San Bernardino, CA March 20, 2019- Time for Change Foundation’s (TFCF) 17th Annual Awards Gala, “Oh, the Places She’ll Go!” will honor outstanding individuals who go above and beyond to help and care for our community, and contribute to both the health, and happiness of its members. Mrs. Linda Lindsey is a lifelong resident of…
Senator Harris Appoints Three Women of Color to Key Positions WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Monday announced the hiring of three staff members, all women of color. Heather Hutt has been appointed as State Director, Deanne Millison will serve as Legislative Director, and Meaghan Lynch has been named Press Secretary….
For the third straight year, the Health Ranking of the county has markedly improved. “The well-being of all county residents is a top priority for the Board of Supervisors,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “The County Department of Public Health and the partnerships they have created throughout the county are paying dividends and…
By Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — An Oakland City Council member March 12 hailed the life of her slain son — a USC student who was gunned down near campus in an apparent robbery attempt — saying he was a musical prodigy who will be remembered as more than just a homicide statistic. Speaking…
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media A fight is on and Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) should be concerned, charter school leaders and advocates say. About 6,000 supporters showed up at the state Capitol in Sacramento recently to rally against four pieces of unfriendly charter school legislation, one co-sponsored by McCarty. If passed, school…
By Manny Otiko | California Black Media Aiden Clark was only 2 years old and his little brother Cairo, 1, when two Sacramento police officers shot and killed their dad in March 2018. Now, a year later, supporters – including actor and producer Nick Cannon – are coming together to show the boys and their…
New Orleans, Louisiana( 3/23/19) – Early this morning police were called to a Tulane University dorm room. Pictures below show that there was an attempt to light a student’s door on fire. The door belongs to Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) student Peyton Lofton. Peyton Lofton was recently doxxed by an anti-YAL social media account…
By Sentinel News Service There has been a decline in African-American men transitioning successfully into and through college.? As part of its commitment to the advancement and strengthening of the communities it serves, Kinecta Federal Credit Union hosted Defying the Odds Black History Event to shed light on the history of the struggles and successes…
By Sentinel News Service California students rank well below the national average on the National Assessment of Educational Progress in reading. According to research by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, children who do not read proficiently by 3rd grade are more likely to fall behind academically and dropout of high school compared to their peers…
Detroit, MI (BlackNews.com) — The charity organized by civil rights icon Rosa Parks has filed a petition for certiorari in the United States Supreme Court citing gross corruption in the probate court located in Mrs. Parks’ adopted hometown of Detroit, Michigan. The petition focuses on a dispute concerning the whereabouts of the wool coat worn…
ShapeCaliforniasFuture.auditor.ca.gov provides essential information about the opportunity to apply for the 2020 Commission Sacramento, Calif. (March 20, 2019) – Today, the California State Auditor launched the Shape California’s Future informational webpage, ShapeCalifor niasFuture.auditor.ca.gov, for the public, community organizations, and stakeholders to provide information about the application and selection process for the 2020 Citizens…
Instagram, Facebook and YouTube platform failures position underdog CJC Live for takeoff Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) — The contemporaneous malfunctioning of three social media giants on March 13, 2019 left business & common users alike with deep concern about the risk of significant reliance on these “no-cost” platforms. The massive glitches came without warning…
BARTLESVILLE, OK – Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Latham & Watkins LLP, and Bryan & Terrill, PLLC filed a lawsuit challenging unlawful and unconstitutional jailing of indigent individuals for nonpayment of court-imposed fines and fees without consideration of their ability to pay. The complaint seeks declaratory and injunctive relief. “The poorest…
Nominate A Small Business Every June, the California State Assembly honors small businesses from across the state for their contributions to the community. In celebration of California Small Business Day this June, I am asking for your help to nominate deserving small businesses for the 2019 Distinguished Small Business of the Year Award. Nominees must …
Riverside County, CA – Soon after Governor Newsom announced the halt of California’s death penalty, Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin shares a repulsive social media post on Facebook. This act shows why Riverside County leads in the death penalty and is ignoring the flaws and injustices of the current criminal justice system. Given the…
By Sentinel News Service Although sleep experts recommend adults get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night, American adults are now averaging 6 hours per night. It is estimated that one in three Americans don’t get enough ZZZs. Are you one of them? Many people think sleep is just for resting at…
By WI Web Staff Heart disease experts assert in a new report that taking a daily dose of aspirin to prevent heart attacks may not be as productive as previously believed. The report, from the American College of Cardiology, states that aspirin “should be used infrequently” for the purpose of preventing cardiovascular disease “because of…
By Judy Goddess We all need access to healthy food. Food insecurity, not knowing where your next meal will come from, contributes to multiple risk factors: low birth weight babies and childhood learning difficulties; and hypertension, heart disease, diabetes and other chronic health conditions in adults. Food insecurity has been a persistent issue in San…
Jeffrey S. Kim It’s a memory that has stayed with me: Some years ago, my mother called me up to let me know that she found out she would need extensive dental work done for health reasons. While she was able to get the care she needed, the financial burden was high — the ultimate…
By Anna Maria Barry-Jester Imagine identifying a toxin so potent it could rewire a child’s brain and erode his immune system. A substance that, in high doses, tripled the risk of heart disease and lung cancer and reduced life expectancy by 20 years. And then realizing that tens of millions of American children had been…
Frank Kineavy, Special to The Informer via DiversityInc Imagine going to work and not only being harassed for the way you look but going in one morning and finding a noose above your desk? Black employees at a UPS plant in Ohio say that’s their reality. A lawsuit filed March 13 in the Lucas County…
Plan for transitional support to ex-convicts stirs not-in-my-backyard protests in Washington, D.C. showing complexities of criminal justice reform By Rachel Holloway (TriceEdneyWire.com) – Try to imagine what freedom must be like for many prisoners who’ve been released after serving sentences of 10, 15 or 20 years behind bars. Sure, there is the initial sense of…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Donna Brazile says there’s no way she’s selling out and her core values will always remain intact despite her controversial decision to sign with Fox News. “I’m not changing my values. Nobody would ever make me change my values,” Brazile told NNPA Newswire in an exclusive interview….
Chicago, March 22, 2019 – Chicago Tween Anah Ambuchi receives an unexpected special invitation from Diversity in Cannes, the independent film movement promoting inclusion at the Cannes Film Festival where she will receive the inaugural Rising Star Award and also screen her short film, Made In His Image at the 2019 Diversity in Cannes Short…
By A.R. Shaw Wendy Williams revealed details about her personal battles with drug addiction during an episode of the “Wendy Williams Show.” Near the end of her daily one-hour show, Williams, 54, stood in the audience and spoke directly into the camera about her issues with cocaine and how she’s seeking help. “I have been…