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…
Regional hiring push will provide job seekers with a convenient, safe way to interview on the spot at their participating neighborhood McDonald’s as Southern California restaurants prepare to reopen For participating locations, visit socalmcdhiring.com San Bernardino – May 11, 2021 – As McDonald’s prepares to welcome customers back for in-person dining, Southern California franchisees are…
National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) convenes 2021 Spring Policy Conference with specific policy recommendations that support the growth of Black Homeownership Washington, DC – May 10, 2021 – Burdensome student loan debt, home appraisal bias, disparate mortgage lending pricing, historic discriminatory federal policies still adversely affecting the growth of Black homeownership, and the…
LYONS, NEBRASKA – Across the country, states have been increasingly innovative in finding ways to integrate the goals of eliminating hunger and strengthening local food systems, according to a white paper released recently by the Center for Rural Affairs. “Hunger and the Local Economy: Integrated State-Level Approaches to Food Access,” authored by Nathan Beacom, senior…
San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is preparing for students to return to class for in-person instruction during summer school and the 2021–2022 school year, and each of the District’s more than 70 campuses will host a School Information Meeting online this month. Each school will be sharing its own site-specific information about important…
The San Bernardino County Museum Association will host the 6th annual Bucky Ball, The Wonders of Science, as a virtual Facebook Live event, on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 7 p.m. The live event will take place on the San Bernardino County Museum Facebook page. The Association is the fundraising 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports…
(San Bernardino, CA) Beginning August 1, Omnitrans will offer kindergarten – 12th graders in its service area free rides on its fixed route service as part of a six-month Free Fares to School program, designed to enhance regional equity and welcome students back after a pandemic year. “We know that there is a measurable link…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Children’s Defense Fund has always lived by the motto that children are the future. As young people of color are the majority of youth in America, the nonprofit organization is ramping up its Freedom Schools program. Dr. Starsky Wilson, the president and CEO of the…
By Ken Epstein | Post News Group The California Senate’s Committee on Public Safety this week unanimously passed SB 299. Authored by Senator Connie Leyva (SD-20), which would extend services to victims of police violence and expand eligibility for survivors of homicide victims. “It is unacceptable that in order to receive assistance through the Victim…
By N. Ali Early Born into homelessness and forced to fend for himself before he could legally rent a hotel room, Marcus “Him 500” Barney blossomed into a self-taught millionaire through hard work and dogged determination. After mastering the art of turning credit into cash while legally developing strategies that would support his immediate family,…
SACRAMENTO – The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit today affirmed the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California’s dismissal of claims by a group that sought to block the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program, a program designed to help millions of private sector workers in California prepare for retirement….
San Bernardino, CA—Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that the US Department of the Treasury has made Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds available to state and local governments as outlined by the American Rescue Plan, which included $350 billion to help state and local governments navigate the COVID-19 crisis. Eligible municipalities can find more…
NEWS PROVIDED BY Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — For two decades, Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy (YVYLA) has worked tirelessly to support at-risk youth, enhancing their potential for academic, economic and social success and striving to build safer, more equitable communities. YVYLA and IEHP Team Members greet…
