NNPA NEWSWIRE — On the first day of the conference, Emory Edwards, EdChoice’s Vice President of Outreach, asked the influencers, who had backgrounds in journalism, media, and education, and most of whom were parents, “What can we do to truly support our black kids and cultivate community?” By Dawn Montgomery Black Press USA Contributor Austin,…
Reaching out with a hometown hero story about a commercial truck driver who went above and beyond to keep others out of harm’s way: Elijah Ramos of Victorville, CA. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company recognized Elijah as a grand prize winner of its Highway Hero Award for his heroic story: Last September, Elijah…
By Selen Ozturk As women head to the polls this fall, abuse in office, domestic workers’ rights, reproductive rights and gun control are forefront concerns. As women voters head to the polls this fall, domestic workers’ rights, reproductive rights, gun control and violence against officeholder and election official women are forefront concerns. Abuse in office…
Over $1 billion spent with minority, women, disabled veteran, and/or LGBT-owned businesses; nearly 87% of businesses based in California LOS ANGELES (March 6, 2024) – Today, SoCalGas announced the company exceeded the 2023 California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) diverse spending goal* for a 31st consecutive year, purchasing over 44% of all goods and services from…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The process the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) promised to initiate to pass a package of reparations bills began Feb. 26, on the Assembly floor at the State Capitol with the passage of Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 135. Authored by Assemblymember Akilah Weber (D-La Mesa), ACR 135 —…
BymSunita Sohrabji Misidentification of MENA people causes harm to the community, denying access to critical health resources, college scholarships and financial aid. More than 3.5 million people with roots from 23 countries in the Middle East and North Africa are currently misidentified as White in US Census data, and in almost all states and school…
By David Dew What we see happening with people here in America and throughout the civilized world is a call out for people to feel something other than what they are feeling in their lives. Many people are in pain, searching for release, only finding it through substances which do not last and only deadens…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The DLCC underscored its commitment to combating Republican gerrymandering by supporting efforts for representative maps that accurately reflect the diversity of districts and states. The committee also expanded its focus to include races that impact the balance of power in state legislatures, such as state supreme court seats, lieutenant governorships, and ballot…
Join the “Dancing with the Leaders of the Inland Empire” project! Audition and information meeting, this Saturday, March 9, 2024. 2 – 4:30 pm, 6377 Riverside Ave. Suite 120, Riverside, CA 92506 This activity is funded in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency, as part of the Creative Corps Inland SoCal Arts…
Youth filmmakers tackle the issues of the world creatively, reaching across languages, states, and oceans to create cultural bonds, share their stories and renew their hopes for a brighter future through film. From nearly 2,000 middle and high school students from the U.S. and across the globe HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) —…
By Lou K. Coleman “Whatever is going wrong, put your war clothes on. You might be in a daze but tell the devil he can’t have your praise. No matter the attack, you won’t turn back. This means War! He can’t have your family, he can’t have your increase, he can’t have your breakthrough, because…
Sarah Lund What is spiritual joy in times of crisis? How can we find joy in our hearts when we live in a world filled with sorrows? In the shadows of the cross, where is our glad hosanna? An ancient instrument with mystical powers, the drum connects us to our spiritual core. As part of…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media California State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) hosted an oral history presentation for Black History Month at DeAnza High School in the Contra Costa County city of Richmond. In front of a diverse group of public officials, guests and students from five other campuses within the West Contra…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — As a former history teacher and student of history, I’m deeply concerned by the dark efforts at work to silence these stories. The NAACP Legal Defense Fund estimates that more than 1,600 books have been banned across the country, with 566 books having been banned in Florida alone. Teachers and librarians are…
Temescal Valley, CA – Second District Supervisor Karen Spiegel proudly hosted the Annual Homeless Symposium on February 29, 2024, at the Terramor Terrace Club in Temescal Valley. The event, a cornerstone for collaborative discussions on homelessness solutions within the Second District, was facilitated by Heidi Marshall, the esteemed Director of Housing & Workforce Solutions. The…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The DLCC underscored its commitment to combating Republican gerrymandering by supporting efforts for representative maps that accurately reflect the diversity of districts and states. The committee also expanded its focus to include races that impact the balance of power in state legislatures, such as state supreme court seats, lieutenant governorships, and ballot…
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today filed an amicus brief in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, a case that is before the United States Supreme Court. Prior rulings by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals have left few and fragmented options for local governments to confront the homelessness crisis. As a result, California’s elected…
By Stacy M. Brown | National Newspaper Publishers Association A scathing report released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz unveiled a disturbing pattern of operational and managerial deficiencies within the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), shedding light on the alarming rate of inmate deaths. The report, covering the years FY…
LAS VEGAS (March 4, 2024) – Brightline West announces updates to field investigation work in Southern California and Nevada within the proposed rail corridor within Interstate 15 right-of-way. Field work began in January to advance final stages of design in preparation for a groundbreaking. Brightline West will connect Las Vegas and Southern California with America’s…
Your good health has an enemy — atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is common. And its effects can be very serious. This condition can lead to strokes, heart attacks, and death. But, you can take steps to protect yourself from this disease. What is atherosclerosis? The inside walls of healthy arteries are smooth and clean. This makes it…
April 15 is the last day Bank of America debit cards can be used Starting February 15, 2024, the Employment Development Department (EDD) begins issuing payments for unemployment, disability, and Paid Family Leave customers on new Money Network prepaid debit cards. Benefit payments will no longer be issued on Bank of America debit cards. The…
By Merrill Matthews Americans are already unhappy with the cost of prescription drugs. They may get a whole lot unhappier when they learn how some companies game the system at patients’ expense. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) just released an investigation into the prescription drug industry. It shows just how much some Medicare insurance plans…
Youth filmmakers tackle the issues of the world creatively, reaching across languages, states, and oceans to create cultural bonds, share their stories and renew their hopes for a brighter future through film. From nearly 2,000 middle and high school students from the U.S. and across the globe HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) —…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent In a bid to amplify Black voices and highlight diverse stories, Chevrolet, in collaboration with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), invites budding journalists, content creators, and communications enthusiasts to embark on the summer internship of a lifetime through the Discover the Unexpected (DTU) Fellowship. The…
Our 2024 Social Lite Knights were all ears as they heard from 2 distinguished professors who would introduce them to a profession they never considered. Carl Brazelton shared that he, like many of our Knights, had dreams but he was told by his teacher to “choose a different profession because being a “black pilot”…
