This week, three successful women share their stories and reflect on the role early education played in their lives. Their reflections remind us of the importance of the first years of learning. By BlackPressUSA Dr. Richeleen Dashield, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), New York University Silver School of Social Work Head Start Hometown:…
By Ashlee Banks Special to the AFRO The Heritage Foundation created a multi-million-dollar initiative that aims to promote right-wing and conservative policy to reshape the U.S. federal government. It operates as a blueprint to help Trump ease back into the White House. The roadmap would ensure that within the first 180 days that Trump is…
By Kenneth Miller, Publisher of the South Bay Black Journal In about a month when the Democratic National Convention convenes in Chicago, the eyes of America and the world will be anxiously watching how the party nominee for president unfolds. Conventions of both the Republicans and Democrats are lavish, exuberant celebrations of four-day events to…
Where is the promised unity? “Dictator” on “day one.” “Bloodbath.” “Unhinged.” That is what Donald Trump and his allies are promising if they lose this November. A campaign about revenge and retribution. Now, JD Vance is kicking off his first campaign event introduced by a Republican official warning of a “civil war” if Donald Trump…
By BlackPressUSA NNPA NEWSWIRE — Each year, more than 1.5 million Medicare Advantage prior authorizations are improperly denied, according to KFF, and that number is only growing with every coming year. The Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services documented nearly 640,000 denials in 2019, with that number skyrocketing to 2 million…
A CDC Investigation Notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/delimeats-7-24/index.html. Key Points: 28 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from 12 states. Twenty-eight people have been hospitalized and two deaths have been reported, one from Illinois and one from New Jersey….
Settlement requires the district to take a range of corrective actions, including providing training to staff and conducting a review of its workplace harassment policies SACRAMENTO – The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) today announced a $90,000 mediated settlement with the Mission Springs Water District to resolve a complaint of race-based discrimination and harassment against a…
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer It’s not difficult for people to observe the influence climate change has had on the planet, whether through extreme weather, wildfires, droughts, melting glaciers or rising sea levels. But, its impact on communities’ health may not be as easily detected. Maija Anderson is the chair of Morgan State University’s…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, one of the longest-serving members of the Texas delegation, has died at the age of 74. In June, Jackson Lee announced her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, yet she showed little indication of letting it interfere with her plans to run for…
By Lou K. Coleman DO NOT listen to all those soothing voices whispering you have all the time in the world. “Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto…
Sherry Warren For years I have referred to myself as a peace-loving hippie-type pacifist who believes that violence is never the answer to humanity’s problems. In case I need to be clear, it was never the best choice to begin with and is often the catalyst for causing the problem that is being responded to….
By Peter Schurmann How does making $18 per hour sound working from the comfort of your own home? For those looking for flexible work hours, a stay-at-home parent, for example, it’s a tempting offer. But in a first-of-its kind case, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has highlighted the perils for consumers lured by promises of…
By Selen Ozturk The number of anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in California nearly doubled last year despite an overall decrease in hate crimes statewide, leaving many feeling unsafe in their communities. The number of anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in California nearly doubled last year despite an overall decrease in hate crimes statewide, leaving many feeling unsafe in…
by S.E. Williams Overview: Vice President Kamala Harris has been endorsed by President Joe Biden and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to become the Democratic candidate for president in the 2024 election. Harris is seen as the best choice for president, and her candidacy is supported by many rank and file Democrats and…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media (CBM) – After the assassination attempt on Donald Trump on June 13, in Butler, PA, various California leader denounced the violent act and shared messages of support with the Republican presidential candidate. While the former President was speaking to supporters, a sniper fired a shot that grazed his…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media (CBM) – The general election on Nov. 5 is less than four months away. This year, Californians will vote yes or no on 10 propositions that have qualified for the ballot covering a range of issues from raising the minimum wage to amending the state constitution to ban involuntary…
Dear editor, My grandmother suffers from high blood pressure, and it can often be challenging for her to access the care she needs. After reading a recent New York Times article detailing the abuse of middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers, I was shocked by the tactics these groups use to prioritize their profits over…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA Newswire) – To address systemic racial disparities in the real estate appraisal profession, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced an historic conciliation agreement with The Appraisal Foundation (TAF). TAF, the organization responsible for setting standards and qualifications for real estate…
NNPA NEWSWIRE-Black Americans make up 18.2% of the federal workforce, providing crucial, stable jobs. This proposal aims to create a “color-blind” society by stopping racial counts and erasing progress in workplace diversity and equal opportunity. By State Representative Ron Reynolds Donald Trump’s Project 2025 is a major threat! As we look toward November’s presidential election,…
Small pharmacies find difficulty in prescribing the drug due to Big Pharma restrictions By Andre ‘M. Johnson According to a recent study published in Lucent, the number of people living with diabetes worldwide is on pace to more than double in the next three decades. This increase will bring the total of worldwide diabetic patients…
By Lou K. Coleman You know [Luke 16:19-31] tells a parable about a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s…
Elizabeth Dilley In 1215, at Runnymede in England, King John signed the Magna Carta. The mythos surrounding this document as a foundational text of Western democracy, which ensured that even kings were subject to the rule of law, inspired the those who drafted the founding documents of the United States. I confess I was taught…
By Selen Ozturk For the over six million Californians aged 65 and over, and the over seven and a half million with a disability, getting the care they need has not always been easy. For the over six million Californians aged 65 and over, and the over seven and a half million with a disability,…
In-Person Scams SoCalGas encourages customers to be aware of these scams and to question anyone who presents themselves as a representative of SoCalGas. Here are some things to consider if someone comes to your home claiming to be from the gas company: · Typically, SoCalGas visits a customer’s home in response to a specific service…