By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday rescinded a Project 2025-inspired order that had abruptly frozen most federal grants and loans, a sweeping directive that threw social service programs like Head Start, student loans, and Medicaid into disarray. The initial order, issued earlier in the week, sparked…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Except for outspoken lawmakers Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Democrats have remained frustratingly silent as Donald Trump solidifies his grip on power. Despite his administration’s policies, a government funding freeze, and his allies pushing the racist and oppressive Project 2025 agenda onto Americans, Democratic leadership…
PROCLAMATION This month, we pay homage to the rich history and contributions of Black Americans who have shaped our state and nation in countless ways through centuries of struggle and triumph. First proposed by scholar Carter G. Woodson in 1926, Black History Month lifts up the Black experience in a fuller telling of America’s story,…
Pasadena, Calif. – February 1, 2023 — In a heartfelt tribute to the brave emergency workers who battled the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, Jelly Roll headlined a benefit concert at the iconic Rose Bowl. The free event brought together an impressive lineup of artists, including Public Enemy, Marshmello, Lainey Wilson, and many others, all…
ONTARIO, CA – Throughout his trailblazing career, Dr. Don English has prioritized the well-being of all students, supporting vulnerable populations and fostering safe, more inclusive communities. Now, as the first African American to serve as President of the Chaffey Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees, Dr. English is eager to build on the…
There was a time when I believed in the “American Dream.” I held onto the idea that with the right experience, education and work ethic, anyone could achieve greatness in this land of my ancestors. However, on the morning of April 1, 2010, my belief was shattered when I discovered that the Miami Dade Aviation…
Nationwide — Beyoncé has once again made history, becoming the first Black woman ever to win a Grammy for Best Country Album. Her groundbreaking achievement shatters barriers in a genre that has long been dominated by white artists and often overlooked the contributions of Black musicians. According to Billboard, this win for Cowboy Carter, she…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs—25% on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% on imports from China—has sent shockwaves through global markets, sparking retaliatory measures from trade partners and raising concerns about the economic strain on American consumers. But for Black Americans, already facing…
Nationwide — Snoop Dogg addressed the backlash from fans who criticized him for performing at one of Donald Trump’s pre-inauguration events. In a recent Instagram Live session, the rapper fired back at critics and shared his thoughts on the hate he’s been receiving. Snoop, 53, recently shared a live video while enjoying gospel music in…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media The firestorms that ravaged Southern California have drawn attention to historically Black communities like Altadena, one of the first areas in Los Angeles County where Black families could buy homes during the Great Migration. Before the fire, Altadena’s Black population was 18% with a Black homeownership rate of nearly…
By: Lou K Coleman If you haven’t already done so, get under the Umbrella of the Almighty God NOW to keep yourself safe from the impact of what is about to happen. Maximum readiness and an immediate response is required. Be vigilant. Dangerous times are imminent and inevitable. Follow the advice of the Almighty God….
Renee Jackson The November 2024 election results left me, and many of my friends, neighbors, and family members, feeling deeply disappointed and fearful of what the future could hold if the country continued to be as divided as it seemed. Moving forward to the paradoxically conflated dates of the celebration of the Reverend Dr. Martin…
Kellie Todd Griffin | Special to California Black Media Partners We are standing at a crossroads –where our history meets our future. And in this moment, we have to ask ourselves: What would our ancestors do? Over the last six months, we’ve watched companies quietly step away from their commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion…
By Leslie Weirich A suicide devastates more than one life. I learned that lesson shortly after my doorbell rang at 2:30 a.m. on September 10, 2016. My 20-year-old son, Austin, had died by suicide. After decades reciprocating his infectious smile and admiring his achievements on the football field and in the classroom, I had to…
Chinta Strausberg/The Crusader Newspaper During the first five days of his administration, Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-1st) said Trump is focused on seeking “to destroy all of the collective gains fought” and won by African Americans with a “manifesto” he says is “dismantling democracy.” He told of having attended Trump’s inauguration, where he saw a “billionaire’s…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this statement following President Donald Trump’s latest decision to fire the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Rohit Chopra. Director Chopra’s term is not set to end until 2026. Congresswoman Waters recently released a fact…
By State Representative Ron Reynolds Less than ten days into Trump’s second term, and already it feels like one of the darkest chapters in modern American history. This administration’s rapid dismantling of progress is staggering. The warning signs were there—but witnessing them in real time is a different kind of pain. The Strategy of Fear…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico—America’s largest trading partners—have already begun to rattle markets and consumers. The policy, which imposes a 25 percent tax on all imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods, is being framed…
• Come Join our Victorville Senior Citizens Club $50 per calendars year • Bingo February 8th & 25th @ 11am, doors open 10:15am. Buy in $25. Bingo held on 2nd & 4h Saturday of each month. • Valentine Dance, February 13th cost in advance $3 & $5 at Door • AARP: February…
The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), Department of Public Health (DPH) and Second District Supervisor Jesse Armendarez have partnered to launch an exciting and impactful initiative – Reel Reality: Fentanyl Awareness Film Contest. This creative campaign is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl while empowering the voices of San…
February 3, 2025 by AOUON Contributor by John Cannon, LSPC Community Organizer My name is John Cannon, and I want to share my story as an incarcerated firefighter—a story of hard work, survival, and systemic injustice. At just 16 years old, I was tried as an adult and sentenced to prison. I spent most of my time in…
By Collin BinkleyThe Associated Press Dozens of employees at the U.S. Education Department have been put on paid administrative leave in response to President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 order banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government, according to a labor union that represents hundreds of workers in the agency. It’s unclear how many workers…
By Maria Sherman AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — This ain’t just Texas — it’s also the U.S. and Europe. Starting this spring, Beyoncé will bring her Grammy-winning “Cowboy Carter” to stadiums on both continents. She’ll start in Los Angeles before making her way to Chicago, the New York metropolitan area, London, Paris, Houston,…
Los Angeles, CA — The Brotherhood Crusade has established the Wildfire Fund to Aid Altadena Residents to support families affected by the devastating Eaton Fire in Altadena and Pasadena. This initiative provides immediate relief to displaced residents while preserving the historical significance of Altadena’s role as a cultural and community hub for Black families. Many…