By Daniel Uria Dec. 23 (UPI) — U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that Patrick Shanahan will take on the role of acting secretary of defense at the start of the new year. Trump wrote on Twitter that Shanahan, who had been serving as current Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ deputy, will step into the role…
By Anna Johnson, annaj@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs The compromise farm bill secures several victories for conservation, beginning farmers, and rural communities, while failing to cap payments to the largest farms or secure stable long-term funding for working lands conservation. We are pleased that Congress maintained the Conservation Stewardship Program in the final bill, and…
WASHINGTON — The Senate tonight passed a revised version of the FIRST STEP Act by a margin of 87-12. It is expected to pass quickly in the House of Representatives in the coming days. Jesselyn McCurdy, deputy director of the Washington Legislative Office at the American Civil Liberties Union, had the following reaction: “The FIRST…
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Hon. Fred M. Whitaker, Chairman of the Republican Party of Orange County, released the following statement in response to the announcement of possible deportation of Vietnam War refugees: “Orange County is home to one of the largest communities of Vietnamese Americans in the United States. Like many I was concerned over…
By Manny Otiko | California Black Media Assemblymember Tony Thurmond (D-Richmond) pulled off a hard-fought victory defeating CEO of Green Dot Public Schools Marshall Tuck in the race for Superintendent of Public Instruction. The results were officially certified by the Secretary of State’s Office on Friday, Dec. 14. According to a press release from Thurmond’s…
LifeHouse Theater’s 25th silver anniversary season continues in the New Year with the world-premiere musical, “Prodigal Son.” This new musical features a fresh new take on the biblical parable as the story of the Prodigal Son unfolds against the backdrop of a 1930’s jazz club. This timeless lesson of love and forgiveness shines with a…
By Jamai Harris Janet Jackson and her brother Randy Jackson are reportedly being sued by their former tour manager who is claiming they still owe him thousands. According to documents obtained by TMZ, Danny O’ Donovan claims Janet and Randy hired him back in 2016 to be the tour manager for Janet’s “State of the…
By MESFIN FEKADU, AP There’s no more juice in Beyonce’s lemonade jar: The singer did not release new music though two albums featuring old Beyonce songs hit streaming services Thursday. Under the name Queen Carter, the albums “Have Your Way” and “Back Up, Rewind” appeared on Spotify and Apple Music, featuring demos, previously released songs…
NY Magee, EURWeb.com We previously reported that the Super Bowl was having trouble finding acts who will play with its feature attraction, Maroon 5, for the halftime show. According to numerous reports, artists are reluctant to take part in the 13-minute production because of the controversy concerning blacklisted former footballer Colin Kaepernick and the NFL’s…
By: Lou Yeboah I tell you, if you are going to experience the relationship Christ wants for you and that you desire, there are some things that need to change. If you are going to have the life in Christ you want and the life He wants you to have, there are some things that…
Roberto Ochoa Program Associate for Congregations of Color Six siblings and their significant others gathered together, weary and full of anxious anticipation. Events beyond their control the past few years had challenged and sometimes threatened to fracture the deep-rooted love between them. In addition to their divided loyalties for NFL teams (how is it possible…
Ginsburg underwent surgery Friday to remove two malignant growths in her left lung. AP News WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is up and working as she recuperates from cancer surgery. A spokeswoman for the court, Kathy Arberg, also says that Ginsburg remained in New York at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center…
ACLU and Legal Aid at Work Sue on Behalf of Employee Who Asked for Lactation Room BARSTOW – When Jennifer Atkinson returned to work at a military base in the Mojave Desert after parental leave, she asked for a private room to pump breastmilk. It’s her right under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which says…
Alan Maloney reportedly told Andrew Johnson of Buena Regional High School he could either cut off his dreadlocks or forfeit a match. Reuters (Reuters) A New Jersey high school referee was suspended after a video showed a black wrestler being forced to have his hair cut when told he would have to forfeit a match…
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…