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…
VOICE AND VIEWPOINT – Although California lawmakers approved the budget in time for the state reopening, “And while we proudly embrace the California comeback, this last year reminds us that we need to plan for the unexpected,” said Gov. Newsom. Bo Tefu | California Black Media The California legislature approved Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $267 billion…
POST NEWS GROUP – Harris has dedicated personal time and resources to address poverty, education, homelessness, and food insecurity. He has also collaborated with Oakland native and former Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch to address similar issues through fundraising initiatives and events. By Bo Tefu, California Black Media Rookie Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)represents the sports programs at over 1,260 academic institutions, 102 athletic conferences, and more than 480,000student athletes who have not been allowed, until recently, to make a dime from their athletic abilities or the marketing of their names, images or likenesses. But last…
To help support the needs of students experiencing homelessness, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) today is inviting states to complete the application for their share of the second disbursement of $800 million in funding under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021’s Homeless Children and Youth Fund (ARP-HCY). In April, the Department released the…
BLACK VOICE NEWS – White men are 30 percent of the population but are 90 percent of all sheriffs in America. By S. E. Williams | Black Voice News “Sheriff demographics are gravely unbalanced: While African Americans are confined to jail at over three times the rate of White Americans, only five percent of sheriffs…
By Charlene Crowell July 1, 2021 In recent years, consumer finance protections withered through a series of harsh attacks that either outright rejected or significantly diminished financial guard rails in the marketplace. But a new consumer victory, urged by a groundswell of support from everyday people, academicians, and bicameral legislators signals an important step towards…
Davie, FL (July 6, 2021) – Inspected, a remote virtual inspection program, has announced a partnership with the California Judicial Branch to allow inspectors in Sacramento and across the state to video chat with city officials for any heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) concerns they may have, to clear permits faster, and keep residents…
RIALTO, CA — The West Valley Water District (WVWD) Board of Directors confirmed its selection of Interim General Manager Shamindra “Rickey” Manbahal as the permanent general manager. Manbahal brings decades of experience as a trusted, experienced public officer to his now-permanent role as general manager. “Mr. Manbahal has served our water district as interim general…
BY MARISSA GARCIA It’d be just another normal day, nearly 17 feet above Highway 101 in Agoura Hills. A southern alligator lizard and a western toad hide from the heat in the greenery of restored native vegetation. Mountain lion cubs pounce on rocks and spring into the nearby canyons. The sun glints on the feathers…
Washington, DC – For months, people of faith have been calling on the Biden administration to end Title 42 expulsions, including sixty-five high-level faith leaders in a recent letter. Earlier this summer, it was reported that the administration is considering lifting the pandemic Title 42 expulsion policy for some, while continuing to enforce it for…
By: Lou Yeboah “My friends, I’ll say it clear, and state my case of which I’m certain. The end is near. I face the final curtain. I’ve lived a life that’s full. I’ve traveled each and every highway and more. “I DID IT MY WAY.” Regrets, I’ve had a few, but then again, too few…
Marco Cable The global pandemic has exposed the vulnerability of women and girls, especially in Africa, setting back significant processes made around the world to close gender gaps. Across Africa, women are experiencing the highest rates of job losses. 92% of women in Africa earn a daily wage through the informal economy by selling produce,…