By: Akil Wilson There’s no question that education quality has an extraordinary impact on the future lives of students. As a parent of a new middle school student, I can personally attest to the importance of dedicated teachers, early childhood education and a focused, personalized approach to education. In numerous studies it has been shown…
RIVERSIDE — For immigrants facing deportation, assistance from attorneys can make a profound difference in the outcome of their cases — immigrants with lawyers have an overwhelmingly better chance of being able to stay in the U.S. For asylum seekers, it can be a matter of life or death. But at Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
ANDREW DALTON and HILLEL ITALIE of The Associated Press Published: 15 December 2018 Nancy Wilson, the Grammy-winning “song stylist” and torch singer whose polished pop-jazz vocals made her a platinum artist and top concert performer, has died. Wilson, who retired from touring in 2011, died after a long illness at her home in Pioneertown, a…
Richard K. De Atley PUBLISHED: December 17, 2018 at 11:45 am | UPDATED: December 17, 2018 at 3:35 pm Crime + Public Safety, News A former San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy faces two years in state prison when he receives a final sentence early next year for charges that linked to him having sex with…
When people think of the holidays, they often think of the red and green lights of Christmas; the blue and white colors of Hanukkah; the green, red, and black of Kwanzaa; or the yellow-gold light of a burning yule log or candles. This holiday season, many in the community felt the holiday spirit when they…
NNPA/ESSA News Washington, DC – On Tuesday, December 11, the DC State Board of Education (SBOE) will hold its next Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Task Force meeting at 6 pm in Room 1117 at 441 Fourth St. NW. Task Force members will convene to explore the new DC school report cards released today. Representatives…
San Diego, CA – Safeway Foundation has awarded $10,000 to Options For All for service in the communities served by the Foundation. The grant was made possible through the People with Disabilities campaign. Safeway collected donations at check stands in stores, generating at total of about $1 million to assist people with disabilities. “The money…
By Elizabeth Primas, NNPA ESSA Awareness Campaign Program Manager States are in the driver’s seat when it comes to improving their struggling schools. But how can we make sure they’re not taking the “path of least resistance” when it comes to this important work, risking the academic prospects for students of color. Building on the…
Published on December 10, 2018By Robin Urevich How a private prison company silenced the Georgia Bureau of Investigation from releasing details about an immigrant detainee’s death. CoreCivic, which operates immigrant detention centers, warned a law-enforcement agency not to make its investigation into a detainee’s death public. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has refused to release…
By implementing a global player from the high-tech industry at the Ontario, California location, Arvato SCM Solutions has further completed the high-performance network for this customer. With an area of over 550,000 square feet, the site in California is the third-largest Arvato logistics center in the US. After Louisville in Kentucky and Venlo in the…
The U.S. Small Business Administration, Orange County/Inland Empire District Office is proud to announce it is now accepting nominations for its 2019 Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year award. Since 1963, National Small Business Week has recognized the outstanding achievements of America’s small businesses for their contributions to…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Eleven bald eagles were confirmed by more than 100 citizen scientists during the first winter bald eagle count of the season on the morning of Sat., Dec. 15. It is the 40th year of the annual count that spans five lakes within San Bernardino National Forest and two California State Park…
12-month Follow-up Research Continues to Show Improvement in Lowering Hypertension New 12-month data from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai backs up an earlier study proving that a pharmacist-led, barbershop-based medical intervention can successfully lower blood pressure in high-risk African-American men. The follow-up research was published today in the journal Circulation. “Our initial six-month data…
Texas District Court’s ruling on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act has no impact on Covered California’s open enrollment period. · Covered California is extending today’s deadline to Friday, Dec 21, for consumers who want health care coverage that starts on Jan. 1, 2019. · Consumers who enroll after Dec. 21, and by Jan….
By Greg Dill Imagine going to the grocery store, picking up the items you need for the week, but not knowing how much anything costs until the store sends you a bill two weeks later. Sadly, that’s how our healthcare system works every day. Healthcare costs now represent one in every five dollars spent in…
Ann Gorman, Kaiser Health News The number of people hospitalized because of amphetamine use is skyrocketing in the United States, but the resurgence of the drug largely has been overshadowed by the nation’s intense focus on opioids. Amphetamine-related hospitalizations jumped by about 245 percent from 2008 to 2015, according to a recent study in the…
ANDREW DALTON and HILLEL ITALIE of The Associated Press Published: 15 December 2018 MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press Published: 17 December 2018 Russia’s sweeping political disinformation campaign on U.S. social media was more far-reaching than originally thought, with troll farms working to discourage Black voters and “blur the lines between reality and fiction” to help…
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson issued the following statement today on the report of the federal School Safety Commission. The commission was put together as a response to the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneham Douglas High School in Florida on February 14, 2018, which took the lives of 14 students and three teachers,…
The Board of Supervisors today endorsed Vision2Succeed, a new campaign designed to strengthen the career skills of our local workforce by connecting county residents to opportunities that enhance their qualifications to support existing employers and attract new employers to San Bernardino County. “A skilled workforce encourages a vibrant economy, and that is why we support…
Participants Expanded Their Professional Network and Engaged with NFL and Club Executives Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — More than 90 students from Historically Black College & Universities (HBCU) participated in the third annual NFL CAREERS IN FOOTBALL FORUM, as part of the Celebration Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 14. “The NFL Careers in Football Forum aims…
By Defender News Service Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, turned out to be a big hit at the box-office on its opening weekend, topping out at $35.4 million domestically. The film, which stars Shameik Moore, also drew in another $21 million elsewhere. Moore who is of Jamaican descent, takes pride in his role as Miles Morales,…
“Unmasked” Black Manta exclusively available to Regal Crown Club members KNOXVILLE, Tenn., December 18, 2018 – In anticipation of the long-awaited Aquaman release, Regal announces an exclusive giveaway of the collectible “Unmasked” Black Manta Funko Pop figure. These will be available to Regal Crown Club members that purchase three or more tickets to a standard…
By NY Magee Tiffany Haddish’s ex-husband is coming for her along with her co-author, Tucker Max, and publisher Simon & Schuster, for claims she made in her memoir “The Last Black Unicorn” that her ex was abusive towards her. William Stuart has filed a defamation lawsuit against the comedian, Max, and the publisher for allegedly…
By: Lou Yeboah Thank You Lord! As we stand on the brink of a New Year it is a good time to reflect on the year that is ending and look forward into the year that is soon to begin. A New Year filled with new possibilities and opportunities. Twelve new months, 52 new weeks,…
Written by Mary Schaller Blaufuss I am honored to participate in the formation of faith-based justice leaders. I give thanks for young adults I have accompanied during the last decade who have committed themselves to serving at the intersection of faith communities and God’s love and justice in the world. For example, I watched Jenn…