NNPA NEWSWIRE — Democrats from all political backgrounds came together to honor President Biden’s legacy, which includes unwavering efforts to reduce costs for middle-class Americans, repair a deteriorating infrastructure, and defend democracy from unprecedented threats. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent In an electrifying moment at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) that…
Regina Wilson | California Black Media OPINION (CBM) – Last week, California arrived at a turning point in the decades-long quest to find a solution to the news crisis in our state. Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) brokered a deal that promises to change the future of news in our state. This isn’t just another plan…
Of the 83 million Americans enrolled in Medicaid, nearly half being children, about 23 million have lost coverage since the pandemic, or stand to lose it. By Selen Ozturk Of the 83 million Americans enrolled in Medicaid, nearly half being children, about 23 million have lost coverage since the pandemic, or stand to lose it. …
By Lou K. Coleman Every one of you follows your stubborn, evil will, refusing to listen to Me. [Jeremiah 16:12]. You have turned to Me your back and not your face. And though I have taught you persistently, you have not listened to receive instruction [Jeremiah 32:33]. My Word is an object of scorn to…
Hannah Santos “Which do you support more: religious freedom or LGBTQ+ rights?” This question has been posed to me more times than I can count by well-intentioned but deeply misinformed friends and family. I am a staunch advocate for religious freedom. I believe religious liberty and freedom of conscience are essential to a diverse democracy…
Asthma is a significant public health issue, particularly among Medi-Cal members. Black Californians are five times more likely to visit the emergency department and four times more likely to be hospitalized for asthma than White Californians, and more than 2 million Latinos in the state live with asthma. Medi-Cal offers new services to help members…
SACRAMENTO – The Biden-Harris Administration is sending hundreds of millions of dollars to California to help upgrade its transportation infrastructure. California, along with Oregon and Washington, have secured $102 million to install charging stations and hydrogen fueling stations for zero-emissions trucks along Interstate 5 and other key freight corridors. An additional $47 million is going…
By Dr. Alveda King As we remember the 61st anniversary of the iconic I Have a Dream speech, I am grateful for the powerful legacy left by my uncle, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If he were here with us today, he would undoubtedly remind us that we are one blood, one human race….
Nationwide — TLC had to pause their performances this weekend due to a health scare involving Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, who was hospitalized after experiencing alarming symptoms. The iconic duo, known for hits like “Waterfalls” and “No Scrubs,” consisting of T-Boz and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, was scheduled to perform at the Great New York State Fair…
“Take another look, tell me baby” from “Who’s Zoomin’ Who?” Aretha Franklin by Larry Buford On a recent Pennsylvania bus tour leading up to the Democratic National Convention, Vice-President Kamala Harris lauded both Congressman Chris DeLuzio and Senator Bob Casey stating, “Pennsylvania, you’ve sent some fighters [for the people] to D.C.” On the heels of…
McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media (CBM) – Over 36,000 Black Californians maintained coverage with a health insurance provider through the 14-month Medi-Cal to Covered California redetermination process led by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Covered California This number does not include Californians who have employer or private insurance or those…
African American Real Estate Professionals May Be Significantly Harmed WASHINGTON—The national media is raising awareness of the threat to African American real estate professionals posed by changes to the structuring of commissions paid to agents working on behalf of buyers in home sale transactions. The changes, negotiated in a proposed settlement of a Missouri lawsuit,…
Findings Say Young Adult Asian Americans Are More Likely to Experience Hatred and Less Likely to Report Incidents AUG 27, 2024, LOS ANGELES Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) and RAND are proud to release Enhancing Support for Asian American Communities Facing Hate Incidents: Community Survey Results from Los Angeles and New York…
Dr. Elizabeth Dowdy, a distinguished newspaper reporter and editor who attended Elbon-Solutions College of Ministry and received her doctorate in divinity, passed away on August 18, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on September 4, 1939, as Elsie Faye Coleman, Dr. Dowdy’s remarkable life was marked by her unwavering dedication to God and her…
The Federal Trade Commission announced today an update to the fees telemarketers must pay to access phone numbers on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry in FY 2025, which starts on October 1, 2024. All telemarketers calling consumers in the United States are required to download the numbers on the National DNC Registry to…
Nationwide — Linda Mathis, the wife of TV judge Greg Mathis, has filed for divorce after 39 years of marriage. The couple, who separated on July 17, cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for ending their marriage. Their four children — Jade, Camara Mathis Webb, Greg Mathis Jr., and Amir Mathis — are all adults,…
Joe W. Bowers Jr | California Black Media Mispronouncing Kamala Harris’s first name isn’t just a harmless mistake; it’s a reflection of a deeper issue that goes beyond simply placing emphasis on the wrong syllable. Leadership is about showing respect, paying attention to detail, and engaging thoughtfully with the diverse communities that make up our…
By BlackPressUSA In 2023, the Oregon legislature launched the Early Literacy Success Initiative to help all students learn to read, as only 46% of students read proficiently by the end of grade 3. To support the initiative, the Children’s Institute (CI) partnered with the Regional Educational Laboratory Northwest (REL Northwest) to compile accessible, evidence-based resources…
SACRAMENTO— Assemblymember James C. Ramos’s (D-San Bernardino) legislation ranging from children and youth to public safety and tribes cleared the Senate Appropriations Committee Suspense file today. The approved measures will be voted on by the full Senate by the close of session on Aug. 31. Senate Appropriations approved the following bills: Children, Youth and Education…
By Emily McGinnis There’s never been a more stressful time to be a teacher. I say that as someone who worked in K-12 schools for more than 20 years, first as a teacher and then as a principal. Educators enter the profession out of a passion for teaching and helping kids. But today, they’re leaving…
One date in September, leading to one year of service for one Mr. Cardinal City winner and one Miss Cardinal City winner to represent San Bernardino High School (SBHS). It may seem like Mr. and Miss Cardinal City are just about pageant night, but that is far from the truth. The September 21, 2024, pageant…
Much of Highway 1 along the Big Sur coast remains accessible and open MONTEREY COUNTY – Caltrans today announced that it has temporarily halted excavation work on Highway 1 at Regent’s Slide due to continuing slide activity in and around the repair site. While much of Highway 1 along the Big Sur coast remains accessible…
by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent (NNPA Newswire) – A groundbreaking study found glaring disparities in the language that health care professionals use when recording patient interactions, which could have an impact on the caliber of care that minority groups receive. Titled “Examining Linguistic Differences in Electronic Health Records for Diverse Patients with…
Los Angeles, CA – As hip-hop celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023, Jimi “Chopmaster J” Dright, co-founder of the iconic group Digital Underground (DU), faced significant health challenges, causing him to miss much of the celebration. Now, as DU marks its 35th anniversary and the August 25th birthday of his late bandmate Gregory Edward Jacobs,…
Velda Love In [a] beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said “Let there be light”; and there was light. And God saw the light…
