LOS ANGELES, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Researchers at Dr. U Hair and Skin Clinic in Los Angeles uncover a crucial link between two medically challenging conditions – Acne Keloidalis Nuchae and Primary Cicatricial Alopecias often called scarring alopecias. Published in the Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology journal under “Unveiling a Common Precursor Condition for…
What are the best ways to achieve greater kidney health? How much do you know about your kidneys? What Are Kidneys? The kidneys, two organs located on either side of your spine just above the waist, perform several life-sustaining roles. They cleanse your blood by removing waste and excess fluids, maintain the balance of salt…
Angel Luis Rivera-Agosto Mission in Latin America and the Caribbean can be interpreted as a clash between narratives. On the one hand, people can access the news delivered by mass media, which can give us the impression of knowing what is happening on the continent at the touch of our fingers on a keypad or…
By Lou K. Coleman Who lead the world in every abomination known to man. “Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evildoers, children that are corrupters: who has forsaken the Lord, who has provoked the Holy One of Israel unto anger, who has gone away backward.” [Isaiah 1:4]. Woe unto you!…
Incident serves as grim reminder of America’s deeply rooted history of racism and the ongoing hate-fueled attacks against African Americans, even within the confines of their places of worship. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – In the small Ambridge, Pa. community, a quick-thinking witness and swift police response prevented…
(NNPA NEWSWIRE) – Amidst a news cycle that now routinely features wildfires, a former president’s indictments, and extreme weather events, the world is grappling with the resurgence of COVID-19 as a new and concerning variant, BA.2.86, emerges. This variant, informally dubbed “Pirola,” has ignited alarm among public health experts due to its substantial spike protein…
Future awardees will revitalize public and/or HUD-assisted housing, surrounding neighborhoods. WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the availability of $256 million in Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) Grants funding to communities across the country. The CNI Grants will ultimately transform public and other HUD-assisted housing, while investing in the…
by Associated Press By Howard Fendrich AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff became the first American teenager since Serena Williams more than two decades ago to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals in consecutive years, getting that far this time by beating Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 on Sept. 3. Gauff asked one…
HIGHLAND, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — For the third year in a row, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (the ‘Tribe’ and ‘San Manuel’) is proud to announce that its Tribal Government Operations and Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel received Great Place To Work Certification. This year, 81 percent of team members…
Assembly Bill 28 Would Generate Over $100 Million Annually to Fund School Safety and Violence Prevention Programs SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, the California State Senate Appropriations Committee voted to advance Assembly Bill (AB) 28, a landmark measure that would impose an 11 percent excise tax on the sale of guns and ammunition by gun manufacturers…
Asante-Ra The NAACP is stepping up alongside the U.S. Department of Education to provide a helping hand to Black borrowers dealing with the weight of student loan debt, thanks to President Biden’s SAVE Plan. Earlier this summer, the Education Department updated its income-driven repayment plan application on the Federal Student Aid website, introducing the Saving…
REDLANDS, CALIF.— Pete Van Helden, Stater Bros. Markets[NN1] [CMD2] Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board, will deliver the keynote address at the kickoff event for The Salvation Army’s Annual Red Kettle campaign. The “miracle” of Christmas is repeated through the joy of caring, sharing and donations to The Salvation Army’s Red Kettles. The…
Calling All Creative Kids and Teens! Pick Up an Entry Form and Let Your Imagination Shine. LA COUNTY, CA – LA County Library’s 44th Annual Bookmark Contest for grades K – 12, which celebrates the joy of reading and creativity, kicks off today, September 5. Submissions will be accepted through October 21, 2023. Kids and…
By Lesley Fair Senior Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC We’ve all heard the adage “Proper preparation prevents poor performance.” It’s been attributed to everyone from Vince Lombardi to Secretary of State James Baker. As we’ve discussed in the first four installments of our Franchise Fundamentals series, proper preparation – including a thorough…
The High Desert Pearls, an official interest group of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, will host its inaugural fundraising event, September 30, at the Dolphin Estates, 20365 Rancherias Road, Apple Valley, CA. “A Night Under The Stars, A Black Tie Sneaker Gala,” begins at 6 p.m., with food, networking and fun. In addition to raising…
By DaQuan Lawrence/AFRO International Writer DLawrence@afro.com As the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (MOW) returned to the nation’s capital for its 60th commemoration and iteration, national and international leaders called attention to the importance of remaining committed to the struggle for civil liberties and human rights. On Aug. 26, thousands of attendees from…
A white racist named Ryan Palmeter, 21, shot and killed three Black people at a Dollar Store in Jacksonville, Florida on August 26. The incident is the latest mass murder by a white supremacist in the U.S. Police told the public at an August 26 press conference that Palmeter used a Glock and an AR-15….
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Gun violence overwhelmingly hurts communities of color due to a lack of investment coupled with weak gun laws. To combat this issue, U.S. policymakers should pair common-sense gun legislation with investments in community-based violence intervention and policies addressing the root causes of gun violence. By Chicago Defender Staff Columnist A. Toussaint Werner…
The San Bernardino City Unified School District’s (SBCUSD) Positive Youth Development department hosted a successful Operation Student Recovery on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, visiting the homes of 409 students who have not attended school since the start of the new school year on July 31, 2023. Operation Student Recovery (OSR) is designed to take a…
Superintendent Mauricio Arellano invites employees, families, and the community to participate in a valuable opportunity to discuss and share thoughts about the future of the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD). Arellano will be hosting a series of Superintendent’s Forums, where input from SBCUSD partners will play a crucial role in shaping the direction…
SACRAMENTO, CA — Following Tropical Storm Hilary damage to California specialty crops, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) today hosted United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials alongside local leaders and growers to announce bipartisan legislation to improve access to federal agriculture disaster programs. The announcement comes ahead of the September 30 deadline for Congress to…
Gail Fry | IE Voice News & Black Voice News Contributor A shopkeeper’s stand for equality of the LBGTQ community and met with objections from certain people in the San Bernardino Mountain communities has ended in tragedy. The rainbow flag she displayed outside her shop was torn down, and the shopkeeper, Laura Ann Carleton, shot…
Goal is to Encourage Participation in the Affordable Connectivity Program Among Families Receiving Federal Housing Assistance WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) formalized a partnership to promote awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) among federal housing assistance recipients. HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced…
By Breanna Reeves With more than 15 million beneficiaries at risk of being disenrolled for Medi-Cal benefits, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released their first month of redetermination data. DHCS recently launched the Medi-Cal Continuous Coverage Unwinding Dashboard with data from June, the first month for which redetermination data is available. The interactive…