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…
NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Corded window coverings are considered one of the top hidden hazards in the home, due to the potential strangulation hazard to young children. To increase awareness of this danger, October is recognized as Window Covering Safety Month. The Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) and safety experts urge parents…
Antonio Ray Harvey| California Black Media Numerous studies have shown that Black teachers can improve Black students’ academic outcomes, but in California, where Black Students are the lowest performing sub-group of all ethnic groups, the state has an extremely low count of African American instructors working in school districts across the state According to the…
Lila Brown | California Black Media Environmental justice advocates in California petitioned Gov. Gavin Newsom this past summer, asking the state to direct a portion of the millions in federal and state dollars California is investing in cleaning and greening communities to Black and other minority organizations. The California Environmental Justice Alliance (CEJA) say the…
SAN BERNARDINO—On Saturday, Sept. 23, San Bernardino High School (SBHS) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Mr. and Miss Cardinal City Pageants. Beyond the pomp and circumstance, this event has focused on academics and it has helped hundreds of former students gain real-world skills that have led to success beyond high school. Pageant founder…
SAN BERNARDINO – San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is seeking feedback from District employees, students, families, and community partners in order to identify and align key priorities for the District. “I’ve been spending time meeting with our staff, families, elected officials, community partners, groups and organizations so that together, we can start to…
Payment methods that scammers insist you use — like gift cards, cryptocurrency and wire transfer — are telltale signs of scams, the Federal Trade Commission reported in a Friday, September 22 briefing it presented with EMS. By Selen Ozturk Payment methods that scammers insist you use — like gift cards, cryptocurrency and wire transfer —…
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that it is giving an estimated 3,000 more school districts in high-need areas the option to serve breakfast and lunch to all students at no cost, by expanding the availability of the Community Eligibility Provision, commonly known as CEP. “Today’s announcement comes as…
By KCAL News Staff San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies are being scrutinized after video came to light over the weekend, showing one deputy slamming a teenager to the ground, resulting in their hospitalization. The incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. when authorities were called to the scene in response to a fight that had broken…
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement in response to the tentative agreement reached by the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers: “California’s entertainment industry would not be what it is today without our world class writers. For over 100 days, 11,000 writers went on…
As City leaders, we join with members of our community who have concerns about the incident that occurred at Victor Valley High School last Friday night. We have been in communication with the leadership of both the Victor Valley Union High School District and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department…
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com When Siraaj Woods joined Kappa Alpha Psi’s Zeta Chapter at Ohio State University, he took charge of the fraternity’s social media. A sophomore at the time, Woods didn’t have experience in social media marketing. He was studying to become a computer scientist. But, Woods quickly realized he had…
Ding Dongs and Doritos have never solved anyone’s problems, but that doesn’t keep us from seeking solace in food. When work gets hectic, when plans fall apart, when relationships founder, we often try to calm our minds by filling our stomachs. Everyone has their own comfort food. A bag of chips, a big plate of…
2022 data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) are now available through CDC’s easy-to-use web-based tool. Data topics include health-related behaviors, chronic health conditions, health-care access, and use of preventive services. Topics include: Alcohol Use Arthritis Asthma Cancer Screening Diabetes Healthy Days Heart Disease HIV Testing Immunizations Mental and Physical…
“Empowering Our Communities from Coast to Coast” FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — After a triumphant debut in Los Angeles in 2022, Black Health Matters (BHM) is once again bringing its nationally acclaimed health summit series to the west coast. On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the Black Health…
by Shelly Palmer The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have reached a tentative agreement. While the 146-day-old strike is not officially over, picketing has been suspended. The deal, achieved after five days of continuous negotiations, is said to include provisions regarding the use of generative…
By Rosario Méndez Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Did you get a bill for a Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan or COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) you never applied for? If the answer is yes, an identity thief probably used your personal information to get the loan. Here’s…
SACRAMENTO — Building on his Family Agenda to promote educational freedom and success, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed AB 1078 by Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley), which bans “book bans” in schools, prohibits censorship of instructional materials, and strengthens California law requiring schools to provide all students access to textbooks that teach about California’s…
By Lou K. Coleman Your whole world is about to be turned upside down and you are not concerned. What’s wrong with you? We are constantly moving forward toward the Biblical description of the last era of human history prior to Christ’s return and you aren’t concerned. Woe unto you! Repent before it is too…
Peter Makari One hundred and twenty-five years ago, the United States was in the throes of a most vibrant debate over the issue of expansion. Should the US seek to exert its power and sovereignty over lands beyond the 48 contiguous states? The issue was prompted by the fighting of the so-called Spanish-American War from…
VICTORVILLE, Calif. — Victorville Fall Festival, the High Desert’s largest street fair experience, is Oct. 7 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Victorville City Hall located at 14343 Civic Dr. The community is invited to join in this family-oriented event expected to draw more than 15,000 visitors. This year’s celebration marks the 20th…