Edward Henderson | California Black Media California Attorney General Rob Bonta released the 2023 Hate Crime in California Report on June 29, providing data and resources to support ongoing efforts across the state to combat violence motivated by racial or other biases. Overall, reported hate crime events in California decreased by 7.1% from 2,120 in…
One of the largest organizers of global conventions will once again draw thousands to Ontario Ontario Convention News Ontario – JULY 2024—It is summertime, and Hannah Maisel could be headed to a theme park, the beach, or even visiting grandparents for the weekend. Instead, she is eagerly anticipating a three-day convention with several thousand people…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Government Accountability Office, known as the investigative arm of Congress, is an independent, nonpartisan agency that examines the use of public funds; evaluates federal programs and policies; and provides analyses, recommendations, and other assistance to help Congress make informed oversight, policy, and funding decisions.(Photo courtesy…
By Selen Ozturk The June 2023 decision, which prohibits public and private institutions from including race in considering applicants to admit, shook up the world of higher education. A year after the Supreme Court overruled 45 years of precedent with Affirmative Action, how are colleges and universities adapting? The June 2023 decision, which prohibits public…
The Dream of our ancestors to repair our communities and the nation is under siege– Let’s pledge to continue the fight for justice and repair WASHINGTON, July 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Recent attacks on efforts to obtain reparations for Black communities undermine the work done by our ancestors to repair the long lasting and devastating…
By Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. NNPA NEWSWIRE — There are moments in life when the convictions of the spirit and personal consciousness collide in opposition to the mainstream, popular outcries for the blood, life, and the end of the future existence of another human being. I refuse to be a silent witness to…
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR) has celebrated its 40th Anniversary with sold-out shows across the nation, making stops in Denver, CO; Fort Worth, TX; Memphis, TN; and Oakland, CA from January to July 2024. Highlights of this milestone year included the announcement of BPIRs 2024 Buckle Series at The BPIR Texas Connection Series and…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media Last week, California became the 26th state to require high school seniors to pass courses focused on finance literacy, adding to a recently added ethnic studies prerequisite and a health class requirement focused on the dangers of fentanyl use. The senior class of 2031 will be the first group…
Studies show that Black women are disproportionately impacted by health disparities, for a variety of reasons including a lack of access to care and health insurance. By Reginald Williams Special to the AFRO The marginalization of Black women in health care continues to be plagued by dismissive medical professionals and practices. Historically, Black women experience…
What you need to know: Close to $2 billion is going to support public transportation in California communities as part of the first wave of funding from the $5.1 billion transit recovery package in last year’s state budget. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the approval of over $1.9 billion to support public transportation…
McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media It was more than a simple walk in the park for exercisers pacing and jogging around Warner Center Park in the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles around midday on July 4. The weather was “sweltering,” according to one of the parkgoers, an African American man in his 40s…
Self-care is Healthcare (Black Women) Black women are at an increased risk for hypertension. Less stress means a healthier heart. Remember, your self-care is your health care. Self-care is Healthcare (Black Men) People who are overweight are more likely to suffer from high blood pressure and high levels of cholesterol, which are major risk factors…
By Lou K. Coleman Woe unto you! For the Bible makes a difference between our plans and God’s purposes. We are told not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. [Proverbs 27:1]. Besides, what is your life? But a mist that appears for a little while and then…
Susan Mueller We find ourselves in a kairos moment, a time of crisis and opportunity. We are in a moment that is God-charged and is ready to bring forth a great movement. This is a moment of truth for the church. We find ourselves in a critical time to awaken from our spiritual amnesia, to…
by S.E. Williams Overview: The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the nation’s former President, Donald J. Trump, is entitled to nearly unbridled immunity when he holds the title of president. The court has also ruled that the Eighth Amendment clause of the U.S. Constitution that prohibits “cruel and unusual punishment” does not prevent a…
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advancing its mission of ensuring the public has access to accurate, up-to-date science-based information to inform decisions about FDA-regulated medical products to maintain and improve their health. The agency is providing updated recommendations to empower industry seeking to voluntarily address misinformation about or related to their approved/cleared…
(Riverside, CA – July 9, 2024) Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) received a $60,000 grant from Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program to combat hunger during the summer months and after school hours when school-aged children face higher rates of food insecurity. The grant is part of the “Fight Hunger, Serve Hope”…
By Wayne Campbell A recent study by researchers from World Health Organization (WHO), together with academic colleagues and published in The Lancet Global Health journal, found that nearly one third (31 percent) of the world’s adult population, 1.8 billion adults, are physically inactive. That is, they do not meet the global recommendations of at least…
By Dwight Brown Film Critic for DwightBrownInk.com and NNPA News Wire It’s refreshing when a film poses answers to the most confounding social issues. Countless feature films and documentaries exam the plight of systems and institutions that treat Black folks unfairly. Too few offer solutions. That’s the reason this drama, which is based-on-fact and real…
By Ben Jealous The smoke pollution from Canadian wildfires last summer killed more than 100 people in Michigan – about two dozen in Detroit alone, according to a Cornell University study. Other Detroiters, like June Mack, saw their medical conditions worsen dramatically. Mack, a retiree living in Northwest Detroit who has asthma, was confined to…
VICTORVILLE, Calif. — (07/09/24)Today, the City of Victorville announced that it has expanded its Executive Leadership Team in order to increase efficiency and effectiveness. This month, City Planner Scott Webb and Assistant to the City Manager Tony Camargo were both promoted to Deputy City Manager positions, and Assistant City Planner Alex Jauregui has been promoted…
by Arizona Informant Anyone can be a victim of scams. They happen when scammers go after individuals of all ages, using tactics like phone calls, emails and messages to reel in unsuspecting victims to get to their money and personal information. Older adults are often key targets, and it is important to stay alert to…