Elizabeth Dilley Team Leader, MESA This Thanksgiving, our little family did not make our traditional trek to Florida to see grandparents and extended family. We wanted to keep ourselves and everyone else safe in a pandemic, although it was not an easy decision. We have a family member with a grievous disease, and although we…
Actress Natalie Desselle-Reid, known for her roles in “Madea’s Big Happy Family,” “B.A.P.S,” and “How to Be a Player” has died after a quiet battle with cancer. She was 53. Friends, fans and stars alike flocked to social media to express their condolences and love for her “big beautiful smile and comedic talent.” Her “B.A.P.S”…
The San Bernardino County Museum announces the repatriation of culturally significant objects made by matriarchs of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. Coinciding with the annual National Native American Heritage Month, the approval for the transfer took place at the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors’ Nov. 17 meeting. At a time when socio-cultural…
The show, Girlfriends, was “the” ensemble sitcom that focused on a mixed batch of black women who faced life’s tests and triumphs together. It was one of the most highest-rated shows on CW. From dating to divorce and friends to family to relationships, Joan, Maya, Lynn, and Toni support each other despite their differing backgrounds,…
Michel’le Denise Toussaint, better known simply as Michel’le is the platinum recording artist, songwriter, and author you probably remember during the early to mid 90’s. During the height of her success, she had hits with N.W.A., Ruthless records and by herself like, “Nicety” and “Something In My Heart.” But her soft, sweet voice and buttery…
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association The year 2020 brought renewed global focus to issues of social justice in America. Racial disparities and inequities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic to the killings of George Floyd and so many other of Black and Brown Americans at the hands of…
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, Along with Homelessness Advocates, Immediately Endorse Proposal SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblywoman Luz Rivas (D – Arleta) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 71, historic legislation that would establish a permanent source of funding to reverse the cycle of homelessness in California. As the COVID-19 pandemic rages across…
Physicians and health centers across the state announce they are reaching out personally to all their patients to encourage them to stay safe from COVID and get insurance coverage if they are eligible — many will receive Covered California’s masks to get the message out that now is the time to get covered and stay…
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…