Month: September 2024

By Lou  K. Coleman Who is the Antichrist?  The Bible is clear that one man, the Antichrist, will rise up to unite the world under ONE GOVERMENT during the Tribulation. This global dictator will pose as an angel of light, just like his father the devil, but will later act out of his true, evil…

Derek Duncan Prejudice and hostility have been directed against many minority groups and those perceived as “other” throughout US history. During difficult times, politicians often stoke social division for political advantage. People of Asian heritage have been frequent targets of scapegoating, like with the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 or the internment of Japanese during…

Produced By CBS Studios, the New Star-Studded Adult Animation Revival Starring Chris Rock is also Produced by His Banner, Chris Rock Enterprises (By Black PR Wire)  (Black PR Wire) New York, NY – Comedy Central today announced the premiere date of its highly anticipated adult animated series, Everybody Still Hates Chris.  The reimagined series starring…

California’s Aging Services Offer Valuable Resources for Older Adults As we grow older, our needs and priorities change. In California, a wide range of services is available to help you maintain your independence, stay connected, and lead a fulfilling life. Whether you’re looking for support with daily tasks, health care guidance, or planning for the…

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…

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…

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…