Affected CalFresh customers must report food loss by Feb. 5. & can buy hot meals until Feb. 8 RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — CalFresh customers who lost food purchased with benefits due to the recent Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) have until February 5 to report the loss and receive replacement benefits. State officials estimate that…
By Quintessa Williams/Word In Black Recent incidents of racial harassment in schools and the president elect’s re-election have intensified concerns among Black parents about their children’s safety and well-being on campus. “As we inch closer to Jan. 20, I worry for my son and his friends who are about to graduate, a milestone we should…
LOS ANGELES – After you apply with FEMA for disaster assistance, you may wonder what comes next. Sometimes, FEMA may call you for more information or to give you an update. Messages from FEMA will arrive by email, phone, or text. You will know the message comes from FEMA if it is from one of…
by Constance Brown-Riggs, MSEd, RD, CDE,CDN Search the internet or turn on the TV and you’re likely to come across a celebrity-endorsed supplement touted to be “totally safe,” “all-natural,” or “without side effects.” Because it’s a celebrity, we assume they’ve used the product, and we believe “it must really be safe.” The truth is, the…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent NNPA NEWSWIRE — Trump has long referred to January 6 rioters as “hostages,” framing their convictions as politically motivated. Speaking to NBC News, Trump characterized the pardon as a “fun” start to his second term. Four years after the deadly January 6 Capitol insurrection, Donald Trump,…
SACRAMENTO – State Treasurer Fiona Ma today Announced $15 million in grants to support small business development programs throughout California. The grants were made through the California Investment & Innovation Program (Cal IIP) run by the California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA), which Ma chairs as state treasurer. “Small businesses power the California economy,” said…
Black athletes have been essential in building Division I basketball and football into a multi-billion-dollar industry. The NCAA is on the brink of settling two cases for approximately $2.8 billion in connection with certain antitrust claims involving name, image, and likeness. Due to limited advertising specifically to Black audiences, the settlement threatens to leave some…
Parents Beware: Valid National Security Concerns and TikTok’s U.S. Toxic Version Pushed to America’s Children Make it a Double Threat Washington, D.C. – Enough Is Enough applauds the Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling upholding a federal law that could ban TikTok unless its Chinese-owned company, ByteDance, sells its U.S. operations by January 19, 2025. In his…
By: Lou K Coleman “At 2:45 p.m. on Friday, local time, life was normal in Japan. People were working. Students were in class. Shoppers were in grocery stores. Trains were running and passengers were loading airplanes. Banks were open, government officials were in meetings, and lovers were thinking of dinner dates later that night. Power…
Governor and Legislature Have Unique Opportunity to Help All Californians by Ending the “Hidden Tort Tax” By Victor Gomez, Executive Director, California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse California Governor Gavin Newsom curiously signed an executive order temporarily suspending the crippling California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which will now allow victims of the recent fires to more…
by TERRY TANG Associated Press The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to honor President Abraham Lincoln as “a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today.” Now, millions of people honor…
Emmanuel Temple Church paid tribute to : Claudia Atkinson on her Long Life Lived in the Victorville Community. The celebration was held Sunday, January 19, 2025 from 2:00 pm -5:00 pm at 14528 El Cariso Rd Victorville, Ca 92392 and Emmanuel Temple Church 17288 Stoddard Wells Rd Victorville, Ca from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media More than 100 reparations advocates and supporters from nearly 20 grassroots organizations across California gathered at the State Capitol on Jan. 7 for the first-ever Reparations Education and Advocacy Day (R.E.A.D) event. Led by the Coalition for A Just and Equitable California (CJEC), the event took place in…
The devastating fires in Los Angeles County underscore the urgent need for proactive measures to reduce wildfire risk and improve community resilience in California. While no preparation can entirely prevent tragedies when 100 MPH winds ignite urban canyons, there are practical steps local and regional leaders can take to better prepare for the next wildfire….
LGBTQ+ advocates didn’t even have to wait until President Trump’s first day in office to see how an emboldened Republican-controlled Congress will act. On January 14, days before the inauguration, the U.S. House passed the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act,” prohibiting transgender women and girls from playing on school sports teams that…
By Selen Ozturk Hate crimes are mounting in rural California, where many ethnic minorities are too distrustful of the government toreport them. Hate crimes are mounting in rural California, where many ethnic minorities are too distrustful of the government to report them. In response to this rise, California launched CA vs Hate, a reporting and…
Public health services remain accessible to everyone, ensuring equitable care and support for vulnerable communities The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is committed to ensuring that all individuals, regardless of immigration status, can access essential public health services. Protecting the health and well-being of every resident is central to Public Health’s mission, and…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California has announced a special-enrollment period for residents of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, where a state of emergency has been declared due to the Palisades and Eaton Fires that have destroyed over 12,000 homes and displaced hundreds of thousands of Californians. “These fires have caused unprecedented destruction and have upended…
President Joe Biden has awarded STEM NOLA the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). The New Orleans-based non-profit is a national leader in breaking down racial, ethnic, and gender barriers in teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to K-12 students. The PAESMEM is the nation’s highest honor for…
The devastating fires in Los Angeles County underscore the urgent need for proactive measures to reduce wildfire risk and improve community resilience in California. While no preparation can entirely prevent tragedies when 100 MPH winds ignite urban canyons, there are practical steps local and regional leaders can take to better prepare for the next wildfire….
Parents Beware: Valid National Security Concerns and TikTok’s U.S. Toxic Version Pushed to America’s Children Make it a Double Threat Washington, D.C. – Enough Is Enough applauds the Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling upholding a federal law that could ban TikTok unless its Chinese-owned company, ByteDance, sells its U.S. operations by January 19, 2025. In his…
Dr. King’s legacy represents hope and resilience in the face of adversity. His ability to inspire change through peaceful means is a testament to the power of perseverance and moral conviction. We should be inspired by Dr. King’s vision of a fair and just society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. His work is…
Rancho Cucamonga, CA – The award-winning play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time opens at the Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga from January 18 – February 2. Adapted from Mark Haddon’s bestselling novel, this Tony Award-winning production follows 15-year-old Christopher Boone on a remarkable journey to solve the mystery of the…
Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson In 2020, on the eve of the global lockdown due to the spread of the then mostly unknown COVID-19 virus, my father took sick in New York. I spoke with my sister who also lives in New York to determine what we should do about his care. We discussed options…
Solomon O. Smith | California Black Media The Eaton Fire has left a devastating mark on Southern California, including the Black and Brown communities of Pasadena and Altadena, where homeowners are grappling with unimaginable loss. Among them is Ruth Hopkins, publisher of The Pasadena Journal, the area’s only Black newspaper. Hopkins lost her family home…
