Tanu Henry | California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom sounded upbeat when he announced at a press briefing Friday afternoon that he has submitted a $227 billion budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year to the State Legislature for approval. The spending plan reflects a brighter picture than the gloomier one Newsom presented last summer when…
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhuman.” — Martin Luther King Jr. Three African American health leaders — advocates for expanded health care who are on the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19 raging across California — took a moment to reflect on the state of health…
By: Lou Yeboah You better know that you know. And if you didn’t know, now you know. He said, “Go, and tell this people: ‘Keep on listening, but do not perceive; Keep on looking, but do not understand.’ [Isaiah 6:9]. So I will choose their punishments and will bring on them what they dread. Because…
Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.” (Mark 12:43-44, NIV) This poor widow stamps history with her…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — If this story doesn’t make your heart flutter, nothing will. If Sylvie and Robert don’t make you root for love, no one can. The dialogue is either so completely natural it’s invisible or so poetic it conveys deep feelings and profound thought. Says the career-orientated Sylvie to her very traditional husband: “I…
NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. – The flagship licensee of Eclipse International, Bedding Industries of America, will open a new 80,000-square-foot manufacturing, showroom and distribution center at 1798 Linden Ave. in Rialto, California. The factory will be called BIA WEST and is scheduled to open April 1st. It will employ 120 when fully operational and serve retailers…
BY BEN CHRISTOPHER That the California Assembly would spend its first day of the year calling for the removal of President Donald Trump — a week after he sicced a mob of white supremacists, conspiracy theorists and hooligans on Congress — is about as surprising as summer fog in San Francisco. Democrats hold a super-majority…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Dr. Dre, 55, reportedly is stable and lucid, but doctors haven’t determined what caused his internal bleeding. His physicians are reportedly performing a battery of tests and continue to treat the multiple Grammy Award winner. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Hip Hop pioneer Dr. Dre, who first…
NEW YORK — At New Federal Theatre’s 50th Anniversary Gala Sunday January 17, special guests will include Debbie Allen, Trazana Beverly, Mya Carter, Patrice Johnson Cevannes, Debbi Blackwell Cook, D.K. Dyson, Joseph Edwards, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Ted Lange, Pauletta Washington, Kevin Maynor, S. Epatha Merskerson, Barbara Montgomery, Ademola Olugebefola, Phylicia Rashad, Glynn Turman and Richard…
The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has charged Ervin Padgett (Age 37 of Fort Irwin) with murder. CASE SYNOPSIS On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, detectives from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department conducted a death investigation at Fort Irwin. During their investigation, Ervin Padgett was arrested. After reviewing this case, our office has charged…
The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has charged Mose Marquelius Thomas (Age 34 of Rialto) with multiple firearms charges. CASE SYNOPSIS On Monday, December 21, 2020, the Fontana Police Department completed a shooting investigation in the 16900 block of San Bernardino Avenue, in Fontana. During the investigation, Mose Marquelius Thomas was arrested. After reviewing…
What are the best detox foods? It can be tough to figure out just which foods will help with a successful cleanse. The trick is to understand the benefits of different choices, as well as the goals you’re trying to obtain. For example, vegetables are a good source of glutathione, which is essential for the…
A Change.org petition is gaining momentum after multiple post surfaced of Riley Farms owner James Riley at Wednesdays rally to overturn president Elect Joe Biden’s incoming presidency. Ingrid Gunnell started a petition shortly after the photos of Riley surfaced at Wednesdays rally and her goal is to expose Riley’s behavior and get LAUSD to remove…
Ryan Brooks BuzzFeed News Reporter The win puts Democrats on the cusp of Senate control, with one runoff race still undecided. Last updated on January 6, 2021, at 12:55 a.m. ET Posted on January 5, 2021, at 11:17 p.m. ET This story was originally published by BuzzfeedNews. Rev. Raphael Warnock, the pastor of the Ebenezer…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — So, as the calendar turns to 2021, and many wish friends, family and associates, “Happy New Year!” we’ll place an overwhelming emphasis on the “New Year” portion of the sentiment. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia There was little to celebrate or be happy about in 2020, particularly…
by Sunita Sohrabji The incoming Biden-Harris administration has an opportunity to immediately revoke implementation of the public charge rule, easing anxiety for millions of immigrants who have denied themselves federal benefits over the past three years for fear of losing their ability to upgrade their immigration status. “Public charge will be a front-burner issue for…
ATLANTA VOICE — “My team at Chase is focused on creating tools and resources that support financial health. To help kids practice and learn how to earn, spend, and save, we created Chase First Banking — an account that can help make financial education easy, fun, and immersive. It helps parents to have real-time conversations…
Rancho Mirage, CA… It’s traditional. For the last seven years Peace in the Streets Global Film Festival (PSGFF) open for submissions of its next annual awards on Martin Luther King’s birthday, January 15. It’s no different in 2021. Entries are invited to begin to submit entries at https://psgff.org, starting January15. That’s just one month after…
(Washington, D.C., January 4, 2021) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will purchase an additional $1.5 billion worth of food for nationwide distribution through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. In total, USDA has distributed more than 132 million food boxes in support of American farmers…
MOUNT VERNON, NY — The Youth Shelter Program of Westchester will host its second virtual event to feature a high-profile author, Michael Eric Dyson. The Youth Shelter provides a home-like alternative to jail for young men awaiting disposition of various criminal charges. While in their care, the staff of the shelter also provides those in…
SACRAMENTO –The California Legislative Black Caucus has elected Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) and Assemblymember Kamlager (D-Los Angeles) to serve as Chair and Vice-Chair respectively, through the 2021-2022 legislative session. In addition, Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) will now serve as Secretary and Assemblymember Jim Cooper (D-Elk Grove) will remain in his position as Treasurer. “I am honored…
RIVERSIDE – Senator Melissa Melendez (R -Lake Elsinore), introduced two measures today aiming to protect small businesses from malicious COVID-19 fines. “Business owners are draining their finances to comply with COVID regulations, and the Governor has continued to change the rules with no data to support his mandates,” said Melendez. “Now small businesses are facing…
By ALLYSON ESCOBAR | aescobar@scng.com |Press-Enterprise PUBLISHED: December 31, 2020 at 12:28 p.m. | UPDATED: December 31, 2020 at 2:33 p.m. In his late 60s, Darrell Whipple found himself homeless and living in a makeshift tent in Lake Elsinore. Originally from Washington state, he had struggled with drugs off and on for most of his…
By: Lou Yeboah I tell you, if God allowed you to see the New Year – 2021, you should be shouting to the rooftop, so much so, that people begin to talk about you, saying, “Girl do you see her? She has gone plum crazy. Jumping up and down, smiling and yelling… Second Chance! Second…
