Campaign Engages Black/African American Clergy and their Parishioners Providing Critical COVID-19 Information and Updates SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In partnership with Focus on the Word, the State of California has launched “Shot of Faith,” a campaign designed to engage the Black/African American faith-based community and provide critical information about COVID-19 vaccine access, safety and equity. The…
By: Lou Yeboah The prescription Jesus gives us is to stay awake at all times and pray. Watch and pray! Stay in step with the Holy Spirit, because a day is coming suddenly like a trap. For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. [Luke 21:34-36]. I tell…
Kimi Floyd Reisch “Justice,” in a biblical sense, means to “make right.” Advocating for justice was an important part of the prophets’ work and of Jesus’s ministry. Recognizing the growing need to train for justice ministries, many seminaries now offer programs highlighting racial, environmental, and LGBTQIA+ justice as vocations in service to the entire world…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media Last week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his allotment of five of nine representatives to the nation’s first-ever Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans. The state task force is being assembled to meet the mandate of the Assembly Bill (AB) 3121, a landmark legislation…
Best known as the cool, smooth-talking Detective Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs in the 1980s hit television series, “Miami Vice,” legendary actor Phillip Michael Thomas made a name for himself in the entertainment industry, with a career that spanned over four decades. Thirty-six years after the premiere of the iconic show, fans of it still hold it…
Series Has New Home For Season Four On BET Plus (BET+) Season Four Unveils In Its Entirety At Midnight PT New York, NY, May 11, 2021 – Emmy nominated and 11-time NAACP Image Award-winning actress and New York Times best-selling author, Victoria Rowell and Days Ferry Productions, announce BET Plus (BET+) is the exciting new…
Sacramento — Discussions on the State’s upcoming Fiscal Year 2021–21 must include prioritizing additional funding for the 21 regional centers that serve over 350,000 Californians with developmental disabilities. They are the official point of entry to the State’s service system. Current State funding directed to the regional centers is insufficient and as a result, statewide,…
By Kevin Seraaj You see the news reports and you hear that infections are continuing to mount. And so, too are the deaths. You’re curious about the vaccine, and you think you might need to be safe rather than sorry, but you have chosen to instead adopt the “wait and see” approach. You think that…
After leaving The Biggest Loser ranch, American Idol veteran Ruben Studdard didn’t leave his hard work behind. He still has his eye on an at-home weight loss win, as well as a far more important prize: his health. When Studdard started the show, he weighed 462. He dropped 39 pounds on the ranch, and afterward…
Today, the FDA expanded the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to include adolescents 12 through 15 years of age. The FDA amended the EUA originally issued on Dec. 11, 2020 for administration in individuals…
Gail Fry Contributor Documents published on the City of Victorville’s website reviewed by The San Bernardino American News, report the voters’ approval of the city’s Measure P during the November 3, 2020, election will take effect on April 1, and is anticipated to add $15 million annually to expand essential services and increase safety…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Joe Biden will unveil a massive $1.8 trillion federal investment plan that directly supports education, childcare, and paid family leave. The President’s first address to Congress on Wednesday, April 28, comes one month after the administration proposed a nearly $2 trillion infrastructure plan geared toward…
In My Opinion These comments were submitted for reading during the public comment period of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. They were not read aloud during the meeting. As a result, they are published here for your consideration. I hope my open comment regarding the resolution you…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media California lawmakers have approved Assembly Bill (AB) 80 legislation spearheaded by Assemblymember Autumn Burke (D-Inglewood). The legislation will give a $6.2 billion tax cut to small businesses across the state that received loans under the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). California lawmakers approved the bill, they say, to…
This article was originally published August 30, 2018 Gail Fry /Contributor Due to the efforts of Fighting 4 the Tatas Breast Cancer, Inc. CoFounder and Chief Executive Officer Joshlyn Earls, the State of California has declared October 3rd, “Inflammatory Breast Cancer Awareness Day” encouraging public knowledge of a deadly, aggressive and rare breast cancer. In…
San Bernardino, CA – Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that San Bernardino County restaurants are now able to apply for direct federal relief through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, the $28.6 billion relief fund created by the passage of the American Rescue Plan. Eligible Inland Empire small businesses are encouraged to submit their applications through this…
By Precinct Reporter News In honor of Black History month, the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the San Bernardino County Museum is hosting its annual Black History Art Exhibit. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the fourth annual Black History Art exhibit is completely virtual. Use the link provided below to access the…
Property owners have until August 2 to respond Owners of residential or business property in Riverside County who have unclaimed property tax refunds may file to receive reimbursement starting today (May 3). The time period to file will run through August 2. “This is a reminder to all residents to check the Treasurer-Tax Collector…
The value retailer will soon have a new look and new experience beginning with more than 40 of its locations COMMERCE, Calif. – As part of its customer-focused growth initiative, 99 Cents Only Stores today announced it will relaunch the company’s brand, beginning with a new 99 customer experience in many of the iconic Los…
San Bernardino, CA—Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that his office has submitted 10 Community Project Funding (CPF) requests to the House Appropriations Committee. This targeted funding allows Members of Congress to advocate for a maximum of 10 projects that serve the needs of their communities. Recommended by the House Select Committee on Modernization, the CPF process…
By Anisah Muhammad, Contributing Writer, The Final Call (This is the first in an occasional series of articles spotlighting efforts of Blacks to do for self, to own and build their own reality and make their communities safe and decent places to live.) When Virginia Muhammad first started community development in Boston, she built her…
By: Lou Yeboah As ‘Mother’s Day’ approaches, words cannot begin to express the gratefulness and appreciation I feel for you, neither can they define the thanks that I would love to give you for everything you have done for me. Thank you for being the first and most influential role model in my life. Thank…
Bentley deBardelaben-Phillips “It’s been too hard living But I’m afraid to die ‘Cause I don’t know what’s up there Beyond the sky. “It’s been a long A long time coming But I know a change gonna come Oh, yes it will.” Hauntingly compelling lyrics, a soul-stirring musical arrangement, and emotionally charged feelings, swaying between angst…
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Founded by Scott Johnson, U Fit The Description is an apparel line that aims to put the spotlight on social justice and equality by fighting against racism and inequality within the community. Though the social injustice and discrimination by law enforcement gained limelight following George Floyd’s assassination, the bigotry is deep-rooted within…
No need to wait in line or even leave home Sacramento – A record number of Californians are avoiding a trip to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office by using the DMV’s online services or a self-service kiosk. Millions of customers have taken advantage of these convenient options, including: 23 million online transactions in…
