Craig J. DeLuz, Special to California Black Media Partners OPINION – When California Democrats recently proclaimed their intention to “Make California Affordable Again,” it echoed a familiar refrain that has been heard time and again in the annals of political promises. However, a deeper examination reveals that this pledge may be more about optics than…
On Monday, March 17, 2025, at about 10:58 a.m., deputies from the Victorville Station observed a stolen vehicle near Mojave Drive and Amargosa Road, in Victorville. Deputies attempted a traffic stop but the suspect, Ryan Turner, failed to yield and a pursuit ensued. During the pursuit, Deputy Hector Cuevas, Jr. was involved in a traffic…
Los Angeles County wildfire survivors may be eligible for disaster assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program (IHP). FEMA disaster assistance is intended to meet the basic needs of your household for uninsured or underinsured damages directly caused by the disaster, regardless of how large. Large expenses may include: Structural Home Repairs FEMA may provide…
San Bernardino, CA (March 17, 2025) – Another door to stability and success has opened! Time for Change Foundation (TFCF) proudly unveiled its fourth emergency shelter, expanding its life-changing services for individuals and families in need. The grand opening, held on March 15, 2025, brought together community leaders, including Mayor Helen Tran and 7th Ward…
LOS ANGELES – Homeowners, renters and businesses in Los Angeles County who experienced property damage or losses from the January wildfires have two weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance. Monday, March 31, is the last day to apply for both FEMA disaster assistance and a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan….
With minority-owned Los Angeles businesses taking a double-hit of the pandemic and recent fires, the county is stepping up help By Selen Ozturk LA County houses approximately 1,397,434 small businesses, comprising nearly 99.96% of all businesses in the county — with more of these being women- and minority-owned than any other U.S. county. To help…
This is your sign to purchase a juicer. Yup, it’ll be one of your best investments yet. Not only is it convenient and provides healthier alternatives but if you have eczema, it just may be your new favorite piece of kitchen equipment. There is a clear link between eczema, your diet and what you consume…
4 Legends. 1 Stage Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight & Stephanie Mills Unite For Historic Tour Produced By Black Promoters Collective! NEW YORK, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Music history will be made as four legendary voices come together for a breathtaking evening of vocal brilliance, electrifying energy, and mutual love. The iconic Chaka…
by S.E. Williams Overview: Extremist President Donald J. Trump has launched an investigation into three California colleges, Cal State San Bernardino, the University of California Berkeley, and Cal Poly Humboldt, among dozens of colleges across 40 plus states. This investigation is seen as a move to exploit racism for political gain, and a call to…
by Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Back in the 1960s, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) developed Freedom Schools to teach reading, writing, math, civics and history to African Americans whose self-determination was inhibited by the legacy of sharecropper education. The institutions’ curriculum was divided into two parts: the “Citizenship Curriculum” and “Guide to Negro…
By Allyson D. Andrews, MSW, LLMSW, Director of Early Childhood Education, 20 Degrees The Reality… Running a childcare center is more than a job — it’s a labor of love. Providers pour their hearts into nurturing children, creating safe and enriching environments, and building relationships with families. But behind the joy of watching little ones…
By Ashlee Banks Special to the AFRO The Trump administration has taken steps to dismantle the national police misconduct database, a tool created to track bad actors in law enforcement. The database, known as the National Decertification Index (NDI), was designed to provide transparency and prevent officers who were decertified due to misconduct from moving…
by Ben Christopher A $5 billion pot of federal money set aside to help people on the verge of homelessness pay the rent is running out of cash — and no one has a plan to keep the roughly 60,000 renters, more than 15,000 of them in California — from losing their housing after the…
By Sunita Sohrabji “The message being sent to immigrant communities is that we don’t belong, and that we should have no expectation of getting assistance from the Government.” – Marita Etcubanez, AAAJ/AAJC President Donald Trump has declared English the official language of the US, raising concerns about the accessibility of essential government services for non-English…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom (D-Stockton) says she understood before she was elected to office last year that Californians pay among the highest electricity rates in the country. So, lowering that cost – and that of other utility bills — has become her top priority. A member of the California…
ONTARIO, CA – Born and raised in the United States, Ghattas Khoury has always felt a deep connection to his Jordanian heritage. At Chaffey Adult School’s 4th Annual Multicultural Fair on March 8, he volunteered at a booth showcasing traditional clothing, books and artifacts from Jordan and the Arab region. His message was simple yet…
During an online conference on Feb. 26, California Attorney General Rob Bonta detailed how the Trump Administration had used its firstfive and half weeks to execute an agenda that runs counter in various ways to California state policies and priorities. Since taking office, President Donald Trump has issued scores of executive actions that make good…
By Leigh-Ann Jackson Whether they want to streamline their beauty regimen, add some gorgeousness before vacation, or prepare their little ones for a few weeks at sleepaway camp, many Black people will pick braided hairstyles as their go-to. Braids can deliver a look that’s chic, versatile, and no-fuss. Well, there’s some fuss, if you factor…
“We All We Got: A Digital Green Book for the Culture” will Empower Black Communities to Navigate Digital Manipulation and Misinformation ATLANTA, GA — Onyx Impact, the organization that empowers Black communities by fighting false and misleading information and promoting healthier digital spaces, today announced the launch of “We All We Got: A Digital Green…
by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent A newly introduced stopgap bill in Congress aims to extend government funding through the end of the 2025 fiscal year, providing critical financial support for federal agencies and essential programs. The legislation, formally titled the “Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025,” is designed to avert a…
By Stacy M. Brown “Trump is on the hunt to find trillions of dollars to pass on to the wealthiest of Americans, and to do that, he’s going to make you pay,” she said, tearing into his trade policies, rising prescription drug costs and ballooning national debt. Slotkin also aimed the Trump administration’s sweeping federal…
SACRAMENTO—Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) today named Eunice Abel, a youth advocate and undergraduate student, as 2025 Woman of the Year for Assembly District 45. Assemblymembers, including Ramos celebrated their honorees on the Assembly floor today. “Eunice is a tireless and steadfast advocate for young people in the Inland Empire and is dedicated to…
By BCP Staff Did you or someone you know report a scam to the FTC in 2024? Thank you! Those reports help the FTC bring enforcement cases and educate people about scams. Let’s jump into the top 2024 scams. The headline is this: even though the number of fraud reports is roughly the same as…
By Sunita Sohrabji Visits to community health clinics are dropping as fears escalate of ICE raids. But Dr. Jose Perez, CMO of the South Central Family Health Center, says ICE cannot conduct random dragnet sweeps. As Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids increased dramatically over the past two months, community health clinics saw a substantial drop…
By: Lou K Coleman Wail! For there is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. [Proverbs 14:12]. Man can’t even begin to compare. The essence of God: Sovereign, Almighty, Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent, Infinite, Eternal, and Immortal, to mention only a few. No list of adjectives could…
