Shonda Rhimes was recently honored at Elle magazine’s 25th annual Women In Hollywood celebration where she made a surprising announcement during her acceptance speech. The “Grey’s Anatomy” creator revealed that she’s the highest paid showrunner in television after inking a lucrative deal with Netflix. “I am the highest-paid showrunner in television,” the 48-year-old told the…
Rachel Hackenberg Managing Editor, Faith-Forming Publications & Pilgrim Press “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning?” – Psalm 22:1 NRSV Lament is an ancient practice, as hold as humanity itself. We shake our fists at the heavens and wonder…
BY: Lou Yeboah God says… Don’t do it!! … Don’t do it!! … Don’t do it!!… But naw, what do we do? Not only do we do what the Lord tells us not to do, we do it thinking no one will never know…. Oh, how wrong we are! For [Numbers 32:23 and Isaiah 59:12]…
Three Bakersfield-area law enforcement officers were drinking beers and grilling one summer day in 2014 when the conversation turned to a rural marijuana growing operation they’d busted. A senior Kern County sheriff’s deputy marveled at the “huge-ass freaking buds” they’d taken, that were just sitting in a storage unit at the sheriff’s office. That was…
Gail Fry Contributor San Bernardino American News has uncovered the fact that convicted Felon William J. Postmus, former San Bernardino County Supervisor and Assessor, was tied to substantial campaign contributions to Hesperia City Council Member Paul Russ and loans to Hesperia City Council Member Rebekah Swanson, the source of the contributions and loans was…
The Democratic Congress is going through a mental crisis at the expense of our normal political process. By Harry C. Alford Political rivalry is as much a part of Americana as “Red, White and Blue.” We expect it and cheer on whatever side we support. Throughout the history of our great nation, elections would bring…
The Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program, used by 26 states and administered by Kobach, is the Republican answer to a problem of massive voter fraud that does not exist. (APN) ATLANTA – Georgia’s Secretary of State Brian Kemp is currently facing at least two lawsuits related to his voter purging practices in the lead-up to…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Is Bill Cosby paying the price for all of the sins in the #MeToo era, even though his conviction was based on something outside of that protest? It certainly appears that way, supporters argue. And, that argument grew louder when prosecutors in New York announced they were…
Manny Otiko | California Black Media Assemblymember Tony Thurmond (D-Richmond) recently held a media call with members of the black press to discuss his plans for California’s education system. Thurmond is competing against Marshall Tuck for the post of state superintendent of public instruction. Thurmond served as a West Contra Costa School Board member, Richmond…
Fontana, Calif.- The City of Fontana invites the public to attend the land dedication ceremony for the future South Fontana Sports Park on Monday, October 22, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at 10941 Cypress Avenue. The proposed 18-acre park will be located on Santa Ana Avenue between Cypress Avenue and Juniper Avenue. “The dedication ceremony…
Gamma Omega Chapter’s Youth Group of San Bernardino, California attended the Grand Celebration of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 76th Founder’s Day. The celebration was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Doubletree by Hilton Ontario, Airport. All of the chapters in the Western Region participated in the celebration. It was a grand affair…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The planet will reach the crucial threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius – or 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit – above pre-industrial levels by as early as 2030, precipitating the risk of extreme drought, wildfires, floods and food shortages for hundreds of millions of people, according to new climate change…
Advancing Justice-LA urges the community to not be alarmed LOS ANGELES, CA — On Wednesday, October 10, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially posted proposed changes to public charge regulations in the Federal Register. These proposed changes are open for public comment for 60 days and are not final. The posted regulations change the…
“Initially, the Dutch were against slavery which was considered to be a catholic heresy. This antislavery point of view can be easily explained,” den Heijer said. “Dutch seafarers first ventured across the Atlantic without the intention of enslaving anyone. They were mainly interested in the trade in Atlantic products like salt, sugar, wax and dye…
By Camille Maben, First 5 California Executive Director From the moment a child is born, their brains are growing and developing at fantastic speeds, and your interactions with them at this stage will impact the rest of their lives. Science has shown that healthy brain development depends upon ongoing conversations and interactions between an adult…
By Greg Dill When you shop for a new car or truck, you don’t just buy the first one you see, do you? Probably not. You shop around, looking for the best deal you can get on a vehicle that fits your driving needs as well as your pocketbook. Well, it’s the time of year…
By Tony Evers, Democratic Candidate for Governor Tony Evers, Democratic Candidate for Governor of Wisconsin Across our state, millions of Wisconsinites are dealing with the crisis of rising health care costs and inadequate coverage. It’s an issue that hurts our families, our economy, and our ability to ensure that our communities can grow and thrive….
It seems that everyone overshares on social media sites these days. But sharers beware! Scammers have become increasingly smart and sneaky, using information people share online to find targets for their next scams. For example, if you share photos and status updates about your vacation out of the country, scammers may use this opportunity to…
WHAT: The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is hosting the 2nd Annual APDA West Coast Parkinson’s Educational Forum – A Weekend of Discovery — a two-day comprehensive special event that will provide a unique opportunity for people impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD) to hear firsthand from leaders in PD treatment and research, as well…
Riverside County health officials are urging residents to get their flu shot as a way to prevent spread of the illness. The appeal from Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser came Tuesday as he reminded County Supervisors of the 100-year anniversary of the Great Pandemic of 1918, when hundreds of thousands of people…
By Dwight Brown The phrase “The Hate U Give Little Infants F—s Everybody” gave the hip hop group T-H-U-G-L-I-F-E its name. The sentiment from the late Tupac Shakur (and other group members, Big Syke, Stretch, Mopreme Shakur, The Rated R and Macadoshis) meant that the kids you ignore or deride turn into young people who…
By Janice Malone, Tennessee Tribune It seems that the old adage “necessity is the mother of invention” continues to ring true even in the 21st century, especially for ‘mompreneur’ Karen Byrd. The California-based business woman is the founder/creator of NATURAL GIRLS UNITED, a doll company that takes straight-haired dolls of different skin tones and gives…
John Dorhauer General Minister and President People who have suffered sexual trauma, who have spent significant effort shielding themselves from public shame, and who have sought healing from deep wounds, now find their stories painfully reflected on very public and highly politicized stages. Those who tell their stories, men and women alike, face derision, shame,…
