Award-winning beauty brand evolves its brand identity to commemorate the evolution of its consumer STAMFORD, Conn., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Cantu unveils its new brand identity designed in partnership with its community of curlfriends to differentiate one of the world’s leading textured hair care brands on shelf and screen. New look! Cantu’s Award-Winning Shea…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Last week, Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton, California’s only Black D.A., joined the state’s Attorney General Rob Bonta and Acting Richmond Police Chief Louie Tirona to announce that they have identified the man who killed 28-year-old Meekiah Wadley in 1999. During an emotional news conference a…
By Charlene Crowell April 21, 2022 Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) plans increasingly are being offered as a convenient credit alternative that enables purchases to be made in installments, typically four payments over six weeks. The so-called “fintech” (financial technology) companies offering these plans often advertise them as providing consumers interest-free payments with…
By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic Hell hath no fury like a Nordic prince wronged. That’s the premise of this 10th century Scandinavian revenge allegory. Deceit, murder and vengeance rain down in torrents. Once upon a time, King Rørik of Denmark appointed two brothers, Horwedil and Fengo, as the rulers of the peninsula…
As part of its process for selecting new textbooks for transitional kindergarten (TK), a pre-kindergarten program, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) invites all stakeholders to review the books under consideration and provide their input. TK is an opportunity for students not old enough for kindergarten to access a quality, free education surrounded…
Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media For Tony Thurmond, California’s African American State Superintendent of Public Instruction, American public education will never be the same after experiencing what it has over the last two years. “The pandemic really did put a spotlight on places where there were big holes and gaps and inequities,”…
After a successful year of filling over 3,000 jobs, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel aims to hire even more talent at the hiring event with onsite job recommendations, interviews, workshops, and giveaways WHAT: Yaamava’ Resort & Casino will host…
Singer-Actress Jennifer Hudson and Actress-Director Taraji P Henson will join Time for Change Foundation gala, celebrating 20 years San Francisco, CA – (April 25) Time for Change Foundation (TFCF) invites you to join them for a night of celebration, philanthropy, and entertainment as they commemorate their 20th anniversary with a star-studded virtual awards gala on…
Riverside County health officials are trying to find out why dozens of employees of a shuttle bus company became ill after eating a catered meal for hundreds of people. More than 40 people were taken to three hospitals in the Coachella Valley early Monday after they complained of various symptoms, including stomach cramps, dizziness, nausea,…
By Lou Yeboah Because the “Final Antichrist” is about to announce himself! The world stage has already been prepared. They have everything already planned so that in the midst of the chaos, the crisis that the world is now experiencing, the Antichrist may appear as peacemaker and savior of humanity. Do not be deceived! He…
Sekinah Hamlin I like drugs. Let me explain. I am not one who dismisses pain or relies on tea and honey sans Theraflu or Dayquil. Thus, during allergy season in North Carolina, a neti pot will not do. I need something stronger. This year, however, I found myself in a dilemma. My usual anti-sneeze-and-itchy-eyes meds…
Shareholder Proposals Criticize Diversity Policies That Favor Certain Groups Washington, D.C. – (4/26/22) The Free Enterprise Project (FEP) presented proposals at both the Bank of America and Citigroup annual shareholder meetings, each criticizing “equity” policies that give preference to members of certain racial, ethnic and sexual identity groups over others. “Diversity – including diversity of…
By Megan Cox, Attorney, FTC Division of Privacy & Identity Protection April 25, 2022 As businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits reopen and employees return to in‑person offices, many pandemic safety measures are being modified. If your company checked employees’ or customers’ vaccine status or collected other COVID-related information, have you considered what to do with…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent NNPA NEWSWIRE — “She has exhibited no symptoms, will isolate and continue to work from the Vice President’s residence. She has not been in close contact with the President or First Lady due to their respective recent travel schedules,” said Harris’ press secretary Kirsten Allen. Vice…
SANTA ANA, CA – After more than a year of community engagement and advocacy by the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) and our partner organizations, the Santa Diego City Council voted 7-2 to end the sale of menthol and all flavored tobacco products, including flavored cigars and flavored e-cigarettes. For decades, Big Tobacco…
The officer claims he was targeted by two colleagues during a traffic stop in 2021 By Noah A. McGee In a civil lawsuit, a Black Kansas City police sergeant is alleging that two officers racially profiled him during a traffic stop in 2021 in which they conspired about what happened and falsely accused him of…
Manny Otiko | California Black Media Some California legislators want to shorten the standard American workweek from 40 hours to 32. But critics of the proposed law say it will hurt productivity and slash business’ revenues. Assemblymembers Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens) and Evan Low (D-San Jose) introduced Assembly Bill 2932 in February. The legislation aims…
Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media Last week, in Redlands — a San Bernardino County city about 63 miles east of Los Angeles — U.S. military vets joined Assemblymember James Ramos (D-Highland) at a rally in support of Assembly Bill (AB) 1623. The legislation would implement a statewide tax exemption for military retirees. Jeff…
Jacquelyn Rodriguez, Public Affairs Officer jdrodriguez@sbcda.org SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. – The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Marquel Michael James Cockrell (20) of Adelanto City for his involvement of an alleged shooting that injured a juvenile victim. The incident occurred April 12, 2022 at Victor Valley Mall. The following charges…
By Dianne Anderson In coming to San Bernardino with her Ph.D. in hand in the early 1980s, Dr. Mildred Dalton Hampton-Henry held the beginnings of a novel idea. What if she could reach underserved kids and teens, and show them what it means to be successful – all at a time when local high school…
SBCUSD is now enrolling students for the 2022-2023 school year. And, transitional kindergarten (TK) is now open to children who will turn 5 years old by February 2, 2023. Families can stop by their neighborhood school to enroll children in TK and kindergarten. You can also enroll children in transitional kindergarten and kindergarten by visiting…
By Ben Jealous Black history is American history. That shouldn’t be a controversial statement. But thanks to politicians like Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, teaching honestly about history is getting downright dangerous. Youngkin got elected in part by embracing a dishonest campaign launched by far-right activists to make parents fear that teaching about racism represents…
Four videos released showing the moments before Lyoya was shot by a Grand Rapids officer. Lyoya’s family calling for the prosecution of the officer. By Kalyn Womack Patrick Lyoya’s family and have called for the termination and prosecution of the officer following the release of the video footage on the incident, reported CNN. Four videos…
APRIL 18, 2022, LOS ANGELES, CA—Black and Asian civil rights leaders involved in the aftermath of the unrest in 1992 gathered to discuss past news coverage, how it impacted racial tensions and what members of the press can do to change the divisive narrative. The April 14th virtual panel was convened by Asian Americans…
