“The Beautillion Knights program guides young men to ensure that our youth are college-bound and equipped to succeed in life and to realize their full potential as young men, career professionals, entrepreneurs and productive outstanding citizens,” said Social Lites spokesperson Marlene Davis. SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. — The Social Lites, Inc. will award scholarships to deserving…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We are in a world of deep attack by an ideological extreme that wants to erase so much of the civil-rights movement,” said Maya Wiley, President of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and co-author of the study. Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in the Justice Department,…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) launched the Take on Alzheimer’s campaign in late February. The awareness campaign is aimed toward educating all Californians about brain health, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, and ways to improve communication between patients’ loved ones and health care providers. Over the…
By Sylvia Ghazarian As we celebrate Women’s History Month focused this year on “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion,” we pay tribute to the remarkable and courageous women who have tirelessly advocated for equity, diversity, and inclusion in all facets of society. Among these champions are those who have dedicated their efforts to…
By Brianna Hoge | UAB News Individuals in their 20s and 30s should be aware of the warning signs of colon cancer to know when to seek medical attention. When most people think about colon cancer, they associate the disease with older populations. However, the American Cancer Society reports that one in every five colon…
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is honored to have worked with HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge on a mission to expand affordable housing, increase homeownership for people of color, and reduce homelessness in America. NAREB congratulates Secretary Fudge on her retirement, recognizing that she will continue to embrace these goals as she writes…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Fed is taking every effort to promote income equality and workplace diversity and inclusion, but Regulation II would undercut its great work in this respect and cause potential harm to millions of minority families. Now that a congressional coalition has drawn the Fed’s attention to this concern, the central bank should…
By Lou K. Coleman What has already happened, what continues to unfold, and what is yet to come. One world government, one world religion, one world economy, [Daniel 2, Daniel 7, Revelation 17, 18, 13:11-18]. Confirming of a 7-year peace agreement with many [Daniel 9:27]. Intoxicating obsession with dividing Jerusalem [Zechariah 12:1-3]. Global cry for…
Seth Wispelwey [Jesus] said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them, for all of them have contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.” – Luke 21:3–4 (NRSV) Listen! The wages of the laborers who…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — On the first day of the conference, Emory Edwards, EdChoice’s Vice President of Outreach, asked the influencers, who had backgrounds in journalism, media, and education, and most of whom were parents, “What can we do to truly support our black kids and cultivate community?” By Dawn Montgomery Black Press USA Contributor Austin,…
Reaching out with a hometown hero story about a commercial truck driver who went above and beyond to keep others out of harm’s way: Elijah Ramos of Victorville, CA. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company recognized Elijah as a grand prize winner of its Highway Hero Award for his heroic story: Last September, Elijah…
By Selen Ozturk As women head to the polls this fall, abuse in office, domestic workers’ rights, reproductive rights and gun control are forefront concerns. As women voters head to the polls this fall, domestic workers’ rights, reproductive rights, gun control and violence against officeholder and election official women are forefront concerns. Abuse in office…
Over $1 billion spent with minority, women, disabled veteran, and/or LGBT-owned businesses; nearly 87% of businesses based in California LOS ANGELES (March 6, 2024) – Today, SoCalGas announced the company exceeded the 2023 California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) diverse spending goal* for a 31st consecutive year, purchasing over 44% of all goods and services from…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The process the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) promised to initiate to pass a package of reparations bills began Feb. 26, on the Assembly floor at the State Capitol with the passage of Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 135. Authored by Assemblymember Akilah Weber (D-La Mesa), ACR 135 —…
BymSunita Sohrabji Misidentification of MENA people causes harm to the community, denying access to critical health resources, college scholarships and financial aid. More than 3.5 million people with roots from 23 countries in the Middle East and North Africa are currently misidentified as White in US Census data, and in almost all states and school…
By David Dew What we see happening with people here in America and throughout the civilized world is a call out for people to feel something other than what they are feeling in their lives. Many people are in pain, searching for release, only finding it through substances which do not last and only deadens…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The DLCC underscored its commitment to combating Republican gerrymandering by supporting efforts for representative maps that accurately reflect the diversity of districts and states. The committee also expanded its focus to include races that impact the balance of power in state legislatures, such as state supreme court seats, lieutenant governorships, and ballot…
Join the “Dancing with the Leaders of the Inland Empire” project! Audition and information meeting, this Saturday, March 9, 2024. 2 – 4:30 pm, 6377 Riverside Ave. Suite 120, Riverside, CA 92506 This activity is funded in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency, as part of the Creative Corps Inland SoCal Arts…
Youth filmmakers tackle the issues of the world creatively, reaching across languages, states, and oceans to create cultural bonds, share their stories and renew their hopes for a brighter future through film. From nearly 2,000 middle and high school students from the U.S. and across the globe HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) —…
By Lou K. Coleman “Whatever is going wrong, put your war clothes on. You might be in a daze but tell the devil he can’t have your praise. No matter the attack, you won’t turn back. This means War! He can’t have your family, he can’t have your increase, he can’t have your breakthrough, because…
Sarah Lund What is spiritual joy in times of crisis? How can we find joy in our hearts when we live in a world filled with sorrows? In the shadows of the cross, where is our glad hosanna? An ancient instrument with mystical powers, the drum connects us to our spiritual core. As part of…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media California State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) hosted an oral history presentation for Black History Month at DeAnza High School in the Contra Costa County city of Richmond. In front of a diverse group of public officials, guests and students from five other campuses within the West Contra…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — As a former history teacher and student of history, I’m deeply concerned by the dark efforts at work to silence these stories. The NAACP Legal Defense Fund estimates that more than 1,600 books have been banned across the country, with 566 books having been banned in Florida alone. Teachers and librarians are…
Temescal Valley, CA – Second District Supervisor Karen Spiegel proudly hosted the Annual Homeless Symposium on February 29, 2024, at the Terramor Terrace Club in Temescal Valley. The event, a cornerstone for collaborative discussions on homelessness solutions within the Second District, was facilitated by Heidi Marshall, the esteemed Director of Housing & Workforce Solutions. The…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The DLCC underscored its commitment to combating Republican gerrymandering by supporting efforts for representative maps that accurately reflect the diversity of districts and states. The committee also expanded its focus to include races that impact the balance of power in state legislatures, such as state supreme court seats, lieutenant governorships, and ballot…