By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO Regina Wilson looked up from her position on the fire engine to find her vision clouded by billowing clouds of white smoke. She couldn’t help but be stunned by what she was seeing: vehicles were ablaze, buildings were on fire and screaming people–covered in ashes–ran through the streets…
Aldon Thomas Stiles | Califoria Black Media On Sept. 9, elected officials, community leaders and concerned citizens took to the streets of Watts in South Los Angeles to march against gun violence in California. Dubbed the “Mothers in Mourning March,” the women-led event was organized by Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson) featured guest speakers and over…
By Sunita Sohrabji Politicians at the 1st AAPI Leadership Summit discussed the continuing rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans and the need to remain vigilant during the polarizing 2024 election cycle. SACRAMENTO, California — The state’s $247 million API Equity Budget, set to expire next year, may not be renewed as California faces an…
Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond, organized a virtual roundtable discussion titled “Education to End Hate: Countering Antisemitism” that brought together about 350 attendees, including elected officials and faith leaders, according to the Department of Education (CDE). The aim of the discussion, which was held Aug….
The League of Women Voters, San Bernardino Area (LWVSB), celebrating its 68th Anniversary, will be honoring five individuals and three community organizations in the League’s annual award ceremony. This year, the 48th ceremony will be held on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Sterling Natural Resource Center, 25318 5th…
By Chrisleen Herard Special to the AFRO As the finance world takes hold of artificial intelligence, the question arises of how it will continue to influence an industry that manages money across the globe. The idea of artificial intelligence (AI) came from the pages of a children’s book and a German novel from the 1900s….
CLU’s Center for Economic Research & Forecasting and UCLA’s Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture will present the 2023 U.S. Latino GDP Report at a live event. News Anchor Garbiela Teissier will moderate a discussion about the report’s findings with a distinguished panel that includes advertising executive Carlos Alazraki, Elizabeth Parrott of…
Four Tips to Help Those with Chronic Medical Conditions Stay Safer SACRAMENTO, Calif. – July 2023 broke worldwide records as the hottest month ever recorded. Current predictions indicate that the heatwaves will be hotter and longer through the upcoming fall season. Ensuring the safety of vulnerable populations is an urgent matter for the State. African…
By Lou K. Coleman And what do you do? You turn your head as if nothing is happening around you. Woe unto you! Jesus and the apostles exhorted us to actively “watch!” [Matthew 24:3; Mark 13:32-37]. The command to “watch” includes being alert to newsworthy events happening in the world we live in. When we…
Seth Wispelwey Listen! The wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, cry out, and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts. – James 5:4 (New Revised Standard Version) God gave us one day of rest. Unions gave us two. – Anonymous…
By Kevin B. Kimble A seemingly minor provision in last year’s Inflation Reduction Act could make it harder for marginalized patients to access the medicines their doctors have prescribed. It could also prevent the future development of cutting-edge, convenient treatments for many diseases that disproportionately impact communities of color. The Inflation Reduction Act allows the…
As consumers complain about the real-life challenges of keeping pace with the rising costs of living, key financial reports reveal that the challenges are as high and widespread as this summer’s scorching heat. In early August, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released its quarterly report on household debt and credit. At mid-year,…
Ramos holds CSU accountable after critical state auditor’s report SACRAMENTO—A measure prohibiting California State University campuses from using Native American remains and cultural artifacts for teaching or research cleared the Senate Education Committee today on a 5-0 vote. The bill also requires the CSU system to follow recommendations from the State Auditor—and to obey state…
Aamna Mohdin Community affairs correspondent The Guardian A university has come under fire for proposing to make the first British person of African heritage to become a professor of history in the UK redundant and cut the course he runs. Prof Hakim Adi, an academic and expert in the history of Africa and the African…
Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymember Chris Holden announced amendments to his legislation, Assembly Bill 1228, which would create The Fast Food Council. The amendments builds upon last year’s bill, AB 257 – The Fast Recovery Act and affirms establishing a Fast Food Council. AB 1228 represents a path forward to resolve employer community concerns while…
Save the date Saturday September 16th 11:00 to 3:00 at the North Fontana Park Sports Pavilion 15556 Summit Avenue on Knox and Summit, next to the aquatic Center. Everybody knows somebody who has cancer or who have had cancer. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. In addition to the delicious barbecue and the awesome…
NEW YORK, September 12, 2023 – Students from various middle and high schools have come together to publish a groundbreaking magazine focusing on critical topics of racial justice, including education, healthcare, housing, voting, and the environment. This publication, which includes thoughtfully crafted essays and poems, is a direct outcome of their participation in The New…
With inflation and a rising cost of living, many of us are looking for ways to lower monthly expenses. One effective savings method is leveraging online and print coupons for groceries, clothing, and other essentials. Here are some tips to help you make the most of these coupons and save significant money on your purchases….
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer msayles@afro.com It’s common for young adults to start thinking about retirement plans once they begin working full-time. But saving can start much earlier, especially if parents hire their children. Investment brokerages allow parents and legal guardians to open Roth Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) on behalf of their children no…
By Megan Sayles/AFRO Business Writer msayles@afro.com Four years ago, Carl Brown began writing a story about a young boy named Sammy. He was not a regular boy. Sammy possessed an alter ego with a superpower that helped him and his friends to make smart financial decisions. With the help of a Citi Foundation grant in…
Nationwide — Meet Tamera Preacher, the founder and CEO of LyingClient.com, a website she envisioned after having three consecutive bad experiences with difficult customers. On one occasion, her general contracting company, one of very few owned by a Black woman, had been falsely reported to the BBB, and this motivated her to create a platform…
McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media Sofia Mbega’s first exposure to technology – more specifically, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) — happened years before she moved from East Africa to the Golden State. Mbega was a student at the University of Dodoma in Tanzania, when her mother, Gloria Mawaliza, suggested she take a technology course after learning…