By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and a voting and ethics bill passed the Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives, but neither stands a chance in the evenly divided Senate. President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan faced fierce opposition in the Senate, but ultimately…
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif.—When foster parents Derrick and Tami Sanchez receive a child into their home, which can sometimes be in the middle of the night, they always assure them that they are part of their family. “Each child we receive is different, and we do what we can, so they feel comfortable while they…
By Carol McGruder, Co-Chair of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced they are banning menthol cigarettes. My organization, the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC), sued the FDA last year to force them to fulfill the public health mandate given when the 2009 Tobacco Control…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA― The 2021 San Bernardino Grand Jury is interested in soliciting information from parents of students in the Redlands Unified School District, regarding past or present concerns involving suspected inappropriate contact and/or behaviors, between students and staff. Please e-mail replies to RUSD@gj.sbcounty.gov by June 7, 2021. For further questions or comments, please visit…
We all know that you can get ticketed for driving without a license. But we are living in the 21st century and these days you can also get pulled over for driving without a driver, warns the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. Such was the case for Param Sharma when the California Highway Patrol…
New accessible, kid-designed playspace brings joy to area children after months of playground closures San Bernardino, California – May 17, 2021 – Kids in San Bernardino are celebrating because they have a new, exciting place to play. For more than a year, representatives from the City of San Bernardino, the LA Kings, LA Galaxy, and…
New Orleans Non-Profit Poised to Expand Community-Based STEM Programs to Other Areas WASHINGTON – Outlining a platform to increase STEM careers in urban and minority communities, Dr. Calvin Mackie, founder and president of STEM NOLA, told a congressional briefing that children must be exposed to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education at an early…
More than 500 formerly incarcerated individuals will have the opportunity to clear their records and get the resources and connections they need to secure employment opportunities during an Expungement and Hiring Event later this month. The event will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on May 27 at The Way World Outreach, 4680 Hallmark Parkway…
WASHINGTON, May 18, 2021—The American Immigration Council and Black Alliance for Just Immigration filed 10 Freedom of Information Act requests to obtain government records about the conditions, treatment, and outcomes Black immigrants face in eight immigration detention facilities throughout U.S. southern states. The complex network U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement uses for detention has a…
RICHMOND, Virginia – May 12, 2021 – Patrick C. Graham, Ph.D., who currently serves as a Senior Policy Advisor for the City of Richmond and Executive Advisor for ReWork Richmond, penned the following Op-Ed outlining his perspective on criminal justice reform. Opinion: Screaming Without Vocal Cords Many Black Men Are Falsely Accused and Silenced The…
Partnering with community organizations, Providence invested in housing for the homeless, linked low-income families to health insurance; provided food; COVID-19 education, prevention SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (May 18, 2021) – In earlier days, the Sisters of Providence begged for money among the miners of the unsettled Pacific Northwest; the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange crafted delicate…
By: Lou Yeboah “…What it will be like standing before the King? What it would be like to walk, by [His] side? I can only imagine, what my eyes would see, when [His] face is before me. I can only imagine, what it will be like to be surrounded by [His] glory. What will my…
Michael Neuroth “The flames bear witness to the devastation wrought by India’s Covid-19 crisis.” These words in a recent New York Times article brought tears to my eyes as I read of the crematory flames that reflect the devastation and suffering happening in India, as a second Covid-19 wave overwhelms the nation. The recent spike…
Emmy ® Award-Winning Talk Show Host, Comedienne And Author Loni Love To Host The 6th Annual Event; Angie Stone, Ginuwine, Marvin Sapp And Ramsey Lewis To Be Honored Airing In National Broadcast Syndication From June 5 Thru July 4 And Saturday, June 19 On Bounce TV CHICAGO, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Chicago-based television production…
BLACK VOICE NEWS – In California, a total of $993 Million was awarded to 175 health centers. At $37 million, Borrego Health is the state’s highest awardee of the grant, with a total of $37MM (or four percent) of available state grant. By BVN Staff The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), a division of…
BALTIMORE — With the country showing increasing signs of reopening each day, the tendency exists among some to forget the most devastating impacts of COVID-19. In many of our most vulnerable communities, the battle against the disease continues to rage on as Americans contend with not just high infection rates, but also the pandemic’s long…
Jeff Cooper Assembly Member James Ramos (40th District) has introduced Assembly Bill 1183 to increase opportunities for desert conservation and access to natural habitats, particularly to minority communities who have suffered disproportionately from ongoing environmental crises and the COVID-19 pandemic. Hikers, bird watchers, rockhounds, night sky observers, mountain bikers and off-road vehicle enthusiasts will benefit…
