By Alexis Taylor AFRO Managing Editor Cristina Easton was 34 when she found out she miscarried her very first child. The first issue? She never even knew she was pregnant. “I was told in a very matter of fact way,” she recalls. “It changes you when you find out about a pregnancy that way. I…
Feb. Outstanding Achievement Awards Recognize District Students, Parents and Staff SAN BERNARDINO, CA—In Feb., the Board of Education presented the Outstanding Achievement Awards to students, parents and staff of Lincoln and North Park Elementary Schools, Rodriguez PREP Academy Middle School and Arroyo Valley High School (AVHS). The Board recognizes Outstanding Student Award winners to honor…
The California Community Colleges system marks its fifth anniversary of intentional advocacy for a better future for Black students with its annual Black Student Success Week, April 22-26. The series of virtual events is expected to draw more than 5,000 students, parents, educators, college administrators, and community and civic leaders throughout the week. In 2020,…
Antonio Ray Harvey, Maxim Elramsisy, Lila Brown and Joe W. Bowers Jr.| California Black Media Hate Incident: White Supremacist Letter to Legislators, AG Bonta Says Black Maternal Deaths Are God’s Will A member of a White supremacist group wrote a racist letter addressed to members of the California Legislature and Attorney General Rob Bonta claiming…
California has failed to monitor state spending and evaluate the outcomes of homelessness programs, according to a report issued last week by the California State Auditor’s Office. California State Auditor Grant Parks urged Governor Gavin Newsom to continue to hold local governments accountable in an open letter dated April 9. The audit highlighted that tracking…
By Sunita Sohrabji Several non-profit organizations, led by the Community Alliance in Fresno, California, organized a day-long United Against Hate summit. FRESNO, California — An increasing number of hate crimes are being reported in California, but convictions continue to remain low, said California Attorney General Rob Bonta. Speaking to Ethnic Media Services here on the…
Los Angeles, Calif. – State and federal officials, employers and educators created quite a buzz on Friday when they announced a new public-private partnership initiative for economic opportunity and workforce development that will launch meaningful careers. The pilot will provide eligible California Service Corps Alumni with a curated job board of employer partners, networking opportunities,…
(San Bernardino, CA) Omnitrans will join its fellow county transit operators to celebrate Earth Day and create awareness of transit’s climate benefits by providing free rides for all from Saturday, April 20 through Monday, April 22. “Earth Day is a great time to consider ways to reduce our impact on the environment, and this free…
Dealing with prostate cancer can be a challenging journey, especially when you’ve been undergoing treatment that suddenly seems to lose its effectiveness. If you find yourself in this situation, it’s important to remember that there are still options available to you. Here are some tips to help you navigate this phase and make informed decisions…
A CDC investigation notice has been posted regarding harmful reactions in people who received counterfeit or otherwise mishandled botox: [Harmful Reactions Linked to Counterfeit “Botox” or Mishandled Botulinum Toxin Injections | CDC] Key Points: ·As of April 15, 2024, CDC has received reports of 19 people in 9 states who experienced harmful reactions after receiving…
San Bernardino, Calif. – On April 12, a significant collaboration between the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD), California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), and the County of San Bernardino was formalized to combat student hunger. This collaboration is designed to expedite the qualification process for CalFresh, a critical federal aid program that provides monthly…
By Lou K. Coleman Ain’t nobody preparing for Christ Return. That’s a darn shame! Jesus Christ is coming back and according to [1 Corinthians 7:29] the appointed time has grown very short. That stands as both a warning and a promise. Why are you not preparing for Christ return? Christ’s return is imminent, and his…
Michael Neuroth Beyoncé’s new Cowboy Carter album has sparked controversy over whether it should be considered a “country” album, or, as “Queen Bey” herself claims, simply a “Beyoncé album.” Either way, this genre-transcending work reminds us there is more than one way to be a country artist, or even an American. We know there are…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Assemblymembers Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-Los Angeles) and Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) last week added their names to a growing list of California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) members who have introduced legislation aimed at addressing the state’s retail theft problem. Jones-Sawyer and McCarty appeared with Attorney General Rob Bonta, Assembly Speaker…
Taking place in stores and online, the 11th annual campaign supports local hunger relief efforts (Riverside, CA – April 16th, 2024) – Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive, and in every community in America, people are working hard to provide for themselves and their families. Yet in 2022, 44 million people—1 in 7 people—faced food…
CDC plays critical role in new whole-of-government approach Advancing the Administration’s commitment to protect the American people from the next pandemic, the White House today released The United States Government Global Health Security Strategy (GHSS) 2024, which acknowledges that the United States and the international community can only achieve global, sustainable health security by working…
Ointment linked to lead poisoning death in Sacramento County WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The California Department of Public Health is warning consumers not to use a hemorrhoid ointment called Cao Bôi Trĩ Cây Thầu Dầu. SACRAMENTO – In response to a lead-poisoning death in Sacramento County, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)…
Hardy Brown, Sr. | Photo by © Benoit Malphettes I do not know if the Mayor and Council set out in January 2023 to hire a Latino as City Manager. However, I do know what preceded the selection of Charles Montoya. To provide a brief background, the Mayor and Council unanimously appointed Charles McNeely, who…
By Dr. Premilla Banwait, optometrist and vice president of clinical programs, UnitedHealthcare Learning in a modern classroom often depends less on textbooks and more on technology. Most students are accustomed to virtual learning and often rely on technology to stay connected with teachers and complete assignments, this reliance on digital devices may put students…
Kirstie McDermott Opinion Telling porkies may be fairly common in the job-hunting process, but employers are finding ways to tackle this problem. Imagine this scenario: you’re at an interview for a job you really want and you’re asked a question about a particular aspect of the role. So far, so usual. But what if you…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The tax policies proposed by Biden and Trump reflect the broader ideological differences between the Democratic and Republican parties. Biden’s plan aims to make the tax system fairer by increasing taxes on the wealthy and corporations while providing relief to working families. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent It’s…