Month: November 2024

U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA-12) issued a statement on Veterans Day honoring the service and sacrifice of U.S. veterans and their families. Lee, the daughter of Lt. Col. Garvin Tutt, a veteran who served in two wars, emphasized the importance of thanking veterans and actively supporting their needs. “Our veterans deserve more than just a…

Bo Tefu | California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced that 311 California nonprofit and faith-based organizations, including those representing communities targeted by hate crimes, will receive over $43.7 million in federal funding through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. The funding aims to enhance security measures such as reinforced doors, access control systems, and…

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The loss of Title IV funding would drastically affect around 80 percent of the student bodies at HBCUs and would have a consequential negative impact on the future of these vital institutions of higher education. Endowments at HBCUs pale in comparison to those at the U.S.’s top ranked colleges and universities, with…

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Lenserf Group’s pioneering “Exceed Your Potential Academy” is an innovative, employer-sponsored training program is designed to help students to navigate the challenges of cultural, geographic, and other changes that could impact their performance, wellness, and ability to build relationships during their internships. Topics covered include time management, building confidence, setting priorities,…

Titled “Lifting as we climb”, a new massive tile mosaic is now permanently installed at Jackie Robinson Park Under a fall blue sky filled with sunshine and crisp morning air, community members of all ages applauded and cheered with pride this past Saturday as a stunning new mural honoring Sun Village’s unique African American heritage…

By Selen Ozturk President-elect Donald Trump has promised to launch the largest deportation program in U.S. history. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to launch the largest deportation program in U.S. history. This was estimated by Vice President-elect JD Vance to involve one million removals yearly. Can the U.S. afford these policies? What do these crackdowns…

SAN BERNARDINO, CA-San Bernardino will soon be home to the newest Panera Bread cafes in the country. I’m writing to share that a Panera Bread bakery-cafe will be opening its doors at 4268 North Varsity Avenue on Wednesday, November 20. The new location marks the FIRST in the Muscoy area and the 14th in Bernardino…

Edward Henderson | California Black Media Only 3% of doctors in California are Black, compared to about 5% nationwide. The California Black Health Network (CBHN), Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) in Los Angeles and other health advocates are working to increase that percentage. On Nov. 14, CBHN hosted its Health Equity…

Sarah Lund This election year registered voters had the opportunity to take our values to the polls through early voting  or election day voting. The election results tell us a lot about the true values of our neighbors. We are a nation divided by vastly different interpretations of what it means to be a follower…

By: Lou K Coleman For they listened not to My prophets nor My servants. It was all in vain. They despised the message, persecuted those who delivered it, and in the sequel put many of them to evil deaths.  Their stubbornness is so great that they refuse to listen, no matter how often I warn…

Former Historic Bridge was Demolished as City Prepares for Economic Development Activity among BNSF’s Plans for Major Railway Hub  BARSTOW, CA – Nov. 19, 2024 – After several months of construction, the new North First Avenue Bridge in Barstow has been completed, and its opening was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 19….

Bo Tefu | California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom marked Veterans Day by granting pardons to five veterans. The governor’s directive included a posthumous pardon for Sergeant Richard Allen Penry, a Vietnam War Army veteran and Medal of Honor recipient from Petaluma. Penry served the country during the war, faced challenges reentering civilian life and…

NNPA NEWSWIRE – If we have learned anything, it’s that actual change begins at the local level. We need to engage with our city councils, our school boards, our state legislatures, and our communities. These are the places where our work will make the most difference, where we can shape policies that directly impact the…

WORD IN BLACK —  The 2022 proclamation from President Biden for National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week pointed out their incredible contributions to society: “HBCUs have produced 40 percent of all Black engineers and 50 percent of all Black lawyers in America. Seventy percent of Black doctors in our country attended an HBCU, and…

By SHAPE America SHAPE America (the Society of Health and Physical Educators) serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the United States and recognizes the importance of early childhood education. It suggests these activities to help teach families the importance of physical activity for young children. SHAPE America offers a…

Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media After a 12-hour public comment period and debate, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved updates to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) with a 12-2 vote, ensuring its ambitious commitment to reaching zero-emission goals for the transportation sector by 2045. The meeting took place at Haagen-Smit Auditorium…

Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The re-election of Donald Trump is set to create significant challenges for California, particularly in the areas of education and immigrant protections. Trump has threatened to cut school funding for states, including California, that uphold policies protecting transgender students and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion…

Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase For decades, most people followed a simple formula when they were ready to purchase a new vehicle. Visit a dealership in person, negotiate a price, complete the purchase and drive the car off the lot. Today, there’s a myriad of car buying options available, and whether you’re a first-time or a…

Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media California voters have approved Proposition 36, a ballot measure imposing stricter penalties for retail theft, property crimes, and drug offenses, effectively rolling back aspects of the state’s 2014 Proposition 47. Prop 47 aimed to reduce California’s prison population by reclassifying some non-violent felonies as misdemeanors,…

By Shaela Foster Special to the AFRO Roughly 200,000 service members transition from military life to civilian life each year, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Serving in the military can be demanding, but transitioning to civilian life comes with its own challenges.  According to the VA, common challenges include preparation to enter…

Blacknews.com Nationwide — After a phone call with President-elect Donald Trump 48 hours after his victory, Mayor Eric Adams has reportedly decided to end a pilot program providing migrants in taxpayer-funded shelters with prepaid debit cards for groceries, which had sparked considerable debate. The initiative, launched in March through an emergency contract with New Jersey…