Year: 2024

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA Newswire) — Marian Robinson, mother to former first lady Michelle Obama, died on May 31, at age 86. Her loved ones said she leaves behind a void in the hearts of many. As a steadfast figure in the Obama White House, Robinson’s presence extended far…

By Sunita Sohrabji May 30, 2024 Vaccines have not kept pace with the rapid evolution of Covid-19 variants and sub-variants. The new KP.2 subvariant shows an amazing ability to evade immunity, and will likely spur on a summer surge of COVID-19 infections. “This is one of the more aggressive versions of the virus that we…

by Breanna Reeves Overview: California has identified Alzheimer’s disease as the third leading cause of death in the state, with an estimated 720,000 people living with the disease. The California Department of Public Health has launched a state-wide campaign called “Take on Alzheimer’s” to increase education and raise awareness about the disease. The campaign aims…

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Modern science backs Mister Rogers up. Young people with families and caregivers who are actively engaged in their learning tend to do better in school, and not by a little: Students with engaged families are up to 81 percent more likely to graduate from high school and 95 percent more likely to…

By Lou  K. Coleman When Jesus comes at the Rapture, there will be NO WARNING. It will be INSTANTANEOUS. It will be as [1 Corinthians 15:52] says in the “Twinkling of an Eye”. There will be no time to get ready.  There will be no time to repent. It will be too late! What are…

by Arizona Informant Homeownership has long been a reliable and valuable investment for many Americans. The Black homeownership rate in the U.S., however, stands at just 44% – the lowest among all racial groups according to the National Association of Realtors.  A lack of access to credit, a lack of understanding about the homebuying process,…

“Extreme heat can be deadly. Together, let’s do everything we can to stay safe. The state is taking action to protect and inform communities and Californians should take steps now to protect themselves from the heat. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay connected.” Governor Gavin Newsom (June 4, 2024)What you need to know: With extreme…

By Ashlee Banks Special to the AFRO  President Joe Biden recently announced that due to the PACT Act, nearly 900 thousand veterans and survivors who were exposed to toxins while serving in the U.S. military have received disability benefits over the last two years. In Aug. 2022, Biden signed the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson…

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA Newswire) — A petition calling for conservative Supreme Court justices and noted Donald Trump supporters Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas to recuse themselves from major cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack has amassed 102,837 signatures as of 4 p.m., May 24. Following…

The Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District has been recognized as the 2024 Organization of the Year by the Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education (AEOE), Ten Strands, and the California Environmental Literacy Initiative (CAELI): https://aeoe.org/news/13358474 . One-hundred guests celebrated the award, along with the career of retiring Public Affairs Manager Diana Ruiz on Sunday, May 19….

Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People California-Hawaii State Conference (NAACP Cal/Hi State Conference) hosted its annual “Legislative Day” at the State Capitol and Capitol Annex Swing Space on May 20. The day of activities is organized to inspire members to participate in the political process…

By Sunita Sohrabji New federal standards for data collection could reflect the true diversity of the US. Disaggregated data could play a major role in resolving the US’s health care inequities, revealing information about diverse populations that have not previously been counted. Standards for federal data collection have not changed since 1997. But in a…

By Ashlee Banks Special to the AFRO  U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, has filed a trademark application to own the rights to the phrase “bleach blonde bad-built butch body.” “Well I know people just think I play a lawyer on TV, but I am one in real life with a background in business,” Crockett told…