Day: April 8, 2025

Bo Tefu | California Black Media    As part of Earthquake Preparedness Month this April, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is encouraging residents to take proactive safety measures, including downloading early warning tools and participating in readiness activities. California is one of the most earthquake-prone regions in the U.S., with more than…

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — R.H. Boyd is proud to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 R.H. Boyd Family Endowment Fund scholarships and grants. Since its establishment, R.H. Boyd has awarded over $1,000,000 to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing higher education, as well as community organizations dedicated to providing…

By Selen Ozturk With chronic absenteeism and low performance among students nationwide, a growing number of educators are reshaping the school day — and what it means to be a successful graduate A growing number of educators are reshaping the school day — and what it means to be a successful graduate. In the face…

by Don Valentine    Madam C.J. Walker’s meteoric, trailblazing business sojourn, employing nearly 40,000, is nothing short of phenomenal, especially considering the repressive era of American history in which it occurred—a time when slavery had just been outlawed and women lacked voting rights. Yet, her exploits are barely mentioned in schools.  Born Sarah Breedlove in…

Edward Henderson | California Black Media The Trump Administration is dismantling the Department of Education (DOE). That action fulfills a campaign promise that has been a goal of right-wing conservatives since the department’s inception. In fact, on March 20 — the day President Donald Trump signed the executive order to begin that process — he…

By April Ryan BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Booker decided to make this drastic move after hearing the challenges from his constituents in his community. He acknowledged, “We could do some small measure of something.” After answering questions, reading, and more for 25 hours and 4 minutes, New Jersey Democratic Senator Corey Booker shattered a floor speech…

Kissing is something we all do. It’s also something we all want to do with someone that we love. And for most of us, it’s something that we want to do more of, but what happens when we aren’t doing enough of it? This topic of kissing begs the questions, when was the last time…

By Black PR Wire (Black PR Wire) Each April, National Minority Health Month provides an opportunity to reflect on our country’s collective progress toward health equity. This year’s theme, “Advancing Commitments to Eliminate Health Disparities,” reminds us that achieving equal health outcomes requires sustained attention and collaboration across communities. Dr. Rudy Moise, a highly regarded…

Sarah Lund On Tuesday, April 3, history was made by U.S. Senator Cory Booker who spoke on the Senate floor for the longest consecutive time in history, over 25 hours. Senator Booker told dozens of stories during his speech: stories of Americans who sacrificed their lives for freedom. Stories of fear mongering, harassment, and threats…

By: Lou K Coleman Standing at the edge of a vast ocean. The waves crash against the shore, each one unique, each one a testament to the power and majesty of the Creator. The ocean is vast, its depths unknown, its breadth immeasurable. It is both beautiful and terrifying, a source of life and a…

By Viji Sundaram The “Hands Off” protests marked the biggest day of demonstrations yet against the policies of Pres. Donald Trump and his biggest campaign donor and the world’s richest man, Elon Musk. BERKELEY, Calif.— Thousands turned out Saturday in front of the North Berkeley Bart station in protest over what they decry as the…

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Over the weekend, while 401(k)s crumbled and mass layoffs loomed, Trump was the main attraction at two lavish, money-making events By Stacy M. Brown As financial pain spreads across the nation, Black families are facing some of the harshest blows — while Donald Trump and his family throw parties, rake in cash,…

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Obama, meanwhile, broke his silence during an appearance at Hamilton College in New York, offering one of his sharpest public critiques yet of Trump’s second administration. By Stacy M. Brown Is the resistance finally taking form? As Kendrick Lamar asked during his powerful Super Bowl performance, “Are we really about to do…

By Alice T. Crowe Grassroots boycotts are proving their power on Target’s Balance Sheet. On a March 4 quarterly earnings call, Target reported that quarterly net sales declined 3.1 percent. Target sales are declining, and so is its reputation. The company’s stock has slipped over 50 percent from its three-year high. While some experts will…