Sherry Warren For years I have referred to myself as a peace-loving hippie-type pacifist who believes that violence is never the answer to humanity’s problems. In case I need to be clear, it was never the best choice to begin with and is often the catalyst for causing the problem that is being responded to….
By Peter Schurmann How does making $18 per hour sound working from the comfort of your own home? For those looking for flexible work hours, a stay-at-home parent, for example, it’s a tempting offer. But in a first-of-its kind case, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has highlighted the perils for consumers lured by promises of…
By Selen Ozturk The number of anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in California nearly doubled last year despite an overall decrease in hate crimes statewide, leaving many feeling unsafe in their communities. The number of anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in California nearly doubled last year despite an overall decrease in hate crimes statewide, leaving many feeling unsafe in…
by S.E. Williams Overview: Vice President Kamala Harris has been endorsed by President Joe Biden and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to become the Democratic candidate for president in the 2024 election. Harris is seen as the best choice for president, and her candidacy is supported by many rank and file Democrats and…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media (CBM) – After the assassination attempt on Donald Trump on June 13, in Butler, PA, various California leader denounced the violent act and shared messages of support with the Republican presidential candidate. While the former President was speaking to supporters, a sniper fired a shot that grazed his…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media (CBM) – The general election on Nov. 5 is less than four months away. This year, Californians will vote yes or no on 10 propositions that have qualified for the ballot covering a range of issues from raising the minimum wage to amending the state constitution to ban involuntary…
Dear editor, My grandmother suffers from high blood pressure, and it can often be challenging for her to access the care she needs. After reading a recent New York Times article detailing the abuse of middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers, I was shocked by the tactics these groups use to prioritize their profits over…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA Newswire) – To address systemic racial disparities in the real estate appraisal profession, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced an historic conciliation agreement with The Appraisal Foundation (TAF). TAF, the organization responsible for setting standards and qualifications for real estate…
NNPA NEWSWIRE-Black Americans make up 18.2% of the federal workforce, providing crucial, stable jobs. This proposal aims to create a “color-blind” society by stopping racial counts and erasing progress in workplace diversity and equal opportunity. By State Representative Ron Reynolds Donald Trump’s Project 2025 is a major threat! As we look toward November’s presidential election,…
Small pharmacies find difficulty in prescribing the drug due to Big Pharma restrictions By Andre ‘M. Johnson According to a recent study published in Lucent, the number of people living with diabetes worldwide is on pace to more than double in the next three decades. This increase will bring the total of worldwide diabetic patients…
By Lou K. Coleman You know [Luke 16:19-31] tells a parable about a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s…
Elizabeth Dilley In 1215, at Runnymede in England, King John signed the Magna Carta. The mythos surrounding this document as a foundational text of Western democracy, which ensured that even kings were subject to the rule of law, inspired the those who drafted the founding documents of the United States. I confess I was taught…
By Selen Ozturk For the over six million Californians aged 65 and over, and the over seven and a half million with a disability, getting the care they need has not always been easy. For the over six million Californians aged 65 and over, and the over seven and a half million with a disability,…
In-Person Scams SoCalGas encourages customers to be aware of these scams and to question anyone who presents themselves as a representative of SoCalGas. Here are some things to consider if someone comes to your home claiming to be from the gas company: · Typically, SoCalGas visits a customer’s home in response to a specific service…
Craig J. DeLuz | Special to California Black Media Partners In the ongoing debate over government spending and its impact on job growth, the latest news from California reveals a harsh reality. While the public sector has seen an increase in jobs supported by tax dollars, the private industry – the backbone of any strong…
by Breanna Reeves A new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom this month will now require school districts to include curriculum on the dangers of fentanyl use as part of high school health courses, beginning with the 2026-27 school year. Authored by Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego), Assembly Bill 2429 will require schools with existing…
by Hardy Brown Hardy Brown, Sr. Listening to some Democrats calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race is ludicrous. I am reminded of what Paul wrote in a letter to the Philippians in Chapter 3 verses 13-14. “But one thing I know forgetting what lies behind, but keeping pressing…
by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent (NNPA Newswire) – As mainstream media and some Democrats zero in on President Joe Biden’s recent debate missteps, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is drawing attention to Donald Trump, the 34-times convicted felon and twice-impeached former president. The ACLU released its memo, “Trump on Surveillance, Protest,…
For over 15 years, Dr. Anju Mathur and her Angel Longevity Medical Center have been administering prescriptions that infuse her patients with long term health and Blue Zone tempered wellness to defy the effects of aging. In acknowledgement of Chronic Disease Day in July, Dr. Mathur is hoping to expand the awareness of alternative healing…
By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) – Can you imagine what would have happened to a Black man who showed up at a Donald Trump rally acting “suspiciously” around the metal detectors? It is no secret to any conscious American why the 20-year-old shooter of former President Trump was not stopped although police and security deemed…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Judge Cannon’s decision removes a significant legal obstacle for Trump as he campaigns for a return to the White House despite being found responsible for sexually assaulting a woman, committing massive business fraud in New York, and, by the U.S. Congress, for inciting the deadly January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S….
Riverside, CA – Riverside Community Health Foundation (RCHF) needs residents of Riverside, Jurupa Valley, Perris, Moreno Valley, Norco, and Corona to lend their voices in shaping the future of community health services. Every four years, RCHF conducts a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), and community input is essential to its success. The CHNA process aims…
