Edward Henderson | California Black Media On May 7, the federal government will start enforcing Real ID requirements at U.S. airports and some federal facilities. From this date forward, travelers will need a Real ID compliant license or other accepted form of identification like a passport to pass security checks before boarding a domestic flight….
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Conducted March 14–25, 2025, the poll surveyed 2,096 respondents across the country. More than four in 10 say they are “barely getting by” financially. Young Black Americans continue to face deep financial stress, with 45% reporting hardship. By Stacy M. Brown A new national survey from the Institute of Politics at Harvard…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The demonstration began at sunrise, with Jeffries and Booker livestreaming a conversation across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube, urging Americans to speak out against what they called a “cruel” and “reckless” budget. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Cory Booker concluded…
BLACKPRESSUSA.COM NEWSWIRE — To those companies who do embrace the inclusion of their diverse consumer base, we say this: Stand with us not just in words, but in deeds. Show your commitment by investing in our communities, supporting our businesses, and partnering with Black-owned media companies that have long carried the mantle of truth, justice,…
Statement from Denise Forte, president & CEO of EdTrust, on the recent wave of executive orders targeting education WASHINGTON – “Last evening, President Trump signed several new executive orders that will further weaken our nation’s education system. This marks yet another dangerous step toward limiting what students can do and learn, and will transform the…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — the Department of Education will withhold money from tax refunds and Social Security benefits, garnish federal employee wages, and withhold federal pensions from people who have defaulted on their student loan debt. By April Ryan The Department of Education, which the Trump administration is working to abolish, will now serve as the…
State, Local Air Agencies Need Consistent Resources to Keep Pace SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (April 23, 2025) – Released today, the American Lung Association’s 26th “State of the Air” report demonstrates California’s clean air policies and investments are working to cut harmful pollution. Despite facing the most difficult air pollution challenges in the United States,…
(Ontario, California – April 28, 2025) – The third installment of Ontario International Airport’s (ONT) annual 5K at the Runway generated nearly $54,000 in support of the USO and its mission to serve military personnel and their families. This past week, officials from the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) presented USO representatives a check for…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — This speech comes as President Donald Trump’s approval ratings are underwater. According to MSNBC, his current poll numbers have him at a 55% disapproval rate. By April Ryan “We the People” is the theme of former Vice President Kamala Harris’s speech, which she will deliver Wednesday night in San Francisco. Harris will…
by Charlene Crowell Under the guise of reducing government fraud and waste, a series of executive orders (EOs) from the White House aggressively reduced budgets and staff in federal agencies that directly deliver public services. But when agencies spark job creation and leverage public investments to attract even larger private ones, there’s no logical reason…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The event took place under the shadow of a second Trump administration that has launched fresh attacks on press freedom, barring the Associated Press from the presidential pool and moving to shut down the Voice of America broadcaster. By Stacy M. Brown This year, the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner looked…
Black News.com Nationwide — Although draft projections often shift, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was widely expected to be a first- or second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. So when he slipped to the fifth round, it caught many by surprise. After a long wait, Sanders finally heard his name called by the Cleveland Browns…
Black News.com Nationwide — Damon Wayans and his son Damon Wayans Jr. won’t be returning for another season of Poppa’s House. CBS officially cancelled the sitcom after just one season, despite a strong start and steady viewership. The show first aired in October 2024, with Damon Wayans playing Poppa Williams, a retired radio host adjusting…
Black News.com Nationwide — Mo’Nique’s comment about Shannon Sharpe, who is now accused of sexual assault, has resurfaced online. The clip shows Mo’Nique warning the former NFL star about dating younger women months before the allegations made headlines. In the clip from Sharpe’s podcast Club Shay Shay, Mo’Nique, who is 57 and has been married…
By: Lou K Coleman What kind of earthquake or war must be sent by God to awaken a sleeping world to the imminence of coming judgment. I want to rush out into the streets and shout with Solomon of old, “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil.”…
Helen Nwabara It is overwhelming to be a human right now, and especially, a policy advocate with moral groundings and call to be a prophetic witness in Washington, DC. We, as people residing in the United States, are being overworked by the current Administration and Congress’ high volume of bad faith actions and propositions. And…
A high intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is associated with an increased risk of early death. Studies have shown a correlation between UPF consumption and a higher risk of all-cause mortality, including from neurodegenerative diseases and other health issues. Some studies suggest that the increased risk may be due to the industrial processing of foods…
To fight California’s homelessness crisis, housing is not enough — unhoused residents also need long-term help, with federal funds now at risk. By Selen Ozturk To fight California’s homelessness crisis, housing is not enough — unhoused residents also need long-term help, with federal funds now at risk. In the nation’s most ambitious effort to address…
by Don Valentine Vintage Vamp: Actress/Activist Eleven Black women belong to the elite sorority of Oscar winners, including Halle Berry, Whoopi Goldberg, Mo’Nique, Jennifer Hudson, and Regina King. This group of extraordinary actresses owes a debt to Fredi Washington, who paved the way for Black women in Hollywood. In 1921, amidst the burgeoning Harlem Renaissance,…
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today Senator Suzette Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) announced that her bill to exempt tips from taxes, (SB 17) has passed unanimously out of the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee with a 5-0 vote. The bill, introduced on her first day of session, would provide immediate relief for California’s service and hospitality workers. “I’m…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media With Optimism and Gratitude, Sec. of State Weber Addressed Black Capitol Staffers On April 23, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber addressed Black staffers during a reception at the State Capitol. Weber joined leaders and members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and the California Legislative Black Staff…
The San Bernardino Symphony Youth Orchestra (SBSYO) will perform their spring concert on Sunday May 18 at 3 p.m. at the historic San Bernardino Valley College Auditorium. The repertoire will include Aaron Copeland’s Hoedown, highlights from “Wicked”, “An American in Paris”, and “How to Train Your Dragon”, Jeffrey Bishop’s Aethelinda, Jay Ungar’s Ashokan Farewell, and…
Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media California education leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration’s directive to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in its K-12 public schools — despite threats to take away billions in federal funding. The conflict began on Feb. 14, when Craig Trainor, Acting Assistant Secretary for…
Inland Empire-Greater Los Angeles CA (April 2025) – The 2025 Remarkable Women program celebrated an extraordinary milestone as Dr. Kimberly Carter-Tillman was named the National Remarkable Woman of the Year. Dr. Carter-Tillman, who represented KTLA as their local finalist, joined 124 other remarkable women from across the nation for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Los Angeles,…
By Lauren Burke On January 23, three days into his second term, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14176, called the Declassification of Records Concerning the Assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Since then, only the records of November 22, 1963, the assassination…