The 2019 Academy Award Oscar® Nominations have been announced. By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. The 2019 Oscar nominations are out and it is safe to say the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is acknowledging the phenomenal work of black filmmakers and performers this season. While there were some surprises — Ryan Coogler was…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of one of our own Mother LORETTA DIGGINS, mother of Charnice Diggins Miller (Jason), Gregory Jackson, Janice Rachel, and Eloise Jackson (deceased), Grandmother of LaVar Freeman (Eboni), May Bush, Marquese Diggins, Justus Miller, and Elijah Miller, Great Grandmother of Micah and Mekhi Freeman, all members…
By: Lou Yeboah As we celebrate Black History Month recognition is given to the mighty men and women of valour who paved the way for all of us. We recognize them for their heroic courage, dedication, commitment, and willingness to confront agony, pain, danger, intimidation, and even death… all for the equity for people of…
James Moos Associate General Minister Global Engagement and Operations Co-executive for Global Ministries Shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989, political scientist and author Dr. Francis Fukuyama wrote the book The End of History and the Last Man. In it he argued that liberal democracy represented the final stage in sociopolitical evolution….
In honor of Black History Month, the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce, Inland Cities East will be hosting its annual Black History Awards Luncheon and Fundraiser. Themed “This Woman’s Work” the luncheon is scheduled for Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. The luncheon will be held in the beautiful and historic Rezek…
“I plan to deliver a vision for prosperity and equality, where everyone in our nation has a voice and where each of those voices is heard,” Abrams said. By Jayme S. Ganey Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Tuesday afternoon that Stacey Abrams will give the Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union…
By Tolson Banner Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — This isn’t about Gladys Knight’s right to perform at the Super Bowl; it surely isn’t about the singing of the National Anthem and you can bet your bottom dollar this isn’t about Colin Kaepernick playing QB in the NFL again. This is about the dueling souls of Black folks…
Fontana, Calif.- From grand openings to being named the Most Prosperous City in California, 2018 was a year of distinction for Fontana. For a complete overview of exciting projects completed in 2018, and for those planned in 2019 and beyond, view the annual report online at http://www.fontana.org. Highlights include: Department of Housing: Rosena Fountains Multi-Family…
Nashville Pride, NNPA Newswire The “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered by Martin Luther King, Jr. before a crowd of some 250,000 people at the 1963 March on Washington, remains one of the most famous speeches in history. Weaving in references to the country’s Founding Fathers and the Bible, King used universal themes to depict…
By Jeffrey L. Boney, NNPA Newswire Political Analyst Imagine having to choose between paying your mortgage and picking up the much-needed prescription for your health crisis because the job you report to and the federal resources you have relied on to live day to day are no longer available to you because of things beyond…
On April 13, 15 young men will compete for the chance to represent San Bernardino High School (SBHS) as Mr. Cardinal City 2019–2020. The contestants, all SBHS juniors, will take to the Sturges Center for the Fine Arts stage at 6 p.m. to demonstrate their community pride, school spirit, and charity work. Mr. Cardinal represents…
SANTA ANA (Jan. 18, 2019) – Hundreds of educators and community members will gather at the fourth annual Orange County School Choice Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. The family-friendly event will feature raffles, music, food and a student performance of the official National School Choice Week dance. Representatives from district…
By Hazel Trice (TriceEdneyWire.com) – It was three years ago that a group of national business leaders launched a movement called Black Wealth 2020 partially based on the economic vision articulated by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King said in his final speech on April 3, 1968: “It’s all right to talk about streets flowing…
By Keith Magee Writing to fellow clergy from a Birmingham Jail (The Negro Is Your Brother), Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – gravely concerned about all who were poor and experiencing inequality – said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a…
The San Bernardino County Library invites residents to the Hesperia Library for the Annual New Book Festival. Once again, thousands of new books will be available for patrons for the very first time. Be among the first to crack open one of these wonderful new titles. Come and celebrate literacy and meet Captain America, Wonder…
By Charlene Crowell, NNPA Newswire Contributor For many consumers, the New Year brings an annual effort to file taxes early enough to help pay off big bills, replace major appliances or tuck away a few bucks for the proverbial ‘rainy day’. With a continuing federal shutdown, this year there are also an estimated 800,000 federal…
CBM Staff Governor Gavin Newsom today named Dr. Nadine Burke Harris as California’s first-ever Surgeon General. As a pediatrician, entrepreneur and nonprofit CEO, Dr. Burke Harris has dedicated her professional career to understanding the link between adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress in children, and the effect both have on future health outcomes. She is…
By Cora Fox, policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs In 2018, President Trump pledged $12 billion to provide direct aid to corn, cotton, dairy, hog, sorghum, soybean and wheat producers. Through the Market Facilitation Program, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has administered this aid to provide short-term relief to producers who are feeling the effects…
Zandra Cunningham brings her award-winning artisan skincare product line to Target Stores nationwide. Her exclusive product with the chain is a “Treat Yo Self” gift box that celebrates Black History month.
By Nicholas Sakelaris Jan. 22 (UPI) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday opted to stay out of an appeal to the Trump administration’s new restrictions for transgender troops. By not acting on the transgender case, the administration can start enforcing its restriction on transgenders in the military. The Trump administration overturned an Obama-era rule,…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The lead content in Newark’s drinking water now is the highest ever recorded in the past 17 years and Mayor Ras Baraka has sent a letter to President Donald Trump because of the health emergency. In his January 14th letter to President Trump, Baraka implores the President…
Charleston, SC (BlackNews.com) — In an effort to empower children from poor and disadvantaged families overcome stuttering, a Charleston woman has launched a new foundation that is setting out to transform these kids’ lives, making them more confident and successful in life. Sherrikka Myers, who grew up stuttering and later overcame it, says Every 1…
Staying healthy in the New Year is an important resolution, but many adults tend to bypass preventive exams and screenings that would keep them stronger longer. Just as infants and children need to follow an immunization timetable, adults should also regularly schedule certain medical tests. The beginning of a new year is the perfect time…
Oft-arrested Hesperia resident keeps pushing against time limits to public comments. By Martin Estacio Staff Writer HESPERIA — At a June 2017 City Council meeting, Bob Nelson begins his public comment time by announcing he’s going to go over his allotted three minutes. “You have no need to put a time limit on speech,” he…