In a definitive and consequential ruling, the Honorable Ebony Scott in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Civil Division, issued on May 10, 2023, a factual “Summary Judgment” in favor of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). Today, in an official notice sent out to each member publisher of the NNPA, Dr. Benjamin…
By Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC-06) In 2019, my daughter Jennifer and I took part in a Congressional Delegation to Ghana that included my good friend, the late Congressman John Lewis. Our visit was to commemorate the 400 years since Blacks were forcibly taken from the continent of Africa and enslaved in America….
BY ADAM ECHELMAN Grizzled farmworkers are the hot new commodity as community colleges try to reverse a years-long enrollment decline. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the “golden age” of higher education — where more and more adults were attending college every year — came to a halt, and California’s community college enrollment plummeted to a…
By Ben Jealous I traveled recently from Baltimore, the city where my mother grew up, to Portland, Maine, where my dad did. It’s easy for many to see differences between one of the Blackest cities in America and largest city in one of the whitest states in the country. What always hits me is what…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein (both D-Calif.) announced that California was awarded over $1.8 billion in funding for broadband access through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, a key component of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This funding will help to deploy affordable, reliable high-speed Internet infrastructure to…
by AFRO Staff The 2023 BET Awards took place in Los Angeles, Calif., on June 25. The star- studded affair included appearances by hip-hop legends such as The Sugarhill Gang and Big Daddy Kane. Latto performed, along with Coco Jones and Master P, who wowed the audience with his performance honoring hip-hop’s 50th anniversary. “I…
By Lou K. Coleman It ain’t gonna be nothing nice. Mercy would have left the building, and each man and woman will be judged according to their works which will culminates in the fierce wrath of God with unending torment [Revelation 20:12-15]. Yes, America the sister of Sodom and Gomorrah, who leads the world in…
Elizabeth Dilley On June 15, the Supreme Court ruled in a 7-2 decision that the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) of 1978 is constitutional, despite challenges to it from three non-Native families and three states. The Washington Post characterizes the ICWA as a law “passed to remedy what Congress said was a disgraceful history in…
Health care coverage for the over 15 million Californians currently on Medi-Cal will be up for renewal over the next year and Covered California wants to make sure everyone takes the right steps to stay insured. The eligibility of Californians enrolled in the state’s Medi-Cal program has not been reviewed since 2020 due to the…
Patients from over 32 states have traveled to Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties (PPOSBC) health centers for abortion care since the June 24, 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the federal right to abortion; some have even flown to California for miscarriage care for…
Attorneys Carl Douglas (left) and Ben Crump (right) pictured with the family of Keenan Anderson in Los Angeles, California, on June 19, 2023. They announced a $100 million civil lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles in the wrongful death of Anderson, a 30-year-old school teacher from Washington D.C. who died after he was tased…
By Michael A. Grant, J.D. I write this brief essay with two goals in mind: First, I want to extend a warm welcome to the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) to its annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee. And, secondly, to try to share with your readers the powerful impact that the Black Press continues to…
Dominique Ulloa and Lori Condinus | Special to California Black Media As industry insiders, advocates for change, and social justice activists, we are joining forces in this Op-Ed to shed light on the critical need to strengthen California’s Film Tax Credit program through community and stakeholder participation and oversight. Thankfully, Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles)…
The virtual event is part of an ongoing program SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 27, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On July 17, the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a leading nonprofit organization addressing the barriers to opportunity for underrepresented businesses, will host an economic empowerment “Diversity in Finance” Fireside Chat. The virtual event is part of an ongoing program…
Free Ticketed Event…Available Now, All are Invited Angel City Football Club to be One of 20+ Community Booths LOS ANGELES (June 27, 2023) Friends of the LA River (FoLAR) invites everyone to its 2nd annual River Fest, a FREE, all-ages, open-air film festival at the scenic LA State Historic Park on Sunday, July 23, 2023…
by Special to the AFRO Diabetes is a disease about which there are countless myths, misconceptions, and even moral judgments. Widespread cultural beliefs about who develops diabetes—as well as how and why—contribute to stigma and shame around the illness while obscuring its real, and very troubling, social determinants. To many, diabetes—particularly Type 2—is associated with…
It’s been nearly 10 years since Lee Thompson Young, who starred in the kids show “The Famous Jett Jackson” and had a recurring role on the popular television program “Rizzoli & Isles,” was found dead at the age of 29 from an apparent suicide. In 2013, the young actor took his own life and died…
Fontana resident R. Dale Evans, Sr. Was installed as the 99th President of the California Nevada District Exchange Club. R. Dale is the immediate past president of the Exchange Club of Fontana and Past President of the Exchange Club of Joliet, Illinois. Evans said ” It is an honor to be serve as the 1st…
BY JOHN FENSTERWALD Deal raises subsidies for child care for low-income children, places cap on family fees Having finagled over several billion in TK-12 cuts and settled other bigger, non-education differences, the Legislature will vote this week on a $310 billion 2023-24 state budget. It will provide slightly less funding for schools and community colleges…
By Dr. Amit Arwindekar, Medical Director, UnitedHealthcare Global Summer is a great time to focus on fitness, especially for men. While for some men their health may be a secondary concern, the summer months offer an opportune time to help raise awareness of the health challenges men face and encourage them to take action to…
BURLINGTON, Vt. and Nepal, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — For a mere 91 cents, individuals contributed to transforming social norms that hinder child marriage, enhancing adolescent reproductive health, and reducing violent discipline for children in Nepal. Students in Nepal listen to PMC radio drama This groundbreaking achievement was made possible by the Population Media Center…
Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Buying a home is an exciting but often daunting experience, especially for those with bad credit. Bad credit doesn’t mean you can’t buy a home, but it comes with additional challenges. Should you wait until your credit score improves? The right approach to making your dream of homeownership a reality is…
