Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) announced plans to introduce a package of bills this year designed to address the recommendations the California reparations task force made last year in its final report. Certain advocacy groups and individuals say the legislative package the lawmakers announced on…
The EDUCATE. ELEVATE. podcast features powerful student stories and invaluable resources to inspire the Black community. SACRAMENTO, Calif.— The California Community Colleges’ ICanGoToCollege.com (I CAN) campaign has launched a new podcast series titled ‘EDUCATE. ELEVATE.’ Through thought-provoking conversations highlighting the many resources available, the podcast is geared toward inspiring current and prospective Black and African…
By Selen Ozturk As devastating layoffs and growing news deserts fuel uncertainty about the future of journalism, what can save local media? As devastating layoffs and growing news deserts fuel uncertainty about the future of journalism, what can save local media? At a Friday, February 2 Ethnic Media Services briefing, local news policy advocates and…
by Karen Heslop Common Ways That Heart Failure Affects Your Sleep Heart failure makes it difficult to sleep for four main reasons. First, people with heart failure may need to get up more frequently at night to use the bathroom. Second, the chest pains and discomfort that are associated with heart failure can make it…
By Savannah Koplon UAB News Lee stresses that people who are knowingly sick should stay at home and avoid public places like stores, work or school, wear a mask around others, and take other precautions to not make others around them sick. For those who are in high-risk populations, such as those who are immunosuppressed,…
By: Stan Popovich It can be frustrating to struggle with your mental health and to get your family and friends to understand where you are coming from. Although most people may be understanding, there is usually one or two people who will make things more challenging for you. As a result, here are six suggestions…
“We not only need more Black physicians, but we also need both doctors and patients to communicate more openly,” says Dr. Albert Arteaga, Chair of LaSalle Medical Associates. REDLANDS, CA. — A 2022 study by Pew Research finds that most Black Americans feel good about the quality of health care they have received recently. But…
By Lou K. Coleman For it now appears they are ready to play the “end game” card against humanity and go for a total civilization takedown. This means disrupting the food supply chain, the power grid, telecommunications, monetary systems and the rule of law. The goal is absolute chaos resulting in massive death on a…
Noel Andersen Minister for Immigration Justice In the midst of the 2024 presidential election, anti-immigrant rhetoric is on the rise. A large percentage of voters are now naming immigration as the most important issue in this election in light of the influx of migrants at the border, which is unjustly framed by some media outlets…
More than over a half century later, the Black History Month parade still brings cultural awareness to the residents of San Bernardino County. Each year visitors experience spirited marching bands, dance teams, classic cars, and more along the parade route down Citrus Ave.The parade presented by the City of Fontana and Concerned Citizens for the…
By Ben Jealous With the start of Black History Month, I brace myself for the mis-telling of Black History yet again. In schoolhouses and everywhere the stories are told, a persistent myth shows its ugly head: the ridiculous notion that great Black leaders are not just exceptional but exceptions. It is an idea rooted in…
By Sunita Sohrabji ‘You wish that both sides would just want to help low-income children. But sadly, that’s not the case.’ – Chuck Marr, Vice President for Federal Tax Policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. The Senate is contemplating a $78 billion expanded version of the Federal Child Tax Credit, which could…
By Selen Ozturk Deportations to African and Muslim-majority nations, which skyrocketed during the Trump administration, continue to disproportionately harm Black immigrants who built their lives in the U.S. Deportations to African and Muslim-majority nations, which skyrocketed during the Trump administration, continue to disproportionately harm Black immigrants who built their lives in the U.S. A Tuesday,…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Building on community and public safety investments in the East Bay, Governor Newsom is deploying 120 California Highway Patrol officers to Oakland and the surrounding area to conduct a targeted law enforcement surge operation to crack down on crime. OAKLAND — Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that he is increasing…
NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — This Black History Month, Ada & Edith stands as a shining example of Black excellence in the modern fashion industry. With founder Ukonwa Ojo’s visionary leadership and entrepreneurial spirit paving the way for a brand that celebrates empowerment, inclusivity, and thoughtful consumerism, Ada & Edith invites every woman…
February 6, 2024 (San Bernardino, Calif.) – San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2024 Wolverine Con and San Bernardino Valley College International Student Film Festival on March 5-8, 2024. This year’s theme is an ode to 1980s science fiction and fantasy, promising engaging workshops, panels, an expo/arts walk, the…
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By Jesse J. Holland The Associated Press Black History Month is considered one of the nation’s oldest organized history celebrations, and has been recognized by U.S. presidents for decades through proclamations and celebrations. Here is some information about the history of Black History Month. How did Black History Month start? It was Carter G. Woodson,…
by S.E. Williams If you are the victim of a hate crime, please contact your local law enforcement agency. For additional information please visit oag.ca.gov/hatecrimes. As we enter Black History Month 2024, once again the nation is confronted with more alarming realities of bigotry and hatred coming from a new report showing that 66%…
