Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Last week, several California social and criminal justice organizations, as well as community-based groups, gathered for a rally at the state Capitol titled “Stop Killing Us.” Oakland-based All of Us or None (AOUON) organized the event — with the help of other partners across the state — to…
Lyft and Uber drivers’ early pandemic experiences have soured them on the companies’ ability to keep their workers safe. By Sasha Ambramsky In mid-March, with the economy largely shuttered by shelter-in-place orders, gig drivers saw much of their work evaporate. Some struggled on; many others decided to wait out the pandemic. Fifty-year-old Alameda-based rideshare driver…
Atlanta, GA — Who says you can’t be a kid and have your own talk show? No one does! That is why Atlanta native, 9-year old bestselling author Nicholas Buamah, can now add talk show host to the list of things that he has accomplished at his young age. Raising Greatness with Nicholas Buamah premiered on…
Going to the bathroom is something that any grown adult should do automatically. Like, you really don’t think about it unless there’s an accident, and then you go about your day. But a new study says you should think about how you go to the toilet now so as not to spread the novel coronavirus…
North Carolina City Ordinance, One of the Most Speech-Restrictive in the Country, Effectively Bans Any Protest RALEIGH — The American Civil Liberties Union together with a coalition of civil rights groups today filed an emergency lawsuit against the city of Graham, North Carolina, seeking to immediately block a city ordinance that the government is using…
By Stacy Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent Reggae legend Ziggy Marley will receive the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) 2020 Global Icon Achievement Award during the NNPA’s Annual Convention scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, and Thursday, July 9. The two-day international broadcast marks the first virtual convention in the 80-year history of the NNPA and…
Study findings suggest ramifications for Black youth WASHINGTON — Prospective teachers appear more likely to misperceive Black children as angry than white children, which may undermine the education of Black youth, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. While previous research has documented this effect in adults, this is the first study…
By Lou Yeboah I’ll tell you how…. We can honor their memory by remembering and rediscovering the “Faith” that allowed them to survive. The Faith, that enabled our forefathers to endure trials and hardships that we can only imagine. The Faith, that inspired leaders to respond courageously to the problems of our people. We can…
Jessica Quinn Online Communications Specialist Those who know me, know I love using the phrase, “Let’s unpack that.” When a friend is sharing a trouble or worry from their personal life, I immediately begin with, “Ooh, we need to unpack this.” It is my way of showing interest, really leaning in, and trying to address…
By Charlene Crowell July 2, 2020 A June 29 U.S. Supreme Court split decision represents a major setback to both the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the consumers who have come to rely upon the agency. Since 2010, more than 25 million consumers were helped by the agency’s efforts that returned over $11 billion. …
Cornish comes to Covered California from the Office of the President at the University of California, where he served as its chief technology officer. Cornish brings 31 years of technology-related experience with him and will be responsible for Covered California’s information technology strategy as the head of the Information Technology division. Cornish replaces the retiring…
Ishena Robinson “I am pleased to report that yesterday, federal agents arrested the suspected ringleader of the attack on the statue of the great Andrew Jackson in Washington, D.C.” This is how the President started his rally at Mount Rushmore on Friday, in what was a clear attempt to drive a “full-on culture war,” according…
RIVERSIDE – Beginning Tuesday (July 7), Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (ACR) offices will be providing all services by appointment only. The ACR is offering appointment-only services as part of a phased approach to reopening their locations. Appointments are available at three of their offices, Gateway (East Riverside), Temecula and Palm Desert. Customers can schedule appointments online at…
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association Today, Americans are facing unprecedented times. We are in the midst of a global pandemic, our country has fallen into an economic recession, and hundreds of thousands are protesting police brutality and racial injustice. But there is another epidemic in this country…
Nationwide — Ray Leonard Jr needs little introduction. He will forever be remembered appearing with his famous father, hall of famer boxer Sugar Ray Leonard in the 1970’s iconic 7 Up commercial capturing the hearts of millions. His father, one of the greatest boxers of all time could not be prouder of his eldest son,…
BY SAKETH KANDADAI As the NBA gets ready for another title race, former Houston Rockets player Kenny Smith shared his thoughts on who might win the championship this year. Before the league’s suspension, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, along with Milwaukee Bucks, were among the favorites to win . With stars like LeBron…
LOS ANGELES, July 6, 2020 – Following the announcement that the Soledad fire evacuation orders have been lifted, the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region has closed its temporary evacuation site, located at the Victory Outreach Church parking lot (37419 25th St East, Palmdale 93550). Residents impacted by the Soledad fire in need of assistance,…
By Caitlin Yoshiko Kandil Germaine Omish-Lucero’s ancestors were taken from their homes and forced to build California’s Mission San Luis Rey de Francia—a mission in what is now Oceanside—about 200 years ago. There, they were exposed to diseases such as measles, to which they had no immunity. Thousands died—and there is no escaping this tragic…
Sacramento – State Treasurer Fiona Ma has authorized the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) to offer special emergency accounts to agencies receiving funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. “We want to do our part to help local agencies by giving them the chance to invest critical dollars for pandemic relief…
At the height of the pandemic where hand sanitizer is nearly a necessity in many Americans’ lives, there is now a nationwide recall of almost 19,000 bottles of hand sanitizer over concerns the mixture contains methanol. The Food and Drug Administration announced Monday the company ITECH361 is recalling their All Clean Hand Sanitizer, Moisturizer and…
By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., NNPA Newswire Entertainment and Culture Editor The fifth and final season premiere of OWN’s hit megachurch drama “Greenleaf” (6/23/20) delivered 1.9 million viewers and ranked as Tuesday night’s #1 cable telecast in OWN’s key demographic of women 25-54, which is up +2% from last season’s premiere. The acclaimed drama from…