A Message from Our President Today, we at the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) honor the significant impact and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His teachings on economic empowerment and social justice continue to influence our efforts in supporting the Black community. Dr. King, a civil rights leader and visionary, recognized the importance…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media On Jan. 11, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, at a breakfast celebration held at the Grand Ballroom of the Town and Country Event Center in downtown Sacramento. The annual CLBC event was attended by about 200 people, including…
The Birmingham Times As we commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King’s Day on Monday January 15 here’s a look at some of his stirring and inspiring words which remain as relevant and inspiring today as when he lived. 1.“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” 2.“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can…
Doctors on a mission: A look at the health care professionals advocating for change “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane because it often results in physical death.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. In the 55 years since the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., we…
By Lou K. Coleman She cries in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she utters her words, saying, How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and how long will the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? [Proverbs 1:20-21]. Don’t you know that…
Rebekah Choate Minister for Global Advocacy and Education I love the end-of-year holiday season. Starting with Thanksgiving and running through Christmas, it’s a time of anticipation, family, fun, and food for me. Growing up in central Maine, it was usually snowy and just cold enough to remind you it was Christmastime. Starting in January, however,…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education announced the selection of new officers to lead the governing body for the next year. During the annual organizational meeting held on Dec. 12, 2023, the Board unanimously elected the following trustees to serve in key leadership roles: Board President: Danny Tillman …
Many thought his frame was too thin at 6’3” 165 lbs. to play quarterback at the highest collegiate level, but San Bernardino’s Jayden Daniels (LSU) filled in at 6’4” 185 lb. and proved them all wrong by winning college football’s most prestigious honor, the Heisman Trophy. Daniels was also honored with the Walter Camp Player…
APPLE VALLEY, CA — Liberty and Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPSBC) will hold a free event this Thursday, January 18, to support low-income households in Apple Valley that may be struggling to pay their water and/or sewer bills. Attendees will receive help with applying for financial assistance through California’s Low Income Household…
Lawmaker’s bill is a follow up to AB 1703, the California Indian Education Act SACRAMENTO—When teaching about the Spanish Mission and Gold Rush Eras, California public schools would be required to teach the true history of the impact on California Native Americans during those periods if AB 1821, is approved. Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San…
By Selen Ozturk As wealth and health disparities widen nationwide, California is bridging the gap by making care accessible to all. As wealth and health disparities widen nationwide, California is bridging the gap by making care accessible to all. On January 1, California expanded Medi-Cal, its version of Medicaid, to all low-income individuals regardless of…
Every child needs a champion, and each year First 5 Riverside County (F5RC) recognizes the difference-makers in our children’s lives. The annual F5RC Champion for Children Award is now open for nominations for individuals and organizations dedicated to the crucial and rewarding work supporting young children and their families. The winner will be recognized broadly…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — NNPA President and CEO Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., also an SCLC youth coordinator alum back in the 1960s, concurred. “Dr. King was a nonviolent freedom fighter who believed that we all are members of one humanity. His concept of the ‘beloved community’ was all-inclusive and not discriminatory to anyone,” Chavis…
by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent In a disturbing escalation of swatting incidents, even the White House fell victim to a false emergency call, adding to the growing threats faced by public officials. The incident unfolded on Martin Luther King Jr. Day when a fake 911 call claimed that the White House was…
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By Dr. Archana Dubey, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California Millions of people worldwide are participating in the health movement of Dry January, simply choosing not to drink alcohol for the month. Because many Americans reported increasing their alcohol intake during Covid, there is concern that consumption has remained high even after the pandemic ended….
By Breanna Reeves New laws that took effect with the new year will impact the lives of millions of Californians, including more than 700,000 undocumented Californians, ages 26-49, who are now eligible for full-scope MediCal coverage. This expansion makes California the first state to offer health insurance to all undocumented residents, further closing the…
Opinion could save thousands of Black Lives By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) – The announcement that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is being treated for prostate cancer has hit home with millions of families across the nation. But in Virginia, the announcement is particularly relevant as the state’s legislature is gathering on the heels of an…
On February 4, 1968 Martin Luther King, encouraged us to be in service of others he delivered a sermon entitled “Drum Major Instinct”. This was his last sermon before being assassinated. On January 15, 2025 his heartfelt sermon still resonates in throughout San Bernardino County. Events where held everywhere. 9 year old Miss Black Awareness…
By Helen Zia Memorials for those killed in attacks targeting the Asian American community are a reminder both of the pain and of how activists are turning tragedy into a chance for real change. For most Americans, January brings with it the same seemingly intractable divisions that plagued the country last year and years prior….
RIVERSIDE, CA (January 16, 2024) – Now Riverside County residents can rely on Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health (RUHS-BH) Mobile Crisis Response service for assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Mobile Crisis Response Teams include therapists, behavioral health case managers, substance abuse counselors and peer support specialists who…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) — The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a staggering total of nearly 10,000 global deaths in December, raising alarm bells about a worsening worldwide health crisis stemming from the continued threat of COVID-19. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also noted pressing humanitarian crises in…