By Patrick Timmons Migrants are shown being held for processing under the Paso del Norte Bridge in El Paso in March while U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan addressed the dramatic increase in illegal crossings overwhelming detention facilities. File photo by Justin Hamel/UPI | License Photo EL PASO, Texas, May 28 (UPI)…
By ANITA CHABRIA Broke and angry, Maurice Caldwell wants California to know that it owes him more than his liberty. Caldwell was sentenced to 27 years to life for second-degree murder in 1991 and served 7,494 days before that conviction was overturned in 2011, in part because another man confessed to the crime. At 43,…
By Tolson Banner Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Have you ever been caught in the middle of “sumptin” where it seemed as if there was no way out? Like table tennis, you are “pinged and ponged” between two opposing forces: red and blue states. Incessantly, you are slammed into the net because neither side is willing to…
Antonia Noori Farzan and Herman Wong, The Washington Post The field trip to Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts was supposed to be a reward for good grades and excellent behavior. Instead, chaperones say, students from the Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School in Dorchester, Massachusetts, left in tears last week after they were…
Grambling, LA – May 9, 2019 – Grambling State University’s Class of 2019 includes three of the schools most historic athletes: Shakyla Hill, De’Arius Christmas, and Marc Orozco – who have broken school, conference, and national records during their college sports careers. “Our athletics programs attract some of the best and brightest students in the…
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Women have long been paid less than men, and Black women have especially suffered the most from gender equality. Fortunately, a new web site called BlackJobs.com lists more than 100,000 well-paying jobs from employers that are dedicated to diversity hiring. The web site has recently published the top 10 executive level current…
Washington, DC — Walker’s Legacy is proud to announce its ‘Women of Color in Tech’ tour powered by Comcast and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to showcase multicultural women in technology. The national event series will explore opportunities and resources for minority and women entrepreneurs to grow and expand their entrepreneurial endeavors and will highlight…
The Riverside County Registrar of Voters office certified the results of the May 7 Moreno Valley Unified School District, Trustee Area 5 special vacancy mail ballot election yesterday, May 23, and forwarded the certified results to the Board of Supervisors. The final, official election results and statement of votes are available on the Registrar of…
SB 291 will improve college access and student graduation rates SACRAMENTO – In order to address the quickly escalating total costs of attending community college, the California State Senate approved legislation earlier today that establishes the California Community College Student Financial Aid Program that would base financial aid on not only the cost of tuition,…
By Wave Newspapers SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Youth from six inner-city schools gathered at Los Angeles Trade-Tech College May 18 for the second annual Emerging Leaders Youth Summit as a part of National Prevention Week, an annual observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of mental health and substance abuse disorders. Patricia Esquivel, program director for…
By Jenise Griffin The facts are troubling. One in five adults are diagnosed with a mental health condition. That’s over 46 million people. Of the 46 million, more than half do not receive treatment. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Suicide is now the No. 10th leading cause of death in the United…
When it comes to having access to quality health care, minorities still lag behind their white counterparts, research shows, and that can include dental and orthodontic problems that get postponed or go untreated. “This is a huge problem because regular checkups and care are critical to keeping your teeth and gums healthy,” says Dr. Bobbi…
*Community-based organizations and clinics will receive a total of $6.3 million in grant funding to help people enroll in quality health care coverage. *The 105 organizations reflect California’s diversity and will target populations that are hard to reach, uninsured and eligible for financial help through Covered California. *Approximately 89 percent of Californians live…
By Rev. Clenard H. Childress, Jr Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — The seductive tactics of evil institutions are often cynical and certainly deplorable. The psychopathic gestures or practice subliminally mocks its intended victims and brings a sadistic satisfaction to the demented individuals who perpetrate such acts. Thus it was in NAZI Germany during The Holocaust. Unsuspecting victims…
He oversees nation’s farm policy and he has bone to pick with UGA trade deal study By Secretary Sonny Perdue The Macon Telegraph and the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer The University of Georgia recently published a study claiming the new United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement would cost some Georgia vegetable and fruit growers revenue and jobs. The sensational assertions…
Wildlife officers from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife are investigating a suspected mountain lion attack at the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve in San Diego County. On Monday, May 27, in the afternoon, wildlife officers responded to the park where a 4-year-old boy was treated by San Diego Fire-Rescue after sustaining a non-life threatening…
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — BlackWoman.Biz is tackling the low sales revenues of Black women-owned businesses with an online community to learn, mentor, buy, and sell. The new program for Black women entrepreneurs will launch with 10,000 member businesses that make a commitment to give and get support. The goal this year is to create thousands of…
California, Hawaii and Pacific Island Territories Expected to Receive Total of $1.6 Million SAN FRANCISCO – As the nation heads into the summer beach season, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun awarding up to $9.24 million across 39 states, territories and tribes to develop and implement beach monitoring and notification programs. Upon meeting…
By Carlye Wisel Disneyland has introduced a new annual pass that will have guests reserving entry into the California theme parks up to 30 days before their visit. The Disneyland Flex Passport, which offers both unrestricted and reservation-based admission on select dates annually, will cost $599 when it debuts May 21, 2019. It’s not just…
By Sierra Porter For 30 years, Rebecca Crews stood by her husband, Terry, as he built his acting career. Her support allowed the starring actor to appear in films like “Friday After Next,” “White Chicks,” and “The Longest Yard.” However, for the Gary, Indiana native, and mother of five, the money, accolades, and popularity that…
Michael Readinger President and CEO, CHHSM In the 1986 cheesy horror flick, The Fly, Geena Davis’ character whispers this warning about a scientist turning into a large fly. The movie may have been comical, but there is certainly a lot to be afraid of in this world. And we are often afraid. Very afraid. The…
By: Lou Yeboah The Bible says Christ will come like a thief in the night, when you least expect him. It will happen in the twinkling of an eye, with the sound of a trumpet… Continuing things as you have. What willful ignorance! You must be ready at all times. Listen, Isaiah the prophet was…
By Dwight Brown, NNPA Newswire Film Critic Young pianist/songwriter Reginald Dwight (Targon Egerton) gets some good advice from a very wise soul singer (Jason Pennycooke, Mister Lonely): “Kill the person you were born to be, to become the person you want to be.” If that couldn’t goad the very staid Dwight into creating his new…
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