Facial recognition technology uses algorithms to replicate the racial bias in policing that has had life-threatening consequences for Black people and our communities. This invasive technology is racist and inaccurate, misidentifies women and people of color, and reinforces a system of oppression that surveils and targets Black people on baseless grounds, while also demonizing our…
He was tireless in the fight for access and respect for Black journalists and relentless in championing for Blacks to have a seat at the proverbial table. Sacramento OBSERVER publisher emeritus Dr. William H. Lee went on to his glory, having passed away on Sunday, September 22. Dr. Lee was 83 years old. Dr. Lee…
(Rancho Cucamonga, CA – September 24, 2019) The Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP) has named Claremont McKenna College’s Dr. Manfred Keil as their new Chief Economist. The announcement was made after former Chief Economist of 10 years, Dr. John Husing stepped down to focus on his own company Economics & Politics, Inc. Dr. Husing will…
By BlackPressUSA.com LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti today announced L.A. Cyber Lab’s new Threat Intelligence Sharing Platform, as well as a free mobile app that will help people detect malicious email. Garcetti said this makes Los Angeles the first city in the nation to release a publicly available threat-sharing platform and…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Young people from around the country are expected to unite to help fight climate change on Friday, September 20. The gathering is scheduled just three days before the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York. Officials at the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) said youth plan…
Cory Booker emerges from the school choice closet. More California kids are missing classes due to fires. Ethnic studies gets a reboot. By Bill Raden Education finally took the stage at last week’s third televised debate between 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls, but apart from a consensus that the country needed to cough up more money…
On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at the age of 107 years old the Lord called Emma Shaw home. She’s had her bags pack since she was 90, so 17 years later the matriarch of the Shaw family has finally moved to her eternal address. Emma was the 2nd born to James and Gertrude Armstrong on…
Man, oh man what a day!! Sat. September 14, 2019 11-3pm “Unity In CommUNITY Day” annual Chillin N Grillin BBQ comPITition took place at the Jessie Turner Sports Pavilion at Fontana Park. Outside the arena as guest arrive they had the opportunity to walk thru the Cruising Brothers People’s Choice Classic Car Show where they…
By Katherine Lewin For the first time in U.S. history, people of color — in particular women of color — are the majority of prime working-age hires. “Prime working-age” is between 25 and 54 years old, according to The Washington Post’s analysis of Labor Department data. The department began collecting the data in the 1970s….
By Charlene Crowell A new survey asked likely voters across the country what they thought of a proposed debt collection rule. The response was strong and broad opposition. Proposed earlier this year by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Kathleen Kraninger, the rule would authorize debt collectors to expand how often consumers could be contacted…
By Olivia Paschal (Special from Facing South) — A gathering of anti-death penalty activists this month in New Orleans was to kick-start a movement to abolish the death penalty at the state level. But those attending are not capital punishment’s typical foes. “I’m a lifetime Republican, a cradle conservative,” E. King Alexander told Facing South….
By Angela Sailor Do you consider America to be your home or just the place you happen to live? September 22 has long been a meaningful date for me and my family. That’s the day, in 1862, when Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. This year, as that date approached, I was listening to…
The NNPA is taking a closer look at the stigma of mental illness in the African American community. This is part II in the series. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia It’s no secret that African Americans – particularly teens – are committing suicide at record levels. According to the Centers for Disease…
$15,000 prize recognizes nursing assistant who embodies MD Anderson’s core values of caring, integrity and discovery HOUSTON – The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has awarded Sheryl Harris, C.N.A., the Julie and Ben Rogers Award for Excellence in Patient Care. The annual award recognizes employees who consistently demonstrate excellence in their work and…
SACRAMENTO (September 20, 2019) – The American Lung Association applauds Governor Newsom for signing Senate Bill 210 by Senator Connie Leyva of Chino. The Lung Association views SB 210 as a major victory for cleaner air in California, and was proud to co-sponsor this important legislation along with the Coalition for Clean Air. SB 210…
Just around the corner, the 8th Annual Pink on Parade event will be held at the iconic Mt. Rubidoux on Saturday, October 19. Riverside, CA – Riverside Community Health Foundation is proud to announce the return of Riverside’s 8th annual breast cancer awareness walk, Pink on Parade, on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Ryan Bonaminio…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Civil rights icon Angela Davis has earned induction into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. The activist, educator, and former Black Panther earned the honors because of her dedicated work during the civil rights movement and Davis’ continued fight to secure equal rights and social justice for…
Statement below from Steve Hawkins of the Marijuana Policy Project WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives will hold a floor vote on the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act (H.R. 1595), which would prevent federal financial regulators from punishing financial institutions that provide services to state-legal cannabis businesses. The SAFE…
Health Advisory Warns About Imminent Public Health Risks SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a health advisory today urging everyone to refrain from vaping, no matter the substance or source, until current investigations are complete. The health advisory follows an executive order signed by Governor Gavin Newsom last week to confront…
On behalf of the NAAIA National Board, we would like to encourage you to make a tax deductible donation to the NAAIA Hurricane Dorian Relief Fund. The purpose of the fund is to benefit residents of the Bahamas affected by Hurricane Dorian. During our 2019 National Conference we shared with our attendees that we wanted…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “…the power of “Hamilton” lies in its a diverse cast and the hip-hop flavored storytelling they solidly deliver. Together, they allow patrons to see a far-too-important-but-too-little-known perspective into the birth of the United States. By Lee Eric Smith Having seen “Hamilton” now during its opening week here at The Orpheum in Memphis,…
By Amee Raval and Sona Mohnot Californians have faced droughts, heat waves, wildfires and other climate-fueled crises that seem to break records every year. But while climate change impacts everyone, the experience can feel dramatically different depending on who you are and where you live. Consider a severe heat wave. In an affluent suburb with…
By: Lou Yeboah For thus saith the Lord, “My hands have made both heaven and earth; they and everything in them are mine. LET IT GO – NOW! “See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in…
Rev. Elizabeth Dilley Minister and Team Leader for the Ministerial Excellence, Support and Authorization (MESA) Ministry Team On September 11, the national staff of the United Church of Christ participated in a day of community service. Several of us went to Shoes and Clothes for Kids (SC4K), whose mission is to improve K-8 attendance by…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent For the second year in a row, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-educated women, raised $1 million in just 24 hours during this month’s HBCU Impact Day. The AKA Sorority, Inc. also has agreed to collaborate in the planning for…