by Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer Music fans far and wide are mourning the death of legendary producer, composer and arranger, Quincy Jones’ death. Reports of Jones’ death came out on the evening of Nov. 3 from his publicist, Arnold Robsinson. The music icon, whose contributions spanned over seven decades, died at his Bel-Air home…
By Lou K. Coleman Open your eyes! Everything is lining up just like Jesus said it would [Mark 13:28-37]. The signs are everywhere! Examine what has happened on the world scene to gain understanding of what it means in the larger context of Bible Prophecy and God’s purpose in history. Study the Book of Revelations…
Anissa Glaser-Bacon As a new pastor in a church in Amish country, I did not expect to be welcomed by all. I was female, single and, as we say in my home state of Maine, “from away.” When I walked down the street in my town or other nearby locations wearing my pastoral collar, men…
By Nsenga K. Burton Ph.D. “Ain’t nothing perfect in this world other than Jesus and Luther Vandross’s first album.” – Ruby (Jenifer Lewis), Black-ish In the world of documentary filmmaking, few names shine as brightly as Dawn Porter. Known for her poignant explorations of political and social issues (Good Trouble, Power of the Dream, Gideon’s…
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $17 million in refunds to consumers harmed by online cash advance provider Brigit, which the agency says deceived consumers with false promises of “instant” cash advances and locked consumers into a monthly membership they couldn’t cancel. The FTC first took action against Brigit in 2023, alleging that…
Victorville- Many community based organizations throughout San Bernardino county have joined forces with the state to combat hate crimes throughout California and The High Desert is home to an amazing organization that is doing their part to stop the hate in California. The Family Assistance Program was founded in 1985 and began as The High…
By Hazel Trice Edney Joy. The Oxford Dictionary describes it as “a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.” Merriam-Webster says it is “the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune.” Thesaurus.com gives a string of synonyms for joy, including elation, humor, bliss, and cheer. How ever one chooses to describe or define, “joy”, medical…
November 4, 2024 by Chauncey Simmons It can happen to the best of us. You’re out with friends, enjoying a meal, and suddenly you realize you’ve overeaten! But don’t worry – there are ways to prevent yourself from overeating in the future. People have come up with homegrown strategies for limiting their calorie intake, but…
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $17 million in refunds to consumers harmed by online cash advance provider Brigit, which the agency says deceived consumers with false promises of “instant” cash advances and locked consumers into a monthly membership they couldn’t cancel. The FTC first took action against Brigit in 2023, alleging that…
by Dr. P. Gould We hear it all the time from people who say apple cider vinegar is great for this and great for that. But did you know that taking this magical spoonful can also have some serious side effects? While apple cider vinegar has numerous potential health benefits, it’s also essential to be…
More than 100 Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) employees joined partner organizations serving military veterans in the County of Los Angeles to launch the countywide observance of Operation Green Light, an annual initiative to honor and support veterans who served to protect the rights and freedoms of U.S. citizens. During a building-lighting ceremony, county…
By Joseph Williams The Lakers legend and NBA icon made his final argument on who to vote for in the presidential election next week — and why Donald Trump isn’t it. All hail King James. Nov. 5 is the presidential election, His Highness — a.k.a. LeBron James, the legendary Los Angeles Lakers guard — dropped…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—San Bernardino City Unified School District’s (SBCUSD) San Bernardino High School (SBHS) crowned the 2024–2025 Mr. and Miss Cardinal City and Court on Sept. 21. “As a proud alum of San Bernardino High School, I know firsthand the deep-rooted pride and tradition that our flagship school represents for our entire District and our…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California kicked off 2025 open enrollment and launched its “Let’s Health Talk” campaign across the state today to reach California’s remaining uninsured. Open Enrollment – which begins today and runs through Jan. 31, 2025 – is when Californians can sign up for, renew or shop for a new health insurance plan….
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Across the nation, more than 15 million mail-in and early in-person votes have already been cast. Among these early votes, 46% come from registered Democrats, 36% from Republicans, and 18% from other parties. The early voting push comes as Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign encourages Democratic voters to take advantage of mail-in…
Readers can learn about the deadlines to request and return absentee ballots and the qualifications for voting by mail. “Researching, critical reading, and wading through confusing information is an important part of a journalist’s job,” said Professor Devika Koppikar, who spearheaded the project. “By reading through state election board websites, students learned how voting can…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education is proud to announce that it has awarded the Outstanding Community Partner Award to No Kid Hungry, a nonprofit dedicated to ending childhood hunger and reducing food scarcity. This award, presented at the Board’s Oct. 22 meeting, recognizes No Kid Hungry’s exceptional…
By Quintessa Williams Word in Black It’s no longer a surprising revelation that Black girls are disciplined at disproportionately high rates compared to their peers of other racial backgrounds. However, new data from two women’s advocacy organizations and the federal government has further shed light on this persistent trend. Black girls, who make up just…
By Michael A. Grant (TriceEdneyWire.com) – The best way to overcome “The Big Lie” is with a bigger truth! For this reason, supporters of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz should set a stretch goal of securing 100,000,000 votes on November 5, 2024. This is 19,000,000 more votes than Joe Biden received in 2020. Only 66…
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Tanu Henry | California Black Media Hundreds of thousands gathered at the 19th annual Taste of Soul Festival in Crenshaw — an event dubbed “California’s largest block party” — on Oct. 19. At the event, California Black Media (CBM) partnered with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) to spread the word about the California Vs….
Edward Henderson | California Black Media (CBM) – Proposition 2 would authorize the state to issue $10 billion in bonds with $8.5 billion dedicated to elementary and secondary educational facilities and $1.5 billion for community college facilities. If approved, the proposition will make changes to the formula used to determine the amount each district is…
By Araceli Martinez POPLAR, Calif. – More than 50 years after the murder of Yemeni farm worker Nagi Daifallah, a diverse gathering of Poplar residents came together on a recent weekend to honor the organizer’s memory, and to demand justice for his killing. Organizers also unveiled a mural inspired by the slain activist, whose death…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated an inquiry into the use of data caps and other usage-based billing practices by wired and wireless broadband providers. This inquiry seeks to evaluate the impact of these practices on consumers and competition despite dissent from two Republican commissioners…
