Manny Otiko | California Black Media Don’t put away that mask. While the American public might be celebrating the lifting of the tightest COVID-19 restrictions in most parts of the United States, the coronavirus pandemic is far from over. According to medical doctors, the United States is currently dealing with a new strain of the…
8 New Deaths and 1,094 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County 7/12/21-Transmission of COVID-19 in L.A. County is increasing among younger unvaccinated L.A. County residents. Of the 1,094 new cases of COVID-19 reported by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) today, 83% are among people under the age…
Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media Miya Ponsetto, the Piru, California woman who falsely accused a Black teenager of stealing her phone at a New York City Hotel in December 2020, has been charged with a hate crime. Two Californian men have been charged with a hate crime in Oregon for allegedly assaulting a…
San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Transportation Director Marie Espinoza, who has dedicated her career to the safety of students who ride the bus to and from school, has won state recognition for her work. On Friday, July 9, the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA) honored Espinoza with the Classified Administrator…
The Arroyo Valley High School (AVHS) Army JROTC Leadership Team is 1 of only 40 such teams in the nation to win an all-expenses-paid trip to compete in the prestigious 2020-2021 JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl (JLAB). JLAB is a nationally recognized competition created exclusively for JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) students. Participating cadets…
The US Department of Education(Department) announced today the approval of over 1,800 borrower defense to repayment (borrower defense) claims for borrowers who attended three institutions: Westwood College, Marinello Schools of Beauty and the Court Reporting Institute. This is the first time the Department has announced approved borrower defense claims for students who attended institutions besides…
Eugene Stovall Oakland, California July, 2021 Idaho is the latest state government to pass anti-truth measures outlawing teaching critical race theory in schools, colleges and universities. The white backlash against critical race theory indicates the threat mere discussions about race pose to white supremacy. Just as white supremacy has passed laws to restrict immigration, suppress…
Quinci LeGardye | California Black Media California’s U.S. Congresswomen Barbara Lee (D-CA-13) and Karen Bass (D-CA-37) are backing legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to remove former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover’s name from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters in Washington, D.C. Another bill they are supporting calls for probing the racially…
By Michael “Ice-Blue” Harris Ice Cube‘s Friday series is in the middle of a tug-of-war between the rapper and Warner Bros. studios. According to The Wall Street Journal, Ice Cube wants Warner Bros. to relinquish the rights to the Friday series as well as All About The Benjamins and The Players Club and has accused…
By Anton Daceyah Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension from the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games has shaken up the sports world. Now, it seems that Congress is also involved. On July 2, Rep. Jaime Raskin (D-MD), chairman of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, penned a letter to the United States Anti-Doping Agency regarding…
Limited Early Bird Tickets Available Soon (Riverside, CA – July 13, 2021) – Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) will be giving Inland Empire residents the opportunity to experience a dazzling benefit casino night at its Riverside Distribution Center on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the 9th Annual Million Meals Gala – Casino Royale….
By: Lou Yeboah Thinking that you have all the time in the world to get it together. Well, I got news for you…. you don’t! The end is near and it’s a lot closer than you might think. Just because years have passed since Jesus’ prophecy, do not allow that to lull you into a…
Elizabeth Dilley It is denominational meeting season, when various Christian denominations gather to worship, take up the business of being the church, and discern how they are called to live and work. Our own United Church of Christ General Synod takes place this week (July 11-18, 2021). Recently, some of our siblings in Christ in…
By Dianne Anderson Long before Black healthcare was trending, Phyllis Clark was literally on a roll taking mobile units packed with doctors and nurses to do on-site vital testing, diabetes and cancer screenings, helping the community rise above the inequalities. Hundreds flocked to her events, and families brought stacks of hard copy information and resources…
California company offers multiple tests and flexible scheduling options as Delta Variant spreads Los Angeles, CA (July 09, 2021) –As the highly contagious Delta variant rapidly spreads across California, Los Angeles residents may be wondering how to keep their community safe from another surge in COVID-19 cases. To help individuals monitor their health, California based…
Sacramento – State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced the July 8th sale of $1.888 billion of systemwide revenue bonds for the Trustees of the California State University (CSU) to provide funding for various capital improvements and refund previously issued debt. The bond sale consisted of three series: $124.2 million Series 2021A tax-exempt bonds, $1.664 billion Series…
by Melinda Myers Easy care raspberries are high in fiber and Vitamin C, making them a healthy snack as well as delicious in jams, jellies, and desserts. Enjoy the best flavor and reduce pest problems with proper harvesting and summer care. Pick raspberries when the fruit is firm but soft, deeply colored, and easily slides…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent NNPA NEWSWIRE — Sheffield Lake Police Chief Anthony Campo reportedly decided to retire after more than 30 years on the police force in the Ohio town of just over 9,000 people and just over 21 miles from Cleveland. “We had a very emotional sit down because…
Pasadena, Calif. – As part of its ongoing work to fight food insecurity and support families and kids during the COVID-19 pandemic, No Kid Hungry California has announced an additional $2.08 million in grants to nonprofits and schools across California providing free meals. Since March 2020, No Kid Hungry California has provided more than $12.1…
SACRAMENTO – July 13, 2021-the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released the most recent statistics on COVID-19 and updates on the state’s pandemic response. Statewide COVID-19 Data as of Today California has 3,736,999 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed. There were…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire In June, President Biden unveiled a comprehensive strategy to combat gun violence. This strategy implements preventative measures that are proven to reduce violent crime and attacks the root causes – including by investing in effective community policing and addressing the flow of firearms used to commit crimes. Combined, the…
By Marcela Howell As the U.S. Supreme Court reviews abortion cases that could overturn Roe v. Wade – the 1973 decision that legalized abortion – there is a lot of attention being paid to abortion rights but not enough emphasis on the full range of reproductive health and rights issues. Every pregnant Black person faces…