By Dr. Frederick Kuo, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Employer & Individual, UnitedHealthcare of California Despite the annual chatter about New Year’s resolutions, many of us give up by February and only a few stay the course for a whole year. But still millions of Americans hold the course and continue to set goals with high…
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians donates $450,000 toward state-of-the-art therapeutic tool POMONA, Calif., (January 19, 2023) – The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has awarded Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare a grant in the amount of $450,000 toward a new Interactive Musical Playground, providing therapeutic and rehabilitative services to children and…
New MPA Initiatives Tracker Also Launched, Enabling On-Demand Access to Progress Updates SACRAMENTO — California’s Master Plan for Aging (MPA), a 10-year blueprint to prepare the state for the coming demographic changes and continue California’s national leadership in aging, disability, and equity, released its Annual Report. The Annual Report reviews investments and progress made in…
Nation’s largest Black owned bank launches nation’s largest surcharge free ATM network LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — OneUnited Bank is proud to announce its new Empowerment Network, with more surcharge free ATMs than any other bank in the country. A historic moment on the eve of Black History Month, the nation’s largest Black…
In a major address, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona laid out his vision for the direction the agency will follow in 2023 to promote academic excellence, improve learning conditions, and prepare our students for a world where global engagement is critical to our nation’s standing. In his address Secretary Cardona remarked that “Raise the…
The child tax credit and extended unemployment insurance program are long gone and experts don’t expect new family-friendly legislation this year By Peter White Recession or no recession? That is the central question about the economy as we enter the new year. “We really do not know whether there will be a recession in 2023…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board (RIPA Board) released its annual report on policing in December. It revealed that People “perceived as Black were searched at 2.2 times the rate of people” appearing as White. Additionally, law enforcement officers in the state searched a total of…
After carefully considering the impact that new school start times will have on students, families, and employees, the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education selected the class schedule that most closely resembles the current schedule and is overwhelmingly supported by parents. Elementary School Current 8:50 a.m.–3:30 p.m. New 8:50 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Middle…
Dr. Glenn Mollette We like good news but typically the news is not good. Too often no news is good news. In reality, no news is bad news for us all. There is lots of recent bad news. A crazed gunman entered a dance hall in Monterey Park, California killing 10 people and wounding many…
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Largest Redlining Settlement Agreement in Department History; Department’s Combating Redlining Initiative Secured Over $75 Million for Neighborhoods of Color to Date The Justice Department announced today an agreement to resolve allegations that City National Bank (City National) engaged in a pattern or practice of lending discrimination by “redlining” in Los Angeles County. City National is…
By Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-SC) Martin Luther King, Jr. visited Ghana in 1957 to participate in the celebration of the country’s independence from British colonialism. Upon returning home, he delivered a sermon called “The Birth of a New Nation,” and introduced his idea for a post-Jim Crow society in this country. He explained the…
By Edward Lempinen | UC Berkeley News Less-educated U.S. workers often face a lifetime of financial challenges, but some among them are more disadvantaged than others: Young Asian and white men without college education are paid more — sometimes far more — than both Black men and women of all racial groups, according to a…
By Heather Gray January 16, 2023 Justice Initiative January 16, 2023-In the 1980s, I worked for Coretta Scott King as director of the King Center’s ‘Non-Violent Social Change Program’ in Atlanta, Georgia and taught the non-violent methods to interns with John Lewis’ advice and help. In fact, the remarkable and renowned activists, John Lewis and…
By BlackPressUSA To celebrate the launch of the 2024 Trax, one person will receive $100,000 and the all-new Chevy Trax for three months to help chase their dream DETROIT – In anticipation of the arrival of the 2024 Chevrolet Trax this spring, Chevy is announcing an opportunity for a chance to become a “Lead Dream…
By Svante Myrick For many of us, the Martin Luther King holiday every year brings memories of Dr. King’s great speeches and the incredible power of his words. Dr. King was a master orator who gave many inspiring speeches throughout his career. Lots of Black kids – myself included—grew up mesmerized by the majesty of…
WASHINGTON, January 17, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a new e-application for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at 1890s institutions to pursue food and agriculture career paths. For the first time, the new e-application for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program allows young people around the…
In 1990 and it wasn’t long after that Hi-Five’s self-titled album–produced by the legendary Teddy Riley–went platinum, thrusting them into fame. One of their standout hits, “I Like The Way (Kissing Game)” had major radio play all over the world. Over their next years together, the boys would release two more albums that garnered modest…
By Lou K. Coleman-Yeboah Do you see the Globalist Agenda, the Global Reset, the Beast System Emerging? Do you see it? The stage is being set for FINAL events but yet again, every seeing but never perceiving, every hearing but never understanding. [Mark 4:12]. Listen, all end-time events that we need to know have been…
Noel Andersen On December 24th, while many of us were focused on our Christmas Eve services, dozens of migrants seeking asylum showed up at Vice President Kamala Harris’s door in Washington, DC in the middle of the cold night. They had been sent by Texas Governor Gregg Abbott. While we celebrated the Christmas story of…
Men tend to ignore subtle symptoms that their health is in trouble. Black men might be even more likely to take health changes in stride because of cultural beliefs and expectations. That’s a bad idea because Black men can be prone to certain illnesses more than other ethnicities. Here are 10 symptoms Black men should…
Two bean-shaped organs make up the kidneys in the renal system. They aid in the process of eliminating waste via urination. In addition, they aid in the filtration of blood before it is returned to the heart. The kidneys handle numerous essential tasks. *maintaining overall fluid balance *regulating and filtering minerals from blood *filtering waste…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Josh Wright runs a small eCommerce business that helps consumers get good deals on cell phones and plans but doesn’t believe employers should demand everyone return to the office. Wright says that people who work at home are more productive because they do not have as…
By Terry Allen, Texas Metro News Sitting on the back porch with my grandmother, Lucille “Big Mama” Allen as she filled her three sons and three daughters, 16 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, 38 great-great grandchildren, seven great great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and bonus family members with customized “Big Mama” playbooks with…
All you have to do is….. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram, Tag us and tag three people, most importantly complete a 15 second video saying “ I love you because” ….. with your partner. After you post it on your social media page. You are then entered into the 2023 Time for you… Valentine…