Bo Tefu | California Black Media Black Media Leaders Respond to Newsom’s Plan to Cut Journalism Fund by $20 Million Last week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed cutting $20 million from a landmark state initiative supporting local journalism, citing intensified financial pressures stemming from a projected $11.9 billion budget shortfall. Called the Transformation Fund, launched…
S.E. Williams Overview: A Grand Jury report has revealed that Riverside County’s Larry D. Smith jail facility could have prevented the death of 24-year-old James Dennis Hirt on Christmas Day 2024, had staff followed established policies and procedures. The report also highlights issues with the county’s jail facilities, including a lack of adequate medical and…
Republicans are less likely to say there is discrimination against Black, Hispanic, Asian and White people than a year ago WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 20, 2025) – A new Pew Research Center survey finds that large majorities of Americans say numerous groups in the United States face at least some discrimination, including immigrants, transgender people and…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — the Trump administration is “actively looking at” suspending the writ of habeas corpus — a constitutional right that allows individuals to challenge unlawful detention. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior White House adviser Stephen Miller confirmed the Trump administration is “actively looking at” suspending the writ of habeas corpus — a…
By April Ryan The bronze bust of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., which has been in the White House since the second term of the Bill Clinton administration, has been moved out of the Oval Office. A senior White House official says the bust now sits in President Donald Trump’s private dining room, just off…
By Stacy M. Brown As the nation approaches the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, a new Pew Research Center study reveals a sobering assessment from Americans: the heightened focus on race and racial inequality following the 2020 protests has largely failed to improve the lives of Black people. In the immediate aftermath of Floyd’s…
577 Students Honored in Celebration of Achievement, Generosity, and the Power of Community SAN BERNARDINO, CA — San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) proudly celebrated the achievements and aspirations of 577 students at its annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Held in the college’s historic Auditorium, the event marked a major milestone, with…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Enrollment grew to 1,751,109 children nationwide, an increase of more than 111,000 from the previous year. Ten states saw enrollment growth exceeding 20% By National Institute for Early Education Research A new analysis of state-funded early childhood education programs for three and four-year-olds shows that preschool investments across the United States are…
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The Assembly Committee on Education passed previously stalled legislation after an agreement was struck to strengthen early childhood literacy efforts in the state by equipping educators with the necessary tools and training. Assembly Bill (AB) 1454, authored by Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister), Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), and…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The NAACP Legal Defense Fund is taking a victory lap for a Supreme Court win against Alabama’s discriminatory redistricting practices that targeted Black voters there. By April Ryan The NAACP Legal Defense Fund is taking a victory lap for a Supreme Court win against Alabama’s discriminatory redistricting practices that targeted Black voters…
by Ellen Perrault The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) have launched the Altadena Disaster Relief Small Business Loan Program. This initiative aims to provide critical working capital—up to $75,000 per business—to help small businesses in Altadena–where its historic Black community was devastated–recover, rebuild, and retain jobs…
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer In 2025, safely using public Wi-Fi to protect personal information from computer and internet fraudsters is of the utmost importance. Protecting personal and financial data on public Wi-Fi is essential to avoiding fraud carried out by hackers. Experts stress using VPNs and personal hotspots to secure information, as public…
By Civitas Special to The AFRO I. Introduction: The illusion of a free republic has collapsed The United States no longer teeters on the edge of authoritarianism—it has crossed the threshold. In a single week, the Trump administration and its aligned agencies have moved to suspend habeas corpus, reopened Alcatraz as a prison for “ideological…
By: Lou K Coleman Time is running out! End time prophecies are happening in rapid succession; one after another. Jesus is urgently letting us know how soon His coming will be and “Soon” is no longer just a hope or a distant reality, it is right upon us. So, if there is one shred of…
Anissa Glaser-Bacon When I first moved into the house that is now my home, Thelma introduced herself. She and I became quick friends. She accompanied me on many mornings as I drank my cup of coffee and woke up for the day. She helped me to start my day on a positive note and reminded…
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer Experts say the increase of artificial intelligence (AI) could offer new tools to improve mental health care for Black women and girls in the U.S. to overcome barriers such as access, affordability and cultural disconnects with providers. Black women and girls are generally not getting the mental health care…
By Charlene Crowell In the In the first 100 days of the current Trump Administration term, over 250,000 federal employees have had their jobs cut, planned to be cut, or have taken a buyout, according to a recent New York Times tally. With a 46 percent staff reduction – 1,380 employees – the Department of…
By April Ryan Social media is still abuzz after the optics of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s arrest at the Delaney Hall immigration facility in Newark, New Jersey, Friday. Rachel Noerdlinger, communications strategist for the Ras Baraka gubernatorial campaign, posted on Instagram, “One way or another, we’re going to get democracy back.” On Instagram, many people…
Nearly 300 community leaders, partners, and supporters gathered at the stunning Pacific Palms Resort for the San Gabriel Valley Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (SGV-NCNW) 2nd Annual Gala—an unforgettable evening of celebration, purpose, and unity. The event spotlighted extraordinary heroes from across four California counties—Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino—honoring…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The agency estimates that under the proposed changes, as many as 8.6 million people could lose Medicaid coverage, and up to 3.9 million would become uninsured. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent A newly released analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has confirmed that proposals pushed by…
By: Olivia James – Bargain Shopper Extraordinaire What if there was a way to potentially find better deals—without paying for Prime? Millions of Americans who have been holding off on online shopping due to inflation and rising prices are now discovering a new way to shop. A free browser tool is helping users uncover savings…
The National Medical Association (NMA), representing the interests of the 50,000 African American physicians in the U.S., has issued the following advisory regarding diabetes awareness: Diabetes is a major chronic disease that impacts over 37 million adults in the US and is anticipated to impact 54.9 million adults nationwide by 2030. Black people are disproportionately…
Riverside, CA, May 13th, 2025— In honor of Mother’s Day, Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) held a special drive-thru food distribution at its Riverside warehouse, providing critical nutrition support to families facing food insecurity. During the two-hour event, FARSB served approximately 300 households, distributing shelf-stable food boxes, fresh produce, and whole hams to…