Year: 2022

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…

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…

By Jeffrey L. Boney NNPA Newswire contributor Darkness and despair have us trapped and we have lost our way. Good, which was once the standard, has turned into bad. We are making bad decisions and they have resulted in bad outcomes. Our once proud America is being looked at with critical eyes. Those living in…

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The pandemic spurred a new and continuing phenomenon: “the Great Resignation.” Armed with a new sense of values and the realization that they do not have to actually go into an office environment to perform assigned tasks, American workers have continued switch jobs — or leave…

Edward Henderson | California Black Media On June 6, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed a proclamation making Juneteenth an official holiday for city employees. Although President Joe Biden signed a bill declaring Juneteenth a federal holiday last year, cities and states still have the power to decide which holidays they will officially observe. Mayor…

Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media The COVID pandemic intensified California’s housing affordability problem and forced the state to take urgent steps to secure emergency shelter for its unhoused population. Even in the wake of the global health crisis, the state is still reeling, facing increasing housing instability and a homelessness crisis that is…

By Terry Shropshire | RollingOut.com The iconic cast for the 90’s smash hit Fox sitcom “Martin” are reconvening for the reunion special that stars Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne II. “Martin: The Reunion,” which premieres on BET+ on June 16, 2022, will press the pause button on the laughs at…

Black women have had a complicated history with the body mass index (BMI) chart. Now Queen Latifah is speaking out about the anger she felt being categorized as obese. “She’s showing me different body types, and she’s telling me, this is what your BMI is, this is what your weight is, and you fall into…

By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic When comic actor Adam Sandler took on the challenging role of a diamond dealer in the gritty riveting film Uncut Gems, he crossed a chasm. It was as if he’d put his past behind him and was determined to become a multifaceted actor. Hustle proves that point. …

By Lou Yeboah That moment when you realize that you should have listen. Uh, Oh- That moment when you realize that you should have heeded God’s warnings. Uh, Oh – That moment when you realize that you are in Hell. Uh, Oh, [Luke 16:28].  Feasting on sin, giving yourself over to the present gratification, careless…

Edward Henderson | California Black Media Efforts continue in California to raise awareness and encourage youth to become fully vaccinated against Covid-19. As of June 9, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reported 1.4 million cases of COVID-19 among youth aged 5-17, which accounted for 15.5% of all cases in the state. There have…

The Federal Trade Commission is sending 26,698 checks totaling more than $970,000 to consumers who were harmed by a deceptive payday lending scheme that operated under the names Harvest Moon Financial, Gentle Breeze Online, and Green Stream Lending. Consumers who receive checks should cash them within 90 days, as indicated on the check. Recipients who…