Month: March 2019
Witness For Justice #937 Commentary: Moving Beyond Thoughts and Prayers
Written by Noel Andersen Another heart-wrenching tragedy resulting in the loss of innocent life has once again reminded us that, although thoughts and prayers are important, we must put our faith into action. Like the attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, and at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, the horrific…
“Who’s that Peeping in Your Window?”
By: Lou Yeboah “And the Lord said, [insert your name]! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren [Luke 22:31-32]. Yes, the Devil wants you. He wants to…
North Fontana Black History Parade & Culture Expo
John Coleman Community Photography X (aka:”C P Time/s”) FONTANA, CA-The Concerned Citizens for the Development of North Fontana works annually, plan & present it’s Black History Parade & Culture Program. This years program was held Saturday, February 23rd. The community organizer for this years program was Ellen Turner, whois the chair of the…
Sierra Club Victorious in Appeal to Stop Development Next to Malibu’s Sweetwater Mesa
Area Known for Endangered California Habitat, Wildlife, and Popular Hiking Trails Los Angeles — The Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club prevailed in legal action to stop residential development on a parcel adjacent to Sweetwater Mesa in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, one of the country’s largest urban parklands. The development would have…
Come to the San Bernardino County Library Neverland Events
The San Bernardino County Library invites residents to celebrate magic and never growing up at the Library Neverland Events. Enjoy an amazing experience and meet some favorite Neverland characters such as Tinkerbell, Peter Pan, and Pirate Jake as they visit the library. Enjoy a variety of fun-filled crafts, face painting, balloon artists, and more. These…
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The Black Women Jailed for ‘Stealing’ an Education
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Actress Lori Loughlin was taken into custody by the FBI Wednesday in Los Angeles after she, fellow movie star Felicity Huffman and 48 others were charged in a $25 million college admissions scam that ABC News said has prompted repercussions from Hollywood to the boardrooms of…
White privilege leads to racketeering charges in national college scandal
By Mo Barnes The federal government unsealed court documents in Boston this morning, March 12, 2019, that exposed a startling tale of privilege, elitism and bribery. It all hinged on admission to the top schools in the country and bribes for admission of children of the elite. According to the FBI, those indicted “robbed students…
New Memoir Out April 16 By Prince’s Longtime Hairstylist Kim Berry
“Diamonds and Curlz” to Debut in Minneapolis During 2019 Celebration Weekend. Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) — Longtime Prince hairstylist and first-time author, Kim Berry will release her new book, Diamonds and Curlz – 29 Years Rolling With Rock Royalty Prince, Tuesday, April 16, 2019. The memoir will be issued as an e-book and print edition…
Passing of Former NOBLE Executive Board Member Police Chief David Wynn
Former NOBLE Executive Board Member, David Wynn, law enforcement career spanned over 30 years and included posts with the Starkville Police Department, the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy, the Hattiesburg Police Department, and Transportation Security Administration. He was well-known and well-respected in the law enforcement community. Some of Wynn’s…
Emmanuel Temple CME Church
Rev. Dr. James E. Markham, Pastor Lay Council Ministry Celebrates the 30th Annual Prayer Breakfast 2019 VICTORVILLE, CA-Emmanuel Temple CME Church held its’ 30th Annual Prayer Breakfast Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Hilton Garden Conference Center at 12603 Mariposa Rd. in Victorville. This years theme was “Why Pray” and scriptural references were (Old Testament)…
San Bernardino City Unified Recognized as a State Model for Biliteracy
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD), a longstanding leader in dual language immersion, has earned statewide recognition for its commitment to bilingualism. The group Californians Together will honor the District with the prestigious Multiple Pathway to Biliteracy District Recognition Award on March 22. The award will be presented during the California Association for…
Millennial money: Don’t freak out about your emergency fund
By Amrita Jayakumar Let’s be real: For millennials, having an emergency fund is way down on the financial worry list, behind student loan debt, medical bills or saving for a down payment. Some weeks, it can feel like you barely have enough money to get by, let alone put some away for a rainy day….
The 19th Annual Riverside Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Bordwell Park-Stratton Community Center, 2008 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Riverside, CA, from 12 to 6:00 pm. This year marks the 400th Year 1619-2019 since the first enslaved Africans were brought to Jamestown, Virginia, on August 20, 1619. The Riverside Juneteenth Committee will present a Free Family Festival featuring live entertainment,…
CNN Ignores ‘Moral’ Issue in Refusing to Meet with NABJ
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia ‘As the meeting approached and after five months of preparations, CNN canceled the session only hours before the scheduled time of the meeting.’ NABJ President Sarah Glover said she’s stunned that CNN canceled a planned meeting to discuss the importance of diversity and Black representation within the…
Jeffrey Epstein prosecutor was previously rebuked for handling of a child sex case
By: Emily Michot & Julie K. Brown Nine months before cutting a covert plea deal with sex trafficking suspect Jeffrey Epstein, Miami U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta was notified that the lead prosecutor in Epstein’s case had concealed victim information in another underage sex crimes case, the Miami Herald has learned. The prosecutor, A. Marie Villafaña,…
County veterans receive the most benefits in the state
San Bernardino County veterans received more than $50 million in benefits, the most awarded to veterans by any county in the state, according to the California Association of County Veterans Services Officers. The $50 million in benefits awarded to San Bernardino County’s veterans was part of nearly a half-billion dollars collected by California’s county veterans…
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Presents Free Small Business Tax Seminar in Apple Valley
Sacramento – The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) invites business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to attend a free Small Business Tax Seminar in Apple Valley on Thursday, March 21, 2019. This seminar will deliver informative presentations for those looking for assistance with state and federal tax issues, as well as those who…
HUD Approves Plan To Support California In Its Recovery From 2017 Wildfires And Mudslides
$124 million in federal recovery funds to rebuild damaged homes, businesses and infrastructure WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced its approval of the State of California’s disaster action plan, which will invest $124 million to support the state in its recovery from the effects of deadly wildfires and…
Major Prostate Cancer Research Targeting African Americans Set to Begin
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia For African American men, prostate cancer is real. Health statistics paint disturbing trends, including that 60 percent of Black males are more likely to develop prostate cancer than any other race. Just as unsettling, African American men are twice as likely to die of prostate cancer than…
Local Community Organizations in Riverside Partner to Honor Eastside HEAL Zone for the Work They’ve Done Throughout the Eastside Community!
(Riverside, CA) – March 15, 2019 – Riverside Community Health Foundation (RCHF) in partnership with the City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, Healthy Living Project Youth Club, Residents Active in Leadership (REAL) Group and Eastside Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) Zone (EHZ) will host the Eastside Glow Up Celebration to honor the…
Military Doctors in crosshairs of a budget battle
By Jordan Rau The U.S. military is devising major reductions in its medical corps, unnerving the system’s advocates who fear the cuts will hobble the armed forces’ ability to adequately care for health problems of military personnel at home and abroad. The move inside the military coincides with efforts by the Trump administration to privatize…
Study: Hospital Payment Program Not Linked to Higher African-American Death Rate
LOS ANGELES (MARCH 15, 2019) — Healthcare policymakers have long worried that value-based payment programs unfairly penalize hospitals treating many African-American patients, which could worsen health outcomes for this group. But a new study found that one major program was not associated with an increase in death rates for African-American patients 30 days after they…
