Jimmie Lee Veal, age 85, passed away on December 15, 2019. Born April 23, 1934 in Doddsville, Mississippi, he was the youngest of eleven sons born to Mingo and Healena Veal. Mr. Veal attended school in a country school in Doddsville, Mississippi and received his High School from Okolona College in Okolona, Mississippi…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Trump Administration is proposing new rules for the nation’s safety net program for people with disabilities that could end benefits for tens of thousands of people. The rules would require more frequent paperwork checks of people getting Social Security disability payments in a process known as a “continuing disability review.” The…
Dublin, GA — Janet Ballard, a 53-year old mother of two who works as a restaurant waitress in Georgia, says she was recently “blessed” by a group of 12 generous customers who left her a $1,200 tip for her good service. Thankful for the blessing, she decided to also pay it forward. Ballard has been…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA?Applications for the San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury are being accepted. Successful applicants will serve as Grand Jurors for the fiscal year period beginning on July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. The Civil Grand Jury is charged by the California Penal Code to investigate all aspects of the county, including…
Cuts, attacks, rollbacks – the education secretary’s campaign to dismantle America’s public system has continued unabated Betsy DeVos has proposed a requirement that colleges allow cross-examination of sexual assault and harassment accusers. Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/AP Betsy DeVos has become accustomed to hostile audiences. The House of Representatives’ education committee earlier this month was no exception….
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) offers its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Edward Aschoff. Edward was an ESPN college football reporter and considered a “rising star” in sports journalism. He was respected as a powerful storyteller on camera and as a writer. Sadly, Edward passed on Christmas Eve, on his…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – San Bernardino Valley College is proud to usher in distinguished graduates to the Alumni Association and Athletics Halls of Fame, each recognized for their prize-winning accomplishments and service to the community. SBVC Foundation Board President Beverly Powell said the Foundation is honored to partner with the Athletics department to laud the…
If you were to ask a random person what their favorite Denzel Washington film was, many will be quick to spew out a list of Hollywood’s biggest films. Anything from Glory, to Mo’ Better Blues or even Training Day , Equalizer and Fences, it’s always a list of some of the best films . Whatever…
As a medical student, getting your white coat is a pretty big deal. But now, a group of Black medical students have taken it further by showcasing their achievement was brought about by our ancestors. Now that photo has gone viral. Altogether, there were 16 members of Tulane University’s Student National Medical Association (SNMA) who…
Simone Biles, you know the name. Maybe you know of the 25 world championship medals by the young lady who has the most medals by any gymnast ever. Or maybe you know her being named the greatest gymnast of all time. And now, the Associated Press has named her Female Athlete of the Year 2019….
Tanu Henry | California Black Media When he’s not studying, Aldon Thomas Stiles, 25, a senior at Cal State Bernardino, writes freelance articles to help pay his way through college and assist his parents with the bills at home in Fontana. The Fontana Herald, Screen Rant, Westside Story News and several African-American newspapers around the…
Sacramento, California – State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) has accepted Disability Rights California’s legislative award for his continued work to promote greater rights and protections for Californians with disabilities. The Senator is thankful that Disability Rights California has recognized his passion to fight for marginalized members of California and looks…
(Washington, DC) December 26, 2019 – According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately 30% of African American adults with mental illness are treated yearly compared to the overall U.S. average of 43%. But there is reason to believe that the numbers are even lower than that. What isn’t debatable is the need for…
I’ve worked in the mental health field for about five years, and in those five years I’ve worked in different treatment settings, with different populations, and had my fair share of treating and supporting people who suffer from depression and suicidal thoughts. In most cases, these clients have had debilitating symptoms that have resulted in…
Californians are encouraged to enroll by Jan. 31 or face a penalty if they choose to go without health care coverage in 2020. The penalty, which can be $2,000 or more for a family of four, will be applied starting Jan. 1. The penalty — enacted in state law and administered by the California Franchise…
Escambia County, AL — Willie Simmons, a 62-year old Black man from Alabama, has been behind bars for the last 38 years for stealing $9. He was convicted of 1st-degree robbery and was sentenced to life without parole in 1982 due to Alabama’s Habitual Offender law. He already had 3 prior convictions. Beth Shelburne, a…
By Kasey Fox Eddie Murphy made a joke at the expense of Bill Cosby during his return to “Saturday Night Live” this past weekend that didn’t sit well with the latter’s spokesperson. The spokesman, Andrew Wyatt, reminded Murphy and viewers of Cosby’s comedy career. Murphy’s “SNL” joke poked fun at the obvious subversion of expectations,…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Washington, DC — On January 6, 2020, the Black News Channel (BNC) will become the nation’s only 24-hour news and information television network focused primarily on African Americans. The historic launch of the BNC will fulfill the business dream and vision of J.C. Watts, Jr., a…
How is “Watchmen” so far? By Noah Washington The Blerd Binder covers nerdy news for the Black nerds of the world. We welcome all as we talk about subjects ranging from Movies to Music and Tech to Toys. Exciting, insightful, and incredibly strange. Those are the words I choose to describe HBO’s “Watchmen” series. HBO…
Temple M.B. Church will celebrate our 82nd Church Anniversary Sunday, January 12, 2020, at 3:30p.m. Our guest speaker is Pastor C.R. Jones, St. Reed M.B. Church, Los Angeles, CA. We are inviting all local churches to come celebrate with us! T.M.B.C. is located at 1583 W. Union Street, San Bernardino. Dr. Raymond W. Turner, Senior…
By: Lou Yeboah ‘My new is not what people think.’ Then he said. “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” He said to me: “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End.” Tell my people that they are entering a season in which they will be challenged to…
Trayce Potter Minister for Youth and Young Adult Engagement I grew up in what many would call the traditional black church. Worship lasted hours, children were relegated to speaking only during the holiday pageants, men were in places of leadership, and the women wore big hats. Looking back at those early years of formation, I…
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and DAVID KLEPPER WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump retweeted a post that included the alleged name of the anonymous whistleblower whose complaint ultimately led to Trump’s impeachment by the House. Just before midnight Friday, Trump retweeted a message from Twitter user @Surfermom77, an account that claims to be…
Zack Linly A huge spotlight has recently been put on the Capital City Country Club, in Tallahassee, Fla., after it was discovered that the seventh fairway of its golf course sits on top of at least 40 graves of long-deceased victims of American slavery. According to an article published by the Associated Press, “The rumors…
