Nareb Prepares Members For Major Changes To Home Sales Agent Commissions After Lawsuit Settlement

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…

This Women’s History Month, Regional Philanthropist Leader Talks Career, Finances and Motivation

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…

Cervantes Bill to Extend Application Deadline for State Financial Aid Programs Approved by State Assembly

 (SACRAMENTO) – Today, Assembly Bill 1887 by Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, was approved by the State Assembly by a floor vote of 73-0. AB 1887 would extend the application deadline for state financial aid programs, including Cal Grant and the Middle Class Scholarship, from April 2 to May…

Study reveals soaring successes and lingering struggles for women, especially women of color, in music

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – With the observance of Women’s History Month in full swing, the music world has finally begun to recognize female artists’ vast contributions. The latest report from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative reflected on the strides forward and the persistent obstacles women professionals in…

WITNESS FOR JUSTICE #1195 Palestine: The Double Imperative, and A Call for God’s Justice

Peter Makari “Ceasefire now!” has been a consistent cry for months among people responding to the unrelenting Israeli assault on the Palestinian people of Gaza. At the time of writing, more than 30,000 Palestinians have been killed, more than 70,000 injured, and three-quarters of the 2.3 million people in Gaza have been displaced. Virtually the…

Calif. Officials Back Proposal That Would Require Financial Literacy Course for High Schoolers

Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media California State Controller Malia Cohen and several other State officials — including Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) and State Superintendent for Public Instruction Tony Thurmond – are backing a ballot measure that will make California Students more financial literate. On March 12, California for Financial Education, a non-partisan coalition…

Generational Wealth Now in Reach for First-Time California Homebuyers

By Selen Ozturk Homeownership, often the first step for generational wealth, is ever-more unaffordable for California families — especially those of color. Homeownership, often the first step for generational wealth, is ever-more unaffordable for California families — especially those of color. Now, the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) is changing that for first-generation homebuyers with…

Cervantes Bill to Extend Application Deadline for State Financial Aid Programs Approved by State Assembly

 (SACRAMENTO) – Today, Assembly Bill 1887 by Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, was approved by the State Assembly by a floor vote of 73-0. AB 1887 would extend the application deadline for state financial aid programs, including Cal Grant and the Middle Class Scholarship, from April 2 to May…

Putting Jobs First: California High-Speed Rail Crosses 13,000 Construction Jobs Milestone

FRESNO, Calif. –The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) today celebrated the creation of more than 13,000 construction jobs helping build the nation’s first high-speed rail system, with more than 70 percent of those jobs going to residents of California’s Central Valley.   *Numbers reflect jobs created in Central Valley counties where high-speed rail is under…

Water is Life. The Line 5 Oil Pipeline Threatens So Much of It

By Ben Jealous CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s Impact Wellbeing™ Campaign Releases Hospital-Tested Guide to Improve Healthcare Worker Burnout    Evidence-Informed Resource Helps Hospital Leaders Enact Positive Systems Change in Six Steps   As part of the first federal campaign to address healthcare worker burnout, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s…

State Treasurer Fiona Ma Announces Partnership with Energy Commission to Grow ZEV Charging Infrastructure

Program will incentivize lenders to finance zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure, builds on ZEV purchase program SACRAMENTO – State Treasurer Fiona Ma today announced the approval of an interagency agreement between the California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) to implement the Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Infrastructure (ZEHDI) Loan Pilot Project…

Small business people are among those getting $100 million back due to FTC action challenging Benefytt Technologies’ sham health plans

By Lesley Fair 3/19/24-Finding healthcare coverage can be a challenge for many Americans, including gig workers, the self-employed, and people at small businesses. So when consumers were looking for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, plans sold by an outfit called Benefytt Technologies seemed like a reasonable option – except that according to the…

Free household hazardous-waste collection Saturday and Sunday for Corona area

The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources has scheduled a free household hazardous-waste collection event for Saturday and Sunday  (3/23 & 3/24) at the Corona City Hall Parking Lot. The collection is open to all Riverside County residents. The department provides an opportunity for Riverside County residents to keep hazardous waste out of the county…

Award-Winning Middle School Math Teacher And Her Husband Create Innovative Hip-Hop Math Curriculum

Nationwide — Award-winning middle school teacher Keziah Finney and her husband, James, are the creators of Lyrical Math, an innovative curriculum that connects hip-hop culture with math. It is a research-based and data-proven math intervention program that builds confidence and mastery for students. Based in Wilmington, Delaware, Mrs. Finney is a Certified Mathematics and Science…