Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Last week, hundreds of community leaders, advocates, and organizers representing labor, faith-based, Black, AAPI, Latinos, women and youth rally and march were held at the State Capitol. They were supporting Senate Bill (SB) 846, which aims to increase election turnout and remove barriers to voter registration for millions…
Los Angeles County has reached an agreement with the American Civil Liberties Union to significantly improve conditions in the jail system. The agreement filed today with Judge Dean D. Pregerson in Rutherford v. Luna recognizes the improved conditions in the Inmate Reception Center (IRC) resulting from the remedial actions taken by the County in recent…
By Charlene Crowell More than 37,800 student loan borrowers who were tricked by a student loan debt relief operation soon will share more than $3.3 million in restitution, thanks to enforcement action announced in mid-June by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC began investigating Arete Financial Group in 2019 after complaints of false…
(LOS ANGELES, CA – 6/19/2023) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned the distribution of antisemitic flyers in Redondo Beach, Calif., early this morning. A resident of the Southern California neighborhood was taking out his trash when he found the plastic bag containing the leaflets with…
By: Lou K. Coleman Oh, no you didn’t just ask “Why?” After all the warnings, the roadblocks I sent to stop you, to arrest your attention, to get you to turn around, you got the nerve to ask “Why?” You know “Why!” Over and over again, I have shown such long suffering towards you restraining…
Jessica Quinn It was incredibly difficult to decide what topic to focus on when writing this piece. June is Pride Month, Gun Violence Awareness Month, and Torture Awareness Month. On June 19th we celebrate Juneteenth, June 20th is World Refugee Day, and June 24th marks the anniversary of the Dobbs decision that effectively overturned the…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The truth is, crime is out of control in this country, especially in too many of our cities. While many choose to turn a blind eye, it is people of color who are the majority of the victims: People of color account for 73 percent of rape victims; 72 percent of robbery…
By The Atlanta Voice DC and Warner Bros.’ long-in-the-works superhero movie “The Flash” opened to $55 million in its first three days in North American theaters, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Though a fair amount of money by normal standards, a sizable jump from DC’s last release, the “Shazam!” sequel, and enough for a…
By Selen Ozturk Those with 26-49 employees in 2021 or 2022, who paid COVID sick leave, are eligible for $5K to 50K. While COVID relief grants have phased down nationwide since the end of the federal health emergency declaration, California has announced a new one. Through June 30, small nonprofits and businesses with 26 to…
By Andrew Spiegel The rate of colorectal cancer in Americans under 55 has nearly doubled since the 1990s, and scientists don’t really know why. By 2030, colorectal cancer is predicted to become the leading cause of cancer deaths for people under 50, and is already the second leading cause of all cancer deaths, behind only…
By Peter White Alabama must redraw its congressional maps to create one more majority-black voting district. The 5-4 Allen v Milligan decision will impact about 30 redistricting lawsuits in ten states where gerrymanders diluted the political power of minority voters. Evan Milligan got news of the June 8 SCOTUS decision ordering Alabama to redraw its…
TORRANCE, Calif. and MARYSVILLE, Ohio, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As part of Honda’s efforts to promote equality in its workforce and society, the company today released its second annual Inclusion & Diversity Report: “Inclusion: Together, We Will Bring the Future.” The report includes company goals through 2030 and progress to date, as well as…
Groundbreaking Recognition is the First in the Nation for a Continuation High School San Andreas High School is excited to announce that it has been awarded prestigious Gold Certification by the Linked Learning Alliance, making it the first continuation high school in the nation to receive this national distinction. The Linked Learning Alliance, an organization…
By Norman Solomon COUNTERPUNCH When Daniel Ellsberg died on Friday, the world lost a transcendent whistleblower with a powerful ethos of compassion and resolve. Ellsberg’s renown for openly challenging the mentalities of militarism began on June 23, 1971, when he appeared on CBS Evening News ten days after news broke about the Pentagon Papers that…
District is Showcasing Commitment to Sustainability with June 20 Environmental Vehicle Trade Show The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) proudly announces its achievement as the top-ranking school district in California and fifth in the nation for energy efficiency, according to a recent assessment conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This remarkable…
By Pamela Price Thanks to Medicare’s top official dodging questions by members of Congress, the fight for equity in American healthcare just suffered a further setback. In late April, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, appeared before the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee to answer questions…
National Mosquito Control Awareness Week Mosquito bites are more than an itchy annoyance, they can pose serious threats to your health. National Mosquito Control Awareness Week is recognized June 18 – 24, 2023. With summer approaching, mosquito experts urge Riverside County residents to take action to protect themselves from mosquito bites. While vector control agencies…
By Aswad Walker, Defender Network In support of celebrating Black history 24/7/365, check out the list below to learn about key historical events that have taken place during the month of June— in addition to Juneteenth. U.S. Rep. Joseph Haynes Rainey born On June 21, 1832, the first African American to serve in the U.S….
Evictions Can Lead to Increased Housing Insecurity LOS ANGELES, Calif.— The City of Los Angeles remains committed to providing tenant protections to help decrease the chances of residents being evicted from their homes, adding to housing insecurity and the City’s unhoused crisis. Tenants continue to have City protections for unpaid COVID-19 rental debt through extended…
New school welcoming incoming 7th-graders VICTORVILLE — With a name chosen and a principal in place, Larrea Middle School is set to welcome incoming 7th-graders for its inaugural school year beginning in August. Joe Williams has been selected as the principal of the Victor Valley Union High School District’s newest school. Williams is a longtime…
(San Bernardino, CA) Omnitrans is pleased to welcome Micah May as the agency’s new Director of Information Technology (IT). As leader of the IT Department, May will oversee agency network systems infrastructure, cybersecurity, emerging technology, and business continuity while managing the agency IT team. “Micah’s public sector experience, along with his performance optimization skill set,…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday in 2021 when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. Even before that national proclamation, Juneteenth had been recognized as a holiday in California. California Black Media spoke with Ronald Preston Clark, a writer and educator in San…
(Riverside, Calif – June 8, 2023) – Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) received a $70,000 grant from the Albertsons and Vons Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program. The grant was provided by the Albertsons Vons Foundation and will be used to provide the summer meals project, which aims to provide breakfast items and other non-perishable…
In a remarkable display of dedication and determination, a group of special education young adults, ages 18 to 23, successfully completed a free vocational training program in forklift operation and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety. This significant achievement of the students who participated in the Working on Real Careers Program (WORC) not only…
The REAL ID Delivers Conveniency: Apply for Yours Today The REAL ID is here, and it’s easier to get than you think. What is the REAL ID and why do you need one? The REAL ID is an identification card or driver’s license that is also considered a federally accepted form of identification. Beginning May…
