California Deploys Nation’s Largest Service Force to Connect and Unite Californians

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Volunteers, Office of the Governor celebrates the start of an ambitious new service year for California Service Corps, which includes #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, Youth Service Corps, California Climate Action Corps and AmeriCorps California. With a force of 10,000 service members, California is leading the way in national service as members are…

The SoCal Veterans Expo is back and stronger than ever. Regional leaders, organizations and businesses are partnering up to provide Veterans and the public with jobs and resources.

Ontario, CA – October 22, 2024 – Southern California is home to one of the largest military veteran populations in the country, and on Friday, November 15th, we are proud to host the SoCal Veterans Expo at the Ontario Convention Center to connect veterans with employers & resources that will help them build a stable…

Against Access Threats, Ensuring Votes Count This November

With the presidential elections just three weeks away, voters and election officials nationwide are facing historically high threats to voting access. By Selen Ozturk With the presidential elections just three weeks away, voters and election officials nationwide are facing historically high threats to voting access. These threats include new state voting restrictions, misinformation, voter roll…

VP  Kamala  Harris  Unveils  Extensive Agenda   for  Black Men, Promises  Wealth-Building and Opportunity as Election Nears

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…

On Your November Ballot: Prop 35 Would Make an Existing Tax on Managed Health Care Plans Permanent

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…

California Students Make Progress in Key Academic Areas, But Challenges Remain

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…

Mikki Cichocki Talks About School Board Achievements On Inland Empire Alive

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,…

35 Years After Loma Prieta, California Readies Communities for Next Big Earthquake

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…

Meeting the Demand: The Essential Role of Current and Future Health Professionals United Health Foundation Diversity in Health Care Scholarship Applications Due October 31, 2024 

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…

WITNESS FOR JUSTICE #1225 No Sacrifice Zones

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,…