Singer, actor and reality TV personality Traci Braxton has died at age 50 after a private battle with esophageal cancer. The news was shared by her older sister, Toni Braxton in a heartfelt Instagram post. “It is with the utmost regret that we inform you of the passing of our sister, Traci,” the 54-year-old “Un-Break…
Entertainer Morris Day took to social media recently with a statement regarding the Prince Estate, which he claims has banned him from using his 40-year-old stage name, Morris Day and The Time. He said: “I’ve given 40 years of my life building up a name (Morris Day and The Time) and legacy that Prince and…
By Lou Yeboah Again the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, [daughter] of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, when I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman: if when…
John Dorhauer It has been heartbreaking watching war erupt in Ukraine. Russia’s despotic leader, Vladimir Putin, acted in defiance of global outrage, protest, and resistance and authored an attack on Ukraine. His own country is in shambles, and people all over it are suffering great loss as sanctions mount and deepen the pain. In Ukraine,…
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is hosting a Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Open Enrollment Fair on Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Jones Elementary School, 700 North F Street in San Bernardino. Children who will turn 5 years old between September 2, 2022, and February 2, 2023, are eligible for…
Black Panther director Ryan Coogler was mistaken for a robber when trying to withdraw money from Bank of America. Coogler walked into the bank wearing Black shades, a cream-colored hoodie, and a COVID-19 mask. A Bank of America employee in Atlanta, Georgia thought Coogler was attempting to pull a heist after he gave the teller…
San Bernardino County, CA. – San Bernardino County Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. is ecstatic to see that TopGolf has opened in San Bernardino County. TopGolf had its grand opening on March 11th, 2022, in the city of Ontario. TopGolf is an outstanding entertainment asset for all ages and its existence will assist in…
COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has sickened hundreds of thousands and killed large numbers of people worldwide. There are also several long-term effects of COVID. It is largely regarded as life-threatening for its effects on the lungs. COVID-19 can also cause heart damage, even in people without underlying heart problems. Coronaviruses cause…
By, Dr. Oliver Brooks, pediatrician and CMO, Watts HealthCare As California moves into the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, children remain a key component to the state’s SMARTER plan and keeping our communities safe and healthy going forward. Children’s exposure to the virus in schools, social events, and in family settings puts them, their…
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) released a new analysis produced by CLA (CliftonAllenLarson LLP) on the state of the skilled nursing facility (SNF) industry. The report confirms that increasing costs due to labor shortages and inflation, combined with a sluggish recovery of new incoming patients, are adding to…
Upland, CA, March 15, 2022- The Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc. (LBF) is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation founded to support individuals and families who suffer from epilepsy and other seizure related disorders. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, “epilepsy affects 1 out of every 26 individuals; 3.4 million people nationwide, more than 65 million…
By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Our hearts, prayers and support are with the people of Ukraine. No one should suffer such violence and loss in what is supposed to be a civilized global society. We as members of humanity are doing the right thing in providing support for…
Scammers are back at it, pretending to be FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and staff at the FTC. They’re emailing, saying there’s an award ready to be collected (for a fee), or an outstanding COVID issue requiring your immediate attention (and, ultimately, money). But it’s NOT the FTC emailing. And even if they switch to…
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association Billionaire philanthropist and novelist MacKenzie Scott’s $560 million donation last year to 23 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) made headlines across the country at a time when racial equity has become front-page news. However, for decades Black leaders in business, entertainment,…
San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) students will be off on Spring Break for two weeks starting March 21 and returning to class on Monday, April 4, 2022. Middle College High School and Inland Career Education Center (ICEC) students have a single week of Spring Break from Monday, March 21 through Friday, March 25….
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent NNPA NEWSWIRE — An estimated 13 million are facing severe hunger mostly because of droughts that have afflicted the Horn of Africa, and those in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia are experiencing droughts not seen in more than 40 years. UN officials contend that malnutrition rates also…
Gail Fry -Contributor After the resignation of West Valley Water District Directors Dr. Clifford Young and Kyle Crowther, directors Michael Taylor, Channing Hawkins and Greg Young are left standing to fill the two vacant positions shaping the district for years to come after 4 years of infighting between board members, substantial employee turnover, litigation, and…
Gail Fry Contributor Official records received by The San Bernardino American News show over the past 12 years, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors has chosen the new sheriff, over objections from voters wanting to hold an election for sheriff. The record shows starting on January 28, 2009, when San Bernardino County…
By Rey Ramsey is founder and CEO of Centri Tech As schools across the country struggle with the incredibly consequential decision if they’re returning to remote learning, in-person education, or a hybrid model, a deadly pathogen is weighed against lifelong implications of missed education and experience crucial to development. A December 2020 McKinsey study found…
Entrants to Submit Projects Focused on Sustainability and Protecting Our Natural World; Registrations Due April 22 ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY — March 7, 2022 — Students from around the world are invited to share their innovative solutions as part of the 2022 Spellman High Voltage Electronics Clean Tech Competition. This competition engages students in identifying and…
By Charlene Crowell Although the federal Fair Housing Act was passed more than 50 years ago, housing discrimination unfortunately continues. Racial steering, redlining, and failures of lenders to finance homes are all among the more-frequently cited forms of illegal discrimination. But another type of bias is just as insidious: under-valued home appraisals. On March…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) Chair Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) is calling on Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones to resign for “dereliction of duty” and for “breeding a culture of racism, hatred, and ignorance.” Bradford was commenting on an investigation of Kate Adams, a former Sacramento County sheriff’s…
ROSEMEAD, Calif., March 7, 2022 — Edison International and Southern California Edison are now accepting applications for the 2022 Edison International Lineworker Scholarship Program, a partnership with IBEW Local 47 to provide opportunities for a diverse range of people to become SCE lineworkers. “We continue to be inspired every day by the hard work…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Grammy-winning superstar Kelly Rowland said she knows the importance of dreaming big. The Atlanta-born co-founder of the pop supergroup Destiny’s Child, Rowland, told NNPA Newswire that she was and remained inspired by other Black women. “Whitney Houston made me realize I can achieve my dreams,” Rowland…
By Lou Yeboah You see, Jesus prophesied to the disciples that there will be wars and rumors of wars. He said, “And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this MUST take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and…