By Lauren Victory Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor President Donald Trump went on a racist screed on Twitter and attacked Democratic congresswomen of color and their ancestry. The 45th President, who succeeded the first African American President of the United States, Barack Obama, has often attacked Black female elected officials, such as Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA),…
By Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson started an effort June 29 to prohibit private prisons from being constructed and operating within the city. Wesson’s proposal would zone the city in such a way that it would effectively ban private detention centers. “Profiting off of locking people up…
By Tanu Henry | California Black Media Every 10 years, Californians have the opportunity to participate in a major political project as part of a special 14-member, state-appointed commission. The citizens of California, through the California State Auditor (CSA) office, sets up the commission and tasks it with drawing the 120 legislative districts for the…
San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department (PSD) is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving as Community Representatives on the Head Start Policy Council for the 2019-20 program year. Volunteer service in this role is limited to three one-year terms. The Policy Council is a part of the formal structure of shared decision-making in the…
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — SoLa Impact and its non-profit affiliate, the SoLa I CAN! Foundation, along with its philanthropic partner, Romeo Miller, awarded nearly $100,000 in financial aid grants to twenty-seven deserving students at its annual scholarship awards ceremony yesterday held at the University of Southern California. All of the recipients demonstrated academic excellence, strong…
In the event of a school emergency do you know where to pick your child up? Panelist, Fontana Unified School District Police Officer G. Johnsen, Fontana Police Sgt. Kellen Guthrie, Lieutenant M. Keaunt, and Lieutenant J. De La Torre answered questions for the parents that attended the “Everything You Wanted to Know About Law Enforcement…
By Sentinel News Service The Los Angeles Rams announced their complete 2019 Training Camp schedule, which will feature 7 open practices at the University of California, Irvine. Rookies report to UCI on Wednesday, July 24 and the remainder of the team will report to camp on Friday, July 26 (player arrival and availability information will…
By StatePoint (StatePoint) Playtime is important to a child’s development. Offering many social and emotional benefits, it helps lay the foundation for children’s future success and prepares them for school. One classic toy — building blocks — should be incorporated into every child’s playtime. Here are three reasons why: • Building blocks build skills: Playing…
By Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Southland elected officials and immigration-rights activists hailed a U.S. Supreme Court ruling June 27 that blocked a citizenship question on the 2020 Census. “This ruling is a victory for an accurate, comprehensive and complete census count,” Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Los Angeles, said. “[President Donald] Trump is eager to…
HESPERIA – Assemblyman Jay Obernolte (R-Hesperia) honored 7K CrossFit in Big Bear Lake as Outstanding Small Business of the Month. 7K CrossFit was started by two Big Bear Valley residents, Pat Burton and Andy Meadors, who are avid CrossFit certified coaches and athletes. Their partnership began with a vision to provide a fitness center for…
SiriusXM I wanted to share audio from SiriusXM Urban View host Joe Madison this morning responding to President Trump’s tweets towards progressive congresswomen of color. The clip and transcription are below. If used, please credit SiriusXM’s “The Joe Madison Show” (weekdays from 6-10am ET on Urban View channel 126). Joe Madison Responds to President Trump’s…
WASHINGTON, July 16, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced up to $16 million in available funding to help socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers own and operate successful farms. Funding is made through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (also…
Each generation has unique experiences, lifestyles, and demographics that influence their buying behaviors, financial experts say. And studies show these distinguishing factors often lead to different spending habits between generations. As a result, many companies are reaching out to consumers and trying to understand — and gain the attention of — these diverse buyers, says…
By Ricki Fairley, Vice President, Sisters Network, Inc. NNPA NEWSWIRE — Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among black women, and an estimated 33,840 new cases are expected to be diagnosed in 2019. An estimated 6,540 deaths from breast cancer are expected to occur among black women in 2019. Though Black women get…
By Cara Anthony SHILOH, Ill. — After a health insurance change forced Bernard Macon to cut ties with his Black doctor, he struggled to find another African American physician online. Then he realized two health advocates were hiding in plain sight. At a nearby drugstore in the suburbs outside of St. Louis, a pair of…
By Dr. Sandra Hernández and Raymond Baxter, Special to CALmatters Is this the start of a new era for California’s health workforce? It sure looks like it. Gov. Gavin Newsom is poised to sign the largest, most comprehensive set of proposals in years to expand California’s health workforce pipeline—tapping $300 million in the 2019-20 budget…
It is undeniably true that America’s president opposes diversity. By Charles M. Blow July 14, 2019 New York Times Donald Trump keeps trying to convince any disbelieving holdouts that he is a raging racist. At least, that’s how I imagine his motives. In truth, it is more likely that his truest nature is simply being…
Washington, D.C. – In response to the Justice Department’s decision to not pursue federal charges against a New York City Police Officer in the death of Eric Garner, Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, issued the following statement: “The tragic killing of Eric Garner was recorded…
By Dwight Brown, NNPA Newswire Film Critic That thing called life. Everyone goes through it, somehow putting a greater focus on the beginning and not the end. Who’s more adorable? Babies or elders? Yea, right. The Farwell dares to venture to the last chapter of our existence as it examines how an Asian family handles…
Thursday, July 18, 2019, 10:30 AM 12:00 PM Westchester Golf Course – Los Angeles, CA WHAT: Change up your summer itinerary and head over to Westchester Golf Course for the Angel City Sports Adaptive Golf Clinic! Whether you’re new to adaptive golf or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll get…
WHAT: Montclair Place invites children and their families to a magic show featuring “The Amazing Dave,” a magician who is also known for his comedy, juggling and balloon twisting. The show will take place on Tuesday, July 30th, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Video Wall on the Lower Level near Macy’s. The…
By: Lou Yeboah If you think the locust plague was bad, if you don’t repent, I tell you, “you ain’t seen nothing yet!” Gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land to the house of the Lord your God; and cry out to the Lord. Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm…
Velda Love is Minister of Racial Justice for the United Church of Christ. Highlighting the resilience and perseverance of Africans from 1619 to this present day, 2019 marks the 400th Commemoration of the arrival of Africans into North America. Across the country many African American communities, churches, and organizations are planning celebrations to mark this…