Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media On March 21, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins shared her perspectives on Proposition 47 (Prop 47), a controversial ballot measure that has been inflaming debates and influencing law enforcement action in California. The 10-year-old proposition has significantly impacted legal proceedings related to crime and punishment in the…
SAN BERNARDINO—Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) today recognized San Bernardino Brenda Dowdy as “Women of the Year” for the 45th Assembly District which he represents and 11 other women leaders from cities in his district. “It’s my privilege to host this tribute to the women of the 45th Assembly District. This is a small…
GoGreen Home enables affordable financing for energy efficiency upgrades SACRAMENTO – State Treasurer Fiona Ma today announced that the GoGreen Home Energy Financing Program (GoGreen Home) has financed more than $100 million in home energy efficiency improvements, including high-efficiency heating and air conditioning systems, insulation, Energy Star appliances, and efficient windows. The program launched as…
By Gene Lambey, Special to the AFRO Diabetes has been a known disease that has widely affected the Black community— but it is a disease that can be managed. According to a report from the Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), diabetes is categorized as a chronic long-lasting condition that affects how the body…
How San Bernardino Residents Can Safely Protect Their Eyes By Dr. Premilla Banwait, Vice President of Clinical Programs, UnitedHealthcare For people in San Bernardino and hundreds of millions more nationwide, the upcoming solar eclipse offers a great opportunity to view a rare celestial event. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks any part of…
Project Description: This Little Light of Mine is named after the song. It is an inspirational song that many people know. I have conceived and plan to launch a Space Payload in January (2024). The Little Light Space Payload will be transported by a Space-X rocket up to The International Space Station (ISS). The Payload…
By Martha Burk It’s 2024, but it feels like we’re back in 1991 this Women’s History Month. Back then, President George H.W. Bush was following in the footsteps of his predecessor Ronald Reagan by continuing to appoint conservative judges to the federal bench, and Roe v. Wade was expected to fall. Radical anti-abortion activism had…
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Xi Lambda Chapter in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Eta Nu Omega Chapter celebrates its 36th Annual Oratorical Contest on March 23, 2024, at Rancho Cucamonga High School. Participants and winners range from Elementary to High school. Young scholars demonstrated their public speaking…
Insurance non-renewals continue even as Commissioner Ricardo Lara introduces regulations favored by the industry. BY LEVI SUMAGAYSAY With more California homeowners just discovering their insurance policies are getting canceled — and hundreds of thousands of others stuck with a pricey option of last resort — state Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s efforts to fix the home…
By Charlene Crowell (March 21, 2024)The approaching spring season signals not only a change in weather; but an annual surge in homebuying. Underscoring this long-standing trend is the annual April observance of Fair Housing Month. Enacted in 1968, the Fair Housing Act banned discrimination on the basis of race, religion, and national origin in the…
Karen Georgia Thompson March 1 is commemorated annually as Remembrance Day in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). Formally known as Nuclear Victims’ Day and Nuclear Survivors’ Day, this RMI public holiday remembers and honors lives that were lost and disrupted because of the United States nuclear testing which began in RMI in the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — (3/26/24)U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) announced the Equal Health Care for All Act, bicameral legislation that would make equal access to medical care a protected civil right to help address the racial inequities and structural failures in America’s health care system that have led to higher mortality rates…
By Alexis Taylor AFRO Managing Editor Members of Black Press gathered inside of the National Press Club on March 15 to learn more about the 2024 agenda goals and celebrate Black Press Week. Hosted by the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the event was one of many to celebrate the anniversary of the Black Press,…
President Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose Appoints Special Task Force to Study Lawsuit Aftermath WASHINGTON, DC—Representing the interests of more than 100,000 Black real estate professionals, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) announced today that it is preparing member agents and brokers for a new environment created by a lawsuit settlement that will significantly…
Women’s History Month is a time to come together to celebrate and recognize the achievements and contributions of women throughout the years. For this Women’s History Month, we sat down with Alicia Wilson, Head of Regional Philanthropy for North America at JPMorgan Chase to learn about her career journey, what motivates the work she does…
BY MARK SHERMAN Updated 1:09 PM PDT, March 18, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to side with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security in a case…
(SACRAMENTO) – Today, Assembly Bill 1887 by Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, was approved by the State Assembly by a floor vote of 73-0. AB 1887 would extend the application deadline for state financial aid programs, including Cal Grant and the Middle Class Scholarship, from April 2 to May…
By Helen W. Boucher Since the beginning of this year, measles cases have been reported in eleven states spanning both coasts and heartland. The situation warrants enough concern that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning to doctors about renewed measles risk. Unfortunately, vaccine skepticism is threatening to undo one of the…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – With the observance of Women’s History Month in full swing, the music world has finally begun to recognize female artists’ vast contributions. The latest report from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative reflected on the strides forward and the persistent obstacles women professionals in…
By Lou K. Coleman You best make up your mind and make it up fast. For this is what the Lord God says: ‘Disaster! Unprecedented disaster– is coming! [Ezekiel 7:5-7]. We are on a catastrophic path, one that will be so extreme that the world have never experienced anything like it before. [Matthew 24:21]. Think…
Peter Makari “Ceasefire now!” has been a consistent cry for months among people responding to the unrelenting Israeli assault on the Palestinian people of Gaza. At the time of writing, more than 30,000 Palestinians have been killed, more than 70,000 injured, and three-quarters of the 2.3 million people in Gaza have been displaced. Virtually the…
McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media The California vs. Hate Resource Line, established to assist victims of hate crimes and hate incidents in the Golden State, received 823 calls from 79% of California’s 58 counties during its first nine months of operation. The telephone line’s first anniversary is in May. Since its launch, callers have…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media California State Controller Malia Cohen and several other State officials — including Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) and State Superintendent for Public Instruction Tony Thurmond – are backing a ballot measure that will make California Students more financial literate. On March 12, California for Financial Education, a non-partisan coalition…
By Selen Ozturk Homeownership, often the first step for generational wealth, is ever-more unaffordable for California families — especially those of color. Homeownership, often the first step for generational wealth, is ever-more unaffordable for California families — especially those of color. Now, the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) is changing that for first-generation homebuyers with…
BY MARK SHERMAN Updated 1:09 PM PDT, March 18, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to side with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security in a case…
