NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The U.S. has long failed to live up to its international human rights treaty obligations on eliminating racial discrimination, perhaps more so in the area of mass incarceration and prison conditions than in any other context,” said Lisa Borden, Senior Policy Counsel, International Advocacy at the Southern Poverty Law Center. By Stacy…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Senate Democrats took a critical step toward reducing inflation and the cost of living by passing the Inflation Reduction Act. Proponents said the measure would make a big difference for many Americans by locking in savings on health insurance premiums and reducing the cost of prescription…
One date in September, leading to one year of service for one Mr. Cardinal City winner and one Miss Cardinal City winner to represent San Bernardino High School (SBHS). It may seem like Mr. and Miss Cardinal City are just about pageant night, but that is far from the truth. The September 24, 2022, pageant…
Precocious puberty means a youngster enters puberty early. Girls begin puberty earlier than males. Thus, breast development is an early symptom. Genetics, body fat, and chemicals are probable reasons for early puberty. When females enter puberty too early, it’s stressful for them and their parents. If your daughter starts puberty before she’s 8, see her…
By Chaché Wright There is a misconception that runs rampant throughout our school halls across California, Black students have little to no desire to do well and be challenged in the classroom. Having grown up in the San Bernardino City Unified School District and actively involved in civil rights work since a young age, I…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Say her name. Breonna Taylor’s family may finally get justice after the Department of Justice charged four current and former police officers in Louisville, Kentucky, who were involved in the fatal March 2020 raid on her apartment. The DOJ accused the officers of lying to obtain…
McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media Joseph Thomas, an avid sports fan in the San Fernando Valley, is stretching his texting fingers, anticipating the legalization of online sports gambling in the Golden State. The retail sales manager enjoys playing fantasy football and wouldn’t mind wagering up to $100 a month on his favorite NFL team…
Sacramento, Calif. – California is in an extreme drought and as regions across the state are enduring these dry summer months, there is a heightened sense of urgency to conserve water. While great progress towards reducing water waste has been made in recent years by embracing water-wise habits, conservation efforts must increase as the state…
Los Angeles, CA – August 5, 2022 Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group (AMG) is proud to announce that veteran academic, author, activist, and television host, Marc Lamont Hill, will join AMG’s Black news/entertainment media platform, theGrio (www.thegrio.com). Hill will bring his unique perspectives on culture, politics, race, sports, and education to all of theGrio media…
Executive Producer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and other notables were in attendance for the film, which is backed by the Obamas’ Higher Ground Productions and directed by Margaret Brown MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MA – On Friday, August 5, 2022, DESCENDANT opened the 20th Annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival at the Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center…
“We The People” Cultural Consortium’s program known as The Threshold is seeking participants for a unique opportunity to experience healing, mindset renewal, and a fresh start to achieving a successful reentry to society. The sessions will be held in San Bernardino, California, September 4, 2022 – August 20, 2023 1pm – 4pm. Alternating Sunday Schedule…
By Lou Yeboah Danger lurking around the corner! Satan is making his last preparations before sending the Antichrist to take over the earth. All is about to come forth, as it is laid out in Scriptures. The trap has already been laid. For those who are looking for the obvious, they will be deceived, for…
Noel Andersen The growing assertions of nativism and white supremacy in the United States have caused increased restrictions on immigration. These restrictions constitute one of the root causes of the current labor shortage and inflation. Many of the anti-immigrant policies that defined the Trump administration have continued under the Biden administration. According to a recent…
San Bernardino, CA-Beginning today(08/08/22) there is a new car-free way to travel to the Ontario Airport. Residents from throughout the region can now take Metrolink right to Cucamonga Station where they will be met by ONT Connect, a direct shuttle operated by Omnitrans and powered by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. ONT Connect shuttles…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media As parents across California focus on purchasing new clothes, school supplies and technological aids for their children for the coming school year, public health officials and healthcare professionals are asking them to consider the COVID-19 vaccine a back-to-school essential. In June, COVID-19 vaccines were authorized for children 6 months…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena), a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus and Chair of the Assembly Appropriations Committee, has proposed legislation that would restrict prisons from holding people in solitary confinement, or all-day isolation for more than 15 consecutive days and no more than 45 days total, in…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The FBI on Monday executed a search warrant of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. “My beautiful home, Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, is currently under siege, raided, and occupied by a large group of FBI agents,” Trump said in a statement…