NNPA NEWSWIRE — The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) also condemned the invitation, with NNPA National Chair Bobby Henry and President & CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis denouncing the decision as harmful and contrary to NABJ’s values of inclusion and solidarity. “They invited him to disrespect a Black woman and did nothing to protect or…
Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media Since Pres. Joe Biden decided not to seek re-election, Donald Trump has struggled to find his footing in a campaign that was previously geared toward attacking Biden’s age and fitness. His performance at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention last week highlighted his inability to…
The Fontana Unified School District reached a $14 million settlement on behalf of four victims of former teacher Garry Lee Gorgei, Sr., who brought the complaints against the district. The lawsuits alleged that within months of being hired by the district in 1996, Georgi, Sr. was already sexually abusing minor female students at Southridge Middle…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The Educational Results Partnership (ERP) named four San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) campuses to its 2023 Honor Roll for being high-performing schools that improve student academic outcomes. The award-winning schools are Hillside, Kimbark and North Verdemont Elementary Schools; Richardson PREP HI Middle School and Rodriguez PREP Academy Middle School. All but…
By Selen Ozturk As the ’24 elections get into full swing, anti-immigrant rhetoric is growing increasingly ugly, with real world consequences for migrant communities. As this year’s polarized election cycle continues, anti-immigrant rhetoric grows ever uglier, with life-altering consequences for farmworkers in California. Between half and one-third of all farmworkers in the U.S. live in…
Fontana Unified School District llegó a un acuerdo de conciliación por $14 millones en nombre de cuatro víctimas del exprofesor Garry Lee Gorgei, Sr., que elevaron las quejas ante el distrito. Las demandas alegaban que, algunos meses después de que el distrito lo contratara en 1996, Gorgei, Sr. ya estaba abusando sexualmente de estudiantes femeninas…
By Kim Smith As the world grapples with the ever-intensifying impacts of the climate crisis, a stark and troubling reality has emerged: Black communities are bearing a disproportionate burden of environmental degradation. This inequity is not merely a matter of statistics or abstract concepts; it translates into real, tangible hardships that exacerbate existing social and…
Riverside, CA – The Jamil Dada Character Excellence Youth Awards will be honoring Riverside County youth for many years to come thanks to the creation of an endowment from the event’s namesake Jamil Dada. Jamil currently serves as Vice Chair of the Riverside County Workforce Development Board. Also, a long-time member of the Governor’s California…
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the launch of the Clean California Community Designation Program, a statewide effort encouraging local engagement to make communities cleaner, safer, and more sustainable. The innovative program – in partnership with Caltrans, Keep America Beautiful, and Keep California Beautiful – is the latest feature of Clean California, Governor Newsom’s…
Dear Editor, As a lifelong Californian, I’m proud of the significant strides our state has taken in setting nation-leading goals that help clean our air and combat climate change. However, as we continue to see reports indicating that we are nowhere close to achieving these goals, the time has come for us to ask whether…
By Archana Dubey, MD, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California It’s that time of year when families are busy checking off those back-to-school lists, including making sure your student has the right pencils, notebooks, and backpack. But even more important than school supplies may be making sure your child is feeling emotionally and mentally…
Last week, the Los Angeles Times published a strong editorial in support of AB 886, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks’ California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA). The bill, currently sitting in Senate Appropriations after passing the Senate Judiciary Committee with a 9-2 vote, would require Big Tech companies like Google and Meta to negotiate with publishers and broadcasters…
Rhonda Smith | Special to California Black Media Having spent more than 25 years advocating for equitable healthcare, I’ve listened to countless stories from individuals whose lives have been forever changed by the historic inequities that exist within our healthcare system. I’ve heard mothers share their heartbreak over traumatic birth experiences and outcomes, and families…
Prepare Like a pro without an attorney By Nancy Grimm Special to the AFRO Preparing for a custody proceeding can be overwhelming and scary. Here are several steps to make the process easier. Once you have filed or been served with a complaint for custody, it is important to begin preparing for your case as…
OAKLAND – The suit brought by the Department of Justice against Google, represents a shift in the wind of public opinion about the economic and social power of Big Tech. Not since a similar antitrust suit was brought against Microsoft in 2002 has there been such an intentional and direct attempt to limit the power…
By Lou K. Coleman I don’t know whether you know this or not, but EVERY TIME the Bible has predicted a future event, it happened EXACTLY as Scripture said it would. Please don’t wait until it’s too late to repent and give your life to Jesus for [Luke 21:26] says that people’s hearts would faint…
Helen Smith My delegation mates are in awe. Nestled in the mountains of Guatemala, pristine forest and a rushing, dammed river stretches out below us. Yet, surrounded by all this beauty, I feel the most unsettled I’ve been since touching down in Guatemala five days earlier. As we take in the beauty of the mountains…
Toni Braxton, the renowned singer behind hits like “Un-Break My Heart”, has not only captured hearts with her music but also inspired many with her courageous battle against lupus. In 2008, Braxton was diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, and organs. In a…
BY STEVE KARNOWSKI and JOHN HANNA | Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Vice President Kamala Harris has decided on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in her bid for the White House, according to people familiar with the choice. The 60-year-old Democrat and military veteran rose to the forefront with a series of plain-spoken…
After Hurricane Beryl, Megan Thee Stallion’s nonprofit stepped up to provide generators for seniors in her hometown. by Willy Blackmore The power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl across Houston and surrounding parts of Texas’ Gulf Coast were by no means a new phenomenon. When a powerful derecho storm blew through a few months ago, around…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Assemblymembers Mia Bonta (D-Alameda) and Issac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights) introduced a bill in January that requires lock-up facilities to provide menstrual products to incarcerated persons without requiring a request. The bill will be reviewed by the Senate Appropriations Committee after the Legislative recommences in August. Assembly Bill (AB…