SACRAMENTO, CA (July 2, 2025) – Today, Heather Ippolito, President and the 2025-2027 California State PTA Board of Directors takes office for their two-year term. The incoming board is one of the most diverse and geographically spread across California bringing their passion for the PTA mission to positively impact the lives of all children and…
By Tanu Henry | California Black Media Dr. John Warren of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint made his mark at the 2025 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) annual convention in Savannah, Georgia when he became the third person from the West Coast to lead the 85-year-old organization, whose members are mostly from the East…
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Six months after California’s Prop 36 took effect, early data shows a rise in arrests — with the law disproportionately affecting Black communities in some parts of the state. Also known as the “Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act,” the measure was overwhelmingly passed by voters…
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media Legislation could go into effect by the end of this year, changing the way Californians landscape their homes. In 2020, California enacted Assembly Bill 3074, mandating property owners to create an “ember-resistant zone” — referred to as “Zone 0” — within five feet of homes in designated high…
BARSTOW, CA – July 7, 2025 – The City of Barstow is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Kirby as its new Chief of Police. With over 25 years of law enforcement experience, Kirby brings a strong legacy of public safety leadership, innovation, and community engagement to this role. Throughout his distinguished career with the…
By Dwight Brown Film Critic for DwightBrownInk.com and NNPA News Wire It’s a Tom Cruise kinda movie, but it stars Brad Pitt. He’s the protagonist in this tale about an ageing, washed-up race car driver who everyone’s counted out. Except for a dear friend and the driver, himself: “If the last thing I ever do…
By Melanie Whittington President Trump recently signed a new executive order advancing a “most favored nation” (MFN) approach to drug pricing. The policy would link U.S. prices for certain medicines to those paid in other high-income countries — an idea that’s gaining traction as frustration over higher drug prices builds at home. At first glance,…
By Dr. Koushik Kasanagottu, Optum San Bernardino When you live in the Inland Empire, you get used to extreme heat. But no one gets used to the threat of wildfires, even more so for those with medical conditions. Year after year, people across the state have had to flee with little notice, often in poor…
Elizabeth Dilley When I had the honor of serving as pastor at First Congregational UCC in Red Oak, Iowa, we reshaped our new member liturgy to reflect some of the breadth and depth of our collective theology. One of the questions we asked of new members was, “Will you help us live into the things…
By Blacknews.com Nationwide — A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Lafayette, Indiana when a 3-month-old African American baby named Jacob Moneus was found dead after being drowned by his father in a bucket of laundry detergent. On Tuesday, a judge sentenced 29-year-old Eliasard Moneus to 92 years in prison for the infant’s death, which occurred in…
By Karen Marine Quoted definition…. A liberty interest, in legal terms refers to the constitutional protection against government actions that infringe upon an individual’s freedom including physical freedom, and the ability to pursue that is livelihood and other fundamental rights. It is a key concept within the due process clause of the 14th amendment, which…
Diseases readily passed from one person to another are contagious, communicable, or infectious. It’s possible that some infections may spread via casual contact. For instance, the measles virus may remain airborne for up to two hours after an infected person’s cough. The measles virus may spread via the air and infect everyone who breathes it…
By Nyla Adams AFRO Intern Take a good look around any major urban area– and now, many rural spaces too– and you’ll see signs of drug abuse and addiction. The Baltimore City Department of Health reports that “In 2023, Baltimore City saw 1,043 drug and alcohol-related deaths, 921 of which were Fentanyl related.” What can’t…
As the country highlights National Minority Mental Health Month, the AFRO would like to shine a spotlight on the many ways the whole family can help new mothers. Ensuring a healthy and successful pregnancy is not just the mother’s responsibility–it’s a team effort. Experts say that when family members step up to support a new…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent A top Trump administration official is proposing what critics call a thinly veiled form of forced labor, suggesting that millions of low-income Americans on Medicaid should be used to replace undocumented immigrants the government is deporting en masse from U.S. farms. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins laid…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — As thousands of Latinos and immigrant families pack Dodger Stadium night after night, the team’s billionaire owner has faced growing scrutiny over financial connections to companies profiting from the detention and surveillance of immigrants. By Stacy M. Brown As thousands of Latinos and immigrant families pack Dodger Stadium night after night, the…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Social Security and Medicare are facing mounting financial challenges, with both programs projected to fall short of paying full benefits within the next decade unless Congress intervenes By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Social Security and Medicare are facing mounting financial challenges, with both programs projected to fall short…
Nationwide — Husband and wife, Mike Jackson and Egypt Sherrod, who are the African American hosts of Married to Real Estate, revealed that HGTV canceled their show unexpectedly while they were on vacation. The couple said goodbye to the series after four seasons but remain thankful and optimistic about what’s next. Mike and Egypt, the…
By Craig J. DeLuz | Special to California Black Media OPINION – In an era when the judiciary is often seen as a battleground for ideological warfare, the recent rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court deserve commendation for a principled defense of constitutional limits, individual rights, and the foundational tenets of American democracy. On the…
Being “Dad” to my daughter Amari, who was diagnosed with autism, changed everything. In the Black community, silence around disability comes at a cost. I’ve learned that fatherhood is leadership—and it’s time we speak up. Our kids need early support, inclusive policies, and visible, vocal fathers. Autism isn’t the tragedy—silence is. By Anthony Tilghma BLACKPRESSUSA…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Hearing is one of the first senses to develop — babies are listening to and learning from their birth parents before they are born! Once children are born, music and singing have important impacts on their early development By Head Start, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hearing is one of…
SACRAMENTO—The California 2025–26 state budget was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday, securing critical investments for public education and directing key investments to areas specifically identified as priorities by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and the California Department of Education (CDE). The budget package supports educators, strengthens early learning, and removes barriers…
When Joy Reid called NABJ the “lone” trade group for the Black Press, it hit wrong. The NNPA has been here—doing the work, opening doors—for over 80 years. If we don’t speak up for our legacy, who will? This isn’t shade. It’s a call to remember who built the table. By Dawn Montgomery, Culture Critic…
What you need to know: Californians are urged to practice common sense and safety when using fireworks to celebrate this Fourth of July. People who resort to using illegal fireworks will be held accountable. SACRAMENTO – With Fourth of July celebrations set to go off with a bang across the state this week, Governor Gavin…
By Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer Every year, millions of Americans are victims of credit card fraud. In 2024 alone, 62 million people had unauthorized charges on their credit or debit cards, with expenses surpassing $6.2 billion. Bola Sokunbi is the founder and CEO of Clever Girl Finance, a personal finance education platform for women…
