— The Mogul Is Approaching 30 Years Of Dominance Across Music, Entertainment, Media, Fashion, And Spirits — –Combs Global Introduces A New Visual Identity, Website, Social Channels And Global Brand Communications – LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14 2023 /PRNewswire/ — After three decades of entrepreneurial success across his renowned brands and a historic last year including…
by Ray Schultz States apparently are getting tired of waiting for national legislation that would support local journalism. The Massachusetts legislature, to name one, is mulling a bill that would provide a tax credit to reimburse the cost of local newspaper subscriptions. Sponsored by Rep. Jeffrey Turco, a Democrat from the 19thDistrict, the bill would…
By Lou K. Coleman-Yeboah Talking ‘bout Celebrating Black History! Come on Celebrate Jesus Celebrate! Because Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. The same Jesus who heard the songs of the slaves and the chants of the civil rights marchers will hear the prayers of those who now cry out for justice throughout…
Derek Duncan “If you really fulfill the royal law according to the scripture, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself,’ you do well. But if you show partiality, you commit sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.” James 2:8–9 One of the latest policies floated by the US Environmental Protection Agency has been…
Diabetes can affect several of the body’s organs, including its largest – the skin. While there are certain skin conditions that anyone can develop, it’s been shown that people with diabetes are more likely to have these issues. These 12 skin problems could be a sign that you need to see your doctor. 1. Hard,…
Washington, D.C. (February 14, 2023) – On a day devoted to matters of the heart, Congressmembers Chris Pappas (NH-1) and Ken Calvert (CA-42) announce the re-introduction of the HEARTS Act (Humane and Existing Alternatives in Research and Testing Sciences Act) of 2023 legislation that encourages the use and development of humane, and effective alternatives to…
Washington—Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released the following statement announcing she will not run for reelection in 2024 but will continue to serve out her current term in office: “I am announcing today I will not run for reelection in 2024 but intend to accomplish as much for California as I can through the…
Saturday February 25th. The parade starts at 10:00 on Citrus and Summit Avenue and proceeds to the Home Depot parking lot on Sierra Lakes parkway where the Expo begins. This year’s Grand Marshal, founder of the R&B group “Lakeside”, Captain Mark Woods Jr. and his lovely wife and Soul Train dancer Sharon Hill Woods. Soul…
Raw Truth-telling In New Book by Ben Jealous Tilts at the Insanity of Race in America A Review by Khalil Abdullah (TriceEdneyWire.com) – Readers of Ben Jealous’s newest book – ‘Never Forget Our People Were Always Free – A Parable of American Healing’ – will grapple with its title’s meaning through the cumulative and very…
This bill addresses a wide range of policies and issues regarding policing practices and law enforcement accountability. It increases accountability for law enforcement misconduct, restricts the use of certain policing practices, enhances transparency and data collection, and establishes best practices and training requirements. The bill enhances existing enforcement mechanisms to remedy violations by law enforcement….
The killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police has sparked increased demands for police reform nationwide. By Peter White On January 27, Memphis police released about an hour of the 20 hours of surveillance and body-cam footage they collected of Tyre Nichols’ fatal encounter with members of the Scorpion Squad, a special…
Black Maternal Mortality Rate in 2021 was 68.9 deaths per 100,000 (approximately 2,480 women) ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — With the overall U.S. maternal mortality rate (MMR) on the rise, the data behind the African American community paints an even more devastating picture, where the CDC and October 2022 GAO report that the…
The new ProtectBlackHistory.org initiative will distribute Black history materials and other resources in communities facing hostility toward teaching Black history in local school systems. WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc. has launched the Protect Black History Initiative. This program, available at ProtectBlackHistory.org, will provide Black history resources and…
SBCUSD and Partners Assisting Class of 2023 in Obtaining Scholarships Every year, San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) high schools assist seniors in preparing portfolios that will help them apply for and obtain college scholarships. For most seniors, that task is complete and soon they will begin participating in mock interviews so they are…
DaQuan Lawrence to Coordinate Student and Young Leader Outreach New York, NY, Feb 3, 2023 — Dr. Ron Daniels, President of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW) announced today that DaQuan Lawrence, a Graduate student in African Studies at Howard University, will be in charge of outreach to university/college students and community…
RIVERSIDE, CA—January 31, 2023— Unity is key when it comes to anything community based. On Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 10 a.m. the Adrian Dell & Carmen Roberts Foundation (ADCR) will be hosting the 43rd Annual Riverside Black History Parade. The theme this year is “Inland Empire, moving forward in unity.” Per usual, the day…
Robert L. Santos, Director The news surrounding the tragic death of Tyre Nichols on the heels of mass murders in California cast a veil of solemnity on the advent of Black History Month. These events touch everyone in our nation and illustrate that our work to advance human dignity and realize the equality for which…
California Volunteers, Office of the Governor seeks applicants passionate about fighting climate change for paid service positions in local communities across the state SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California Volunteers, Office of the Governor wants champions of climate action to apply for the California Climate Action Corps paid service program which began recruitment today. “Tackling the climate…
Governor Newsom sends letter to federal agency requesting investigation into natural gas price spike SACRAMENTO – As millions of California families experience soaring gas utility bills, Governor Gavin Newsom took action today urging the federal government to investigate the recent price spike affecting the Western U.S. and highlighted the state’s action to provide relief to…
(SACRAMENTO, CA, 2/6/2023) – The California chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), along with Senator Cortese (SD-15), today announced the introduction of SB309: Religious Accommodations in Local and State Correctional and Detention Facilities. The bill, introduced by Senator Cortese and sponsored by CAIR-CA, aims to create a statewide policy ensuring…
Atiya Jordan For Blakk Tatted, the owner and visionary behind the groundbreaking Blakk Smoke hookah brand: Plan A always had to work. He leveraged his resilience and grit to lead him to where he is today, attracting $1.2 million in under nine hours. Some may call him an overnight success thanks to his loyal customer…
Harrowing video and excellent explanatory journalism helped the world try to comprehend the earthquakes and aftershocks Tom Jones | Poynter The numbers are almost impossible to comprehend. More than 3,500 people, as of Monday evening, have died from the massive earthquakes and aftershocks that struck Turkey and Syria. Two earthquakes measuring 7.8 and 7.5 were…
Creating a new methodology for real-time cyber security monitoring (Black PR Wire) — U2opia Technology, a consortium of technology and administrative executives with extensive experience in both industry and defense, has exclusively licensed a package of two technologies from the Department of Energy (DOE) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) that offers a new method…
by Dwight Brown film critic for DwightBrownInk.com and NNPA News Wire Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. For some reason veteran hor/thr director M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense) has decided to put a lot of bad juju vibes out into the world. If you’re curious, read on. It’s an unusual premise, but…
