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…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—Captain Leland F. Norton Elementary School, part of the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD), has been honored by the California Department of Education (CDE) with a Silver 2024 California Green Ribbon School Award. The California Green Ribbon Schools (CA-GRS) Award recognizes California K–12 public schools that have demonstrated progress in reaching…
On a beautiful afternoon on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Sterling Natural Resource Center in San Bernardino among over 130 guests witnessed Stacey Barnier, Niki Dettman, Geraldine “Gerri” Foxall-Kater, Nefertiti Long, and Tansu Phillip receive the Citizens of Achievement Award and American Association of University Women (AAUW) of Redlands receive the Civic Engagement…
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…
By Selen Ozturk If not countered, misinformation targeting immigrants and Latinos will be make-or-break this election year. If not countered, misinformation targeting immigrants and Latinos will be make-or-break this election year. Although the political use of immigration as a scapegoat for hate is nothing new, the Latino vote — the largest-growing U.S. voter demographic, with…
by Dwight Brown Film Critic for DwightBrownInk.com and NNPA News Wire It’s a story that needs to be told. But maybe not quite like this. Not in a bombastic flurry of images that overshadow a narrative that is as touching as it is important. Dozier School, a reform school in Marianna, Florida, on the Panhandle…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Color of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, and Americans for Tax Fairness released a damning report Thursday exposing the deep racial inequities entrenched in the U.S. tax system. The issue brief “How Tax Fairness Can Promote Racial Equity,” written by Color of Change…
The Missouri man pleaded innocence into his last moments. By Sunita Sohrabji Civil rights organizations decried Missouri’s Sept. 24 evening execution of Marcellus Williams, noting that the victim’s family and a prosecuting attorney called for him to be spared the death sentence. Williams was executed by lethal injection at the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional…
by David W. Marshall (TriceEdneyWire.com) – It is refreshing to see a leader like Vice President Kamala Harris who understands the wide generational gap we have in our nation. There will always be situations where older and younger people maintain different perspectives on life and the nation’s future based on their experiences, opinions, habits, and…
Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media On Sept. 25, State Controller Malia Cohen released the Multi-AgencyCharter School Audits Task Force (Task Force) report listingrecommendations that reflect best practices to be adhered to — andimplemented by — charter schools and local education agencies (LEAs).The report titled “ Audit Best Practices for Detecting…
SB 1348 will create the nation’s first state designation recognizing Black-Serving Institutions SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1348 by Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), which will promote Black student success in higher education by creating the nation’s first recognition of a Black-Serving Institution. The designation will be similar to the existing federal…
By Reginald Williams Special to the AFRO For many aging adults, cognitive decline can create a good bit of anxiety. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “while older Black Americans are twice as likely as older Whites to have Alzheimer’s or another dementia, research hasn’t yet identified the cause.” The organization also reports that “among Black…
VICTORVILLE, Calif. – Today Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) offered his congratulations to Family Assistance Program, a Victorville nonprofit supporting victims of domestic violence and vulnerable youth, after the organization received a $320,000 grant from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (CDFPI). “For decades, the Family Assistance Program has been a lifeline for…
By Hazel Trice Edney The cause of racial disparities between Black and White Alzheimer’s dementia patients has been a long-standing mystery for medical scientists. Now, there appears to be a breakthrough that could lead to the answer as to why older Black people are currently living with and dying from dementia at twice the rate…
