Dr. S. J. Giorgianni, PharmD Sr. Science Advisor, Men’s Health Network October 2019 This blog is the latest in a series of posts by Men’s Health Network focused on the principles that should guide successful drug pricing policy reform. Follow along with us on social media, on Twitter (@MensHlthNetwork), and on Facebook (facebook.com/menshealthnetwork), to learn…
It is the strongest renter protection legislation in the nation. By Tanu Henry | California Black Media “We built these ships, we dredged these canals, in a San Francisco they never knew existed,” said African-American actor Jimmy Fails in the trailer of the June 2019 movie “The Last Black Man in San Francisco,” which also…
WASHINGTON – Civil rights leaders urged the Supreme Court to preserve a civil rights statute that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color and ethnicity when making and enforcing contracts. The law applies to all private and public actors and prohibits retaliation. Known as Section 1981, it has been one of the cornerstones of…
ATLANTA, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Family Time, Bounce’s popular original comedy series, returns for an all-new season of laughs on an all-new night – Wednesday – this fall starting with two new episodes back-to-back on Weds. Oct. 9 at 9:00 p.m. (ET). New episodes will also be available on Thursdays on Brown Sugar, Bounce’s…
Revival!!! New Hope Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting its Holy Spirit Convocation and Fall Revival, October 8, 9, and 10 at 7:00 pm at 1575 West 17th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411. The week kicks off with a Prayer Breakfast which will be held October 5, 2019 at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall…
WHAT: This fall, Montclair Place has three exciting ways to celebrate the season: a Halloween-themed College Survival Night; a ghoulishly inspired selfie spot; and a family-friendly Trick or Treating event held in coordination with the City of Montclair. College Survival Night: College can’t be all about studying! A Halloween-themed College Survival Night on Thursday, October…
By: Lou Yeboah Listen, I understand, but “Cruisin Down the Street in Your Six-Fo; Smokin Indo, Sippin on Gin and Juice” ain’t gonna make it better. I know we live in a world that has gone plum crazy, but the Bible tells us that when these things begins to happen not to be surprise but…
Amy Johnson UCC Our Whole Lives Coordinator An article about the prevalence of rape in the U.S. recently came across my news feed. I’m not surprised to see an uptick in reporting about sexual violence as we approach the first anniversary of the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who was accused of sexual…
By Charlene Crowell For more than a decade, economists, lawmakers, and others have heralded the nation’s economy. Often citing how unemployment has declined as new jobs have been created, or Wall Street trading and major bank profits rising, some might be led to believe that all is well in America. But as Sportin’ Life in…
Former jail and prison inmates say they have been charged excessive amounts for the cost of probation, which they can never repay. By Angelika Albaladejo The Los Angeles County Department of Probation is overcharging probationers from county jails and state prisons with fines and fees they can’t afford, while the Board of Supervisors directs the cash…
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…
