Bo Tefu and Atonio Ray Harvey | California BlackMedia A bill Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) authored addressing sex trafficking and aiming to increase penalties for those who purchase children for sex made it out of the Assembly with a 73-0 vote one day before the final day of the Legislative session. Senate Bill (SB) 1414,…
Bo Tefu and Atonio Ray Harvey | California BlackMedia On Aug .29, the California Assembly voted to pass a bill that would require social media platforms to respond to reports of cyberbullying by either removing the content in question or explaining why it is aligned with their platform’s policies,The bill passed on the Assembly floor…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Some individuals have dedicated their lives to serving others, going above and beyond in their contributions. “We are looking for Black Heroes and Sheroes in the IE,” said Carl M. Dameron, President of the Black Culture Foundation. On Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., the Black Culture Foundation will honor…
Bo Tefu and Atonio Ray Harvey | California BlackMedia On Aug. 27, the State Legislature passed Assembly Bill (AB)1815, a law that bans hair-based discrimination related to race,making its way to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for a final signature. This bill seeks to expand the state’s civil rights laws to include protections based on hairstyles…
Jay King | Special to California Black Media Partners It’s no secret that too many Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. What appears to be a secret is that an industry that is casting lifelines to those in need is being blocked by state and federal regulators. The industry in question is Earned Wage Access…
Bill would help stop child trafficking and other dangers to missing kids SACRAMENTO—A bill requiring county social workers or probation officers to immediately notify parents or legal guardians, attorneys for parents, court-appointed special advocate, the court of jurisdiction and others when they receive information that children receiving child welfare services – including non-minor dependents –…
By Kristina M. L. Acri, PhD. If you’re an individual who shoplifts a $100 item from a store, you might spend the night in jail — and you certainly won’t be allowed to keep the product. But if you’re a company and you steal a rival’s $100 million technology, you’ll almost certainly be allowed to…
Eric Harris | Special to California Black Media Partners In November, voters have a crucial opportunity to reject Proposition 36, a misguided effort backed by major law enforcement associations and some players in the corporate retail lobby that will make our communities less safe. Although the authors of the proposition have euphemistically labeled it “The…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media Nurses across California may soon have easier access to more career opportunities, if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a new bill into law. With a 76-0 vote on Aug. 26, the State Assembly voted to approve Senate Bill (SB) 1015, legislation that would provide an annual report to the Legislature…
If you’re retiring soon or know someone who is, you’re not alone. In 2024, a record 4.1 million Americans are expected to retire, with over 11,000 turning 65 every day. This phenomenon is sometimes referred to as “Peak 65” or the “Silver Tsunami” and will continue for the next several years – meaning a lot…
By Jennifer Porter Gore Word in Black Anyone wondering why it feels like grocery shopping requires taking out a small loan isn’t imagining things. Grocery prices, which soared due to pandemic-era inflation, are still just too blankity-blanking high, and the federal government suspects food producers might be engaged in some lucrative price-gouging. But for Black…
Bo Tefu and Atonio Ray Harvey | California BlackMedia Senate Bill (SB) 1050 has moved to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk after it passed the State Legislature, as part of a 14-billreparations package introduced by the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC).The bill authored by Sen. Steven Bradford requires the state to create a process that will…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA Newswire) – In a visit to PBS-TV’s The Chavis Chronicles in Washington, D.C., Gloria James and other relatives of NBA superstar LeBron James highlighted the extraordinary impact of the LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) and its ongoing mission to uplift and empower communities. The foundation’s…
By Lou K. Coleman Obey Me, the Lord, or cause Me to become your enemy? The Choice is Yours. Time is running out and so is My patience! [Ecclesiastes 3:1-8]. Life and Prosperity or Death and Disaster, that is the choice that I set before you today. [Deuteronomy 30:15-16]. Whatcha Gonna Do? For behold, Now…
Cheryl Lindsay Growing up, I had a clear boundary when playing outside on my street. I could go no further than the corner on one end and no further than my friend’s house on the other. She had an older brother who had enough years on us that he could enforce the boundary while parents…
By Don Valentine Chicago Cubs player, Ernie Banks said, “It’s a beautiful day for a ballgame, let’s play two!” We have been playing organized baseball since the 1800’s. The first HBCU game was in 1887 when Southern University and Straight University faced off in New Orleans. The sport was quickly added to the roster of…
By Rosa Evans Let’s Talk About What’s Happening Hate speech and discrimination aren’t just big-city problems. Out in the peaceful, seemingly quiet corners of rural America, these issues are plaguing—and the silence around them only makes it worse. It’s time to break that silence. The Not-So-Silent Reality of Rural America Hate speech in rural communities…
Nationwide — An African American family from Dallas, Texas is demanding answers after their 4-year-old daughter, Araiya Pruitt, who has autism and is nonverbal, was left alone on her school bus for nearly seven hours. Her parents, Robert and Keturah, are deeply concerned about the failure of the Dallas Independent School District to protect their…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California announced that the statewide weighted average rate change for dental plans offered through the marketplace in 2025 will be 1.55 percent. Covered California also announced that consumers will have more choice among dental plans with the addition of a new dental carrier, Humana, that will offer full statewide coverage in…