By Roz Edward on January 27, 2020 NNPA NEWSWIRE — Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna Maria Onore, were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Bryant was 41, and his daughter, affectionately known as GiGi, was 13. “The death of Kobe Bryant is…
“Behind every strong man, there is a strong woman.” That statement used to be common, now it seems as though there is no other person standing behind or in front, just a strong women. And when you think of strong women, you always have to include Michelle Obama. The former First Lady is seen not…
I currently work four days a week at the First Christian Church in Mobile, Alabama as part of the Second Chance Program – and I am proud to say today that I am a voter. But it wasn’t always this way. Although I am 49-years old, a veteran that served four years in the military…
WASHINGTON – Campaign Legal Center (CLC) will partner with Vote.org to reach millions of Americans with past felony convictions by increasing their access to information about their voting eligibility – in time for 2020 presidential primary voter registration deadlines. Vote.org is one of the top voter registration and turnout organizations in the country. CLC’s website,…
By Dr. Kelvin “Kelly” Wright “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind,” a scripture reading from Romans 12:2. Transformation is something the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior was in pursuit of. He was seeking to fulfill his God given dream to help lead…
Victorville Residents, Burning Bush Church Members Former Homeless Army Veteran, both Veterans Caucus Members CDP & ACF Chef Basil and his wife Lizet Angulo-Kimbrew are the first couple in the History of California to both win as a husband and wife in separate categories the Prestigious San Bernardino Black Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award….
San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) offers parents of students who will attend middle school next school year several options. Students may attend their home school or they may apply to attend one of these very successful and specialized programs: Richardson PREP HI Middle School, Rodriguez PREP Academy Middle School, or the International Baccalaureate…
Every day, many elementary school students walk to school. San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Positive Youth Development Department is working to make sure students have safe routes to school, so that they are as safe walking to and from school as they are when they arrive at school or home. Join the Positive…
Governor Newsom’s 2020-21 Budget Unveils Both Policy Issues and Proposed Solutions Sacramento, CA – January 16, 2020 – A new public opinion poll conducted by Change Research demonstrates that California voters strongly support the expansion of Paid Family Leave which was recently proposed by the Newsom Administration. The online poll, funded by First 5 California,…
On this National Day of Racial Healing let’s celebrate the progress towards rejecting the belief in a hierarchy of human value that fuels racism, xenophobia and religious bias. Even as loud voices and despicable acts across the globe spew bigotry and division, what I also see is a growing understanding of our common human ancestry…
Assemblymember Eloise Reyes personally invites you to join her during the Special Education Parent Summit & Resource Fair! During this event, Assemblymember Reyes, joined by San Bernardino City Unified School District, and the Inland Empire Autism Society, will share information on resources available to families with special abilities children. We know that it can be…
Tech and Energy CEO, and Private Equity Investor, Mr. Solomon Ali, launches his podcast to educate and empower people of color, and women, in business. Get ready to earn your “M.B.A.” with Tech & Energy CEO and Private Equity Investor, Solomon Ali. Mr. Ali’s new podcast, MBA: Minority Business Access walks minority business owners and…
Diabetes is a chronic disease that impacts millions of Americans, with the black community being at the highest risk. Research has found that 1 in 3 adults have prediabetes, which is a prolonged state of high blood sugar levels. While prediabetes isn’t quite diabetes, 70% of prediabetics go on to develop diabetes which can be…
If you’re new to the world of CBD and medical marijuana, you likely have a lot of questions. With legal marijuana becoming more and more readily available, you may feel overwhelmed on your first visit to a dispensary. There are many ways that you can ingest CBD and marijuana, so if you have questions on…
While light sensitivity, stress, changes in wake-sleep patterns, and hormonal shifts in women are just a few factors that may be triggering your migraines. Another likely contributor may be your favorite foods. According to the World Health Organization, the recurrent disorder is prevalent in about 50 percent of adults. Other experts report that more than…
Heart disease is the leading killer of all Americans, but African Americans are hit hardest. Heart disease develops earlier in African Americans than in white Americans and deaths from heart disease are higher. Moreover, the life expectancy of African Americans is 3.4 years shorter than that of whites, because of a higher rate of heart…
LOS ANGELES, CA, January 21, 2020 – On Monday, January 20, 2020, Covered California Executive Director, Peter V. Lee, was honored to join the Los Angeles community for the Kingdom Day Parade. The annual parade is the largest celebration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and is the only federal holiday designated…
Lorbeer Middle School Students Developed an App to Connect Young People with Entry Level Jobs POMONA, CA – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today visited Lorbeer Middle School to congratulate students who won the Congressional App Challenge for California’s 35th Congressional District. Alesandro Chuta, Arthur Lo, Benny Aquino and Nathan Paz – Pomona residents and…
By California Black Media Staff Unemployed Californians With No Children Could Lose Food Stamps Last week, the state of California joined 13 other states — as well as New York City and the District of Columbia — in a lawsuit filed against a new Trump Administration food stamp policy scheduled to take effect April 1….
DIAMOND BAR—The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) today issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Delta Airlines following a jet fuel dump on January 14, 2020 that impacted students, teachers and other members of the public in Los Angeles County. The NOV alleges that Delta Airlines caused a public nuisance in…
NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Beyoncé and Sony/ATV Music Publishing today announced a global agreement covering the music icon’s entire song catalog, including seminal hits from her start with Destiny’s Child, through her unparalleled collection of solo works written throughout her career. “I am excited for what’s to come with my continued partnership…
By Brittany K. Jackson, Contributing Writer “It’s hard to find a killer when everyone’s a crook” is the moniker that describes USA Network’s newest show, “Briarpatch,” a murder mystery meets killer feminine energy and kick-a** content. The anthology series’ has a literary origin written by Ross Thomas and features the leading role as a man,…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia It’s been nearly 34 years since legendary hip-hop pioneers Run-DMC “walked through concert doors, and roamed all over coliseum floors,” as they performed their groundbreaking single, “My Adidas.” Now, the famed sneaker company that inspired the 1986 hit song is honoring Run (Joseph Simmons), DMC (Darryl…
By: Lou Yeboah “… I’m not after the blessings ¬ I’m not after things ¬ I’m after Your presence. My hands are raised because¬ I surrender¬ After coming to grips with the reality¬ that You love me so much so¬ that You thought I was worth saving¬ You thought I was worth keeping¬ You thought…
Amy Johnson Minister for Sexuality Education and Justice A few years ago, I posted something on my Facebook page that offended a friend from church. He responded vehemently. I requested posts on my Facebook page be respectful. He responded that my post didn’t deserve respect. Obviously, we weren’t going to resolve this online. On Sunday…