic approach to…
By Dr. E. Faye Williams Since the World Bank is exempt from US laws and courts, women in the World Bank can be sexually harassed and assaulted without any legal recourse. Bank report (The Stern Report) attributed sexual harassment in the World Bank to “cultures with different standards for male-female relationships.” Women who challenge the…
Vet Organizations, State AGs, and Consumers Sound the Alarm By Charlene Crowell Although predatory lending often conjures up images of an economically blighted Urban America, seldom does the image of an enlisted man or woman come to mind. But just as check cashing stores, along payday and auto title loan shops focus on communities of…
Meanwhile, Trump calls Black reporter’s white nationalism question “racist.” By Jayme S. Ganey Patrick Casey, leader of alt-right white nationalist group, Identity Evropa, and Charlottesville marcher, posted a visit to the White House on social media this week: Casey’s group, aimed at recruiting young white college-age men, believes in returning people of color back to…
BALTIMORE— The NAACP issued the following statement regarding Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith recent statement on being invited to a public hanging. “Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s shameful remarks prove once again how Trump has created a social and political climate that normalizes hateful and racist rhetoric. We’ve seen this in Florida from Ron DeSantis and others during…
City improperly signed non-disclosure agreements in connection with tech giant’s proposed “mega-campus” The First Amendment Coalition (FAC), joined by Working Partnerships USA (WPUSA), today sued the city of San Jose to force the disclosure of secret details of its negotiations to sell valuable public land to Google. The suit, filed in Santa Clara County Superior…
Starring William L. Johnson (Blue Hill Avenue), Tiffany Addison (Chicago Med), Darrin Henson (Stomp the Yard), Dawn Halfkenny (Saints & Sinners) and Richard Gallion (The Ideal Husband) Film Premieres Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 22, 2018 Silver Spring, MD — A heartwarming new release just in time for the upcoming holiday, UMC – Urban Movie Channel,…
Barnes & Noble announced the book has sold more pre-orders than any other adult book since 2015. Michelle Obama’s book “Becoming” may have only hit the shelves today, but days before its release, the memoir shot to No. 1 on the Amazon best-sellers list, where many expect it to stay for a while. Although many…
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