BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Carr pointed to internal and public-facing initiatives within Disney, including mandatory inclusion standards at ABC and the company’s “Reimagine Tomorrow” campaign. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has ordered an investigation into The Walt Disney Company and its subsidiary ABC, alleging potential violations…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Social Security Administration (SSA) is moving forward with a sweeping overhaul of its operations, including plans to slash its workforce by 12 percent, shut down six regional field offices, and eliminate key phone services—changes that have sparked fierce opposition from AARP and alarmed millions of…
By: Lou K Coleman The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” [1 Samuel 3:10] and the Lord said to Samuel: “Shout to the mountain top! Tell them to get under the Umbrella of the Almighty God NOW! The enemy…
Sarosh Koshy The testimony of both the Hebrew and Christian scriptures as well as theological reflections on state and government affirm them as established by God. From the establishment of kingship (1 Samuel 8:4-22), to the Hebrew prophets who insist on the fair treatment of the other and the pursuit of justice as fundamental to…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Those escorted out included individuals who had accepted buyouts and retirement packages, leaving them all the more perplexed and concerned about whether the Trump administration will keep its word on the separation agreements. By Stacy M. Brown Thousands of federal health employees faced sudden job losses Tuesday as mass firings and forced…
Approximately thirty scholars grades 1st through 12th presented speeches with confidence on “The power of truth; transformative learning experiences in Black History” to an audience of approximately 150 made up of family, friends, and members from the community on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Rancho Cucamonga High School at the 37th annual Oratorical Contest sponsored…
By Bo Tefu | California Black Media Bill Would Create California Version of National Institutes of Health Anticipating federal cuts to scientific research and vaccine programs, California State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) has introduced a bill to establish the California Institute for Scientific Research. The proposed state-funded agency aims to support biomedical and climate…
By Barbara Wilson and Dynastii Wynn, members of the Booker T.ECO Group At the Booker T. Washington Community Service Center—San Francisco’s oldest Black-led nonprofit – generations come together to share wisdom, challenge stereotypes and build a more connected community. Through the Senior Victory Club and Black Legacy Builders Teen Fellowship Program, seniors and youth engage in…