Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Single Black Seniors Network (SBSN) is proud to announce that it is expanding their network beyond the Chicagoland region. SBSN is a socialization network of like-minded seniors who come together to interact and enjoy planned activities. Since its launch in 2016, Single Black Seniors Network has over 400 registered networkers, has connected…
RIVERSIDE, CA. (August 6, 2019) — The Riverside County Library System (RCLS) would like to announce that the Woodcrest Library will be closing for a short period of time to make some improvements to the facility. The closure will begin on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. The current facility is a total of 10,082 square feet…
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) released this statement on the need for common-sense gun reform in the wake of the deadly mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: “My deepest sympathies and sincerest condolences to all those who lost loved ones in El Paso, Texas – my hometown – and…
Nationwide — African American designers and innovators have been excelling for years in fashion, art and software development. Many have been successful as entrepreneurs with their own business enterprises, while others have been hired to work for Fortune 500 companies and other small businesses across the country. Here are 7 job opportunities that are very…
By Shannen Hill Hundreds of friends, family, and reality television stars came out to celebrate the launch of VH1’s new show “Love & Listings” on Monday, July 29. The show features a diverse cast of young real estate agents trying to make their way here in Los Angeles. These aren’t your typical real estate agents….
By Amanda Scurlock If Las Vegas had Aces, the Los Angeles Sparks had a royal flush on Thursday in their 76-68 win over the Las Vegas Aces. The odds were against the Sparks as the Aces were searching for their 15th win of the season, which would have put them in first place in the…
Written by Connie Larkman After two mass murders in just over 13 hours that left 29 people dead and scores injured in Texas and Ohio, the President of the United States echoed the call that religious leaders and gun violence prevention advocates have been sounding for years: It’s time for swift bipartisan action to address…
By: Lou Yeboah “And in Hell he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I…
Traci Blackmon Associate General Minister One of the things I love most about the United Church of Christ is the professed wideness of our table. “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here” is both an inspirational and aspirational profession that I’ve reflected upon often since we…
LOS ANGELES/USA: Dr. Joel McLeod, Chancellor of the Next Dimension University, an accredited Bible College, with campuses throughout California and extension schools throughout the USA, is pleased to announce the 2019 Commencement and Awards Ceremony Weekend. This year’s theme: Doing it Big in God. Celebrating 12 years of Academic Excellence at N.D.U. The Commencement will…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Fire restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest will be elevated beginning today, Tuesday, August 6, 2019, officials have announced. The changes will include limiting campfires to selected sites, increased restrictions on smoking and the prohibition of welding and other open-flame activities without the proper permits. “The wet winter has provided…