NNPA NEWSWIRE — Harris’s detailed plan appears to offer Black men a vision of leadership, opportunity, and economic empowerment, which she argues is essential for the future of Black communities. She believes investing in education, health, and wealth-building would help address systemic inequities and build a path to prosperity for Black men nationwide. By Stacy…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — My Head Start classroom was a warm environment that affirmed me as a learner. That affirmation has influenced my journey from Head Start to public media president. By BlackPress of America Head Start alumnus Duchesne Drew is senior vice president of American Public Media Group and president of Minnesota Public Radio. Duchesne’s…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media Prop 35 would make the state pay doctors more money for treating patients who are covered by Medi-Cal, California’s version of the federal program Medicaid, and fund other health care services, including community clinics, hospitals, ERs, family planning, and mental health providers. Managed care organizations contract with the state…
Antonio Ray Harvey, Joe W. Bowers Jr. and Tanu Henry | California Black Media On Oct. 10, the California Department of Education released its 2023-24 statewide assessment results showing promising but gradual progress within some key academic areas. The report highlights improvements, especially among Black and socioeconomically disadvantaged students, while overall scores remain below pre-pandemic…
Cichocki points out that today’s children need the opportunity to be children, play, and make friends. “It’s important to teach our students that relationships matter,” Cichocki says. They need the skills to build strong relationships with colleagues, peers, and adults.” SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF.— Mikki Cichocki, board member of the San Bernardino City Unified School District,…
With the next big earthquake overdue, new state initiatives are giving Californians unprecedented ways to protect themselves. By Selen Ozturk With the next big earthquake overdue, new state initiatives are giving Californians unprecedented ways to protect themselves. With the 35th anniversary of the devastating Loma Prieta Earthquake upcoming this October 17, the California Office of…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson), a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Ports and Goods Movement, said the state must provide seaports permanent funding for them to run optimally and remain competitive. “We have yet to see dedicated,…
Antonio Ray Harvey, Joe W. Bowers Jr. and Tanu Henry | California Black Media A new study from Harvard Kennedy School and the University of California, San Francisco, says that California’s $20-per-hour minimum wage for fast food workers has led to significant pay increases without causing reductions in jobs, work hours, or benefits. The findings,…
By Anne Yau Senior Vice President, Social Responsibility, UnitedHealth Group and President, United Health Foundation Experience shows that when patients receive care from health providers who speak their language or understand their cultural needs, they are more responsive and engaged. This can lead to better health outcomes, as patients feel safe and trust their health…
Tracy Howe A sacrifice zone is a geographic area that has been permanently impaired by state-sanctioned environmental devastation and/or organized abandonment. Sacrifice zones exist across Mother Earth already. Some examples include mountaintop removal and open pit mines—open wounds that won’t heal—industrial farming poisoning the water in her veins and all life that depends on water,…
By Sylvia Ghazarian The surge of abortion bans sweeping the United States has ignited fierce debates about the rights of pregnant people and bodily autonomy. However, one critical dimension often overlooked is the devastating impacts on survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence (IPV), as well as the alarming rise in suicide rates among young…
New possible cases identified over three-day stretch following direct contact with infected dairy cows in Central Valley What You Need to Know: CDPH continues to work with federal, state and local partners to monitor and respond to human cases of bird flu in the state. The risk to the general public remains low, although individuals…
By Lou K. Coleman Jesus said to them, don’t you understand this parable? The deception of distractions? [Mark 4:1–8; Mark 4: 13-17; Mark 4:21–25; Mark 4:26–32]. All that you are seeing and are hearings are distractions from the real reality. Look carefully how you walk, not as unwise but as wise [Ephesians 5:15-16]. Remember what…
Project made possible through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda US Dept of Interior News WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior, the California Natural Resource Agency and other stakeholders today broke ground on the latest phase of the Salton Sea Species Conservation Habitat Project funded in part through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. …
Government News Sacramento, CA – Earlier this month, Assemblymember Chris Holden’s legislation, Assembly Bill 2193, Tyler’s Law, was signed into law by the Governor. Tyler’s Law will allow for civil action to be brought against an educational institution for an instance of hazing in which an educational institution had direct involvement or should have known…
By Ben Jealous Contamination from lead, arsenic, and the other toxins in Tar Creek in northeastern Oklahoma stole the potential of many children of the Quapaw Nation. As a parent, I can only imagine the anguish and the anger. As a lifelong activist for civil and human rights and the environment, I deeply admire the…
By Ken Thorpe Healthcare costs are one of Americans’ top concerns as we head into election season. President Joe Biden has worked hard to address this issue — and has delivered for America’s most vulnerable. His historic Inflation Reduction Act caps insulin costs, limits out-of-pocket drug spending to $2,000 annually, and allows seniors to spread…
POMONA, Calif., October 15, 2024 – Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare proudly announces the reaccreditation for its inpatient rehabilitation unit and the Casa Colina Transitional Living Center by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for a three-year period, extending through September 30, 2027. This achievement is further distinguished by the addition…
By Fred Outten (Washington, DC, October 11, 2024) – On November 9, 2024, NASA’s legendary mathematician, Katherine Johnson, will be honored (posthumously) by the San Diego Air & Space Museum International Air & Space Hall of Fame in the Edwin D. McKellar Pavilion of Flight. Other honorees include, Bell, Blake Scholl, International Council of Air…