Fills out Staff with Women of Color; Black Men Nominated for Key Posts By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent It isn’t often a politician running for office keeps his campaign promise. Since defeating Donald Trump, Joe Biden has so far lived up to his promise of a diverse senior staff and cabinet….
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia President-elect Joe Biden wants to immediately erase student loan debt, a move that could prove more meaningful for African American students who, on average, owe much more than anyone. With the freeze placed on student loan repayments set to end December 31, Biden has gotten…
The Black Directory represents the largest directory of Black businesses in the world, with more than 100,000 Black businesses in the United States, Africa, Caribbean Islands, Canada, and in Europe. Tarik Nasir of Iron Flame Technologies, who accessed a business opportunity with another Black Directory member in Nashville says, “I wanted to send you a…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Jehovah’s Witnesses have launched a worldwide plan to distribute an issue of the Watchtower magazine, titled “What is God’s Kingdom?” Robert Hendricks, the national spokesman for the religious organization, told BlackPressUSA that the answer to that question had captivated people’s attention from many different faiths for centuries. By Stacy M. Brown With…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Google has announced a partnership for its Google News Initiative (GNI) Ad Transformation Lab, a program designed to help advance the digital transformation and advertising aspects of Black and Latino-owned news providers in the United States and Canada. The tech giant rolled out the plan…
SACRAMENTO, CA – Amidst the global pandemic, the California Democratic Party (CADEM) will implement changes to the 2021 Assembly District Elections Meeting (ADEM) process. Prioritizing the health and safety of all Californians, the ADEM Elections is traditionally a meeting that is held in each of the 80 Assembly Districts in January of each odd-number year…
Report Provides Key Recommendations for CCAs and Energy Utility Companies to Prioritize Energy Equity and Democracy in Communities of Color, Households with Low Income SACRAMENTO, CA—The California Environmental Justice Alliance (“CEJA”) released a new report today that calls for energy justice to be a central part of energy democracy—through the expansion of community owned energy…
By: Lou Yeboah “I will not put up with sin forever. I am going to open Hell to you, and show you what it is like, maybe that will help you get some get right. You see, I am about to destroy the city, and I’m telling you, if you don’t change your ways, you…
Rebekah Choate Associate for Global Advocacy and Education This week we celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States and, like many, I’m unable to travel to be with my family and celebrate as we’ve done in the past, due to the increase in Covid-19 cases. This will not be the first time I’ve spent Thanksgiving apart…
By Ann Marie O’Brien, R.N., director of health engagement strategies, UnitedHealthcare Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. Stress levels are rising due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the numerous disruptions in our daily lives. The American Psychological Association recently reported that “we are facing a national mental health crisis that could yield serious health and social…
Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media Walter Scott Hawkins was a California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) administrator for 33 years where he was a champion of providing minority students the tools they needed to succeed academically. Hawkins passed away on Nov. 18. He was 72 years old. Hawkins was a resident of…
By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) – D. B. Wright, former head of a non-profit religious organization in Washington, D.C., was well taken care of by his leadership board. He enjoyed an employment package that included full health care among other benefits. “Being gainfully employed and having one of the best health insurances, I never thought…
The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Santos Guerrero Rodriguez (Age 24 of Desert Hot Springs) for the murder of a three-year-old child in San Bernardino. CASE SYNOPSIS On Saturday, November 21, 2020, police detectives from the San Bernardino Police Department responded to a local hospital regarding a three-year-old who had…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Thirty-eight years ago, Michael Jackson released his groundbreaking “Thriller” album, and the music world has never been the same. Jackson himself would never be the same either. The album, which featured such iconic hits as “Beat It,” “Billie Jean,” and a duet with Paul McCartney…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Yes, this is Riz Ahmed’s showcase and his ultimate moment, thus far. But, excellent performances abound. Paul Raci, a CODA (Child of Deaf Parents), as the director of the group home builds a portrait of a seasoned counselor who is as transparent and nurturing as he is demanding and disciplined. Lauren Ridloff…
The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Charles Lee Stapleton (Age 48 of Big Bear City) with domestic violence, false imprisonment, and other crimes. CASE SYNOPSIS On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call of a domestic dispute in the 900 block…