Month: May 2025

Dear Editor, As President of the Black Chamber of Commerce – Inland Empire, I know that affordable, high-quality healthcare is a cornerstone of economic stability and community well-being. Medicare Advantage is a lifeline for more than 3.5 million Californians, including thousands of seniors right here in the Inland Empire. Yet, despite its overwhelming success and…

By Lauren Burke Millions of student loan borrowers in default will begin to get notices starting May 5, that they are being placed into a collections process. The student loan repayment system has always been confusing to many. Delays related to COVID and other policies passed by the Biden Administration were meant to assist borrowers….

Edward Henderson | California Black Media Over the last four weeks, California Black Media (CBM) has been examining the 16 bills included in the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) “Road to Repair 2025 Priority Bill Package.” This week’s article looks at the last four bills in the series. Each piece of legislation, authored by different…

Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media   Sen. Padilla Releases Statement on Trump’s First 100 Days U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued a strong condemnation of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, calling them “the worst first 100 days of any president in modern history.” Padilla highlighted several areas of…

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 St. Thomas Carnival closed out a vibrant week of celebration, culture, and music, leaving both residents and visitors with memories that will last a lifetime. Powered by the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, this year’s Village lineup brought together an impressive roster…

By Dr. Maxmillian Chambers, D.D.S.  Summer can be a great time to establish and reinforce good oral hygiene habits. As a dentist, I also emphasize the importance of limiting sugary drinks, which can significantly impact our children’s overall health and well-being. The Hidden Dangers of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Research shows that a significant portion of the…

Melanie Oommen Today the world celebrates International Worker’s Day! On May 1, 1886, trade unionists in Chicago and in other parts of the United States took to the streets in the largest ever labor protest demanding an eight-hour day as a national standard. The Haymarket Affair in Chicago on May 4 marked this uprising of…

By Dr. Lisa Saul, Chief Medical Officer of Women’s Health for UnitedHealthcare   If you’ve ever enjoyed a glass of wine to unwind after a long day or shared cocktails with friends, you’re not alone. But here’s something you might not know: alcohol affects women differently than men—and not in a good way. Women’s bodies…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House released President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget proposal May 2, hoping to slash, if not zero out, spending on many government programs. It seeks a sweeping restructuring of the nation’s domestic priorities, reflective of the president’s first 100 days in office and sudden firing of federal workers. Trump’s plan aims…

by Don Valentine  Following the culturally rich Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, Chicago fostered its own vibrant gumbo of writers, painters, and a golden age of jazz/gospel. World War I’s labor demands lessened racial barriers. Visionary Robert Sengstacke Abbott, founder and editor of the influential Chicago Defender, recognized this opportunity and encouraged Southern Blacks—sharecroppers and…

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, seeks to halt the so-called “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) directive, which the attorneys general argue violates the Administrative Procedure Act, the Appropriations Clause, and the constitutional separation of powers. By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior…

by Cara Jones Men develop oral cancer twice as often as women, and it occurs more often in Black Americans than in whites. Do you know the warning signs of oral cancer? Some oral cancer symptoms are common and easily identifiable. Other symptoms are surprising, and you might miss them. First, what is oral cancer?…

Amid a hostile environment for immigrants and people of color, the state of California is concluding its funding for its Stop the Hate initiative. Community leaders say the funding must be restored. By Agustin Duran Leaders representing diverse, victimized communities urged California not to end its funding for initiatives aiming to combat hate crimes. “If…

By SHAPE America Did You Know? About 9 percent of the U.S. population — or 7.6 million children between ages 1 and 21 — is deficient in Vitamin D. Increasing children’s time outdoors can raise their levels of Vitamin D, the Sunshine Vitamin. Enhancing the environment for children will not only increase children’s physical activity…

JAYLEN CHRISTIE Account Supervisor  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 Medicaid: Medicaid is the largest program providing medical and health-related services to low-income people. Millions of individuals and families depend on this vital service for essential health care…

By Dr. Lisa Saul, Chief Medical Officer of Women’s Health for UnitedHealthcare   If you’ve ever enjoyed a glass of wine to unwind after a long day or shared cocktails with friends, you’re not alone. But here’s something you might not know: alcohol affects women differently than men—and not in a good way. Women’s bodies…

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Rochester Branch of the NAACP said the incident, which occurred on April 30, was a deliberate and threatening act of racial hate—not a misunderstanding or isolated outburst. By Stacy M. Brown Outrage has turned to action in Rochester after a white woman launched a racist verbal assault on a 5-year-old Black…