Rev. Dr. Bentley deBardelaben-Phillips “Fear is such a powerful emotion for humans that when we allow it to take us over, it drives compassion right out of our hearts.” – Thomas Aquinas, 13th century Italian theologian, philosopher Lately, I have been saddened by the daily representations of newly elected leadership whose brand or reputation is…
Leveraging our resources, strengths, and successes, VoteVets is investing in a winning strategy to shape our democratic leadership for the next generation. Washington, DC. – Following a historic investment in the Virginia Governor’s race and successful work shaping the narrative around Elon Musk’s reckless actions within the administration, VoteVets is announcing an innovative new candidate…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — all leading to the launch of her own company. Cicely’s educational journey began at the Cannon County Head Start program, which set her up to excel in kindergarten and high school. By Malkia Payton-Jackson, National Head Start Association Cicely Simpson is the founder and CEO of Summit Public Affairs in Washington, D.C.,…
BLACKPRESS USA NEWSWIRE — The U.S. stock markets have continued to experience significant declines, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping to start the week at 890 points (2.1%) to close at 41,912. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The U.S. stock markets have continued to experience significant declines, with the Dow…
By Selen Ozturk Since Trump’s termination of federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, small businesses nationwide are expected to take a major hit. Since Trump’s termination of federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, small businesses nationwide are expected to take a major hit. The executive orders issued during Trump’s first week of office…
What: San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., along with local officials and community leaders, will host the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Kessler Dream Field, a $3.3 million state-of-the-art baseball field in Bloomington. This field will serve as the new home for Bloomington Little League, providing young athletes with a high-quality space to play and grow….
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Homeownership remains one of the most significant drivers of wealth, yet Black families face disproportionate barriers to achieving this milestone By Stacy M. Brown Sonia Reed believed she had achieved the American dream. In December 2024, the Black grandmother and former homeless individual became a homeowner in San Leandro, California. But her…
By S.E. Williams In this moment, as President Donald Trump spreads chaos across America, we must stayed focused like a laser on impacts to every day life in our community. This is because issues and incidents at the national and local level often overlap. Take for example what Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins told FOX…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media The California Surgeon General’s Office has launched a new questionnaire that they believe will help reduce the state’s maternal mortality rate by 50% by December 2026 as part of its Strong Start and Beyond movement. The Preconception Medical Assessment or PreMA is comprised of eight yes or no questions…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — This means the United States is aligning itself with Russia that we set him [Volodymyr Zelenskyy] up and this was a play to appeal to Trump’s base and Putin and to blame Zelenskyy which is to throw Ukraine and NATO under the bus. By April Ryan “You are playing cards” and “you’re…
By Stacy M. Brown Apple has vowed to stick to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives despite pressure from a Trump-associated group and an atmosphere that derides a diverse and inclusive workforce. Shareholders voted this week to keep the company’s DEI initiatives, rejecting a proposal from a conservative think tank that sought to eliminate…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has ordered a 50% reduction in Social Security’s workforce. The agency, already at its lowest staffing levels in 50 years, announced that it will soon implement large-scale layoffs. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Former Maryland Governor and former Social Security Commissioner Martin…
By Stacy M. Brown The NNPA World News app has unveiled the Missing & Black 2025 Campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at addressing the glaring disparities in media coverage and law enforcement response to missing Black individuals. The campaign seeks to bring long-overdue visibility, resources, and justice to the thousands of missing Black children, women,…
The San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra has quite a weekend coming up and invites you to be a part. The Symphony’s 96th performance season begins on March 22 with “Storm and Seduction: Reformation vs. Carmen,” a creative juxtaposition of two Romantic/Classical favorites which will be held at the historic California Theatre of the Performing Arts in…
Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media The California State Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education, chaired by Sen. John Laird (D-Santa Cruz), held a hearing on Feb. 27, where State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond provided a State of Education address and discussed key education funding priorities. Facing…
(LOS ANGELES) – A former public school teacher who launched a racist and anti-immigrant tirade against a Santa Clarita street vendor was ordered by a judge to pay over $49,000 for his harmful actions. MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) filed the lawsuit in May 2024 on behalf of the fruit vendor. The…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media As California continues to face a severe housing crisis, only 17 % of households can afford to purchase the median-priced single-family home, which is less than half the national average, according to a report by the California Association of Realtors. Two state legislators, champions of affordable housing, would…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Last week, Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur introduced AB 1333 to update the state’s self-defense laws. The legislation explicitly clarifies that Californians must avoid resorting to fatal actions when they have the opportunity to de-escalate or disengage from a conflict outside their homes, with the aim of preventing violent confrontations. In recent days,…
By Dr. Archana Dubey, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California With spring nearly here, people in California and across the country will contend with an annual tradition many would rather skip: The shift to daylight saving time. The process of “springing forward” means losing an hour of sleep, which can disrupt our daily routines and…
By Peter Schurmann On February 25, the Trump administration issued its latest guidelines on immigration enforcement, creating a national registry requiring the estimated 13 million undocumented immigrants now living in the country to register or face criminal prosecution. There’s a video circulating on social media of a Latino man walking into a Target store with…
By: Lou K Coleman You know there is a God. You know there is Satan. You know there is Heaven, and you know there is Hell, but yet instill you continue as usual. Make sense out of it! We are living in the end-times! You can see the chaos that is virtually enveloping this world….
Rev. ellie hutchison i received two “Cs” in Seminary, one of which was for a class on the art of worship with Rev. Dr. Cláudio Carvalhaes. The last thing Dr. Carvalhaes shared with me was, “while I know you understand the academic side of ritual, I wonder how much you are grasping the practice and…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Gas prices are also likely to surge as Canada, the country’s largest crude oil supplier, is hit with tariffs. Low-income families, already struggling with inflation, will bear the brunt of these increases. By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent Tariffs set to take effect Tuesday will impose a 25% levy on…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Trump and his staff have repeatedly defined diversity and inclusion policies as “reverse” racist. The constant push against diversity has prompted companies and government entities to fire any individual related to diversity, equity or inclusion. By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor Forty-two days into his second term, President Donald Trump and…
By Selen Ozturk With Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) delays and plummeting applications, California is extending financial aid access for all students who need it. The California Student Aid Commission reports a 25% fall in high school senior FAFSA applications — a decrease of 48,000 students — compared to February of last year. …
