By Lou K. Coleman Do you think judgment will never fall? If you do, then this I say therefore, and affirm together with the Lord, that you walk no longer in the futility of your mind, being darkened in your understanding excluded from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in you…
By D.G. Mawn, MA, JD and Stephanie E. Myers, Ph.D. In 1964, President Lyndon Baines Johson said, “A challenge to all of us to go to work in our communities and our states, in our homes and in our hearts, to eliminate the last vestiges of injustice in our beloved country.” President Johnson made this…
By Dr. Jack Feltz and Dr. Michael Hagg Most people over a certain age are familiar with going in for a colonoscopy, a routine method of screening for and preventing colon cancer. What they might not know is that the cost of the procedure can vary wildly depending on where they get it done. The…
by Elizabeth Dilley A just world for all includes an equal voice in the ballot box. Perhaps you remember the problem of gerrymandering from your high school civics class. Gerrymandering happens when one political party draws electoral maps that seek to dilute the voting power of another political party. And because political power and…
by Dwight Brown Film Critic for DwightBrownInk.com and NNPA News Wire (****) If you told this twisted story at a cocktail party, everyone would be entranced. They’d listen attentively, right up until the end with the big reveal. That’s when they’d drop their martini glasses, gasp and laugh at how providence has bigger plans for…
by Breanna Reeves Thousands of Kaiser Permanente mental health workers launched an open-ended strike on Monday, demanding that Kaiser address the mental health crisis and shortage of mental health professionals. More than 2,400 mental health therapists, psychologists, social workers and psychiatric nurses who are represented by the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) made the…
Riverside, CA – In support of veterans across the nation, Supervisors Karen Spiegel and Chuck Washington are proud to announce Riverside County’s return of Operation Green Light for Veterans. The event will feature a ceremonial lighting on Tuesday, November 5, at 5:00 p.m. in front of the County Administration Center Building, located at 4080 Lemon…
Here are some things that might tip you off to a problem: You get a notification that your email address or phone number changed. Or that your password was reset. But you didn’t make those changes. You get a message that someone tried to log in, or did log in, and it wasn’t you. You…
OP-ED: This election isn’t just another vote—it’s a chance to protect our progress and build a future of justice, opportunity, and equality. Together, we can make history. But that only happens if we use our power to vote. By State Representative Ron Reynolds Black men, our country needs us now more than ever. On November…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media CBM)- This year’s International ShakeOut Day was October 17, when millions of people worldwide participated in earthquake drills at work, school, or home. October also marks the 35th anniversary of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, which devastated the Bay Area. That 6.9 magnitude shock was responsible for 63 deaths…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media CBM) – Last week, the Kamala Harris campaign released its Opportunity Agenda for Black Men. On Oct. 16, California Black Media (CBM) spoke with Harris-Walz campaign surrogate, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA-12), who shared more insights on Harris’ agenda and the importance of securing the Black Male vote. “She has…
By Selen Ozturk Although the U.S. is a STEM world leader, classroom engagement barriers remain for girls, low-income students and those of color. Although the U.S. is a STEM world leader, classroom engagement barriers remain for girls, low-income students and those of color. STEM engagement is closely connected to career and economic mobility, as U.S….
Scholarship program to help learners gain skills and access new career opportunities (Black PR Wire) LISLE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– DeVry University announced today a partnership with OneTen, a coalition of leading employers committed to unlocking opportunity for skilled talent without four-year degrees. This collaboration will provide scholarships to support qualifying DeVry learners in gaining work-ready skills…
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Time is running out for high school students with big dreams to take the next step toward their future, as the Oct. 31 application deadline for the Disney Dreamers Academy is fast approaching. Disney Dreamers Academy students march down Main Street U.S.A., at Magic Kingdom Park…
KI is excited to announce its third annual Classroom Furniture Giveaway, offering K-12 teachers the opportunity to transform their learning environments. Four winners will each be awarded up to $40,000 worth of KI furniture of their choosing to turn their dream space into a reality. This year, the giveaway is open to all types of…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Volunteers, Office of the Governor celebrates the start of an ambitious new service year for California Service Corps, which includes #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, Youth Service Corps, California Climate Action Corps and AmeriCorps California. With a force of 10,000 service members, California is leading the way in national service as members are…
Rachael Ward Marching through the streets of New York City the day Roe V. Wade overturned became my birthplace in a deeper commitment toward reproductive justice. In the sea of 60,000 who marched, my most poignant memory is of the youth expressing their anger at religion. Seeing a clergy colleague and myself, they would share…
By Lou K. Coleman In the unseen realms. It will be more powerful than an atomic burst, yet Silent, Invisible! Suddenly! Inexplicable! A moment coming soon that will change everything and everyone forever. Billions of people will be gone in a flash [1 Thessalonians 4:17; Matthew 24:40-42]. Two shall be in the field; the one…
Trump’s pattern of racism and discrimination goes back to the 1970s, when the US Justice Department sued his real estate business for racial discrimination, alleging that they had systematically refused to rent apartments to Black tenants. By Brandon Weathersby I was born in 1989, the same year Donald Trump took out full-page newspaper ads in…
By Steve Cain, CEO, UnitedHealthcare of California As inflation in the U.S. remains high, you may be looking to adjust your lifestyle and spending habits. But when it comes to health care, it’s important to keep your budget and well-being in mind. This year’s open enrollment season is a good chance to review how you’re…
Ontario, CA – October 22, 2024 – Southern California is home to one of the largest military veteran populations in the country, and on Friday, November 15th, we are proud to host the SoCal Veterans Expo at the Ontario Convention Center to connect veterans with employers & resources that will help them build a stable…
With the presidential elections just three weeks away, voters and election officials nationwide are facing historically high threats to voting access. By Selen Ozturk With the presidential elections just three weeks away, voters and election officials nationwide are facing historically high threats to voting access. These threats include new state voting restrictions, misinformation, voter roll…
When Pam McClure learned she’d save nearly $4,000 on her prescription drugs next year, she said, “it sounded too good to be true.” She and her husband are both retired and live on a “very strict” budget in central North Dakota. Susan Jaffe When Pam McClure learned she’d save nearly $4,000 on her prescription drugs…
