Aldon Thomas Stiles and Edward Henderson | California Black Media Diane Lanette Barkum is an in-home care provider and mom of three. She commutes about 40 minutes every workday between the Riverside County cities of Lake Elsinore, where she lives, and Moreno Valley, where her job is. Over the last few months, Barkum says she…
June 19, 1865, marked the end of slavery in Texas and, by extension, the Confederate states Meilan Solly Smithsonian Magazine Associate Editor, History Note: On Thursday, June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill designating Juneteenth—the longstanding commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States—as a federal holiday. The Senate passed the…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA-Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Gamma Omega Chapter of San Bernardino, CA hosted a Scholarship Luncheon on June 11, 2022 where two young women were honored. Jasmine Foster and Liyah Belvins, both of San Bernardino, were given $500 Scholarships along with gifts. Jasmine Foster will be attending Riverside Community College then will transfer…
The comic book anthology from Milestone Media and DC Comics features stories on Mae Jemison, the Queen of Sheba and Prince. By Stephanie Holland As states across the country continue their attacks on Black History with racist and ridiculous anti-CRT laws, one of the biggest publishers in comic books is using its heroes to illustrate…
By BlackPressUSA RICHMOND, Va. — Many in the social justice community and Menthol Is Not A Crime are opposed to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposal to ban menthol-flavored and other flavored cigarettes. Since 85% of menthol smokers are Black, at first glance, this might seem like a good way to curb smoking-related health…
Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media Senate Bill (SB) 1338, also known as the CARE Court Program, is attracting growing resistance as it makes its way through the legislative process. Some legal advocacy and civil rights groups say the law would negatively Blacks and other minorities. The proposal, introduced in February by Senators Tom…
By Eric W. Siddall On June 14, 2022, El Monte Police Officers Santana and Paredes were brutally murdered by Justin Flores. In their final sacrifice, the officers boldly rushed towards danger where others would not. No words will satisfy the debt we owe to these two men, nor will any give comfort to the two…
SPARTANBURG, S.C. June 9, 2022 – Today, Denny’s announced its commitment to the Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership program created by the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA). Denny’s and MFHA have enjoyed a successful 25-year alliance and, as a new Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership partner, Denny’s will help MFHA reach its goal of…
Universal City, California – June 21, 2022 – Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates 4th of July by extending its Independence Day festivities throughout the weekend from Saturday, July 2 through Monday, July 4, inclusive of dazzling nightly fireworks displays, live music performances, specially themed décor and more, all included in the price of admission to the…
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Maverick Entertainment has entered a programming partnership with FOX SOUL, the Black community’s premium free streaming platform serving. This partnership will feature films every Saturday during the ‘Maverick Movie Marathon’ programming block from 12 pm PST – 12 am PST. Maverick Movie Marathon, streaming every Saturday on…
Rancho Cucamonga, California –The City of Rancho Cucamonga’s James L. Brulte Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Seniors can join one of the many free weekly Clubs, participate in the weekly drive-thru frozen meal program provided by Family Service Association (FSA), join Wellness Pass and workout in the…
SERIES DESCRIPTION: Set in the high-pressured world of bomb disposal, TRIGGER POINT stars Vicky McClure (Line of Duty, This is England) and Adrian Lester (Life, Trauma) as frontline officers who must risk their lives during a terrorist campaign in the heart of London. When a terrorist campaign threatens the capital over one summer, the Expos…
By Menra Mapfumo The Poor People’s Campaign was established in 1968, by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. Dr. King wanted the Poor People’s Campaign to highlight the need for economic equality and social justice. Dr. King wanted to help poor people by demanding the means for basic necessities. In 1967, Dr. King said the…
By Lou Yeboah Change your direction. God has given you the opportunity to give your life to Him in this era of human history, but you have neglect it. About – face! Don’t gamble with your soul! God’s offer is only guaranteed for today. For [2 Corinthians 6:2] says, “Now is the accepted time; behold…
By Ben Jealous Communities all across the country are facing public safety crises. Crime is rising in ways that leave many people feeling unsafe. At the same time, police violence and killings of unarmed civilians demonstrate that pouring more money into more-of-the-same policing is not the answer. Here’s some good news. There is a…
(Riverside, CA – June 7, 2022) – Envision Foods, LLC, a franchisee of Jack in the Box, has selected Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino, the regional food bank of the Inland Empire, as the beneficiary for their 2022 Charity Fundraiser. Now through July 10th, 2022, guests are invited to purchase a one-of-a-kind Jack in…