By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent LL Cool J, a hip-hop pioneer whose career spans nearly four decades, recently reflected on his profound impact on music, fashion, and entertainment. Speaking on Apple Music’s “Le Code,” the artist expressed confidence that history will recognize his contributions as foundational to the culture. “I think…
By: Lou K Coleman Come on, put your war clothes on. Time to let go, move on, and close doors. Time to end it once and for all! You know there’s a famous passage in the [7th Chapter of the Book of Romans verses 14-25] where the Apostle Paul is describing a warfare going on…
Amy Johnson “Consent Education is Suicide Prevention” read the sign the woman held. This resonates deeply with my work as Minister for Sexuality Education and Justice in the United Church of Christ, where I diligently advocate for sexuality education, its importance, its connection to justice, and its sacredness. This includes education about consent. Congregants and…
Nationwide — Lisa Parker never thought she’d be living her life around dialysis treatments. Diagnosed with stage 4 kidney disease without warning, she found herself thrust into a whirlwind of medical appointments and treatments with little understanding of what was happening. “I didn’t even know what dialysis was,” Lisa shared. It was a crash course…
By Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., California Secretary of State Californians can confidently claim this: California has made more significant reforms to our election laws and expanded voting rights than any other state. The relevance of this accomplishment deepens as we prepare to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act next year. This…
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) will enter the 119th session of Congress with a historic 62 members, marking the largest number of Black federal lawmakers in U.S. history. In total, 67 Black lawmakers will serve, with five Republican members declining to join the caucus. However, this…
Bruce C.T. Wright, NewsOne Nikki Giovani, the legendary and award-winning poet, author and activist whose career spanned nearly 60 years, has died. She was 81. The cause of death was cancer, according to WDBJ, which first reported Giovanni’s passing on Monday night. Giovanni was working as a professor of English at Virginia Tech University at…
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Correspondent On November 23, President-Elect Donald Trump announced the nomination of Scott Turner for the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Turner is the first African American selected by Trump for his cabinet or any other high-level Administration position. The former NFL player has also previously worked in government….
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The California Commission on Aging (CCoA) has published a Housing Policy Brief that offers recommendations for reducing housing insecurity and homelessness among older adults in California. The brief summarizes a more in-depth report titled “Housing Those Hardest Hit: Addressing Older Adult Homelessness.” It also includes seven actionable recommendations…
As California’s wildlife crisis deepens amid forester job shortages, the state has launched a new initiative to build up its forestry ranks. By Selen Ozturk As California’s wildlife crisis deepens amid forester job shortages, the state has launched a new initiative to build up its forestry ranks. California has 33 million acres of forest land;…
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. – On November 26, 2024, San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office prosecutors in our Office of Traffic Safety Unit filed multiple felony charges including murder against Alexis Jose Garcia (28) of San Bernardino. On the evening of November 24th, Defendant Garcia was allegedly driving under the influence, and ran a red…
By Dr. Brian Hainline Sixty million children in America participate in organized sports annually. More than 26% of those kids “specialize” before puberty, meaning they engage in intense, year-round training in a single sport. Specializing in a sport too soon can harm kids’ overall development, well-being, and love of the game — whichever game that…
By Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier Walmart made big promises after George Floyd’s murder. Now, under pressure from “anti-woke” activists, it’s axing its racial equity center and ditching DEI. Does the company still deserve a piece of Black America’s $1.8 trillion spending power? Let’s be clear: Walmart needs Black America a heck of a lot more than Black…
Awards to be Presented at the 20th Annual USGBC California’s Green Gala on Dec. 11th in Hollywood OC Sanitation, L’Oréal, SBCCD, EJ Center at Puente Hills Landfill Park, Contra Costa County Admin Building, Rising Sun and Green Sports Alliance to be Awarded, Among Others LOS ANGELES (December 2, 2024) – On December 11th at…
SACRAMENTO – Dickies, a Texas-based apparel company, recently announced it was relocating its headquarters from Fort Worth, Texas to Orange County, California. This announcement brings new jobs to California, adding to the state’s world-leading economy. “California continues to lead the way with a strong job market and consistent economic growth. We are pleased to welcome…
By Roy Betts, UNCF Communications HBCUs have long been pillars of educational excellence and economic engines, driving prosperity in their communities and across the nation. Despite these contributions, chronic underfunding threatens their ability to sustain this impact. Transforming Futures: The Economic Engines of HBCUs, underscores the urgent need for equitable and sustainable funding to ensure…
Cassandra Saunders Content Warning: This piece contains mentions of suicide and mental health. Please prioritize your well-being when deciding whether or not to read. When I was sixteen, I was a mess. Attending a conservative, anti-LGBTQ church in the Bible Belt plus repressing my sexuality plus being an overachiever with undiagnosed mental health conditions equaled…
By: Lou K Coleman Being lost and going to Hell, thinking you were going to Heaven. A line from a Negro spiritual says it well, “Everybody talkin’ ’bout Heaven ain’t goin’ there.” You see, Jesus makes one of the most startling statements in the entire Bible. He says, not everyone that saith unto Me, Lord,…
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church (Sacramento, CA) The Celebration of Life and Legacy Service for Dr. Ephraim Williams will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Sacramento’s historic Oak Park neighborhood. The public viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by the…
San Bernardino, CA – December 3, 2024 – The entrepreneurial spirit meets holiday giving as the Black and Brown Opportunities for Profit (BBOP) Center hosts its heartwarming Year-End Holiday Celebration on December 17th from 12 pm to 2 pm. This festive gathering isn’t just about celebrating success – it’s about creating smiles for local children…
AB 31 would combat Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis and remedy safety perils created by decades-old federal statute; AB 53 would give retired veterans and spouses a state tax exemption on military pensions SACRAMENTO –Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) reintroduced a public safety bill to grant state peace officer status to tribal law…
by Tre Campbell Salima’s Purpose: Easy, Peezy Recipes is a cookbook for everyone who wants to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying life. Whether you are a parent, social worker, or busy professional and wish to introduce a child to the kitchen, optimize your time with a quick and healthy dish,…
We’ve all experienced the throbbing, distracting discomfort of a headache. Headaches vary. Everybody gets headaches. Types of headaches differ in cause, duration, and severity. Most Common Primary Headaches Primary headaches typically involve head pain. Your headache isn’t going to be caused by illness or allergies. These headaches can be episodic or chronic: Episodic headaches may…
Our San Bernardino County youth have felt pressured by the narrative that they must look to Los Angeles or Orange County to find a job. The San Bernardino County Workforce Board’s Youth Forward program and Roadtrip Nation have partnered to show the world that the opportunities of their dreams are right here in San Bernardino…