Education Department Releases Final Regulations to Expand and Improve Targeted Debt Relief Programs  

Rules improve borrower defense, ensure borrowers get their day in court, and limit student loan interest capitalization  Today (10/31/22), the U.S. Department of Education (Department) released final regulations that streamline and improve the rules for major targeted debt relief programs. The regulations expand eligibility, remove barriers to relief, and encourage automatic discharges for borrowers who…

SBCUSD Announces 35 Schools Earn PBIS Implementation Awards

The California PBIS Coalition honored 35 San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) sites for successfully developing systems to create welcoming, safe, and inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive. A total of 11 SBCUSD schools earned a gold award for their implementation of the Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) systems. An additional…

Wells Fargo’s first Black American Board Foundation Member Shares His Perspective on the Post and Discusses Career Journey

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Otis Rolley possessed a desire to drive positive change in local communities, a craving that led him to Wells Fargo, where he would lead social impact at the banking giant. He said he approached the interview process with Wells’ CEO Charlie Scharf as a two-way conversation….

“Announcing School Board Candidates Form Team to Win, And Local Teacher Union endorsement protocols for candidates “flawed.”

Candidate and district SPED teacher Mary Ellen Abilez Grande, Francisco Ramirez, Alex Avila and Trevon Martin are gaining support as a slate among people who want to choose other than incumbents despite Teachers Union endorsements. “The endorsements for the incumbents are flawed, states Abilez Grande! It was decided by two dozen votes from teachers representing…

‘Mission Heritage Plaza’ Wins Top Honors at Homes Within Reach Awards

New Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Community in Downtown Riverside Named ‘Multifamily Development of the Year’ by SoCal’s Largest Affordable Housing Advocacy Organization LOS ANGELES – Mission Heritage Plaza, a unique new mixed-use development in downtown Riverside that combines affordable housing with resources for social justice and defense of Civil Rights, is this year’s top honoree at…

R&B Supergroup Xscape To Receive ‘Lady Of Soul’ Honor At The Feel Good Party Of The Year: “Soul Train Awards” 2022

Taped From The Orleans Arena In Las Vegas “Soul Train Awards” 2022 Premieres Sunday, November 27 At 8PM ET/PT On BET And BETHER NEW YORK, NY – October 28, 2022 – Today, BET announced “Kandi” Burruss-Tucker, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, Tamika Scott and LaTocha Scott of legendary, multiplatinum-selling R&B supergroup Xscape will collectively receive the ‘Lady…

“Let’s Make a Deal!”

By Lou Coleman-Yeboah Choose a Door. Door number 1 or Door number 2?  Door #1. Follow the Lord and He will be your provider, your shield, your reward, and your victory. He will give you everything you need to serve Him. He will not only allow you to serve Him, but because of your faith…

A series of lawsuits, verdicts, and settlements, against San Bernardino County Children & Family Services raises alarms – Part 2  

Gail Fry Contributor What is happening to foster children while under the care of San Bernardino County Children & Family Services that led to lawsuits being filed?    In their lawsuit filed in federal court, William and Michelle Mueller, foster and adoptive parents, along with adoptive grandfather Michael Dobie, name the County of San Bernardino…

ALERT: Clorox Recalls 37 million Bottles of Pine-Sol for Bacteria

Clorox is recalling millions of bottles of Pine-Sol products because they could contain a potentially harmful bacteria, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The bacteria has been found in products produced between January 2021 and September 2022. The Clorox Company, which owns Pine-Sol, manufactured an estimated 37 million recalled products during that time frame,…

NAREB Calls On White House And Congress To Boost Homeownership And Close Wealth Gap

Organization  Will  Hold  Elected  Officials  Accountable WASHINGTON – The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) called on the White House and Congress to enact legislation aimed at increasing Black homeownership after provisions approved by the House were excluded from the Inflation Reduction Act, which Congress passed and was signed into law by President Biden….