By Lou K. Coleman “When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near. [Luke 21:20]. When you see ‘the abomination that causes desolation standing where it does not belong—let the reader understand—then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let no one on the housetop go…
More than 78% of voters support term limits for justices By Sunita Sohrabji The public’s view of the US Supreme Court’s credibility has plummeted to the lowest levels ever recorded, as voters perceive recent major decisions to be fueled by partisanship. Of particular concern is the 2022 Dobbs decision, in which the justices ruled 6-3…
RIALTO, CALIF.– Ana Gonzalez will speak to the San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club’s August 23rd Noon meeting. She is running for a seat on the Rialto City Council. Gonzalez is a mother, educator, nonprofit executive director, volunteer, and community advocate. She attended public schools in Rialto. “My first priority is to promote equal access and…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — High-profile speakers like Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz are set to deliver speeches at the convention, and numerous dignitaries, including President Joe Biden, former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and former First Ladies Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton, are expected to attend. The rumor mill is abuzz…
Los Angeles program helps patients navigate the complexity of early Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Published on August 13, 2024By George B. Sánchez-Tello In September, the Rev. Carolyn Habersham began to notice things misplaced or missing around her home. Her debit and credit cards ended up in her make up box. Then her make up kit…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas highlighted the divergent paths of Harris and Trump. “One candidate worked at McDonald’s while she was in college at HBCU. The other was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and helped his daddy in the family business: Housing discrimination,” By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire…
By Clifton Harris We are all familiar with carbohydrates and how almost everything we consume contains it. We also know carbohydrates turn into glucose (sugar) once consumed into our bodies, so we are consuming derivatives of sugar on a day to day basis. How much sugar is added on top of that with soda’s or…
Sacramento, CA – Last week, Assemblymember Chris Holden’s landmark legislation, AB 1851, School-site Lead Testing and Mitigated Pilot Program, which would have required the Superintendent of Public Instruction to contract with a nonprofit technical assistance organization to sample all potable water system outlets, was held in the Senate Appropriations Committee. AB 1851 is a follow…
Tips to help parents support their student’s success By Dr. Archana Dubey, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California The fall season is upon us and as teens go back to school, many are also gearing up for the sports season. Participating in sports, whether casual play or organized athletics, can be highly beneficial. Regular physical…
By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware Word in Black ng their relationships with the Black community and making amends for racial harms. Because of that, the “reparations will be committed mainly from predominantly white Houses of Worship as part of their efforts to repair the breach caused by centuries of slavery, inequality of wealth accumulation, and…
McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media Diablo Valley College student Ivan Hernandez realized his family didn’t have enough money to support his dream to go to college. However, he has been able to successfully apply for financial aid and is currently enrolled in community college. “I have been very lucky that financial aid has been…
WHAT: As the flu season approaches, Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions pharmacy teams are available now to administer flu vaccines. Appointments can be made online today via the Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions app or website. During these appointments, pharmacists can also administer additional vaccines, including those for shingles, pneumonia, tetanus, HPV and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which…
By Frank Cullen A little-known federal agency might be our most powerful asset in the race for global tech leadership. The International Trade Commission has the power to deter patent infringement abroad and at home by blocking infringers’ access to the huge American market. It’s up to policymakers to make sure this asset gets deployed…
Caregivers statewide have through the end of August to earn up to $6,000 to learn and use caregiving skills through CalGrows. By Selen Ozturk As California grows older than ever, the demand for caregivers is growing too. Caregivers statewide have through the end of August to earn up to $6,000 to learn and use caregiving…
July marked California’s hottest month on record, bringing significant heat risks to sensitive population groups like children and older adults. The average temperature reached 81.7 degrees, nearly two degrees higher than the previous record set in July 2021, according to Thursday’s data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. August is experiencing similarly high temperatures….
By U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) In two years, we will celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday. Our great country has survived a Civil War, two world wars, a Cold War, and a plethora of legislative and judicial fits and starts in our pursuit of a “more perfect Union.” We have endured some devastating Supreme…
By Georgia Jensen From attending summer science demonstrations as a kid to volunteering as a high school student, the library has always been an important presence for me. When I was seven and my dad lost his job, my parents leaned on our community to help raise my sister and me. We got hand-me-downs from…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Reducing the quality of life, psychosocial, and economic burden resulting from lack of access to high-quality, affordable healthcare is a primary concern of forty-two million African American voters. We will vote according to our health interests irrespective of political party. The National Black Church Initiative Released the National Black Health Agenda Report…
Dr. Curry brings extensive experience as a diversity, equity, inclusion leader in California LOS ANGELES — Essential Access Health (Essential Access) announced today that Dr. Porsia Curry, recent Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for LA28, has joined the organization as its inaugural Vice President of Culture + People. “Dr. Porsia Curry is a…
By embracing diversity and the economic power of Black folks, we boost our economy and uphold values of justice, equality, and opportunity. by James S. Bridgeforth n the intricate tapestry of the American economy, one thread stands out not only for its resilience but also for its potential to drive significant economic growth and social…
By Lou K. Coleman “Alert! A deadly tornado is approaching; one that the world has never seen. If you are outside of My Protection, get under My Umbrella NOW or you will likewise perish.” [Psalm 91]. This is a very specialized, very particular warning to those living without Me. Get under My Umbrella NOW! For…
Rachel Hackenberg 13,000. That’s how many Palestinian children have been killed in Israel’s ongoing military campaign against Hamas, as estimated by UNICEF this spring. 1,195,070. That’s how many deaths in the United States have been attributed to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, according to the CDC as of mid-July. 1 in 5. That’s…
Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Last week, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond denounced hate crimes in schools following a racist and homophobic incident that occurred at a Culver City school. At a press conference on Aug. 8, Thurmond joined the Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD), the County of…
By Aria Brent Highly acclaimed civil rights attorney, Ben Crump and attorney, Christopher Seeger of Seeger Weiss announced on Aug. 5 they have filed a lawsuit on behalf of the family of Henrietta Lacks. The lawsuit is against Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., Novartis Gene Therapies Inc., Viatris Inc. and Mylan Pharmaceuticals. The lawsuit was filed regarding…
Submitted by William Gleaves Dear Editor, As a federal retiree under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), I am writing to bring light to fair cost-of-living adjustments. Currently, there is a significant disparity in cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) between retirees under FERS and those under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), resulting in unfair differences in…
