By Svante Myrick For many of us, the Martin Luther King holiday every year brings memories of Dr. King’s great speeches and the incredible power of his words. Dr. King was a master orator who gave many inspiring speeches throughout his career. Lots of Black kids – myself included—grew up mesmerized by the majesty of…
WASHINGTON, January 17, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a new e-application for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at 1890s institutions to pursue food and agriculture career paths. For the first time, the new e-application for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program allows young people around the…
In 1990 and it wasn’t long after that Hi-Five’s self-titled album–produced by the legendary Teddy Riley–went platinum, thrusting them into fame. One of their standout hits, “I Like The Way (Kissing Game)” had major radio play all over the world. Over their next years together, the boys would release two more albums that garnered modest…
By Lou K. Coleman-Yeboah Do you see the Globalist Agenda, the Global Reset, the Beast System Emerging? Do you see it? The stage is being set for FINAL events but yet again, every seeing but never perceiving, every hearing but never understanding. [Mark 4:12]. Listen, all end-time events that we need to know have been…
Noel Andersen On December 24th, while many of us were focused on our Christmas Eve services, dozens of migrants seeking asylum showed up at Vice President Kamala Harris’s door in Washington, DC in the middle of the cold night. They had been sent by Texas Governor Gregg Abbott. While we celebrated the Christmas story of…
Men tend to ignore subtle symptoms that their health is in trouble. Black men might be even more likely to take health changes in stride because of cultural beliefs and expectations. That’s a bad idea because Black men can be prone to certain illnesses more than other ethnicities. Here are 10 symptoms Black men should…
Two bean-shaped organs make up the kidneys in the renal system. They aid in the process of eliminating waste via urination. In addition, they aid in the filtration of blood before it is returned to the heart. The kidneys handle numerous essential tasks. *maintaining overall fluid balance *regulating and filtering minerals from blood *filtering waste…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Josh Wright runs a small eCommerce business that helps consumers get good deals on cell phones and plans but doesn’t believe employers should demand everyone return to the office. Wright says that people who work at home are more productive because they do not have as…
By Terry Allen, Texas Metro News Sitting on the back porch with my grandmother, Lucille “Big Mama” Allen as she filled her three sons and three daughters, 16 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, 38 great-great grandchildren, seven great great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and bonus family members with customized “Big Mama” playbooks with…
All you have to do is….. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram, Tag us and tag three people, most importantly complete a 15 second video saying “ I love you because” ….. with your partner. After you post it on your social media page. You are then entered into the 2023 Time for you… Valentine…
By Bettie Bell The life, legacy, and dreams of Civil Rights Activist, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are kept alive today through the service of volunteers, and celebrations of organizations all over the world. The United Negro Collège Fund (UNCF) Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Inter-Alumni Council hosted the 37th Annual Dr. Martin…
By AFRO Staff Last year was the deadliest year on record for police brutality in the U.S. and the victims were disproportionately Black, according to new data analysis. Law enforcement officers killed at least 1,183 persons in 2022—or more than three per day, according to the nonprofit Mapping Police Violence, which maintains a database of…
By Charlene Crowell On January 16, the nation will mark its 37th national holiday honoring the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968). Across the country observances will chronicle how one man’s efforts pricked the moral conscience of the nation in a lifespan of only 39 years. When he was just 26…
Jaivon Grant | California Black Media Black and other minority-owned small businesses in California have actively fought for decades for more inclusion in California state government contracting opportunities. Their hard work and patience paid off in September last year, when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2019 into law. Authored by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris…
“This is a diverse event that honors Black, Latino, Asian, white and all ethnicities,” said LuCretia Dowdy, president of LUE productions, the event’s organizer. “All races and creeds are welcome to this celebration of unity.” SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. On January 14th from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Gala Awards…
On Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the Community Youth Center in San Bernardino at the Social Lites, Inc. Beautillion meeting, former Sir Knight of Beautillion, Dr. Charles Brown of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Inc., Mu Xi Lambda Chapter along with member Dar’rell Jones and Twillea Evans-Carthen of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Eta Nu Omega…
Fontana, CA, January 10, 2023- The Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc. upcoming Clothing Donation Drive-Thru Event that was scheduled to be held on Saturday, January 14th, 2023 9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. at the New Hope Family Life Center located at 1505 W. Highland Ave. San Bernardino, Ca 92411 will be postponed due to the upcoming winter storm….
Mu Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., in collaboration with Eta Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., will host the 35th Annual Oratorical Contest at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Riverside Office of Education, 4th Floor, Citrus Room, 4280 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92591. …
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media On Jan 9, with the sound of African drumming in the background, Shirley Weber was sworn-in as the first-elected Black Secretary of State (SOS) of California and the 32nd person to hold the position. The ceremony was conducted at the SOS’ auditorium in downtown Sacramento, one block south…
San Bernardino, CA.- Congress has recently passed a bill which has given our San Bernardino County more funding to complete local projects and improve our cities. $2,560,00.00 has been secured for the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development: Highway Infrastructure Programs that will go directly to our Fifth District. U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar has listed Fifth…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Last week Malia M. Cohen was sworn-in as the first Black woman – and first African American — to serve as California’s State Controller. On Monday, Jan. 2, the oath of office was administered by Gov. Gavin Newsom. “I am proud and honored to serve as California’s state…
By Julia Tong As interracial marriage becomes more accepted and common nationally, California stands out. According to PEW, the state exceeds the national average of 17% of newlyweds being interracial couples, while the number of cross-cultural couples is also steadily growing, especially among Hispanics and Asians. What explains these trends? California is notably diverse: It’s…
Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media With the celebrations of the holidays behind us – and as we enter the coldest months of the year — Medical experts are warning of a winter surge of COVID-19 cases. They expect the spike in infections to be accompanied by waves of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and…
SACRAMENTO – Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) released the following statement on the Governor Newsom’s proposed 2023-2024 budget: “As many Californians are struggling to pay for groceries, housing, and gas, the state faces its own money concerns. A projected budget shortfall of about $24 billion will challenge the Legislature and the Governor to ensure our investments…
By Larry S. Buford *On the second anniversary of the January 6th insurrection on Capitol Hill – on the very day that President Biden awarded the prized Presidential Citizens Medal to some election officials who were seriously threatened for taking a stance against overturning election results, and to those who risked their lives holding the…