by Amy Johnson A concerted effort is underway to dismantle public school programs for youth that discuss everything from menstruation to reproduction to identifying as gay, queer, trans, or nonbinary. In 2023, over 100 regressive bills were introduced across 31 states, striving to move education away from National Sex Ed Standards and leaving young people…
Riverside University Health System Public Health News RIVERSIDE, CA – Riverside University Health System – Public Health (RUHS-PH) launched a maternal health equity campaign, Rallying Around Sisters: Redefining & Strengthening the Village, to address high mortality among pregnant Black women and their infants. The campaign aims to increase awareness of free, local assistance such as…
LET’S END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: HEAL, RESTORE, PREVENT, is a new limited podcast series featuring conversations with today’s leading domestic violence prevention experts about how we can break the cycle and end domestic violence in California. SACRAMENTO, CA – This Black History Month, Blue Shield of California Foundation is presenting the limited series podcast Let’s…
Connecting the Dots: Hip Hop & Health Will Take Place at SLiC Studios in Los Angeles, Bringing this Important Topic Front and Center with Local Communities of Color (Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– With the purpose of highlighting the importance of saying “YES” to organ, eye and tissue donation, OneLegacy Inspires Hollywood is hosting…
National Newspaper Publishers Association BLACK PRESS OF AMERICA February 24, 2024 The Honorable Laphonza Butler United States Senator 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Via Email: Dear Senator Butler: It was a pleasure meeting you and we, the members of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) – The Black Press of America, are…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Regarding the relationship between Medgar and Myrlie, Reid emphasized, “They were an intellectual romance before they were a physical romance.” She highlighted the challenges they faced but underscored the strength of their marriage, stating, “They stuck through it because, in the end, Merle Evers admired her husband. She admired his manliness, determination,…
Lila Brown | California Black Media On Feb. 21, President Joe Biden announced the cancellation of $1.2 billion in student debt for almost 153,000 borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan. Biden shared the news during a campaign stop while on a tour of California. From Feb. 20 to Feb….
Press Conference at the State Capitol for Assembly Bill 2901, the Pregnancy Leave for Educators Act SACRAMENTO—On Monday, February 26, 2024, at 11 a.m., State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond joined educators and members of the California Teachers Association on the west steps of the California State Capitol to announce historic legislation—the Pregnancy Leave…
As the U.S. electorate grows more diverse, mobilizing historically marginalized voters is more politically decisive than ever this election year. By Selen Ozturk As the U.S. electorate grows more diverse, mobilizing historically marginalized voters is more politically decisive than ever this election year. At a Friday, February 23 Ethnic Media Services briefing, voter engagement experts…
by S.E. Williams Black women have been saving the Democratic Party. But, does the Democratic Party support Black women? The answer seems obvious as Black women continue to be woefully underrepresented at the federal and state levels among elected officials and political candidates. Politics is a cynical and dirty game where white guys with money,…
District 1 needs Clifton Harris as its next San Bernardino County Supervisor. Our Economy Matters Our Safety Matters…
Press Conference at the State Capitol for Assembly Bill 2901, the Pregnancy Leave for Educators Act SACRAMENTO—On Monday, February 26, 2024, at 11 a.m., State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond joined educators and members of the California Teachers Association on the west steps of the California State Capitol to announce historic legislation—the Pregnancy Leave…
By Lisa Woelf Capital News Service More homeless people than ever sleep on the streets. The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if local governments can punish homeless people who sleep or camp outside when no shelter beds are available, or if such laws violate the Eighth Amendment’s protection against cruel and unusual punishment. The issue…
By Lou K. Coleman Immediate danger is on the horizon. “Get inside! Find shelter in the Almighty God NOW! He will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart….
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The oldest son of the reggae legend provided a thoughtful reflection on the emotional and psychological impact of the threats and challenges his father faced. He highlighted the challenge of balancing honesty and entertainment in depicting the life of a cultural icon, shedding light on the reflective character portrayed in the film….
LAS VEGAS (February 26, 2024) – Brightline West announces updates to field investigation work in Southern California and Nevada within the proposed rail corridor within Interstate 15 right-of-way. Field work began in January to advance final stages of design in preparation for a groundbreaking. Brightline West will connect Las Vegas and Southern California with America’s…
On February 20, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes City Council requested the Governor consider proclaiming a State of Emergency to suspend and waive state permitting requirements to allow the City to immediately begin work on landslide stabilization measures. The City Council’s request included requesting the President declare a federal disaster to deploy FEMA resources….
NNPA NEWSWIRE — An effective strategy to overcome poverty in Black America is to increase homeownership and prevent racial hypersegregation. President Biden has pursued some regulatory actions to address housing discrimination, but improving access to homeownership will require greater efforts to reduce inflation so Black Americans can save and get out from under the burden…
(Washington, DC, February 18, 2024) – “Get the girl to check the numbers.” If she says the numbers are good, astronaut John Glenn told them, I’m ready to go! This year (February 20, 2024) marks the 62nd Anniversary when America became the first nation to launch a human being to orbit the Earth, not only…