By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent In the past, it hasn’t always been clear when a recession loomed, let alone when it had already begun. However, the silver lining now is that unlike in previous downturns, the Federal Reserve and the U.S. government have already taken action by making critical adjustments to…
McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media The Golden State is doing more than just praying for rain amidst the historic drought that is battering the state and the western United States. Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a plan that would increase California’s water supply and combat the extreme weather patterns caused by climate change. The initiative,…
The Concerned Citizens for the Development of North Fontana, Fontana Police Officers Association, City of Fontana, and the Fontana Chamber of Commerce will host the 7th Annual “UNITY in commUNITY” Chill’ N Grillin’ Barbecue comPITition. The event continues to build on the excellent community – police relationship which Fontana enjoys. Jason Delair, president of the…
By BlackPressUSA Nearly One Thousand Educators Participated; Report that over half (53%) of the students they serve struggle with their mental health WASHINGTON, First Book, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring education equity for children living in poverty, today announced the results of a national survey designed to identify emotional wellness challenges faced by school-age…
Austin Gage | California Black Media As students and parents contemplate how best to be prepared for school after the summer break, engaging in summer education offers a way to recover from the trauma and learning loss caused by the pandemic. To address this vitally important issue, the U.S. Department of Education held a virtual…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The National Black Farmers Association is worried that the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will roll back debt relief provided Black, indigenous, and other farmers of color in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. When President Joe Biden signs the law, which just passed both houses of…
San Bernardino Community College District Chancellor Diana Rodriguez lauds Assembly Majority Leader Reyes for making KVCR a priority in the 2022-23 state budget SAN BERNARDINO, CA – Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a state budget that includes $15 million to support KVCR, the Inland region’s public TV and radio station, thanks to leadership from Assembly…
By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic He’s the talk of Netflix. Streaming audiences watch Filipino comedian Jo Koy bring the house down as he headlines shows in L.A., Hawaii and the Philippines. This edgy, urban comic loves his Asian culture and now he’s sharing that joy in movie theaters. In Easter Sunday, screenwriters…
ONTARIO, California (Tuesday, August 16, 2022) – Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion®, powered by the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau, is ready to roll into Southern California’s historic downtown Ontario. “Last year we had visitors from over seven (7) states travel to our region for this event!” said Michael Krouse, President & CEO of Greater…
PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — This two-day California Soul Food Cookout and Festival is not only filled with food, fun and music, but purpose too. For 12 years running, this premier food and music event has grown to be a regional favorite. This year’s festival will be held at the Alameda Fairgrounds…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Actress Anne Heche has succumbed to injuries she suffered from a horrific car accident, her representatives confirmed to the celebrity website TMZ. The representative told the website that life support machines are keeping Heche’s heart beating so her loved ones can preserve her organs for donation….
Support the San Bernardino County Library through the Friends of the Library as they offer a BUY ONE GET ONE BOOK SALE event. All proceeds made from the sale will be used to fund special events, materials, and programs at the library branches. From August 22nd-28th, buy one book and receive a second book of…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media A new report by California’s Legislative Analysist Office (LAO) offers recommendations for the state’s Employment Development Department (EDD) to improve their functionality and timeliness of their Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program. The UI program provides temporary wage replacement to unemployed workers to help alleviate their economic challenges and bolster the…
By Lou Yeboah Tricked, backstabbed, [hoodwinked, bamboozled, lead astray, run amok and flat out deceived ̶ Malcom X] believing, the lies of Satan. Jesus clearly revealed Satan’s intentions: He said in, [John 10:10] “The thief cometh not but for to steal, and to kill and to destroy.” Satan’s ultimate goal is to promote death and…
Michael Schuenemeyer Anyone who lives paycheck to paycheck knows they are a small crisis away from falling behind in ways that can lead to a cascade of negative consequences for them and their family. Even when you’re able to manage your resources efficiently and get a little ahead, something can come along and knock you…
43 percent of Americans say they’ll visit a retail pharmacy to get the flu vaccine this season CVS.com and the CVS Pharmacy app allow families to schedule multiple appointments at once, providing added convenience WOONSOCKET, R.I., AUG. 16, 2022 — CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) is reminding Americans that it is more important than ever to…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media A lawsuit filed by the California-Hawaii NAACP Conference on Aug. 2 to remove an election ballot opposition statement to Proposition 26 attributed to a Los Angeles NAACP branch member has been settled. The statement will be stricken from ballot materials. The civil rights organization found the statement “false and/or…
VICTORVILLE, CA –(8/16/22) Today, the Derek Marshall for Congress campaign announces that California Senator Alex Padilla and California House Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes have endorsed Marshall’s bid for Congress in California’s new 23rd District. Padilla and Reyes join a growing list of California Democratic Leadership throwing their support and resources behind Marshall’s insurgent…
By Seena Gressin Many of us have grown used to the idea that companies constantly collect information about us as we go about our daily lives. It may be information we give up willingly, like a credit card number for a purchase. But it also may be information that we don’t know we’re surrendering, and…
The museum will educate visitors by showcasing the life, legacy, and accomplishments of Jackie and Rachel Robinson, and not just their role in transforming America’s pastime, but their social justice activism. By Menra Mapfumo On July 27 in New York, NY, after years of anticipation and fundraising, the Founder of the Jackie Robinson Foundation and…