Affordable Childcare Remains a Barrier: Solutions in New Report

By BlackPress of America While America’s childcare supply grew nationally, the price of that care continues to rise—placing affordable, high-quality care out of reach for many families. A new report released by Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA), Child Care in America: 2024 Price & Supply, shows that despite promising signs of increased supply, affordability…

Trump’s cuts to teacher training leave rural school districts, aspiring educators in the lurch

By Chris Berdik The Hechinger Report Jaci Grado has wanted to be an educator since she was in kindergarten. Her love of teaching solidified in high school when she worked at an after-school program in her hometown of Schuyler, Nebraska. The biggest employer in Schuyler is the Cargill beef processing plant, which relies on immigrant…

May Revise: Newsom’s 2025 Budget Preserves Services Critical to Black Communities

Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media On May 14, Gov. Gavin Newsom presented his revised 2025–26 state budget, a $321.9 billion proposal designed to close a projected $11.9 billion deficit while maintaining core investments in education, health care, and behavioral health. During a 90-minute presentation, Newsom started by touting California’s status as the…

Angel Reese Targeted After Flagrant Foul; WNBA Launches Probe

By Stacy M. Brown The WNBA has launched an investigation into what it called “hateful fan comments” directed at Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese during Saturday’s game against the Indiana Fever—an episode that reignited long-simmering racial tensions surrounding Reese and Fever second-year player Caitlin Clark. The two players, who entered the league together last year…

Op-ed: Cuts to safety programs could cost lives

By Aqeela Sherrills  In recent months, the Department of Justice “cancelled hundreds of grants to community organizations and local governments,” which included funding for programs authorized under the bipartisan Safer Communities Act.  Hundreds of organizations doing life-saving work that makes communities safer and more resilient are dealing with the devastating and reeling impact of these…

Legendary Comedian Luenell Hosts Star-Studded Rooftop Tribute to Iconic Bishop Don Magic Juan

Saturday, June 14 · 8PM · The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood Get ready for a night of Hollywood magic as powerhouse producer Kevin Rouse of Rouse House Entertainment and First Friday Productions along with The LA Promoters roll out the green carpet for another iconic, can’t-miss event! Known for over 25 years of delivering sold-out, A-list…

5 Tips for Prioritizing Mental Health This Mental Health Awareness Month

By: Dr. Donald Tavakoli, UnitedHealthcare National Medical Director for Behavioral Health May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is a great time to check in with yourself, the people in your life and explore ways to prioritize emotional well-being. With one in five U.S. adults experiencing mental illness each year, taking small, intentional steps to…

All White Jazz Brunch to Benefit High Desert Students and Stakeholders

The high performing members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Gamma Iota Omega Chapter invite the public to the season’s most exhilarating event. The All WhiteJazz Brunch scholarship fundraiser, with a live band and endless mimosas, awaits friends and supporters, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., June 7, at the Bear Valley Country Club, 13229 Spring Valley Parkway, Victorville, CA. …

US dietary guidelines have made us ill — let’s change them already

by Nina Teicholz and Ty Beal Our nation’s top health officials are sounding the alarm on federal nutrition policy. They’re right to be concerned. Rates of diet-related diseases — including obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, and iron-deficiency anemia — continue to rise. Anemia alone affects 10 million Americans, causing chest pain, headaches, and fatigue. Left untreated, it…

Reparations

By April Ryan “The President doesn’t have a public position on the issue,” said a senior White House Official, regarding the most recent debate on reparations or a reparations study. The question arises as Maryland’s latest controversy over reparations versus a reparations study continues. Governor Wes Moore has vetoed any bill that proposes studying reparations…

Grocery Giants Like Ralphs and Vons Face Customer Backlash as 63% of Shoppers Report Severe Staffing Shortages

Grocery shoppers are fed up with understaffed stores, long lines, empty shelves, and self-checkout burdens, according to a new customer survey Los Angeles – United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local unions 770 and 324 along with Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE) are releasing the results of a new survey that exposes…