Age isn’t everything when it comes to human health and ability, yet it often dominates conversations about these to the detriment of older adults. By Selen Ozturk Age isn’t everything when it comes to human health and ability, yet it often dominates conversations about these to the detriment of older adults. In a Friday, Oct….
By Willy Blackmore Word in Black It’s no exaggeration to say that nearly all of LaPlace, Louisiana, flooded when Hurricane Ida hit the small town just upriver from New Orleans as a category 4 storm two years ago. Almost 60 percent of the 7,000 homes in the greater Saint John the Baptist Parish that are…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) introduced the Meals for At-Risk Americans Act, which would streamline the application process and provide guidance to states for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Restaurant Meals Program. “Everyone deserves access to freshly cooked, nutritious meals, but for many vulnerable…
Traci Blackmon I recently read a social media meme that stated: Imagine a faith so empty that you think offering prayer in schools is following Jesus, but offering free lunch to children in need is not. Mere hours ahead of a critical midnight deadline when funding for federal agencies was set to run out, President…
Antonio Ray Harvey| California BlackMedia Senate Bill (SB) 14 –legislation that makes trafficking of a minor for purposes of a commercial sex act a serious felony — is now the law in California. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill on Sept. 25 accompanied by First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, State Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), who…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced that his choice to succeed U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who passed away on Sept. 29, is Laphonza Butler, a labor leader and the president of EMILY’s List – the country’s most extensive resource for women in politics. “As we mourn the enormous loss…
It allows black community leaders to disseminate information of the black community It advocates emancipation and contributes to rebuilding Black communities. It unites local, regional and national audiences which helps to foster a sense of community and shared interests among African Americans living in different areas of the country. LACK OF SUPPORT FROM AD AGENCIES…
By The Black Press USA A photo of Idaho high school students spelling out a racial slur on their shirts while standing behind a mixed-race girl has sparked outrage amongst parents and the community. East Idaho News said the picture was snapped at Salmon High School and uploaded to one of the student’s Instagram accounts….
Los Angeles, October 14th – Book Club Headquarters, home of the Noname Book Club and The Radical Hood Library will celebrate two years in the community. In those two years, the space has held all FREE community events and educational workshops such as open mic nights, birthwork training, harm reduction and narcan use, film screenings,…
By Selen Ozturk Sep 29, 2023 At a Sept. 26 EMS briefing, state and community organizations shared how they were adapting to extreme heat on the community level. Though summer is ending in California, extreme heat is still worsening long-term. At a Sept. 26 EMS briefing, state and community organizations shared how they were adapting…
Trains will bring visitors to celebrate site unique to California’s African American history (Stockton, CA) – Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park is holding a celebratory “re-dedication” event on Saturday, October 14 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. In partnership, Amtrak San Joaquins has scheduled a special stop at the park for multiple trains, bookable at…
84% of those surveyed expressed interest in hearing and doing more to conserve SACRAMENTO, CA — California’s Save Our Water Campaign today announced the results of its survey of 35 Black chambers of commerce and Black-owned business leaders. The survey was the first step in a statewide effort to listen to leaders in the community,…
By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) – Thousands of Black people had protested and many had died at the hands of police, White supremacists and racists as they engaged in non-violent campaigns to win the right to vote. Still, America did not fully sit up and hear their cries until “Bloody Sunday”, March 7, 1965. On…
By Lou K. Coleman You’re going to wish you had taken heed. Look at the Bible. Look at Noah and his generation. In [Genesis 6:3], the Lord says, “My spirit shall not always strive with man.” For 120 years, God said, Please.” For 120 years, God said, “I want to save you.” For 120 years,…
Sarosh Koshy Slavery in its various forms is an age-old institution, as old as human civilization itself, and it appears that the world will continue to pursue ways to keep this scourge alive and profitable. Talking about human trafficking is certainly not a happy occasion, and it is not an issue faced just by the…
COACHELLA VALLEY—In response to the record-breaking heatwaves and the alarming rise in heat-related illnesses, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has stepped up to help the United Farm Workers Foundation and Coachella Valley farm working communities by receiving support for 200 double-wall vacuum insulated thermal flasks. These flasks, designed to keep liquids ice cold…
Temple M.B. Church invites the public to our FREE Seniors and Caregivers Workshop. The topics will include: Senior Rights, Insurance, Veteran’s Benefits, Care Giving Resources, and more! The workshop date is Saturday October 21, 2023, 9:00am-12:00pm. Temple’s address: 1583 W. Union Street San Bernardino, CA 92411. Phone number: (909) 888-2038. Dr. Raymond W. Turner, Senior…
By John Burnett Amidst Congress’ best efforts to keep the government open, it’s also hard at work to re-authorize affordable food, farmers are able to insure their crops, and ranchers can export their products to foreign markets. It’s not an understatement to say it’s one of the most important bills Congress can send to the…
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) holds its initial Building Black Wealth Tour event in Houston on Saturday, October 7, kicking off activities in more than 60 cities nationwide. The events, which include festive activities for youths, will empower Black communities with steps towards homeownership, property investment, starting a business, and…
WASHINGTON, DC – American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) President Lee Saunders released the following statement in response to the bipartisan deal to avert a government shutdown: “We can breathe a sigh of relief – for now. “Once again, extremists in Congress played a dangerous game, manufacturing an unnecessary crisis that would…
By Lakeisha McVey I’ve lived and studied poverty most of my life. But you don’t have to be an expert to see why it’s spiking after lawmakers let antipoverty programs expire. After hitting a record low of 7.8 percent in 2021, new data shows the government’s Supplemental Poverty Measure jumped to 12.4 percent last year….
San Bernardino, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023) — As part of its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) is hosting Hasta La Raiz: Rooted in Excellence featuring guest speaker José Hernández, the first Latino astronaut, on October 12 on the college campus. This event is open to the public. Those who attend…
by S.E. Williams The #MeToo movement erupted in late 2017 following the explosive sexual-abuse allegations levied against celebrated film producer Harvey Weinstein by some of Hollywood’s A-list actresses–and the world paid attention. Meanwhile, every year women are sexually coerced and/or abused in county and state prisons across the country and in response to their vulnerabilities…
By Simon Fondrie-Teitler and Amritha Jayanti October 3, 2023 FacebookTwitterLinkedIn Over the last several years, artificial intelligence (AI)—a term which can refer to a broad variety of technologies, as a previous FTC blog notes—has attracted an enormous amount of market and media attention. That’s in part because the potential of AI is exciting: there are…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Before Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1078, legislation prohibiting book bans in California, he told Assemblymember Corey Jackson (D-Riverside), who authored the bill, “I appreciate you and your leadership.” “Remarkable,” continued the Governor. “We’re living in a country right now in this banning binge, in this…