NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The Justice Department will expeditiously administer the President’s proclamation, which pardons individuals who engaged in simple possession of marijuana, restoring political, civil, and other rights to those convicted of that offense,” department officials wrote in a statement. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Joe Biden has issued a…
Maxim Elramsisy | California Black Media On Thursday, October 13 President Joe Biden and Congresswoman and mayoral candidate Karen Bass visited the site of the future Metro Purple Line stop at the VA Medical Center in Los Angeles and spoke about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Joining…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — One could argue that President Donald Trump revealed the true nature and depths of ignorance, prejudice, xenophobia, institutionalized racism, and systemic stupidity camouflaged as heritage and American tradition. I would argue, the true danger in Trumpism is that it reveals, promotes, and endorses the true nature and depth of ignorance, prejudice, xenophobia,…
By BlackPressUSA Applications for the once-in-a-lifetime inspirational program targeting Black teens from underrepresented communities accepted through Oct. 31 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – October 17, 2022 – Applications for the 2023 Disney Dreamers Academy, a career-inspiring program targeting Black teens and students from underrepresented communities, closes on Oct. 31. It’s the last chance for scores…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media On Oct. 7, Gov. Gavin Newsom, California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday, educational leaders, community organizations, and the California Volunteers Commission administered the service oath to the first #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Fellows. Over 3,200 student fellows during the 2022-2023 academic year will receive up to $10,000 for completing…
SAN BERNARDINO, California—In honor of her dedication to the Inland Empire and decades of service as a mentor, advocate, and champion of education, San Bernardino Valley College is renaming its Campus Center as a tribute to Lois Carson, an alumna and the first person of color elected to the San Bernardino Community College District Board…
By Peter White Indian lawyers have been winning lawsuits against gerrymandering and restrictive voting laws in Arizona, New Mexico, Montana, North Dakota, and Alaska. Despite more laws making it harder to vote, Native Americans keep on casting ballots. Native American voters “have the power to swing a host of elections this coming year,” says Jacqueline…
SACRAMENTO – On the heels of Governor Gavin Newsom’s $6.5 billion investment to expand broadband infrastructure and enhance internet access for unserved and underserved communities, today construction began in rural San Diego County on the first leg of the 10,000-mile broadband network aimed at bringing high-speed internet services to all Californians, no matter where they…
Save Our Water encouraged over 300,000 Angelenos to learn about native plants and water-wise landscaping to help respond to California’s extreme drought LOS ANGELES (Oct. 17, 2022) – New trends in drought-resistant landscaping and décor reached the Southland this weekend at the return of the historic Taste of Soul family festival where attendees visited the…
Miss Black awareness scholarship pageant contestants enjoy a afternoon of sisterhood at Fiesta Village as they prepare for the race to the finish line. Miss Black Awareness Scholarship Pageant Saturday December the 17th, Cypress Neighborhood Community Center, in Fontana, door open at 5:00. Get your tickets early and save $20 in advance and $25 at…
Save the date, Sat. Oct. 22, 2022 10-12noon, Voter’s Education Workshop, Community Baptist Church, 15854 Sierra Lakes Pkwy, Fontana, Ca 92335. Seats are limited and light refreshments will be served, so please call us at (909)235-7996, leave a voice message to let us know you will be joining us. 10-10;30a.m. meet and greet the…
Approximately 5,000 duplicate ballots were erroneously mailed to some voters in Riverside County. A computer system error mistakenly generated duplicate mailing files for 5,000 voters. The computer system error was identified over the weekend, however, the ballot packets were already delivered to the U.S. Postal Service. “It is important to note that none of the…
By Malik Brown | RollingOut.com ROLLING OUT — A family member said that Spence had a flat tire but allegedly got it fixed as he was coming home to Atlanta from Tennessee. Willie crashed into a semi-truck that was parked on the side of the road. Many people offered their condolences and showed love to…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent After nearly a decade leading the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, Spencer Overton will step down next spring. The organization announced that Overton, 54, would leave and rejoin the George Washington University Law School faculty. “It has been one of the richest experiences of…
By Lou Coleman-Yeboah In [Luke 16:23], the rich man begged Father Abraham to send Lazarus to his father’s house, to warn his five brothers, so that they would not end up in the place of torment that he was.” [Luke 16:23]. A place “where worms does not die and where the fire is not quenched.”…
Katie Adams Think back with me if you can to right as the pandemic was in full swing, those long dark days before the vaccine. We made a lot of promises to ourselves, trapped in an uncertain reality and faced with all of the choices that led to this moment. The pandemic didn’t create but…
SACRAMENTO – Following the West Coast’s record-setting heat wave last month, California hosted the first-ever Extreme Heat Symposium in Sacramento today. The symposium, put on by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Natural Resources Agency, harnessed the collective power of community leaders, state policymakers, scientists, and members of the public, and…
With authentic representation lacking and increased consumer demand for brands to directly benefit Black communities, 2022 saw a 10-point decline in Black viewers who are more likely to buy from brands that advertise in inclusive content NEW YORK — Nielsen’s latest Diverse Intelligence Series report, “Amplifying Black voices in media: Creating informed, thoughtful and authentic…
According to four lawsuits, it was concealed that numerous foster children were abused while under the care of San Bernardino County Children & Family Services. Gail Fry/Contributor In 2016, the Muellers, deciding to become foster parents with the hope of eventually adopting, were excited when they applied for their foster home license with San…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent With an estimated 5.1 million people falling into the so-called family glitch – primarily children and women – the Biden administration has issued a rule that makes it easier for those with employer-sponsored health plans to get Affordable Care Act subsidies. The rule, which comes from…
Coalition Targets Clinical Algorithms Based on Debunked Race & Ethnicity Theories BOSTON, MA – The New York City Health Department is building in the Healing ARC framework to help shape initiatives that confront explicit and implicit racism in medicine and improve equity in patient care. The Healing ARC (Acknowledgment, Redress, and Closure), which encourages…
By Jerry Underwood, Made in Alabama | The Birmingham Times Funding from Amazon will allow Tuskegee University to set up advanced training programs in mechatronics, robotics, supply chain management and logistics operations. (Tuskegee University) Tuskegee University has a new partnership with Amazon that will establish advanced training programs in mechatronics, robotics, supply chain management and…
By Cheryl Smith Publisher of I Messenger Media Texas Metro News Well, if you were planning on voting and you haven’t checked to make sure all your paperwork is in order, you could find yourself stuck and out of luck, especially if you are among the many who have been stricken from lists across the…