Homeless and low-income individuals and families can access a variety of supportive services and information during the Project Connect outreach event in Barstow on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, hosted by the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership and collaborative partners. The event will provide free medical screenings, legal services, housing support services, child care information and…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia According to reports, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has beefed up security following the vicious attacks she’s received and even news reports that paint her as un-American. What’s worse, the attacks stem from tweets made against her by President Donald Trump. “The criticisms of Congresswoman Omar, what Trump has…
Roughly a quarter of patients overdue for screening mailed the completed kits back within two months. Penn News Service PHILADELPHIA – Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States, and just six out of 10 adults in the age range recommended for routine screening—50 to 75—reported having it done in 2015. When…
Every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS WHAT: You’ve heard of the Ice Bucket Challenge, but “Do You Know ALS?” This May, ALS Awareness Month, the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Dr. Matthew Harms are shedding light on the disease that affects 400,000 people worldwide, with an individual being diagnosed every 90 minutes with no…
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today urged Californians to make sure they are protected against measles. Vaccination is especially critical for those who plan to travel internationally. In 2019 to date, there have been 38 cases of measles in California. This is an increase of 15 cases from last week, and…
By Sierra Porter When Atlanta natural hair stylist Chimere Faulk heard about Chasity Jones’ discrimination case, and similar stories, it moved her to create her natural hair care brand Dr. Locs. African American hairstyles have been a huge topic of debate in corporate America for a long time. Not only have there been issues in…
Company AIMS TO TRIPLE SPEND WITH DIVERSE SUPPLIERS OVER NEXT 5 YEARS Oakland, CA (April 29, 2019) – Blue Shield of California has set new targets to dramatically increase the amount of business it does with suppliers of goods and services from diverse businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, disabled veterans and the LGBT…
California agriculture will have no silver bullets in a fight to survive global warming Avatar Published on April 22, 2019 By Larry Buhl Last month the U.S. Drought Monitor declared California drought-free for the first time since 2011, thanks to a series of winter storms. But the long-term prognosis is for more droughts and severe…
MaryBeth Yannessa President of Animal House Project was a guest recently WWDB 860 “Interesting People” radio show. She was interviewed by Sarah Walker, who is also associate producer of the show. She reported on how to donate and volunteer at Animal House Project, upcoming golf events, and how the charity benefits families and their animals….
By Tanu Henry | California Black Media African-American children are California’s lowest performing group of students, only above students with special needs. Only 2 percent of Black kids in the state attend schools that are considered “high performing.” And only 10 majority African-American schools, located mostly in hard-to-count, high-poverty census tracts around the Bay…
Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Chris Holden introduced Assembly Concurrent Resolution 78, to express the will of the legislature in PG&E’s bankruptcy proceedings. The resolution has 21 coauthors. “PG&E’s bankruptcy will have a ripple effect that impacts everyone across the state,” said Assemblymember Chris Holden. “There is a lot at stake, and we want to make…
San Bernardino, CA (April 30,2019): The Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy (YVYLA) is pleased to announce receipt of a $15,000 grant from the Wells Fargo 2019 Grants Program. Funds from this grant will be for our Workforce Training and Development Center located inside the CAPSBC facilities. As one of the nation’s leading logistics hubs, San…
By Rollingout.com LL Cool J opens up about how cancer has touched his family LL’s wife, Simone Smith, was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, in 2004, and had to undergo a 15-hour operation to have her right tibia removed and replaced with her left fibula, a steel rod, screws, nails and micro veins…
Tanu Henry | California Black Media African-American churches, mosques and other religious organizations are among vulnerable non-profits in California eligible to apply for security grants after Gov. Gavin Newsom approved $15 million in emergency funds this week to help religious and community based groups protect themselves against hate crimes. The governor made the announcement two…
The festival features some of today’s hottest shows and comedy talent including Nick Cannon, Deon Cole, The 85 South Show, and more. The inaugural Hollywood Black Comedy Festival (HBCF) takes place June 20th through June 23rd, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA in some of Hollywood’s most iconic entertainment venues. The festival highlights the best of…
By Dr. Sybil C. Mitchell, Special to The New Tri-State Defender Saturday was a day of “firsts” and “new beginnings” for the Collins Chapel Connectional Hospital effort as the project’s board of directors honored 13 physicians and healthcare advocates in the first class of Collins Chapel Healthcare Legacy Awards. Hundreds of CME officials and community…
John C. Dorhauer General Minister and President In 1620, the Mayflower set sail for new shores. On November 9 its surviving inhabitants caught sight of Cape Cod. Two days later, on November 11, they signed the Mayflower Compact. It would be a long winter that followed, and almost half of those aboard the ship would…
By: Lou Yeboah “I give you chance, after chance to come unto me, but you take my grace for granted. You best know that I will not strife with men always. Do not be like your fathers and your brethrens who trespassed against Me, causing me to give them up to desolation. Yield yourselves…
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Federal Court Orders Department to Implement Rules to Protect Millions of Students Who Are Studying in Online Programs A federal court ruled Friday that Secretary Betsy DeVos and the U.S. Department of Education broke the law by refusing to implement regulations designed to protect students enrolled in online higher education programs. The court ordered the…