Month: October 2024

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…

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The filing reveals the extent of Trump’s interactions with figures such as attorney Rudy Giuliani and other senior officials, some of whose names were withheld. Trump persisted with a plan to undercut Joe Biden’s victory despite numerous warnings from people in his circle that his claims of a stolen election were untrue….

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Former NBA star and activist Craig Hodges is locked in a new dispute over a documentary on his life with Hollywood executives and producers. The former Chicago Bull, who helped the franchise win two of their six championships in the 1990s and was a vocal advocate for Black rights, is currently battling…

By Lou  K. Coleman Hell is real, and the miseries of Hell are unending [Jude 13; Rev. 20:10]. Hell, a place of outer darkness, and eternal weeping and gnashing of teeth. A place of eternal damnation. A place where God’s wrath is poured out. A place of everlasting destruction. A place where people scream for…

Brooks Berndt Earlier in the year, I had a call with Liam McMahon, the Civic Engagement Director for a highly effective advocacy organization in Minnesota called ISAIAH. As McMahon explained his approach to voter turnout efforts, he made the observation that one of the greatest assets that each of us has is our relationships with…

By Ethan Ashley Education has always been a contentious issue, but as we approach the 2024 elections, it’s become ground zero for broader cultural and political clashes. Book bans targeting diverse and inclusive materials are on the rise, and restrictive gag orders are silencing classroom discussions on critical topics like race, gender, and American history….

Niyoka McCoy, Ed.D. If you catch a glimpse of 4- and 5-year-olds in attendance of a virtual pre-k classroom, you may witness a chorus of enthusiastic voices singing “The Wheels on the Bus,” with hands energetically following the motions of their teacher. These young learners represent a rapidly growing trend of parents opting out of…

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The beating of Nichols reignited debates over the use of excessive force by law enforcement, particularly in Black communities. The five officers involved, all of whom are Black, were fired shortly after the incident, but the trial showcased the troubling dynamics of police violence regardless of race. by Stacy M. Brown NNPA…

Joe W. Bowers Jr.  | California Black Media (CBM) – In 2024, the 12-member California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), introduced nearly 600 bills aimed at improving the lives of all Californians, many with a particular focus on addressing inequities faced by Black citizens. Of these bills, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 230 into law and vetoed…

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness. We lost the matriarch of our family,” says Pat Houston, the daughter-in-law of Cissy Houston. “Mother Cissy has been a strong and towering figure in our lives. A woman of deep faith and conviction, who cared greatly about family, ministry, and community. Her more…

Caltrans & Department of Fish and Wildlife Working Together to Alleviate Migration Barriers for California Wildlife  Sacramento – Wildlife making their habitat in the Golden State’s biodiverse environment are getting a helping hand from Caltrans and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). California is implementing a strategy to address wildlife connectivity barriers across…

Every Room Upgraded in Now ADA Compliant 100-Year-Old Structure WHO/WHAT: The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has provided a $500,000 grant to the Highland Senior Center, allowing the organization to renovate and meet the needs of more than 10,000 seniors who visit the facility monthly. Some parts of the building are nearly 100 years…

SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today named five exceptional educators as the 2025 California Teachers of the Year. These educators are ambassadors of the profession and serve as representatives of the state for the calendar year. Superintendent Thurmond, who began his career as a social services worker, said he is pleased to recognize the…

People who have Crohn’s disease often seek to ease their symptoms by changing what they eat, and new research suggests the Mediterranean diet may be their best bet. Although Blacks may have a lower risk of developing an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), they still have a significant risk, according to John Hopkins Medicine.  The study…

Trump, allies fueling unfounded partisan fears By David Klepper The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The facts emerging from Hurricane Helene’s destruction are heartrending: Businesses and homes destroyed, whole communities nearly wiped out, hundreds of lives lost, hundreds of people missing. Yet this devastation and despair is not enough for the extremist groups, disinformation agents,…

Caltrans & Department of Fish and Wildlife Working Together to Alleviate Migration Barriers for California Wildlife  Sacramento – Wildlife making their habitat in the Golden State’s biodiverse environment are getting a helping hand from Caltrans and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). California is implementing a strategy to address wildlife connectivity barriers across…