NNPA NEWSWIRE — In 1965, Lewis and fellow activist Hosea Williams led what was planned as a peaceful 54-mile march through Alabama from Selma to Montgomery. The march, a protest of the discriminatory practices and Jim Crow laws that prevented African Americans from voting, would be remembered in history as “Bloody Sunday,” one of the…
By Bill Fletcher, Jr., NNPA Newswire Contributor One of the most common features of right-wing populist and fascist movements is the demand for ethnic and/or racial purity. During the course of the 20th century we saw it in its most egregious forms in colonial and white minority regimes in the global South, and in the…
Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media Kim Kardashian West will likely check “Black or African American” on the US 2020 Census form when marking the race of her children. In several interviews with various media outlets, the famous media personality and businesswoman, who lives in the San Fernando Valley near Calabasas, has said she’s…
The community is invited to celebrate the Grand Opening of the second phase of The Shops at University Park, this Saturday, January 11, from 12 to 3pm. Located at 1725 -1775 W. Northpark Boulevard, at University Parkway across the street from California State University San Bernardino, The Shops at University Park offers an array of…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – San Bernardino Valley College welcomed Senator Connie Leyva and Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes for a ceremonial presentation of a $35 million check towards the renovation of the Applied Technology building on campus. After championing the building’s renovation as a state budget priority earlier this year, these elected officials celebrated the project…
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2020 — The American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program is offering renewable scholarships of $1,000 to $5,000 per year for African American, Hispanic/Latinx and Native American students majoring in chemistry-related fields and pursuing chemistry-related careers. Qualified students may be studying at community colleges or four-year institutions. Graduating high school seniors and college…
Natural Grocers investments include fundraising, job and internship opportunities, and general management career training for the JJOA network LAKEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — One of America’s leading natural and organic grocery retailers, Natural Grocers, has joined forces with Jack and Jill of America, Inc. (JJOA) for a first-of-its-kind innovative partnership to “Support America’s…
(French Valley, CA) — Riverside County Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington and the Riverside County Library System (RCLS) invite the public to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new French Valley Library at 1 PM on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 located on the northeast corner of Winchester Road and Skyview Road in the unincorporated area of…
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 10:35 p.m. UPDATE: January 6, 2020 INCIDENT: Murder Investigation – Suspects Arrested LOCATION: Casa Bella Apartments – 16980 Nisqualli Rd., Victorville SUSPECTS: Edmond Smith, age 31 a transient of Victorville – booked Jan. 3, 2020 for Murder Ravon Friend, age 20 a resident of Barstow – arrested Jan. 4, 2020…
On Jan. 23, field teams of volunteers will canvass all of the county’s cities, towns and unincorporated communities in an effort to count, survey and assist the county’s homeless population. Volunteers will include members of the public, community groups, County employees, homeless service providers, and private-sector stakeholders. Volunteers who are able to engage with homeless…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today published its proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule, which offers clearer guidance to states and local governments to help them improve affordable housing choices in their community. Read HUD’s proposed rule. “HUD’s commitment to Fair Housing remains as steadfast as ever before, and this…
About Half Say Quality of Financial Life Is About What They Expect It to Be DENVER—The National Endowment for Financial Education® (NEFE®) has released results from its annual survey on consumer expectations, finding that three quarters (76 percent) of U.S. adults will make financial New Year’s resolutions for 2020. The top goals among those who…
A California-based mortgage broker will pay $120,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that it violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other laws by revealing personal information about consumers in response to negative reviews posted on the review website Yelp. In a complaint filed by the Department of Justice on behalf of the Commission,…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Dr. Herbert Oye is a Board Certified Endovascular and Vascular Surgeon, specializing in invasive and non-invasive treatment of vascular diseases. Dr. Oye received his medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, according to his official biography. His General Surgery residence was performed…
By Kenneth E. Thorpe Private health insurance spending surged $101 billion between 2016 and 2018. Hospital care and emergency services accounted for the largest share of that increase — 42 percent. Spending on hospital and emergency care is rapidly rising because our nation’s epidemic of chronic disease is growing worse. Patients with even one chronic…
Seeing your OB/GYN can be an awkward, somewhat nerve-wracking experience. The last thing you want to do is make the visit any more agonizing. And while, you may be overwhelmed with burning questions about your lady parts, most of us would rather grin and bear it, to make the process as seamless as possible. With…
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has been pretty busy in Hollywood, both on the big and small screen. You’ve probably first seen him landing leading roles in DC’s Aquaman, the critically acclaimed HBO series Watchmen and he’s landed the lead role Jordan Peele’s upcoming Candyman. The 33-year-old actor certainly has no problem tackling major roles, especially since…
SAN BERNARDINO, California—The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be celebrated at San Bernardino Valley College during its first-ever “MLK Dream Rally” on Tuesday, Jan. 14. “Dr. King was most well-known for his campaigns to end racial segregation on public transport, and for racial equality in the United States,” said Leslie…
By RICHARD WINTON, MARK PUENTE LAPD headquarters “An officer’s integrity must be absolute,” LAPD Chief Michel Moore said. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times) More than a dozen Los Angeles police officers with the elite Metro Division are being investigated on suspicion of falsifying information they gathered during stops and wrongly portraying people as gang…
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA (Jan. 07, 2020) — The Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP) is pleased to announce its 2020 honorees. The IEEP Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony recognizes individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exemplary leadership in bettering the business climate and quality of life of the Inland Empire. By using their talents, expertise and…