By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor The coronavirus health crisis that hit America in the middle of March has compelled Governors to shut down states, requested citizens to stay in their homes and moved Congress to pass an unprecedented stimulus of over two trillion dollars. As the COVID-19 crisis hit its peak, the…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media For people who have not yet filed their tax returns, the United States Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced March 21 that they are moving the 2019 income tax filing due date from April 15 to July 15 this year, a three month extension. After…
The growing number of Amazon centers where employees have tested positive has sparked concern from warehouse workers, as well as from Amazon’s technology workers. The retail giant, which employs some 800,000 workers globally, has not confirmed a total number of its warehouse or delivery staff who have tested positive with COVID-19. Workers and local news…
By now, I’m sure you’ve seen people walking around in a variety of masks in an attempt to protect themselves from the coronavirus, but are the masks really beneficial? Are they the right type? Are they on properly? Masks are sold out all over the country. Even Amazon, the world’s largest company, can’t get enough…
By Erica Hellerstein, Mercury News For the past few weeks, as coronavirus radically altered daily life, 79-year-old Diana Fernandes has been struggling quietly inside her San Francisco home, weathering a challenge from within.Fernandes lives alone —her husband died in 2017 —and has been left to manage a painful foot injury and the threat of the…
* People experiencing symptoms of contagious illness should seek medical guidance. * Persons aged 65 years and older and persons of any age with certain underlying health conditions are at increased risk should they contract COVID-19 and are encouraged to self-quarantine. * Wash hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds,…
Self-employed, part-time, “gig” workers can now receive benefits Washington—Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released the following statement on unemployment benefits for self-employed, part-time and gig workers included in the coronavirus response legislation: “The $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus signed into law last week includes…
By Ethnic Media Services Araceli Martínez Ortega, La Opinion/Ethnic Media Services Health and public policy experts talk about how to protect ourselves during this period of the pandemic Undocumented immigrants affected by the coronavirus are not at risk of being arrested by immigration agents when they request medical services, while access to health will not…
LOCATION: San Bernardino County Fairgrounds ADDRESS: 14800 7th St., Victorville TIME: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. for appointments, 1 – 2 p.m. (or until supplies last) for walk-ins (no appointment needed) This event is open to San Bernardino County residents only. Residents can request an appointment at sbcovid19.com at 2 p.m. today, March 31. Residents…
Find a furry friend: Foster a dog, cat or rabbit through San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control and save an orphaned animal. Connect virtually with loved ones: There is no better time to call, text, or video chat loved ones to check in. Use free online County resources for young children: If you are…
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — American Wisper (now streaming on Amazon Prime) is the true story of the unsolved murders of an upper-class African American family. In the summer of 2016, three children and their mother were found shot to death in their large New Jersey home close to NYC. They were discovered by father and husband…
The latest celebrity to test positive for the novel coronavirus is Geto Boys’ Scarface, who revealed his diagnosis on Thursday during a livestream. Born Brad Terrence Jordan, Scarface always had a signature word play and impressive word delivery style. After all, he has been heralded as one of the 50 Greatest MC’s of our time….
Office of the Inspector General The Office of Inspector General recognizes that we are facing unprecedented times and is alerting the public about potential fraud schemes related to economic stimulus programs offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration in response to the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19). The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act,…
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing many of us to work from home using such 21st century technologies as video conferencing. It turns out that quite a few make sure their video cameras are turned off during these online meetings, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. Why? A survey shows that 12% of those…
Hoarders have come out in droves across the country due to the COVID-19 outbreak and it appears they particularly seek to load up on toilet paper. This has caused empty shelves in drug stores and supermarkets and dismay for all of us who are home bound for the duration, says the Association of Mature American…
For more information visit palcenter.org or call 909-887-7002 for more information. Locations: PAL Charter Academy – San Bernardino 1691 N. Sierra Way San Bernardino, CA 92406 Monday thru Friday Time:11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. PAL Charter Academy – Muscoy 2450 Blake Street Muscoy, CA 92407 Monday thru Friday Time:11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Options For Youth –…
By: Lou Yeboah “Lord, teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Of all that Moses could have asked, he simply asked, “Lord, teach us to number our days.” Moses understood that his time here on earth was short. Paul said that it is closer than when we first…
Michael Schuenemeyer Team Leader, Health and Wholeness Advocacy Ministries I was last in my office on March 13th, not only because the United Church of Christ national office building is closed and all staff are working from home, but also (and more importantly) because I developed a dry cough. Consequently, I began self-isolating, assuming I…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The truth is, there are so many within this nation who are disenfranchised from receiving adequate and affordable care due to socio-economic circumstances,” said Derrick Johnson, NAACP president and CEO. “This virus will have dire consequences on so many, but specifically African-Americans, who suffer from higher rates of chronic illness.” Residents urged …
San Bernardino County today reported eight new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The county now has a total of 17 confirmed cases and no deaths attributable to the disease. The county reported its first case on Sunday, March 15. Additional cases have been expected to emerge as more test results are reported to the County….
Nationwide — Many from urban communities initially believed that Black people were immune to the coronavirus. This was obviously false information, partly due to the media’s bias in their reporting. Not only can Black people contract the COVID-19 virus, but many are also dying from it. Many have died already, but here are just five…
For-profit colleges termed the “coronavirus of higher ed” By Charlene Crowell While much of the nation grapples with multiple adjustments attributed to the coronavirus pandemic, a rare bipartisan effort in recent days united lawmakers to reject an ill-advised Department of Education push against financial fairness for student borrowers. The lawmakers’ efforts were to allow a…
Tanu Henry | California Black Media Hit by loss of income due to the Coronavirus pandemic, African-American churches across California are asking state leaders and the federal government for help to pay their mortgages. “National Christian leaders are coming together across denominational, theological and affiliation lines, in the spirit of the Lord’s Prayer, with this…
(San Bernardino, CA) In response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and California Governor Newsom’s “Stay at Home” order, Omnitrans will implement a reduced service plan, rear boarding procedures, and the suspension of fares beginning Monday, March 23. “Omnitrans has no higher priority than the safety of our employees and customers,” said Interim CEO/General Manager Erin…
SACRAMENTO – California has awarded $100 million in emergency grant funding to California counties, Continuums of Care, and the state’s 13 largest cities to help protect the health and safety of people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 89, which was approved unanimously by the state…