By Joseph Williams, Word In Black From disproportionately high rates of chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes to women being three times more likely to die during childbirth than Whites, the data confirms a simple, indisputable, alarming fact: Being Black in America is hazardous to your health. Multiple studies have shown that structural racism —…
Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Consumer protection is a vital aspect of any thriving economy. It ensures that consumers are treated fairly and have the means to address issues they may encounter when dealing with businesses. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) plays a crucial role in safeguarding consumers’ interests in the United States. To demystify…
November 22, 2023 — Robin Rue Simmons, Executive Director of FirstRepair and Dr. Ron Daniels, Convener of the National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC) announced today that community stakeholders, reparations advocates, scholars, public interest lawyers, elected officials and representatives of government from around the country are slated to attend the Third Annual National Symposium for…
S. E. Williams Survey data showing credit crunch comes as Federal Reserve considers a proposed regulation that could make obtaining loans more expensive and more difficult. A credit crunch is impacting small business owners nationwide hindering their growth and causing some to say that if it continues, they’ll be forced to close altogether. A new,…
by Special to the AFRO (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and National Action Network Founder and President Rev. Al Sharpton today (Nov. 26) issued the following statement in response to the Federal Communication Commission’s vote to adopt rules to prevent and eliminate digital discrimination of…
By Mark Hedin As of this fall, the FTC’s Language Access Initiative will expand its services to include up to a dozen new languages. The Federal Trade Commission has a new strategy for battling fraud. As of this fall, its Language Access Initiative provides interpreters who can take fraud reports and provide advice in many…
By Joseph Williams,Word in Black As George Mason University’s “chief wellbeing officer,” Dr. Nance Lucas wanted to create a positive, healthy environment for stressed-out students. Along with classes on mental and physical health, Lucas’ Center for the Advancement of Wellbeing offered students specialized learning dorms and cultural enrichment programs on art and music. But she…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Vice President Kamala Harris on Nov. 23 announced the Women in the Sustainable Economy (WISE) Initiative, which the White House says supports the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) theme of “Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All.” Its goal is to strengthen women’s economic empowerment globally. The initiative…
by Maya Pottiger Word in Black Breana Calloway stood in front of the Illinois State Senate in March to testify in favor of the Racism Free Schools Act. It passed the Senate unanimously, passed through the House, and was signed into law in August. Calloway, a principal-in-training in Chicago and a former Teach Plus Fellow,…
Antonio Ray Harvey and Edward Henderson | California Black Media The high cost of housing, predatory financing programs, and the temporary nature of a critical government assistance program are all factors making it harder for Black Californians to buy homes — or keep the ones they already own. Policy leaders, building industry organizations and other…
SAN BERNARDINO—California PBIS honored 55 San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) sites for successfully developing systems to create welcoming, safe, and inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive. “Whenever our schools are recognized at the state level, it’s certainly a reason to celebrate,” said Superintendent Mauricio Arellano. “And when the majority of our…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Expanded Learning (EXL) Program (formerly Sunrise/CAPS) announced its intent to submit a renewal application for two prestigious grant programs offered by the California Department of Education—the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) and After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs). “Grants like these allow…
Full-Time Bank On Fellow Will Lead Coalition of Government Leaders, Community Organizations, and Financial Institutions in the Inland Empire to Bank the Unbanked November 15,2023 – Millions of Americans across the country are outside of the stabilizing financial mainstream, without a safe banking account to manage their money and build towards a stronger financial future….
LOS ANGELES (Npvember 19, 2023)— Following this morning’s reopening announcement by Governor Newsom, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) reopened Interstate 10 at 6:30 p.m. tonight, weeks earlier than the original estimate for repairs. Traffic is now flowing on five lanes in each direction between Alameda Street and the East Los Angeles interchange, ahead of…
Antonio Ray Harvey| California Black Media Community and advocacy groups joined government officials and other leaders last week to kick off California’s sixth annual United Against Hate Week (UAHW) in Berkeley. The city of Berkeley in partnership with Not In Our Town, LA vs Hate, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) held the ceremony on…
RENO, Nev., Nov. 20, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced today that USDA is strengthening its longstanding partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to create jobs and expand access to new and better market opportunities for people in rural America. “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to a…
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) announces the launch of the ebtEDGE App, a new and user-friendly mobile app developed to provide Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card users with a robust and secure platform for managing their benefits. A significant advancement in the administration of the EBT Program, ebtEDGE provides users with convenient access…
California, which has the highest Medicaid caseload in the U.S., is set to dramatically expand access even as it continues to review eligibility post-pandemic. By Selen Ozturk As Medi-Cal expands next year to include all undocumented immigrants and new services well beyond the doctor’s office, California is on the national front lines of transforming public…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent In a wave of condolences, political leaders and public figures expressed their grief and admiration for the late Rosalynn Carter, former first lady to Jimmy Carter and tireless advocate for various social issues. President Joe Biden, visibly moved, shared his sentiments with reporters as he boarded…
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/peaches-11-23/index.html Key Points: Eleven people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from seven states. Ten people have been hospitalized and one person has died. Interviews with sick people and laboratory findings show that whole peaches,…
OPENING EXCLUSIVELY IN THEATERS ON DECEMBER 1, 2023 SYNOPSIS Two African-American teenage brothers suddenly find themselves on their own after being mysteriously abandoned by their parents. Deeply haunted by the mental and physical abuse inflicted by their father (Wu-Tang Clan’s Cliff “Method Man” Smith), elder brother Daniel (Marcus Scribner, ABC’s Black-ish) is determined to keep…
By Lou K. Coleman Pharaoh dissed God. God had raised Pharaoh to the highest earthly throne, but Pharaoh spurn God’s mercy and did his own thing [Exodus chapters 8and 9]. Pharaoh would not listen to God [Exodus 5-10]. He dismissed the warnings and moved on about his business, completely ignoring God and God’s messengers. Don’t…
When original Color Purple star Oprah Winfrey approached Fantasia Barrino in 2021 to play Celie, an abused and uneducated Southern Black woman at the turn of the 20th century, in a big-screen musical reimagining of the classic film and Alice Walker’s novel, she turned her down. Sixteen years ago, when she was in her early…
Lewis Family Playhouse, Rancho Cucamonga: December 2-3 & 9-10, 2023 Bridges Auditorium, Pomona College, Claremont: December 16-17, 2023 Fox Performing Arts Center, Riverside: December 22-23, 2023 Who: Inland Pacific Ballet, Southern California’s Premier Professional Ballet Company What: The Nutcracker Experience the magic of the holidays with family and friends at southern California’s most spectacular production…
By Dr. Archana Dubey, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California As the holiday season approaches, students across the country are wrapping up their papers and exams for a long holiday break. For many, it is a time to rest, recharge and catch up with friends and family. It can also be an important opportunity for…