Story originally published by The Grio. The poplocking innovator’s death was reported on Twitter by his Original Lockers co-founder, Toni Basil. Early Wednesday, dance historians and lovers of all things hip-hop were saddened by reports that Adolfo Quinones, more commonly known as Shabba-Doo, had died. The dancer-actor-choreographer — a founding member of The Original Lockers, whose pioneer moves…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Many school districts continue to modify educational plans due to ever-changing state mandates, causing emergent bilingual students to be left out – either due to missing essential discourse opportunities with peers and teachers in the classroom or lacking the assistance and technology needed to learn effectively through remote instruction. The lack of…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The California Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) submitted the names of three accomplished African American attorneys to the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) as possible candidates for the state’s soon-to-be open Attorney General position. In a 46-page document that includes biographical data of the organization’s recommendations, CABL called…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I don’t trust this hospital, and I’m asking to be transferred. These people wanted to send me home with new pulmonary infiltrates and all kinds of lymphadenopathy in my neck,” said Dr. Susan Moore in a Facebook Live video. “This is how Black people get killed. When you send them home, and…
The NAACP San Bernardino is poised to lead the Branch under newly elected Officers and Executive Board members: The membership elected, Chache Wright, President; Che Wright, First Vice President; Joette Campbell, Second Vice-President; Selam Petros, Secretary; Jea Reese, Assistant Secretary; Russell Ward, Treasurer; Tasha Gary, Assistant Treasurer and Richard Blacksher, Executive Director. The newly elected…
(LOS ANGELES – Dec. 21, 2020) — An organ donor from Moreno Valley will be among those honored by OneLegacy and Donate Life as part of the Tournament of Roses 2021 TV special, “The Rose Parade’s New Year Celebration presented by Honda.” The local donor, Xavier Kesan Brown, passed away at 13 months old. His…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Dr. Akilah Weber, who is the daughter of Dr. Shirley Weber (D-San Diego), has announced this past weekend that she is running for the 79th Assembly District seat that her mom will soon vacate. If she wins, the younger Dr. Weber would have the opportunity to carry on…
Sacramento – California State Treasurer Fiona Ma today sent a letter to Nasdaq expressing her support for a proposal that seeks to provide stakeholders with more transparency by providing diversity data on the company’s board composition, asking members to include at least two diverse directors on their boards, or explain their rationale for not meeting…
IN SUMMARY The coastal community was called out in a state audit as one of many troubling flaws contributing to California’s affordable housing crisis. Researchers say a statewide planning process has allowed wealthier cities to lobby for fewer housing units than inland and less-wealthy cities. A new system is underway to bring more equity, but…
By: Lou Yeboah One of the blessings of Christmas being at the end of the year is that it allows us to reflect back on all that God has done over the past year and give Him thanks for His faithfulness. [Psalm 77:11-12]. As I look back, I’m filled with gratitude and thankfulness for God’s…
Madison Mayhew Justice and Peace Policy Fellow After two years and two months, my time with the United Church of Christ’s office in Washington, DC, is coming to a close. The Washington Office is a special place. When it’s open and we’re not navigating a pandemic, you can find a hand-poured cup of coffee from…
Actress Taraji P. Henson has always played strong characters. In the Benjamin Button, she played a strong motherly figure that helped navigate the main character throughout his journey. In other films like Baby Boy and Hidden Figures, Henson’s strong female character took over the screen in beautiful portrayals of strong, Black women. Well, recently, Henson…
By Nsenga K. Burton Ph.D. THE BURTON WIRE — The internet is celebrating news that late basketball legend Len Bias will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Bias leads a group of six players and two coaches that will be enshrined in Kansas City next November. In addition to Bias, Hershey Hawkins, Jim…
By Dr. Nsenga K. Burton, NNPA Newswire Correspondent THE BURTON WIRE — Known for wearing shorts, cowboy boots and a Zorro hat, Fletcher’s swagger, good looks, soulful voice and smooth delivery made him a sex symbol among early Hip-Hop fans. Their live shows were legendary, holding their own with superstar groups like Run-DMC, the Beastie…
With safety in mind, the Festival, using the “We Tell Our Stories” theme, enters seventh year with more films available than ever, providing a wide variety of live streamed and on demand activities DENTON, December 29, 2020 – Building off its success from the past six years, the Denton Black Film Festival today announced that…
BLACK VOICE NEWS — BVN is an accountability news organization reporting on the economic, cultural and social issues impacting Black people in California. In a moment when data, digital mapping and research are redefining storytelling and news operations, BVN is committed to leveraging these innovations to modernize revenue and sustainability goals for its organization with…
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — Lemonier has appeared in four games for the Bolts this year after signing as an undrafted free agent out of Liberty. A former athlete at Ventura (Calif.) College, he transferred and played two seasons (2018-19) at Liberty to close out his collegiate career. Lemonier totaled 135 tackles (74 solo), 20.5 sacks…
Since the recent release of the COVID-19 Vaccine, over 2 million Americans have already been vaccinated. In fact, many of the healthcare professionals share their experiences of both receiving and administering the vaccine including nurse practitioner, Tabe Mase, who was selected to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to President-Elect Joe Biden. BlackDoctor.org got the opportunity to…
*The first major open-enrollment deadline is this week: Consumers who want their coverage to start on Jan. 1 need to sign up by Dec. 30. *The deadline comes as COVID-19 infections and deaths continue to rise across California, with hospitals overloaded with patients and limited ICU bed capacity. *Having health care coverage, staying COVID-safe and…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The President, who has spent most of his time since losing the November 3 election pushing false conspiracy theories about his loss to President-Elect Joe Biden and golfing, delayed signing the bill complaining that the $600 in direct payments in the legislation was too small. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior…
by: Sareen Habeshian Posted: Dec 23, 2020 / 05:41 PM PST / Updated: Dec 23, 2020 / 05:52 PM PST This story was originally published by KTLA 5. A San Bernardino man was arrested on suspicion of killing his girlfriend after originally telling officers she had committed suicide, officials announced Wednesday. Jamol Stewart, 20, was arrested this month for the…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The very vaccine that’s one of the two that has absolutely exquisite levels – 94 to 95 percent efficacy against clinical disease and almost 100 percent efficacy against serious disease that are shown to be clearly safe – that vaccine was actually developed in my institute’s vaccine research center by a team …
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Jones, who easily becomes the most prominent woman in cable news, is scheduled to step into the top role on Feb. 1, Black History Month, replacing Phil Griffin, who had been at the cable news channel for more than 25 years. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In…
Quinci LeGardye | California Black Media A second COVID-19 vaccine will arrive in California this week, one that is easier for smaller community centers and pharmacies to safely distribute than the Pfizer vaccine, which must be stored at ultra-cold temperatures: around minus 70 degrees Celsius. On Dec. 18, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the…
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is honored to announce the nonprofit recipients of the 2021 True Inspiration AwardsTM grants. The 34 organizations — 31 of which were nominated by their local Chick-fil-A restaurant Operator — serve their communities in the areas of education, hunger and homelessness. As 2021 True Inspiration Awards recipients, the organizations will receive a combined…