By David Kappos In late June, generic drug maker Teva Pharmaceuticals launched a generic version of Victoza, a blockbuster diabetes drug, in the United States. Victoza is one of the first GLP-1 drugs — the class of wildly popular diabetes and obesity treatments that includes Ozempic and Wegovy — to go off-patent. Within just a…
by Dwight Brown Film Critic for DwightBrownInk.com and NNPA News Wire The legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson is being kept alive by Denzel Washington and his family. Their archives of his genius and plays are movie adaptations, e.g. Fences (2016) and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020). The latest, The Piano Lesson, directed by…
By Lou K. Coleman If not, then today is the day of salvation [2 Corinthians 6:2]. Do not delay another moment. Make preparation today. Receive Christ as your Savior today. If you do not you will be left behind in the Rapture and those left behind in the Rapture will face a quickly changing world—and…
By Don Valentine Dr. Woodson was born in 1875 to illiterate former slaves. Like most of his contemporaries he had to work as a child to help his poor family survive. Working in the West Virginia coal mines delayed, but did not prevent, his high school education. He enrolled in high school when he was…
Karen Georgia Thompson We are in the midst of yet another national election cycle in the United States. In these days leading up to the election, the political ads are appearing on our televisions with every commercial break, while the fliers and circulars are finding their way into our mailboxes, daily touting one candidate over…
Stopping Violence, strengthening families, protecting voters rights and developing ‘Opportunities as Alternatives to Violence’, are goals of the 13th Annual Month of Non-Violence, Families, Voting Rights and Opportunities. Scheduled October 1-31 2024, Black Women for Positive Change, in collaboration with the Positive Change Foundation, Everytown for Gun Safety, Mediators Without Borders International, National Association For…
By Christian F. Nunes, MBA, MS, LCSW Since 1964, the Head Start program has been a lifeline for generations of women and families, providing free, high-quality educational, health, social-emotional, and nutritional services and opening doors to opportunity and economic justice that had long been kept shut. Now, as Head Start approaches its 60th anniversary, it’s…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media For more than two weeks now, members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) have been facing sharp criticisms from frustrated advocates and other Black Californians after the State Assembly failed to bring up two reparations bills for a floor vote on Aug. 31. On Sept. 14, Assemblymembers…
Nationwide — Duane Boldridge, from Atchison, Kansas, says that on March 7, 2024, he was removed from his position as Treasurer by recall vote that was held illegally. He alleges that as the only Black man to ever set on the Walnut Township Board, he was subjected to false allegations, fraud, collusion, conspiracy bullying, and…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Frankie Beverly, the iconic frontman of the soul, R&B, and funk band Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, has died at the age of 76. His family confirmed the news in a devastating post on social media. “Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal…
Nationwide — Ardean Miller, the trailblazing entrepreneur behind Mah Melanin, is breaking barriers as the founder of the first Black-owned gift-wrapping brand to partner with Hallmark and Lowe’s across the nation. With a commitment to cultural representation, she founded Mah Melanin to fill a void in the market for products that celebrate the beauty and…
By Rosa I Evans Media has the power to shape how we see immigrants. But too often, harmful narratives—like Trump’s false claims during the 2024 presidential debate—spread unchecked. He falsely said immigrants are stealing jobs from Black and Hispanic workers, even making the baseless claim that immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating people’s pets. These…
LOS ANGELES – LA vs Hate, the county’s anti-hate program, will host a press conference for the launch of United Against Hate Week, welcoming coalition partners Not in Our Town, CA vs Hate, and Stop the Hate. Partners, activists, organizations, schools, and communities will join the coalition to rally together and spread messages of hope,…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — This arrest marks the latest in a series of legal troubles for Diddy. In the past year, he has faced numerous allegations of sexual misconduct, including a bombshell lawsuit from ex-girlfriend Cassie, which accused him of rape, physical abuse, and sex trafficking. Diddy and Cassie settled the suit one day after she…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media (CBM) – A week after advocates rallied at the State Capitol to protest lawmakers for not allowing two reparations bills to be brought up for a vote on the Assembly floor, Gov. Gavin Newsom said the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) members are “owed an apology.” For several…
Joe W. Bowers Jr. California Black Media OPINION (CBM) – The tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia on Sept. 4, claiming four lives, is a sobering reminder of the grave threat gun violence poses in America. Even more disturbing is how some lawmakers have allowed mass murderers easy access to high-powered firearms,…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In these formative years, your little one will learn to walk, learn how to grab and hold items, begin building their muscle strength, and more. Here are some ways to facilitate positive motor development at home: By BlackPress of America Council for Professional Recognition Before a child even steps into a classroom…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Center for American Progress estimates the interest waiver provisions would deliver relief to roughly 6 million Black borrowers, or 23 percent of the estimated number of borrowers receiving relief, as well as 4 million Hispanic or Latino borrowers (16 percent) and 13.5 million white borrowers (53 percent). New Education Department Rules…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is proud to announce that the Claremont-based nonprofit Shoes That Fit has been honored as the Outstanding Community Partner Award recipient for May. This recognition celebrates the organization’s remarkable generosity and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of local students and was presented at the…
Earl Skip Cooper | Special to California Black Media Partners OPINION (CBM) – Access to reliable cars is a fundamental need for consumers, small business owners, and their hard-working employees. California’s Lemon Law is a long-standing consumer protection that allows our community members to replace the family car if they take it to the shop…
Who: Riverside County, in partnership with Desert Best Friend’s Closet, will host free one-hour workshops to prepare job seekers for the 29th Valley-Wide Employment Expo in Indio. What: A series of four free workshops focusing on resume writing, interview techniques, and professional attire. Attendees will have the opportunity to earn clothing vouchers, gift cards, and…
There’s an old saying that goes, “Black don’t crack,” but let’s be honest, some people age worse than others. But on the other hand, there are a select few of people who seem to look even better as they age. One of them is actor Larenz Tate. The Love Jones, Dead Presidents, and Menace II…
In 2024, Natale was diagnosed with breast cancer, undergoing multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation. Now cancer-free, she is dedicated to using her experience to advocate for early detection and to support others affected by the disease. “Together, we can pioneer a world without breast cancer” Natale said. ” I am excited to join forces with…
By Selen Ozturk Palav Babaria from DHCS discusses health disparities in California, and how successfully the ongoing transformation of Medi-Cal is bridging them. Over the last few years, Medi-Cal — California’s version of Medicaid — has been on the national front lines of reducing health disparities impacting Californians of color. Palav Babaria, deputy director of…
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of locally acquired dengue in a resident in the City of Baldwin Park, who has no history of travel to areas where dengue is endemic. Cases of locally acquired dengue were previously confirmed by Long Beach and Pasadena in fall 2023. No additional…