The Social Lites Annual Beautillion is Set for March 30

“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…

National Urban League Unveils 2024 State of Black America Report: A Deep Dive into Complex Realities and Persistent Disparities

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,…

New California Campaign Aims to Improve Alzheimer’s Disease Care, Prevention and Detection

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…

Empowering Women: Championing Reproductive Justice for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Amidst Abortion Bans and Black Maternal Mortality

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…

Statement By Nareb President Courtney Johnson Rose Honoring HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge Upon Her Retirement

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…

OP-ED: Congress Is Right: Federal Reserve’s Reg II Will Hurt Minority Communities in America

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…

“End-Time Bible Prophecy!” 

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…

What’s Leading Women to the Polls?

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…

SoCalGas Exceeds California’s Supplier Diversity Procurement Goal for 31st Consecutive Year, Purchasing Over 44% of all Goods and Services from Diverse Businesses in 2023  

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…

California Assembly Passes Reparations Resolution; Paves Way for Compensation Discussions

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 —…

DLCC Unveils Ambitious “Multi-Cycle” Strategy for Long-Term Democratic Dominance

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…

Dancers Wanted!

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…

BHERC 14th Annual Youth Diversity Film Festival To Take Place Saturday, March 23, 2024 in Los Angeles 

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) —…

“This Means War!”

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…

Riverside County Second District Supervisor Karen Spiegel Successfully Hosts Annual Homeless Symposium

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…

DLCC Unveils Ambitious “Multi-Cycle” Strategy for Long-Term Democratic Dominance

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…