By Lou K. Coleman “Everybody talkin’ ’bout heaven ain’t goin’ there.” O my Lord! [I Corinthians 6:9-11] says, “Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor…
Tanu Henry, Antonio Ray Harvey and Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media Gov. Newsom, Mayor Bass Respond to Los Angeles Freeway Fire On Nov. 11, Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency after a fire at two nearby wooden pallet storage yards – covering an area of nearly eight acres — engulfed the…
Highlight dozens of anti-hate events planned across California, from poetry slams to rallies and more Share new preliminary statistics showing approximately 513 reports of hate to state’s anti-hate hotline and resource network in first six months since official launch BERKELEY – The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) — in partnership with the City of Berkeley, Not…
By Sam Judy, The Dallas Weekly News Despite taking the same risk of death and costly sacrifice to their mental well-being, Black veterans continue to suffer as mental health services are statistically less accessible for the demographic than their White counterparts. Institutional racism continues to persist through channels of assistance for Black veterans as the…
The First 5 Riverside County Children & Families Commission has named Betty Bash, founder of Town and Country Day School in Norco, as its 2023 Champion for Children based on recommendations by the Advisory Committee. Ms. Bash founded Town and Country Day School in 1961, emphasizing quality education for young children, not just supervision. Her…
By Andre Barnes Growing up on the rural farms of Halifax, Virginia, I pulled tobacco just like my great-grandfather Roosevelt, a sharecropper who provided for his family until he died in his late 80s. Just a generation before him, his father was a slave. In the late 1990s, as I edged closer to high school…
LOS ANGELES – Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles is on track to at least partially reopen to traffic in three to five weeks. The major artery that serves 300,000 vehicles daily closed in both directions this weekend after a fire caused significant damage to up to 100 support…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Kim, who is also Standard General’s Chief Investment Officer, said he is at a loss as to why the process played out the way it did. “We are well over a year. There’s never been a ruling-conforming TV acquisition. It’s never taken 180 days, which is the guideline the FCC uses,” In…
By Anthony Jenkins, Ph.D. As gun violence continues to plague our nation, mass shootings and other acts of senseless violence have spilled onto college and university campuses across Maryland. Incidents like the recent campus shootings violate everything held sacred in our lives, and in academia. The acts of cowards violate our sense of personal safety,…
By Selen Ozturk While CA homeowners of color already face many threats to their home, more will risk foreclosure than ever when pandemic-era mortgage relief will run out. California homeowners of color already face many threats to their family home. Now, more will risk foreclosure than ever as millions of dollars in pandemic-era mortgage relief…
Los Angeles, Calif. — Covered California kicked off its 2024 open-enrollment period at the iconic Los Angeles State Historic Park and Roundhouse Bridge, a public space that serves some of the most vulnerable communities in the state, with roots that connect back to the early history of the city and region. California Black Women’s…
By Lou K. Coleman God wanted his people to enjoy the bounty of the Promised Land. But He didn’t make them accept it. Even though choosing His way is the best way. The choice was theirs. [Deuteronomy 30:15-16]. Because that, when they knew God, they glorified Him not as God, neither were thankful; but became…
Sarah Lund I don’t know if there is an official saint of tragedy. I missed the day in Sunday school when they taught us about all the saints of the church. From what I can tell, there seems to be bits of tragedy woven into all the saints’ stories: Bridgid was born enslaved, Teresea suffered…
(Nov. 2, 2023) SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – In a partnership that promises to transform the future of pharmacy education in the region, San Bernardino Valley College’s (SBVC) Pharmacy Technology department has joined forces with Loma Linda University’s (LLU) School of Pharmacy, creating a unique pathway for SBVC students to pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)…
Education Leaders Discuss the Most Effective Ways to Implement Equity Multiplier Funding to Close the Academic Achievement Gap for Black Students Sacramento, CA (November 1, 2023) – The Black in School Coalition—a group of students, schools, educators, and civil rights leaders—today convened Black education leaders from throughout the state for a roundtable to discuss ways…
Chester County, SC–Evelyn Hemphill is a mom, a hardworking woman, the matriarch of her family, and an advocate. A surgical technologist by profession with over two decades of experience, she never intended to be an advocate. She planned to raise her son to be the best man he could be and to focus on her…
The ‘BallotMobile: Traveling Voter Education’ Will Stop in all 24 San Bernardino County Cities Leading up to the 2024 Presidential Primary Election in March WHAT: The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters is launching its first-ever traveling voter education pop-up, dubbed the BallotMobile. A press conference will announce this first-ever initiative and unveil the BallotMobile:…
THE AFRO — Roundtree’s impact on the international arts community was profound. His universal appeal and his commitment to breaking down racial barriers resonated with artists and enthusiasts alike. His legacy served as a reminder of the importance of representation and diversity in the arts, inspiring many to continue pushing boundaries and forging their own…
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Joe Biden has issued a sweeping executive order to safeguard against potential threats posed by artificial intelligence (AI). The order, announced on Monday, seeks to prevent the misuse of AI technology for developing destructive weapons or launching highly potent cyberattacks. The move marks a significant…
Episode 25 features a conversation with Leon Rock, CEO and Co-Founder of the African American Diabetes Association (Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – It’s National Diabetes Month! According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. Though there are many people living with diabetes, according to the U.S….
The ‘BallotMobile: Traveling Voter Education’ Will Stop in all 24 San Bernardino County Cities Leading up to the 2024 Presidential Primary Election in March WHAT: The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters is launching its first-ever traveling voter education pop-up, dubbed the BallotMobile. A press conference will announce this first-ever initiative and unveil the BallotMobile:…
By Michael A. Grant, J.D. During the late 1970’s, I went to work for the Carter Administration in the press office of Health and Human Services Secretary Joseph Califano. While our agency was focused primarily on domestic issues, one of President Carter’s all-consuming objectives was a foreign policy issue: How to broker a peace between…
By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher Veterans Day was created as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. It became a national holiday by an act of Congress in 1938. As we honor the memory of those who served in this great conflict, separately and apart…
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Amid growing sentiment about a potential rematch between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, a recent poll has unveiled a formidable third candidate. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has gained significant traction among voters under 45 in crucial swing states. The surprising twist in the 2024 presidential…
Lila Brown | California Black Media Recent studies suggest that the economic picture for Black Californians is not looking rosy. Increasingly, the state is becoming more unaffordable for African Americans, leading many families to relocate to less expensive places both within and outside of the borders of the Golden state. “After pandemic-era declines, California’s poverty…
