By Derrell Frazier In the pursuit of a fair and just legal system, Maryland stands at a crossroads, facing the imperative to reassess its approach to treating young people who come into conflict with the law. As a state, we should not be moving in a direction where we push kids further into the deep…
Tanu Henry, Antonio Ray Harvey and Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media A Squeaker:” Voters Pass Proposition 1 With Razor-Thin Margin Proposition 1, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s controversial $6.4 billion proposal aimed at providing some 11,000 treatment beds for mentally ill and drug addicted homeless Californians, barely passed last week with about 30,000 votes…
To combat the surge in burglaries and retail thefts in California, lawmakers have introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 1990. The proposal making its way through the State Legislature would authorize police officers to make arrests without first obtaining a warrant. “This bill would authorize a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest for a misdemeanor shoplifting…
On March 19, California Attorney General Rob Bonta held a press conference to announce that the Department of Justice has charged three people accused of organizing “smash-and-grab style thefts” at high-end retail stores throughout California. From Dec. 12, 2022, to Feb.12, 2024. “Our message to those involved in organized crime is simple,” said Bonta. “If…
“Nothing could be more important for women and their families than healthy pregnancies and healthy babies,” said Congresswoman Waters. “Yet, maternal and infant deaths in the United States are tragically and unacceptably high, and the crisis is especially severe among African American mothers and their babies.” The Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act is…
By Sylvia Ghazarian In recent years, there has been a monumental shift in access to reproductive healthcare, marked by the availability of the first over-the-counter birth control at pharmacies, convenient stores, and grocery stores – Opill. This significant milestone has empowered individuals to take control of their reproductive health like never before. However, as we…
Craig J. DeLuz | Special to California Black Media Partners In the ongoing debates about book bans in American schools, there is one narrative that dominates the discussion: those who oppose certain materials in school libraries are merely “book banners,” seeking to censor and limit the free exchange of ideas. However, a controversy last year…
Nationwide — The Wilson Academy, a Black-owned College Prep School based in the Atlanta area known for its unique academic approach and consistently high-performing students, is making history again. The school hosted its first-ever Legacy Leaders Gala on March 23, 2023, at 7:30pm to celebrate community leaders and raise funds to support students like Sodiq…
Tanu T. Henry | California Black Media Nvidia, the third largest corporation in the world valued at $2.3 trillion, held its annual Global Technology Conference and expo at the Convention Center in San Jose from March 18 to 21. An estimated 17,000 guests attended. During his Keynote address on March18, CEO Jensen Huang unveiled a…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media On March 21, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins shared her perspectives on Proposition 47 (Prop 47), a controversial ballot measure that has been inflaming debates and influencing law enforcement action in California. The 10-year-old proposition has significantly impacted legal proceedings related to crime and punishment in the…
SAN BERNARDINO—Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) today recognized San Bernardino Brenda Dowdy as “Women of the Year” for the 45th Assembly District which he represents and 11 other women leaders from cities in his district. “It’s my privilege to host this tribute to the women of the 45th Assembly District. This is a small…
GoGreen Home enables affordable financing for energy efficiency upgrades SACRAMENTO – State Treasurer Fiona Ma today announced that the GoGreen Home Energy Financing Program (GoGreen Home) has financed more than $100 million in home energy efficiency improvements, including high-efficiency heating and air conditioning systems, insulation, Energy Star appliances, and efficient windows. The program launched as…
By Gene Lambey, Special to the AFRO Diabetes has been a known disease that has widely affected the Black community— but it is a disease that can be managed. According to a report from the Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), diabetes is categorized as a chronic long-lasting condition that affects how the body…
How San Bernardino Residents Can Safely Protect Their Eyes By Dr. Premilla Banwait, Vice President of Clinical Programs, UnitedHealthcare For people in San Bernardino and hundreds of millions more nationwide, the upcoming solar eclipse offers a great opportunity to view a rare celestial event. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks any part of…
Project Description: This Little Light of Mine is named after the song. It is an inspirational song that many people know. I have conceived and plan to launch a Space Payload in January (2024). The Little Light Space Payload will be transported by a Space-X rocket up to The International Space Station (ISS). The Payload…
By Martha Burk It’s 2024, but it feels like we’re back in 1991 this Women’s History Month. Back then, President George H.W. Bush was following in the footsteps of his predecessor Ronald Reagan by continuing to appoint conservative judges to the federal bench, and Roe v. Wade was expected to fall. Radical anti-abortion activism had…
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Xi Lambda Chapter in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Eta Nu Omega Chapter celebrates its 36th Annual Oratorical Contest on March 23, 2024, at Rancho Cucamonga High School. Participants and winners range from Elementary to High school. Young scholars demonstrated their public speaking…
Insurance non-renewals continue even as Commissioner Ricardo Lara introduces regulations favored by the industry. BY LEVI SUMAGAYSAY With more California homeowners just discovering their insurance policies are getting canceled — and hundreds of thousands of others stuck with a pricey option of last resort — state Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s efforts to fix the home…
By Charlene Crowell (March 21, 2024)The approaching spring season signals not only a change in weather; but an annual surge in homebuying. Underscoring this long-standing trend is the annual April observance of Fair Housing Month. Enacted in 1968, the Fair Housing Act banned discrimination on the basis of race, religion, and national origin in the…
Karen Georgia Thompson March 1 is commemorated annually as Remembrance Day in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). Formally known as Nuclear Victims’ Day and Nuclear Survivors’ Day, this RMI public holiday remembers and honors lives that were lost and disrupted because of the United States nuclear testing which began in RMI in the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — (3/26/24)U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) announced the Equal Health Care for All Act, bicameral legislation that would make equal access to medical care a protected civil right to help address the racial inequities and structural failures in America’s health care system that have led to higher mortality rates…
By Alexis Taylor AFRO Managing Editor Members of Black Press gathered inside of the National Press Club on March 15 to learn more about the 2024 agenda goals and celebrate Black Press Week. Hosted by the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the event was one of many to celebrate the anniversary of the Black Press,…
President Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose Appoints Special Task Force to Study Lawsuit Aftermath WASHINGTON, DC—Representing the interests of more than 100,000 Black real estate professionals, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) announced today that it is preparing member agents and brokers for a new environment created by a lawsuit settlement that will significantly…
Women’s History Month is a time to come together to celebrate and recognize the achievements and contributions of women throughout the years. For this Women’s History Month, we sat down with Alicia Wilson, Head of Regional Philanthropy for North America at JPMorgan Chase to learn about her career journey, what motivates the work she does…
BY MARK SHERMAN Updated 1:09 PM PDT, March 18, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to side with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security in a case…