California for Kamala: At DNC, State Leaders Rally Around One of Their Own

Maxim Elramsisy and Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ ‌|‌ ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media (CBM) – Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democratic party’s nomination for President of the United States on Aug. 22, the fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago.  Harris, a former California U.S. Senator and Attorney General, needed the…

Commentary: As Harris Makes History, Trump Campaigns to Be Gaslighter-in-Chief 

Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media  OPINION (CBM) – With the Democratic National Convention in Chicago now concluded and Vice President Kamala Harris officially nominated as the party’s candidate for President, former President Donald Trump has wasted no time reverting to his usual playbook, peddling division and negativity.   Rather than campaigning on…

Supporting Early Childhood Educators Helps the Entire Community

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Educators with credentials produce better outcomes for children, according to the many studies that Usma cites. And she provides recommendations that can help lower the roadblocks early childhood teachers face to earning credentials. By BlackPressUSA Council for Professional Recognition The Council for Professional Recognition, the nonprofit organization that supports early childhood education…

Democrats Call for Fierce Defense of Democracy and Working-Class Values

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Democrats from all political backgrounds came together to honor President Biden’s legacy, which includes unwavering efforts to reduce costs for middle-class Americans, repair a deteriorating infrastructure, and defend democracy from unprecedented threats. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent In an electrifying moment at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) that…

Opinion: California’s Historic Partnership to Save Journalism Creates a Critical Way Forward for News Publishers

Regina Wilson | California Black Media OPINION (CBM) – Last week, California arrived at a turning point in the decades-long quest to find a solution to the news crisis in our state. Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) brokered a deal that promises to change the future of news in our state. This isn’t just another plan…

“God Grieves!”

By Lou  K. Coleman Every one of you follows your stubborn, evil will, refusing to listen to Me. [Jeremiah 16:12]. You have turned to Me your back and not your face. And though I have taught you persistently, you have not listened to receive instruction [Jeremiah 32:33]. My Word is an object of scorn to…

Inland Empire Residents: Breathe Easier with Medi-Cal Asthma Remediation – Your Path to a Healthier Home 

Asthma is a significant public health issue, particularly among Medi-Cal members.  Black Californians are five times more likely to visit the emergency department and four times more likely to be hospitalized for asthma than White Californians, and more than 2 million Latinos in the state live with asthma.  Medi-Cal offers new services to help members…

California scores big clean transportation boost from Biden-Harris Administration

SACRAMENTO – The Biden-Harris Administration is sending hundreds of millions of dollars to California to help upgrade its transportation infrastructure. California, along with Oregon and Washington, have secured $102 million to install charging stations and hydrogen fueling stations for zero-emissions trucks along Interstate 5 and other key freight corridors. An additional $47 million is going…

TLC Concerts Canceled After T-Boz Hospitalized For Alarming Health Scare

Nationwide — TLC had to pause their performances this weekend due to a health scare involving Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, who was hospitalized after experiencing alarming symptoms. The iconic duo, known for hits like “Waterfalls” and “No Scrubs,” consisting of T-Boz and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, was scheduled to perform at the Great New York State Fair…

Tens of Thousands of Black Californians Retain Health Coverage After Post-Covid Redetermination

McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media (CBM) – Over 36,000 Black Californians maintained coverage with a health insurance provider through the 14-month Medi-Cal to Covered California redetermination process led by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Covered California This number does not include Californians who have employer or private insurance or those…

National Media Takes Notice Of Unintended Consequences Of New Real Estate Commission Rules

African American Real Estate Professionals May Be Significantly Harmed  WASHINGTON—The national media is raising awareness of the threat to African American real estate professionals posed by changes to the structuring of commissions paid to agents working on behalf of buyers in home sale transactions. The changes, negotiated in a proposed settlement of a Missouri lawsuit,…

AJSOCAL And Rand Launch Report And Evidence-Informed Anti-Asian Hate Toolkit

Findings Say Young Adult Asian Americans Are   More Likely to Experience Hatred and Less Likely to Report Incidents AUG 27, 2024, LOS ANGELES Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) and RAND are proud to release Enhancing Support for Asian American Communities Facing Hate Incidents: Community Survey Results from Los Angeles and New York…

Commentary: Trump’s Repeated Mispronunciation of ‘Kamala’ Shows Disrespect and Desperation

Joe W. Bowers Jr | California Black Media Mispronouncing Kamala Harris’s first name isn’t just a harmless mistake; it’s a reflection of a deeper issue that goes beyond simply placing emphasis on the wrong syllable. Leadership is about showing respect, paying attention to detail, and engaging thoughtfully with the diverse communities that make up our…

Early  Literacy  is  an  Educational  Priority

By BlackPressUSA In 2023, the Oregon legislature launched the Early Literacy Success Initiative to help all students learn to read, as only 46% of students read proficiently by the end of grade 3. To support the initiative, the Children’s Institute (CI) partnered with the Regional Educational Laboratory Northwest (REL Northwest) to compile accessible, evidence-based resources…