After losing her only child, 9-year old Kimmie, Mikasha Young-Holmes has a powerful message for parents. Written by Mikasha Young-Holmes as told to Chandra Thomas Whitfield This story was originally published on BET.com I have a message to all of the parents across the country, wrestling with the all-important decision of whether to allow their children…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The one Constitutional office elected by all of the people is the presidency. So, at a minimum, we should expect a president to feel a sense of responsibility for the safety and welfare of all 330 million of us – regardless of what we look like, how we worship, who we love,…
By Rev. Professor Keith Magee Before I belong to a race, party, or gender, I belong to God. I believe that we’re all made in the image of God. As a follower of Jesus, I’m committed to the greatest of his commandments: to love the Lord my God with all thy heart soul and mind,…
BY LAUREL ROSENHALL IN SUMMARY Despite some political bickering, Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed there will be “no politics in this space” as he thanked the Trump administration for emergency assistance. With 560 fires raging across California, Gov. Gavin Newsom worked today to put out some fires of his own, thanking the Trump Administration for emergency…
NEW YORK — Late Sunday afternoon in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Jacob Blake was the victim of another disgusting act of police brutality. Within full view of his three children seated in the backseat, Blake was shot seven times in the back while walking away from police officers and opening his car door. Jeffery Robinson, director of…
A Virtual Celebration of Survivorship and Hope Aug. 22, 2020, Riverside, CA – Susan G. Komen Inland Empire is preparing for their annual Circle of Promise Day – A Virtual Celebration of Survivorship and Hope. This year’s event will take place virtually on Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Guests can…
Tampa, FL, August 18, 2020 — Black Connect (BC), the only national, non-profit 501(c)(3) membership organization dedicated to eliminating the racial wealth gap in America by increasing the number and success rate of Black-owned businesses, announces the worldwide launch today of Battle of the Beats. Battle of the Beats is an online music competition that…
COSTA MESA (Aug. 21, 2020) – OC Fair fans won’t have to miss out on their food fix this year after all. Starting Aug. 28, the Fair Food Drive-Thru will offer summer treats from four food vendors bringing a taste of the OC Fair to go. Guests longing for their favorite delightful indulgences can head…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia There is little question that cigarette smoking is harmful. However, a growing number of organizations led by Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) believe a ban would further endanger Black lives because it could potentially increase…
Action Stems from ACLU Lawsuit Challenging the Witness Requirement During the COVID-19 Pandemic LYNCHBURG, Va. — A federal court today approved an agreement allowing mail ballots without a witness signature for the Nov. 3 general election for all Virginia voters who feel they cannot safely comply due to the pandemic. The action follows a lawsuit…
OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Youth Leaders from the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center will join Congresswoman Barbara Lee and the Hon. Elihu Harris and civil rights icons for a moving online tribute to the life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis Friday, August 28, at 7 pm PDT. The streamed event…
By Dr. Donna O’Shea, chief medical officer of population health management, UnitedHealthcare The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the way of life in California, our country and across the world. In recent months, stay-at-home orders, mask wearing and social distancing measures have created a “new normal,” and all of us have put activities on hold to…
Researchers are proving again that some of your best remedies could be in your kitchen cabinet. A new study has found that honey may be better than over the counter drugs when it comes to cough and cold/flu symptoms. Physicians from Oxford University’s Medical School and Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences analyzed existing…
*Covered California establishes a new special-enrollment period to benefit victims of the 500+ wildfires raging across the state. *In addition, Covered California announced new paths to coverage that will run through the end of 2020, for Californians who have lost employment or income due to the pandemic and resulting recession. *The moves come during ongoing…
Roberto Ochoa Program Associate for Congregations of Color and Ethnic Identified Congregations At this writing, over 166,000 people have lost their lives in the past seven months to covid-19 in the United States according to the Centers of Disease and Prevention (CDC). Let that sit with you for a moment. Mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, siblings,…
By: Lou Yeboah His choice to occasionally reveal what will happen in the future, and when He does, like trumpeters on the castle wall, as someone chosen by God as a watchman, I must proclaim the full counsel of God, which includes both sovereign wrath and supreme love. So for those of you wondering why…
75% of Emerging Human Disease Originates in an Animal Host Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), delivered a special videotaped briefing and update on COVID-19 at the American Veterinarian Medical Association’s (AVMA) first-ever virtual annual convention, August 20-22. Speaking to thousands of veterinarians, Dr. Fauci explained how…
Washington D.C. (Aug. 22, 2020)—On Monday, August 24, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, will hold a hybrid hearing with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and Postal Service Board of Governors Chairman Robert M. Duncan regarding changes at the postal service under Mr. DeJoy’s leadership….