NNPA NEWSWIRE — Compared to White and other racial groups or Latino adults, Black adults reported higher awareness of fake job postings, Covid19 stimulus payment, work-from-home, tax preparation, and Black Lives Matter scams. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Black adults most often encounter the government imposter, lottery, and work-from-home scams, according…
By Mark Hedin, ETHNIC MEDIA SERVICES The United States population is more diverse than ever and increasingly urban, according to new data collected in the 2020 Census. But overall population growth in the country has slowed, newly released Census Bureau data show. The Census Bureau released on Aug. 12 the first trove of narrowly focused…
In collaboration with many community partners, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) and its Family Engagement Office held the first Back-to-School Extravaganza on July 27, providing local families with resources to help their children succeed in school. More than 2,000 students and family members interacted with 15 different SBCUSD departments and 33 community…
Arrowhead United Way (AUW) is partnering with the City of San Bernardino to engage city employees in the importance of giving back to the community they serve. “The City of San Bernardino has been supporting United Way and their mission of creating measurable change since 1991, which is why we are thrilled to be reconnecting…
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, California Volunteers, Office of the Governor announced a historic $1.6 million in state funds has been awarded to Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT) to support their mission of increasing the number of young men of color attending and graduating college. This investment was made possible through new funding made available by Governor…
Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media Last week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a press conference to announce new COVID-19 guidelines for California’s K-12 public schools. Two days later, President Joe Biden praised the new mandate in a tweet. “Gov. @GavinNewsom is leading California through unprecedented crises — he’s a key partner in fighting…
Inclusion Forward – Experian Empowering Opportunities™ helps clients advance diversity goals by creating greater and more affordable credit access COSTA MESA, CA (August 10, 2021) – Leading information services company Experian today announced the launch of Inclusion Forward – Experian Empowering Opportunities™, a first-of-its-kind initiative to help clients identify and directly support underserved and vulnerable…
Voting in the September 14, 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election has started. The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters today, Aug. 16, delivered ballots to the U.S. Postal Service for the county’s 1.1 million active registered voters. The county’s voters, however, do not have to wait for Election Day Tuesday, Sept. 14, or even wait…
Black Officials Unite to Increase Black Voter Turnout LOS ANGELES, CA (August 16, 2021) — In an unprecedented display of unity Black members of Congress lead by Karen Bass, local elected officials lead by Supervisor Holly Mitchell along with Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, and representatives of the California Legislative Black Caucus have organized themselves to oppose…
by Hermene D. Hartman Brenda Franklin-Corbett is affectionately known around the world as “Cousin Brenda.” She is the cousin of Aretha Franklin. Many recognize her as one of the background singers to “The Queen.” She toured with Aretha for more than 50 years. So she knows a few things about Aretha Franklin. In the biopic…
Iconic beauty Halle Berry recently turned 55 on Aug. 14. Yes, Halle Berry is over 50, but you can’t tell by looking at her. You also can’t tell that she was diagnosed with diabetes at age 19 and it took her some time to control it. It seems that as she has gracefully aged, she…
By: Lou Yeboah Why do you make me do this? I’ve told you many times, to repent, but you haven’t listened, so because of your hard and impenitent heart, know that you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day when My righteous judgment will be revealed. [Romans 2:5]. In flaming fire, inflicting vengeance…
Michael Schuenemeyer The organizers of the U.S. Conference on HIV and AIDS (USCHA) just announced that due to the surge in the Covid pandemic, this year’s conference will be virtual. Their decision was based on two reports, one from Provincetown, MA revealing that vaccinated people can transmit the Delta variant as easily as those who…
Steve Burke Editor-in-Chief WASHINGTON, DC-(Pinkston News Service)- In the spring of 2020, school leaders wrestled with how to keep students learning effectively while sheltering at home. Now with students returning to the classroom, the mission has changed: keep them safe. School districts across the country, backed by state and federal money, are investing millions of…
Anxiety, fear, and worry are just a few of the emotions that parents and caregivers may be grappling with right now. As many school districts are preparing for the return of the school year, and some have already returned, many of us are pondering what exactly will the 2021-2022 academic school year look like, especially…
SACRAMENTO – In response to increasing COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU patients due to the highly contagious Delta variant, and to support the state’s health care delivery system, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today issued a new public health order requiring hospitals statewide to accept transfer patients from facilities with limited ICU capacity when…
Brandan Hanks is seeking $33 million in damages from the Syracuse Police Department. By Terrell Jermaine Starr A 28-year-old Black police officer in Syracuse has filed a federal lawsuit against his department for what he claims is “blatant and extreme racism.” Officer Brandon Hanks and his lawyer further describe the department’s attitude towards Black officers…
By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., NNPA Newswire Culture and Entertainment Editor A major 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck the western side of the Caribbean nation of Haiti. Haiti is still recovering from a 2010 catastrophic earthquake which killed 250,000 and left more than 3 million people impacted by the fallout. Seismologists said the epicenter of…
The general public is encouraged to submit comments on the proposed project before August 30th BISHOP, CA — Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced the opening of the public comment period for the proposed mining project at Conglomerate Mesa, located on traditional homelands of the Paiute-Shoshone and Timbisha Shoshone and about one mile from…
Media Advisory: San Bernardino has longstanding problems with poverty and serious violence. Gun violence has been a serious problem in San Bernardino for more than 30 years. During this period, San Bernardino has averaged 44 homicides a year. Since 1980, the homicide rate in San Bernardino has been three to six times higher than state…
Other Featured artists include songstress Leela James and many more Redlands, CA – The Soul-Cal Experience Music, Food and Culture Festival, presented by Sapphire Marketing Inc, Urban Alchemy 360, and the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce will take place at the Redlands Bowl in the beautiful City of Redlands, CA on Saturday, September 4,…
We looked at the new data from the U.S. Census Bureau to rank the Blackest and whitest places in America. By Michael Harriot Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau released its first trove of demographic data from the 2020 census, leading many to divest in cryptocurrency and put all of their money in the rapidly…