By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent A Georgia appellate court on Thursday disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting Donald Trump and his co-defendants in the high-profile case concerning efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. The ruling casts significant doubt on the case’s future and effectively halts prosecution efforts…
Measure covers full cost of rebuilding Francis Scott Key Bridge By Lisa Mascaro, Farnoush Amiri and Matt Brown The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed a bill into law Dec. 21 that averts a government shutdown, bringing a final close to days of upheaval after Congress approved a temporary funding plan just…
Community members enjoy a Grinch-themed event to raise funds for food bank programs (Riverside, CA – December 19th, 2024) – Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) hosted its 4th Annual Can Tree Wonderland presented by Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions Foundation on December 14th, raising over $61,000 to support hunger-relief programs. The festive event featured…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media The California Association of Black School Educators (CABSE) is an organization consisting of elected and appointed school officials, administrators and instructors from across California who are committed to advancing equity for Black students. CABSE members represent governmental agencies, charter schools and charter school organizations, public school districts, traditional public…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—San Gorgonio High School (San G) proudly unveiled its state-of-the-art Culinary Arts Center and new Aquatics and Tennis Center during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Nov. 22. The event marked a major milestone for San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) and the ongoing commitment to providing world-class facilities and resources for students….
Edward Henderson | California Black Media The Coalition for a Just and Equitable California (CJEC) is a statewide organization comprised of various associations, community groups and individuals united by their commitment to fight for reparations and reparative justice for the descendants of enslaved Black American men and women. CJEC was one of seven “anchor organizations”…
Los Angeles County has failed to meet minimum standards for more than half a decade and continues to attempt to shirk its responsibilities SACRAMENTO (December 19, 2024) – The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) convened yesterday to discuss the continued, serious noncompliance with regulatory mandates by the Los Angeles County Probation Department at…
The Employee Paycheck and Small Business Protection Act follows the sudden failure of Silicon Valley Bank and two other regional banks last year, where startups and other small businesses were worried they wouldn’t be able to pay their employees the following week. Regulators used emergency tools that eventually protected these depositors, but many other businesses…
What You Need To Know: CDPH has launched Take Space to Pause, a statewide campaign made for teens and by teens that will focus on reducing self-stigma around youth mental health challenges and promoting positive, help-seeking actions. Los Angeles, CA – This week, the California Department of Public Health’s Office of Health Equity (OHE) launched…
By: Lou K Coleman Through all the circumstances and trials of life; Failures, loss, disappointments, health problems, difficulties, God has never once failed us. [Psalm 73:26]. For He has been our dwelling place throughout all generations [Psalms 90:1]. He has given us grace and mercy and walked with us through some of the darkest moments…
Jeff Nelson In my formative years when, among other things, I was exploring my still-young Christian faith, I frequently turned to music to help make sense of it all. This included a “Christian music phase” in my high school in college years, which coincided with a boom period for the genre. During that era, one…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, applauded the confirmations of Judge Benjamin Cheeks and Judge Serena Murillo to fill vacancies on the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Central Districts of California, respectively. These confirmations mark the 234th and 235th federal…
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor Baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, who is Major League Baseball’s stolen bases leader and the all-time leadoff leader, has died at age 65. Henderson’s death came as a shock to many and several readers of online media expressed disbelief at the news. Henderson’s death was confirmed by…
By City News Service | Our Weekly Los Angeles A Black teacher has settled his lawsuit against the Charter Oak Unified School District (COUSD) in which he alleged he was demoted from the rank of principal in 2022 because of his ethnicity as well as in retaliation for complaining about the way he was treated….
By, Dr. Monica Soni Navigating health insurance can often feel overwhelming, especially for individuals and families who are new to the system or unsure about their options. At Covered California, we recognize that understanding health insurance is more than just choosing a plan—it’s about having the knowledge to make informed decisions that lead to healthier…
By Dr. Daniel Goines Student interest in school is declining. According to a Gallup survey, less than six in 10 middle- and high-schoolers say they’ve learned something interesting at school in the last week. The emphasis on college preparation may be partly to blame. Two-thirds of high-schoolers say they’ve heard a lot about college, but…
By Shauna Stuart Frito-Lay has issued a recall for one its Lay’s potato chips products due to them potentially containing undeclared milk. (Provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration)U.S. Food and Drug Administration Frito-Lay has voluntarily recalled some bags of its Lay’s Classic potato chips that may contain undeclared milk ingredients. The Texas-based food…
by Ty McDuffey Multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease are disorders that damage the brain and spinal cord. Multiple sclerosis develops when your immune system destroys nerve cells. Parkinson’s disease is caused by the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the substantia nigra, a region of the brain. Continue reading to learn about the similarities and differences…
After diligently serving a five-city area of High Desert stakeholders’ diverse social, economic, and educational needs for nearly two years, the High Desert Pearls, an official service organization of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was elevated to an official chapter of the nation’s first and largest African American female Greek letter service organization. The first…
Solomon O. Smith | California Black Media A distraught mother and her legal team announced a $10 million lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) on Dec. 16, alleging that her son was the target of bullying because of his race. “CS DOE is a 14-year-old African American student at Verdugo High School….
