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…
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…
SACRAMENTO— Assemblymember James C. Ramos’s (D-San Bernardino) legislation ranging from children and youth to public safety and tribes cleared the Senate Appropriations Committee Suspense file today. The approved measures will be voted on by the full Senate by the close of session on Aug. 31. Senate Appropriations approved the following bills: Children, Youth and Education…
By Emily McGinnis There’s never been a more stressful time to be a teacher. I say that as someone who worked in K-12 schools for more than 20 years, first as a teacher and then as a principal. Educators enter the profession out of a passion for teaching and helping kids. But today, they’re leaving…
One date in September, leading to one year of service for one Mr. Cardinal City winner and one Miss Cardinal City winner to represent San Bernardino High School (SBHS). It may seem like Mr. and Miss Cardinal City are just about pageant night, but that is far from the truth. The September 21, 2024, pageant…
Much of Highway 1 along the Big Sur coast remains accessible and open MONTEREY COUNTY – Caltrans today announced that it has temporarily halted excavation work on Highway 1 at Regent’s Slide due to continuing slide activity in and around the repair site. While much of Highway 1 along the Big Sur coast remains accessible…
by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent (NNPA Newswire) – A groundbreaking study found glaring disparities in the language that health care professionals use when recording patient interactions, which could have an impact on the caliber of care that minority groups receive. Titled “Examining Linguistic Differences in Electronic Health Records for Diverse Patients with…
Los Angeles, CA – As hip-hop celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023, Jimi “Chopmaster J” Dright, co-founder of the iconic group Digital Underground (DU), faced significant health challenges, causing him to miss much of the celebration. Now, as DU marks its 35th anniversary and the August 25th birthday of his late bandmate Gregory Edward Jacobs,…
Velda Love In [a] beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said “Let there be light”; and there was light. And God saw the light…
By Lou K. Coleman “When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near. [Luke 21:20]. When you see ‘the abomination that causes desolation standing where it does not belong—let the reader understand—then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let no one on the housetop go…
More than 78% of voters support term limits for justices By Sunita Sohrabji The public’s view of the US Supreme Court’s credibility has plummeted to the lowest levels ever recorded, as voters perceive recent major decisions to be fueled by partisanship. Of particular concern is the 2022 Dobbs decision, in which the justices ruled 6-3…
RIALTO, CALIF.– Ana Gonzalez will speak to the San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club’s August 23rd Noon meeting. She is running for a seat on the Rialto City Council. Gonzalez is a mother, educator, nonprofit executive director, volunteer, and community advocate. She attended public schools in Rialto. “My first priority is to promote equal access and…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — High-profile speakers like Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz are set to deliver speeches at the convention, and numerous dignitaries, including President Joe Biden, former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and former First Ladies Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton, are expected to attend. The rumor mill is abuzz…
Los Angeles program helps patients navigate the complexity of early Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Published on August 13, 2024By George B. Sánchez-Tello In September, the Rev. Carolyn Habersham began to notice things misplaced or missing around her home. Her debit and credit cards ended up in her make up box. Then her make up kit…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas highlighted the divergent paths of Harris and Trump. “One candidate worked at McDonald’s while she was in college at HBCU. The other was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and helped his daddy in the family business: Housing discrimination,” By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire…
By Clifton Harris We are all familiar with carbohydrates and how almost everything we consume contains it. We also know carbohydrates turn into glucose (sugar) once consumed into our bodies, so we are consuming derivatives of sugar on a day to day basis. How much sugar is added on top of that with soda’s or…
Sacramento, CA – Last week, Assemblymember Chris Holden’s landmark legislation, AB 1851, School-site Lead Testing and Mitigated Pilot Program, which would have required the Superintendent of Public Instruction to contract with a nonprofit technical assistance organization to sample all potable water system outlets, was held in the Senate Appropriations Committee. AB 1851 is a follow…
Tips to help parents support their student’s success By Dr. Archana Dubey, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California The fall season is upon us and as teens go back to school, many are also gearing up for the sports season. Participating in sports, whether casual play or organized athletics, can be highly beneficial. Regular physical…
By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware Word in Black ng their relationships with the Black community and making amends for racial harms. Because of that, the “reparations will be committed mainly from predominantly white Houses of Worship as part of their efforts to repair the breach caused by centuries of slavery, inequality of wealth accumulation, and…
McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media Diablo Valley College student Ivan Hernandez realized his family didn’t have enough money to support his dream to go to college. However, he has been able to successfully apply for financial aid and is currently enrolled in community college. “I have been very lucky that financial aid has been…
WHAT: As the flu season approaches, Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions pharmacy teams are available now to administer flu vaccines. Appointments can be made online today via the Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions app or website. During these appointments, pharmacists can also administer additional vaccines, including those for shingles, pneumonia, tetanus, HPV and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which…
By Frank Cullen A little-known federal agency might be our most powerful asset in the race for global tech leadership. The International Trade Commission has the power to deter patent infringement abroad and at home by blocking infringers’ access to the huge American market. It’s up to policymakers to make sure this asset gets deployed…
Caregivers statewide have through the end of August to earn up to $6,000 to learn and use caregiving skills through CalGrows. By Selen Ozturk As California grows older than ever, the demand for caregivers is growing too. Caregivers statewide have through the end of August to earn up to $6,000 to learn and use caregiving…
July marked California’s hottest month on record, bringing significant heat risks to sensitive population groups like children and older adults. The average temperature reached 81.7 degrees, nearly two degrees higher than the previous record set in July 2021, according to Thursday’s data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. August is experiencing similarly high temperatures….
