Tanu Henry and Maxim Elramsisy | California Black Media Black Advocates Celebrate Women’s History Month March is Women’s History Month, and several California organizations are celebrating trailblazing women making history in our state — whether it’s recognizing the record-setting number of women who are state constitutional officers or lauding the unprecedented number of women serving…
The Empowering Students Through Song – U.S. Dream Academy and Takoma Academy Partner to Host Special Concert in San Bernardino, CA The event will take place Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at the San Bernardino Seven Day Adventist Church, 1696 North G Street, San Bernardino CA, 92405 Event Background: International award-winning choir, Takoma…
The partnership between Greyhound Lines, Inc. and San Bernardino Transportation Authority (SBCTA) brings local and intercity bus transportation together DALLAS (March 1, 2023) – Greyhound, the largest provider of intercity bus transportation in North America, today announced its new stop at San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot. The new stop, which began service on February…
Dear Editor, There is a powerful engine that drives American society today. Long ago it was God, family, and country; today it is salary, self, and secession. Today money drives not only business and banks, but politics, government, media, education, sports, and even religion. God himself has been bankrupted by commercialization. Children see their happiness…
By Peter White A new study finds masks do little to prevent the spread of viruses like the flu and Covid, and that hand washing and vaccines offer more protection. An international network of health researchers reviewed 78 randomized controlled studies and concluded that wearing masks has little or no effect on spreading the flu,…
San Bernardino, Ca.- Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. allocated for the approval of a funding contract with Provisional Educational Services Inc., to the PAL Ballfield at Blake Park to begin improvements on the park. The project has now been approved and plans to begin the rehabilitation project have begun. PAL Center Chief Executive Officer Dwaine Radden…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media This past weekend, the California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans received insight on how the state government might implement recommendations the panel submits in its final proposal due before July 1. Chas Alamo, the principal fiscal and policy analyst at the California…
By Congressman James E. Clyburn Following the murders of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd in 2020 at the hands of law enforcement—two in a long line of avoidable tragedies—Democrats reaffirmed our commitment to ensuring that law enforcement truly protect the communities they serve. House Democrats passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to prevent…
San Pedro, CA– Following a shooting that injured five on Saturday night at Royal Palms Beach in San Pedro, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn and Los Angeles City Councilmember Tim McOsker are announcing restricted beach hours. Royal Palms Beach continues to be closed today at the direction of Supervisor Hahn and will reopen tomorrow. …
Councilmember Michael Cacciotti Appointed as New Vice Chair, Three New Board Members Appointed DIAMOND BAR – 3/03/23 Vanessa Delgado, former California State Senator and South Pasadena Councilmember Michael A. Cacciotti held their first meeting as the newly elected Chair and Vice Chair of the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (South Coast AQMD) Governing Board….
California – Kisha Collier, Funded w/Lady K, Victorville was recently selected to serve on the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Collier, a recognized leader in the small-business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council alongside other small-business advocates from…
By Ross Robinson As a homeowner, you may be searching for ways to lower your monthly utilities. Water conservation has always been one way to do it. But today, saving water is becoming more of a necessity than a cost-saving measure. It’s now critical to ensure we all have enough. Recent droughts and water cleanliness…
By Mark Hedin A coalition of more than 100 civil rights and advocacy organizations is accusing the Biden administration of falling short on its “visionary” commitment to step up voter registration and that the failure to shore up voting rights is disproportionately hurting non-white voters. In an early March letter to President Biden and 10…
by Dwight Brown film critic for DwightBrownInk.com and NNPA News Wire For a first-time director, actor Michael B. Jordan lands a solid punch. As soon as the bell rings, it’s on. Continuing a boxing movie franchise that started back in 1976, with the Oscar-winning film Rocky, and sustaining that winning spirit for 47+ years later…
The Partnership Will Accelerate the Hair Care Brand’s Access to More Black Women and Rapidly Expand Its Community Investments; Mielle and P&G Each Commit $10 Million to Expand Impact of the Mielle Cares Charity The (Black PR Wire) (Black PR Wire) CINCINNATI – P&G Beauty and Mielle Organics®, a popular textured hair care brand rooted…
Alexandria, IN – Multi-Grammy Award winning recording artist, Bill Gaither will present the Brighter The Light Tour to 20 cities during the Spring of 2023, as he brings his multi-award winning group, The Gaither Vocal Band to a dozen states during the February, March, April and May. One of those stops will take place Friday,…
By Lou K. Coleman “Going through your daily life and your daily routines acting as you know that you have tomorrow promised to you. You act like there is time to waste and things can wait. You put off the things of Me and you only concern yourselves with the things of this world. What…
by Peter Makari Last week, one year had passed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine took place. The war is now in its second year and there do not seem to be any promising diplomatic efforts underway to end the fighting. In the meantime, hundreds of thousands of people have been killed and millions have…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Obesity Care Week 2023 (OCW) kicked off on Monday, Feb. 27, with a focus on the disproportionate impact of obesity on communities of color. Health officials responsible for OCW said racial and ethnic minorities have a higher rate of chronic diseases. African Americans have the highest…
By Dr. Amit Arwindekar, Medical Director, UnitedHealthcare Global With spring break coming up soon, many California residents may be planning a getaway to visit with family and friends in other parts of the country or to explore an international destination. While spring-time travel can be a chance to reconnect with loved ones or visit someplace…
If you have lupus, you’re probably taken aback by the fact that it is incurable, but the good news is there is no shortage of treatment options, and with the right treatment you can live a healthy life. Today, doctors have more choices to help patients manage lupus effectively because the range and effectiveness of…
The (Black PR Wire) (Black PR Wire) Women have truly come a long way. There was a time when women couldn’t vote, own property, join the military, or even wear pants. But times are changing and women are breaking the glass ceiling each and every day. We have seen Black women accomplish many firsts; from…
Medi-Cal Benefits Will Not Stop, But Updating Your Contact Information Is A Must! In anticipation of the March 31, 2023, end to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency protections for Los Angeles County residents receiving Medi-Cal benefits, the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is asking customers to update their contact information to help keep their…
Screenshot: Fox 2 KTVU (Fair Use) By Kalyn Womack A mother and her two daughters were unlawfully arrested outside a Starbucks in 2019 for being Black and minding their business. Now, the county sheriff’s office owes them $8.25 million in settlement money for violating their civil rights, per Fox 2 KTVU. A few years ago,…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Viola Fletcher and her brother Hughes Van Ellis’s acquisition of Ghanaian citizenship is a significant milestone in their long and remarkable lives. As survivors of one of the worst race massacres in American history, their journey to Ghana represents a symbolic homecoming and a powerful reminder of the resilience and perseverance of…