By Jason Ashe and Danielle L. Beatty Moody The world got an idea recently from 92-year-old Buddhist monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh, who popularized mindfulness and meditation in the U.S. The monk returned to his home in Vietnam to pass his remaining years. Many admired his desire to live his remaining time in…
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor “I am here using my celebrity, using my voice, to put a face to this, because I also suffer from depression and anxiety. If you’re a human living in today’s world, I don’t know how you’re not suffering in any way.” Award-winning actress and ‘Empire’ star Taraji P….
By Nsenga K. Burton, Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., NNPA Newswire Entertainment Editor Entertainment juggernaut Will Packer, the man behind hit films like Girls Trip, Straight Outta Compton, Little, Stomp the Yard, Ride Along, “Ready to Love,” and “The Atlanta Child Murders” has brought “Ambitions,” a big drama starring Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Kendrick Cross, Brian…
By: Lou Yeboah Embrace it, and stop trying to get on board with everybody else. You can’t do what everybody else do! You can’t go where everybody else is gingo! God is trying to lead you; He has a plan for your life. Loosen your grip, and surrender to your own ways. God has His…
Rev. Angel L. Rivera-Agosto Global Ministries´Area Executive for Latin America and the Caribbean I have always been caught up by the beauty and clarity of the speech “I Have a Dream” by Martin Luther King, Jr. In his dream, Dr. King referred to his aspiration of seeing all people united, living in harmony beyond race…
BlackPressUSA Washington, DC – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer sent a new letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury Inspector General formally requesting an investigation into the Trump Administration’s decision to delay release of the redesign of the twenty-dollar bill. More than three years ago, under President Obama, the Treasury Department announced the redesign of…
Washington, D.C.—Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following statement in response to the FBI’s abandonment of its “Black Identity Extremism” designation. In testimony from FBI Director Christopher Wray during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Director Wray indicated that the “BIE” designation had been eliminated. Wray also indicated that the Bureau…
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor Prominent American civil rights activist and Washington, D.C. politician Sterling Tucker passed away on July 14, in Washington, D.C. Tucker was the first chair of the District of Columbia City Council and ran for mayor in 1978. He was defeated by Marion Barry by 1,500 votes. Tucker was…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Two new recently published reports show that racial profiling – particularly “Driving While Black” – remains a crisis in America. A recent report issued by Missouri’s attorney general Eric Schmitt revealed that black drivers across that state are 91 percent more likely than white motorists to get…
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…