Tanu Henry | California Black Media Since 2017, there has been a 9.8% increase of new small businesses – firms with less than 500 employees — in the United States. Over the past two years alone, over 10 million applications were submitted to start new small businesses across the country, according to the Small Business…
Tanu Henry | California Black Media “I really don’t understand how the price of gas can rise so drastically in California,” said a Black woman and 55-year-old Rancho Cucamonga resident who agreed to be interviewed for this article but asked to not be identified. “Unfortunately, we need to purchase it regardless of the prices and…
San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Superintendent Doc Ervin announced Tuesday, May 3 that he will retire at the end of this school year. In making the announcement, Ervin praised the educational community for putting students first during what he called “the most unprecedented time for public education.” “When I joined the SBCUSD team,…
Every student attending San Bernardino City Unified schools will receive COVID-19 rapid antigen tests thanks to a generous donation from Amazon. A longtime community partner, Amazon donated 150,000 COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to the District’s Making Hope Happen Foundation, which will be distributed to every SBCUSD school. Students will take the tests home in May…
Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media Editor’s Note: This story was updated on May 12 to reflect four candidates – two Democrats and two Republicans — that were omitted from the previously published version. Election offices have begun sending out vote-by-mail ballots for the June 7, 2022, California Primary. Statewide, voters will discover…
RIVERSIDE – The San Bernardino-Riverside Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated will honor two outstanding community leaders during its annual Culmination program this month. On Saturday, May 14, 2022, Dr. Regina Patton Stell, President of the Riverside NAACP, will receive the 2022 Waudieur Rucker-Hughes Social Action Advocate Award; and Rialto Unified Board…
By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic Biracial buddy cop movies (e.g., Beverly Hills Cop, Lethal Weapon) aren’t a new phenomenon and could use a refresh. The genre gets a needed update with this French ebony/ivory crime story that’s novel due its unusual antagonists. Right-wing, antiimmigrant zealots. In this year’s French presidential election, the…
Popular YouTuber and self-proclaimed relationship expert Kevin Samuels has reportedly passed away at age 56. He was known for dating advice and YouTube videos where he operated under the self-proclaimed title of an “image consultant.” Samuels has gained a following of over 1.4 Million YouTube subscribers and 1.2 Million Instagram followers through the way he…
By Lou Yeboah … And let him tell my five brothers not to come to this place! [Luke 16:27-31]. Listen, the man in Hell was very specific about the message he wanted to send to his brothers. He pleaded with Abraham, ‘I beg you, Father Abraham, send Lazarus to my father’s house, I have five…
Andy Lang Across America, laws and executive orders are criminalizing the lifesaving treatment that transgender youth need to complete their journey to wholeness and, at the same time, depriving parents of the right to make medical decisions for their children. These laws, enacted or proposed in states across the country, are part of a broader…
By Kimatni D. Rawlins, Automotive Rhythms Welcome to an immersive Genesis experience where the vehicle defines the man or woman behind the wheel. In this case, I’m referring to the new 2022 Genesis G80 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige sedan, which is stunning in almost every department from the empowering shielded grille to its athletic performance….
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Biden administration and 55 countries have partnered to call for a new Declaration for the Future of the Internet. Administration officials said the declaration is part of a “response to a rising trend of digital authoritarianism, including Russia’s actions to block credible news sites and…
4th annual convention welcomes Recession Proof members forging a pathway toward wealth for upcoming generations Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Sharing their competitive fire and strategies for success, professional athletes Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Mike Tyson have been confirmed as keynote speakers for the upcoming 4th annual Recession Proof Convention. Slated for May 27-28 at The Mirage…
By Peter Schurmann Additional reporting by Jenny Manrique The world is confronting the threat of nuclear armed conflict the likes of which has not been seen since the end of the Cold War. And while war in Ukraine has escalated the threat, its antecedents can be traced to a shift in U.S. military posture years…
(Riverside, CA – May 10, 2022) – In honor of Mother’s Day, Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) received generous food donations from Stater Bros., First Fruits, and Cowboy Burgers & BBQ in support of a local food distribution event for over 200 Inland Empire families, many of whom are facing pressures to keep…
(Black PR Wire) (Black PR Wire) SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Denny’s is pleased to announce The White House is awarding Brenda Lauderback, Chair of Denny’s Board of Directors, its President’s Lifetime Achievement Award on May 9 at the Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, SC. Ms. Lauderback is receiving this presidential recognition for her decades-long commitment…
2,484 New Positive Cases and 5 New Deaths Due to COVID-19 in Los Angeles County As Los Angeles County experiences a high rate of COVID transmission and steady rise in cases, K-12 schools continue to see increases in cases among staff and students, and the number…
SACRAMENTO – (5/02/22) State Treasurer Fiona Ma reminded employers to register for the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program before the June 30, 2022, deadline if they do not offer a private retirement plan and have five or more employees. “Thousands of employers of all types have already joined CalSavers. The evidence is clear: it works.” said…
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Ever sold yourself short in an interview? Chickened out of asking for that raise? Creeped your Instagram friends with envy — the ones who took the plunge and started their own business? Odds are, you aren’t alone. “Women want to learn how to boss up, they want to show up as leaders,”…
By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic You can bet on music’s healing power. New Orleans has played those odds for over 50 years. Its renown jazz fest brings all kinds of people together, mends spirits and has even survived an apocalypse. Jazz festivals abound worldwide and quite often the term “Jazz” is just…
Lil Nas X has done it AGAIN – following suit as the cultural kick-starter and Gen Z icon that he is, the Chief Impact Officer of Taco Bell is supporting the launch of a new program designed to help young people seeking to make change in their communities and around the world. Introducing Ambition Accelerator…
By Lou Yeboah Well, I hate to burst your bubble, God never said if you thought she deserved to be honored, he said: “Honor thy father and thy mother.” Honor—No Ifs, Ands, Or Buts! There is no escape clause at the end of these verses. Over and over in Scripture, God commands us to “honor”…
Karen Georgia A. Thompson A few months ago, as the COVID-19 pandemic was spreading and vaccine mandates were being considered, I had a conversation with a friend who refused to take the vaccine. Even at risk of losing their job, they were adamant they would not be vaccinated. When their job required the vaccine, they…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called on Congress to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act following media reports of a draft Supreme Court opinion overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling: “It’s time for Congress to get off the sidelines and protect women’s fundamental right…
By Dr. Daman Jamarai, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement of California Amanda Rees, CEO, Age Bold While we continue to study and gather data about the second-order impacts of COVID-19, it is becoming clear that the pandemic exacerbated risk factors for falls among older adults like physical inactivity. For this reason, it is…