The Missouri man pleaded innocence into his last moments. By Sunita Sohrabji Civil rights organizations decried Missouri’s Sept. 24 evening execution of Marcellus Williams, noting that the victim’s family and a prosecuting attorney called for him to be spared the death sentence. Williams was executed by lethal injection at the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional…
by David W. Marshall (TriceEdneyWire.com) – It is refreshing to see a leader like Vice President Kamala Harris who understands the wide generational gap we have in our nation. There will always be situations where older and younger people maintain different perspectives on life and the nation’s future based on their experiences, opinions, habits, and…
Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media On Sept. 25, State Controller Malia Cohen released the Multi-AgencyCharter School Audits Task Force (Task Force) report listingrecommendations that reflect best practices to be adhered to — andimplemented by — charter schools and local education agencies (LEAs).The report titled “ Audit Best Practices for Detecting…
SB 1348 will create the nation’s first state designation recognizing Black-Serving Institutions SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1348 by Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), which will promote Black student success in higher education by creating the nation’s first recognition of a Black-Serving Institution. The designation will be similar to the existing federal…
By Reginald Williams Special to the AFRO For many aging adults, cognitive decline can create a good bit of anxiety. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “while older Black Americans are twice as likely as older Whites to have Alzheimer’s or another dementia, research hasn’t yet identified the cause.” The organization also reports that “among Black…
VICTORVILLE, Calif. – Today Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) offered his congratulations to Family Assistance Program, a Victorville nonprofit supporting victims of domestic violence and vulnerable youth, after the organization received a $320,000 grant from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (CDFPI). “For decades, the Family Assistance Program has been a lifeline for…
By Hazel Trice Edney The cause of racial disparities between Black and White Alzheimer’s dementia patients has been a long-standing mystery for medical scientists. Now, there appears to be a breakthrough that could lead to the answer as to why older Black people are currently living with and dying from dementia at twice the rate…
Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber announced on Sept. 26 that morethan 1.2 million young people between the ages of 16 and 17-years-oldhave pre-registered to vote since the state launched the initiative inSeptember 2016. The state program automatically activates voterregistration for pre-registered youth when they…
Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media .On Sept. 23, Attorney General Rob Bonta accused the company ofdeceiving the public for decades, claiming that the plastic it producedwas being recycled to reduce its impact on the environment.ExxonMobil is the world’s largest producer of chemical compounds thatmake plastic.In the complaint filed in the…
by Mylika Scatliffe AFRO Womens Health Writer Relatives have been taking care of sick family members since the beginning of time, even if they aren’t recognized as caregivers. Founded in 1993, the Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., with a mission is to bring awareness, garner respect and offer…
By Lou K. Coleman You better get ready and bare this in mind. God showed Noah, the rainbow sign, He said it won’t be water but fire next time [2 Peter 3:6-7]. You know, way back in the Bible days, Noah told the people it’s gonna rain, but when he told them they paid him…
Michael Neuroth “The United States confronts a crisis of democracy, and the American church confronts a test of faith.” This is the first sentence of a recent statement signed by UCC General Minister and President, Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, along with over 200 national faith leaders from across the ecumenical spectrum. The statement was…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Despite vast challenges and unproven allegations, the executors have transformed Jackson’s estate into a financial powerhouse. Following Jackson’s death in 2009, the estate was nearly half a billion dollars in debt. Through strategic deals and projects, they turned it into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise. This included a blockbuster $600 million sale of 50%…
Washington, D.C. (Sept. 26, 2024) — Today, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) officially signed the $3 billion grant agreement awarded to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) for Brightline West. In December 2023, President Biden announced the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant at a ceremony in Las Vegas and in April, U.S. Transportation…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media Many cities in California limit the amount a landlord can raise rent each year. However, for nearly 30 years the state has imposed its own limits on the authority of local governments to enact rent control policies.Landlords across California are currently allowed to set their own rental rates when…
What you need to know: Californians will benefit from better parks, healthier fish and wildlife, and more clean transportation in their communities. SACRAMENTO – In just the last week, California has received $360 million from the Biden-Harris Administration to support critical projects across the state, including habitat restoration, park improvements and rail and highway investments. …
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media State leaders concerned about the persisting gap between the incomes of Black and White Californians are urging the state to take steps to address the problem. On Sept. 18, International Equal Pay Day, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) released new pay and demographic data that show Black…
Recent cases in Los Angeles County and the Central Valley show importance of “taking charge of your yard” and protecting yourself from mosquito bites What You Need to Know: California is experiencing an increase in diseases spread by mosquitoes, including West Nile virus and dengue. Californians can protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites and getting…
Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media On Sept. 26, Gov. Gavin Newsom ratified an official apology from the State of California to Black Californians for the harm caused by slavery and centuries of discrimination that followed. The apology, issued in Assembly Bill (AB) 3089, authored by Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-Los Angeles)…
Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis today awarded over $800,000 in First District Community Grants Program funding to three Latino-serving organizations. The Community Grants Program helps develop and support organizations that meet the diverse needs of First District residents in such key areas as arts, environmental justice, health, housing, immigration,…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Amos’ acting career spanned over five decades, with his most iconic role being that of James Evans Sr., the no-nonsense, hard-working father on the groundbreaking CBS sitcom Good Times (1974–1979). The show, which was the first sitcom to center on an African American family, became a cultural touchstone, and Amos’ portrayal of…
PURCHASE, N.Y. and AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) (“PepsiCo”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Garza Food Ventures LLC, dba Siete Foods (“Siete”) for $1.2 billion. PepsiCo (PRNewsfoto/PepsiCo, Inc.) The acquisition will complement PepsiCo’s portfolio with the addition of an authentic, Mexican-American brand,…