Edward Henderson | California Black Media (CBM) – As America elects a new President this week — and a slate of new elected officials at the local and state level — the voices of young voters in California are resounding as political campaigns and policy makers order their priorities and shape their messages to include…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media (CBM) – Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson), a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) says he supports Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to expand the state’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program from its current $330 million annual budget allocation to $750 million. Gipson, who is chair of…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—For the first time ever, California PBIS honored three San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) sites with a Platinum PBIS Implementation Award. An additional 61 SBCUSD schools were honored with gold, silver and bronze awards for successfully developing systems to create welcoming, safe and inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive….
Elementary students, parents and teachers share in the histories and cultures of regional Native American Tribes WHAT: In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, local fourth grade students will take part in hands-on lessons covering aspects of Native American culture including basketry, ecology, music and lessons in the Serrano Indian language and history. Indigenous…
Khari M. Garvin, Director of the Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Did you know that Head Start programs are more than just preschool? The program can be a lifeline for children ages birth to five and their families, helping them thrive through…
By Birmingham Times Sponsored by JPMorganChase Good credit can help unlock the door to a brighter future. That’s not just a metaphor – your credit score is one of the first pieces of information lenders review before approving you for a mortgage, business loan or other purchase requiring finance. A strong credit history could help…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media (CBM) – About 99% of the commercially grown crops consumed by people across the United States come from California, according to data compiled by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Between half and one-third of the farmworkers who help to grow, tend, harvest and package these crops…
Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media California was chosen by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and Natcast, the operator of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) to be home to the headquarters for the National Semiconductor Technology Center – as part of the Biden-Harris Admin’s CHIPS and Science Act….
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace opens its 2025 enrollment season, offering millions the opportunity to secure or adjust health insurance plans. This year’s opening enrollment is vital, particularly if Donald Trump is re-elected. The twice-impeached former president and MAGA Republicans have vowed to repeal the…
by Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer Music fans far and wide are mourning the death of legendary producer, composer and arranger, Quincy Jones’ death. Reports of Jones’ death came out on the evening of Nov. 3 from his publicist, Arnold Robsinson. The music icon, whose contributions spanned over seven decades, died at his Bel-Air home…
By Lou K. Coleman Open your eyes! Everything is lining up just like Jesus said it would [Mark 13:28-37]. The signs are everywhere! Examine what has happened on the world scene to gain understanding of what it means in the larger context of Bible Prophecy and God’s purpose in history. Study the Book of Revelations…
Anissa Glaser-Bacon As a new pastor in a church in Amish country, I did not expect to be welcomed by all. I was female, single and, as we say in my home state of Maine, “from away.” When I walked down the street in my town or other nearby locations wearing my pastoral collar, men…
By Nsenga K. Burton Ph.D. “Ain’t nothing perfect in this world other than Jesus and Luther Vandross’s first album.” – Ruby (Jenifer Lewis), Black-ish In the world of documentary filmmaking, few names shine as brightly as Dawn Porter. Known for her poignant explorations of political and social issues (Good Trouble, Power of the Dream, Gideon’s…
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $17 million in refunds to consumers harmed by online cash advance provider Brigit, which the agency says deceived consumers with false promises of “instant” cash advances and locked consumers into a monthly membership they couldn’t cancel. The FTC first took action against Brigit in 2023, alleging that…
Victorville- Many community based organizations throughout San Bernardino county have joined forces with the state to combat hate crimes throughout California and The High Desert is home to an amazing organization that is doing their part to stop the hate in California. The Family Assistance Program was founded in 1985 and began as The High…
By Hazel Trice Edney Joy. The Oxford Dictionary describes it as “a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.” Merriam-Webster says it is “the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune.” Thesaurus.com gives a string of synonyms for joy, including elation, humor, bliss, and cheer. How ever one chooses to describe or define, “joy”, medical…
November 4, 2024 by Chauncey Simmons It can happen to the best of us. You’re out with friends, enjoying a meal, and suddenly you realize you’ve overeaten! But don’t worry – there are ways to prevent yourself from overeating in the future. People have come up with homegrown strategies for limiting their calorie intake, but…
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $17 million in refunds to consumers harmed by online cash advance provider Brigit, which the agency says deceived consumers with false promises of “instant” cash advances and locked consumers into a monthly membership they couldn’t cancel. The FTC first took action against Brigit in 2023, alleging that…
by Dr. P. Gould We hear it all the time from people who say apple cider vinegar is great for this and great for that. But did you know that taking this magical spoonful can also have some serious side effects? While apple cider vinegar has numerous potential health benefits, it’s also essential to be…
More than 100 Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) employees joined partner organizations serving military veterans in the County of Los Angeles to launch the countywide observance of Operation Green Light, an annual initiative to honor and support veterans who served to protect the rights and freedoms of U.S. citizens. During a building-lighting ceremony, county…
By Joseph Williams The Lakers legend and NBA icon made his final argument on who to vote for in the presidential election next week — and why Donald Trump isn’t it. All hail King James. Nov. 5 is the presidential election, His Highness — a.k.a. LeBron James, the legendary Los Angeles Lakers guard — dropped…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—San Bernardino City Unified School District’s (SBCUSD) San Bernardino High School (SBHS) crowned the 2024–2025 Mr. and Miss Cardinal City and Court on Sept. 21. “As a proud alum of San Bernardino High School, I know firsthand the deep-rooted pride and tradition that our flagship school represents for our entire District and our…