The San Bernardino County Library is partnering with In-N-Out Burger again this year to promote reading among children. The Cover to Cover program kicks off on Saturday, March 5 and will run through Saturday, April 16. This program will encourage students to read in all communities across the county. To participate in this program, sign…
Chief John Keene | Special to California Black Media Partners It seems media coverage of Black History Month this year is getting lost in the merry-go-round of breaking news stories– from shifting COVID guidelines and skyrocketing food and gas prices to shocking crime stories and growing concerns about our military getting involved in Ukraine. Add…
Bringing experience and innovation to help restore the urban core of Small Town, USA. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (February 16, 2022) – Orchestra Partners announces the appointment of Kim Hunter to the Independent Corporate Advisory Board, effective immediately. Hunter brings strategic integrated marketing communications expertise, deep prior experience in growing professional services firm, as well as…
By Deborah Bailey, Special to the AFRO Seventy-eight years ago this month, the White press corps changed. Harry McAlpin became the first Black reporter to attend a White House press briefing in February 1944. Born in St. Louis, Mo., in July, 1906, McAlpin studied journalism at the University of Wisconsin and pursued journalism. McAlpin worked…
By Phyllis Kimber Wilcox, Black Voice News| Discussions related to the status of Black Indigenous people in relation to the broader Indigenous community received little focus in November, Native American Heritage Month. Negotiating an Afro-Indigenous identity can be difficult when the way you look doesn’t meet expectations or popular media depictions of Indigenous communities. In…
By Candace A Gray, New Tri-State Defender Memphis’ local PBS outlet, WKNO (Channel 10) and its sister radio station, WKNO Memphis NPR (91.1FM), have always supported the arts. The station has been known to broadcast live theatre performances, interview artists promoting shows and more. This February, as part of its Black History Month celebration, WKNO…
Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media Timothy Simon, CEO of the California African American Chamber of Commerce, says a new clean energy program in Southern California is an “awesome opportunity” for Black businesses. Simon, who is an attorney and former Commissioner of the California Public Utilities Commission, says he looks forward to more Black…
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Today, the NAACP and BET revealed the performers and presenters for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards.” Nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer and two-time Academy Award-nominated actress and producer Mary J. Blige will take the stage to perform at this year’s show. The “53rd NAACP Image Awards,” hosted by seven-time NAACP Image Awards…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Barry Bonds stands as baseball’s all-time home run king, with 762 bombs over a career that lasted more than two decades. With his fearsome and sweet lefty swing, Bonds also set the single-season home record with 73 in 2001, a year in which he also drew…
By Lou Yeboah Just because the end of February is approaching, and America and Canada will end its celebration of “Black History Month” I want you to know that It Ain’t Over. The celebration of Black History is Never Over!” As [Ana Mari Cauce] stated, “February is a moment to celebrate Black History, but not…
Rev. Erica Poellot By the end of 2021, it appeared that the era of public support for harm reduction might finally be upon us, and many of us closed out the year reflecting on and celebrating significant firsts. In November, I joined movement leaders in New York City to bless the first sanctioned Overdose Prevention…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media Your credit score, that three-digit number, can dramatically expand or restrict access to purchasing property, goods or services you may need. Personal finance experts say knowing your credit status is the first step to becoming credit worthy. But for nearly 50 million American adults, making this first step is…
Nick Cannon has become a staple in the entertainment industry, mainly from a combination of his talent and hard-working attitude. Though he’d been working on achieving his goal of being an entertainer from a young age, he didn’t find the spotlight until the age of 15 when he started working at comedy clubs. After that…
The Concerned Citizens for the Development of North Fontana is proud present the 54th San Bernardino County Black History Month Parade and Expo spotlights STEM program on Saturday February 26th. The parade starts on Citrus Ave. north of 210 freeway on Fontana at 10am, the Expo will follow at 11am in the Home Depot parking…
NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2022 — — Blockchains are a fairly recent invention that supporters believe have endless possibilities, including NFTs which have shown a steep incline in popularity within the last year, particularly among African-Americans. Deeper Tones Collective’s passion for building a Black community around these technologies has culminated in a week-long virtual festival,…
In honor of Women’s History Month beginning in March, it is time to celebrate the women in the Fifth District and all they have done and contributed with in our community and beyond. The Fifth District is full of women who are pivotal members of the community who deserve to be honored and recognized for…
By Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-SC), House Majority Whip Focus on the history-making contributions of Blacks in America began when Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History successfully lobbied for the creation of Negro History Week in 1926. They chose a week in February that could embrace the…
Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media As COVID-19 cases decline, public health officials say the state is easing restrictions in an effort to return the state to pre-pandemic normalcy. “Omicron has loosened its hold on California, vaccines for children under 5 are around the corner, and access to COVID-19 treatments is improving,” said Dr….
By Roger Caldwell, NNPA Newswire Contributor With the election of President Biden and Vice President Harris, they have quickly delivered for the American people, while helping our country recover from a pandemic, and an economic crisis. It is very easy for the Republicans to talk about what the Biden team has done wrong, but with…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA- The Diocese of San Bernardino Catholics of African Descent will recognize the lifetime accomplishments of three outstanding African American women: Thelma Bledsoe, Lois J. Carson, (posthumously) and Wilma Cochrane. Each of these women were instrumental in establishing a ministry for Catholics of African descent in the Diocese of San Bernardino. The Most…
February is a time to honor Black history in the American experience, lift up the accomplishments of Black Americans, and recommit to addressing the inequities and systemic injustices endured by Black communities. As we celebrate Black History Month, let us take time to learn about Black leaders, humanitarians, scientists, authors, innovators, and pioneers – and…
Speaking at Teacher’s Convention, Dr. Mackie Makes Inspirational Appeal NEW ORLEANS – In a stirring speech to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Dr. Calvin Mackie called on the nation, and particularly its educators, to bring hope back into the lives of children, families and communities. “We have to bring back hope,”…
by Jenny Manrique More than 36 million women would lose access to safe abortion if the Supreme Court’s conservative majority guts or completely overturns the landmark Roe v Wade decision. Experts convened by Ethnic Media Services discussed the repercussions of a decision that the highest court will rule on in the coming months, which would…
A total of $2.8 million will distributed to 1,120 microbusinesses in Riverside County as part of a new grant offered by the Riverside County Office of Economic Development. The Riverside County Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program will provide $2,500 grants to businesses and entrepreneurs with four employees or fewer and made less than $50,000 in…
By: Lesley Fair | Feb 14, 2022 Protecting consumers from illegal robocalls is a battle the FTC is waging on all fronts. Two recent actions to enforce Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) issued to VoIP service providers demonstrate that commitment. But the message of those cases extends beyond the robocall arena. Voice over Internet Protocol –…