T.M. Landry students, teachers use self-efficacy to master learning

By Candace J. Semien, Jozef Syndicate Reporter, The Drum / NNPA LAFAYETTE—The excitement in Marjorie Coulanges’s voice is unmistakable. For two years, her son Nicholas has lived three states away, attending a small, private academy. A week before Christmas 2019, Coulanges is awaiting her son’s visit, full of smiles, confident in his academic and social…

Gov. Newsom’s 2020 Budget Proposal Addresses Concerns That Negatively Impact Students

Gov. Prioritizes Teacher Shortage Crisis, Special Education and Resources for Neediest Students  SACRAMENTO – California Teachers Association President E. Toby Boyd issued the following statement Friday recognizing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ongoing commitment to California’s schools and colleges in his 2020 budget proposal, which allocates $84 billion for K-14, an increase of $3.8 billion from last…

Chief Joseph Paulino Speaks to Future Leaders of Beautillion Program on Leadership Joined by Sir Knight 2019 Neuman Sneed II

Mr. Joseph G. Paulino, Chief of Police for San Bernardino City Unified School District Police Department spoke to participants of the Social Lites, Inc. Beautillion program on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Center for Youth in San Bernardino on leadership and facts about police youth contact.  Chief Paulino emphasized, “when people see you they…

Census 2020 is almost here: It could be the most empowering event of the year

Quick facts you need to know about the nation’s “self-portrait” and who should participate (everyone except very short-term visitors) By Pilar Marrero Ethnic Media Services The 2020 census is this year’s most empowering and democratic event for the United States. As ordered by the U.S. Constitution, the census counts EVERYONE living in the country, no…

Will Your Dream Job Ever Become Your Reality?

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia A common New Year’s tradition is the list of resolutions for the upcoming 365 days. For some the list will be improvement-based, like losing weight or obtaining a new certification. Others may focus on different objectives, like a family vacation or finally saving more for retirement….

West Valley District Board Conducts Public Meeting To Scrutinize Consultant Contracts

RIALTO, CA – Under the authority of the Board President, President Channing Hawkins initiated a special meeting to review and scrutinize professional services contracts. The direction by the Board President is the next step of strengthening transparency and accountability at West Valley Water District. President Channing Hawkins stated, “As President, I will continue moving forward…

ACLU Takes Action Against Orange County for Unlawful Transfers to ICE

The Cities of Huntington Park and Tustin Also Violated California Values Act The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Southern California today filed administrative complaints against Orange County and the cities of Huntington Park and Tustin for unlawfully interrogating people about their immigration status and detaining them for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The…

Socioeconomic Factors Increasing Cervical Cancer Rates for Some in the U.S.

Despite Downward Nationwide Trends AmeriHealth Caritas Shares Advice to Help Women Prevent Cervical Cancer Philadelphia, Pa. — Cervical cancer is a preventable disease, yet a large number of Americans are still dying from it–especially black and Hispanic women.[1] While deaths are decreasing as more women have been vaccinated against HPV, the leading cause of cervical…

5 Reasons You’re Peeing Too Much

Peeing too much? While, there’s no one-size-fits-all recommendation for how often or how much someone should pee, according to Cleveland Clinic, you may be wondering whether you suffer from an overactive bladder. The condition, which affects an estimated 33 million Americans, represents a collection of symptoms that can take you away from your normal routine,…

Lenovo Releases Fy 2018/2019 Diversity & Inclusion Report

Harvard Law School’s First Deaf-blind Graduate Joins the Company as a D&I Consultant MORRISVILLE, NC – Lenovo, a leader in innovation and developing transformative products, services and solutions, recently released its 2018/2019 Diversity & Inclusion Report. One key highlight is Haben Girma, Harvard Law School’s first deaf-blind graduate joining the team as the first external…

California Black News Brief: Stories to Watch – Week Beginning 1/12/2020

By California Black Media Staff Gov. Newsom Proposes $20,000 Stipend for Teachers at “High Needs” Schools Last Friday, when Gov. Gavin Newsom submitted his budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year, he specifically mentioned Black students – the lowest performing group of any ethnic category on California’s standardized tests. To “increase and improve” the teacher workforce…

A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On January 18, 2020, you will share American Legacy: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring soprano Lettrice Lawrence, bass-baritone Bradley Baker, and tenor Jacob Lusk (from American Idol), along with the powerful sounds of the Selah Gospel Choir. This inspirational concert will include the West Coast Premier of John Wineglass’s “Unburied, Unmourned,…

Actress Lunden De’Leon Lands Amazon Prime Hiphop Drama “Turnt’

Nominated  “Best Leading Actress” for her role in the film “Pure Justice”, actress Lunden De’Leon (We’re the Millers, Blackbear, Sweet Home Carolina), has landed the the role of Harriet Stanford in the Amazon Prime Video “Turnt” starring Jamal Woolard (Notorious), Benzino (Love and Hiphop), Hoopz Alexander (Flavor of Love) and Torrei Hart. Produced by Mann…

“Remember God’s Goodness!”

By: Lou Yeboah Talk about starting the New Year off right…..Go back and remember. Go back to the moment when you first met Jesus. Remember the love you felt, the stirring in your heart, the adoration you had for Him? Remember how grateful you were for the forgiveness of sins? Remember, at that time when…