BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — A new 16-page issue brief by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies warns that federal industrial policy investments aimed at advancing economic opportunity for Black communities are under threat, as the Trump administration eliminates key diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) provisions and slows the disbursement of funding. By Stacy M….
Edward Henderson | California Black Media Following orders President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) made in April, California recently lost over 5,600 AmeriCorps public service workers and over $60 million in funding. AmeriCorps members improve community life by tutoring students, protecting the environment, aiding disaster recovery, fighting hunger, and connecting people to essential…
By Lauren Burke Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries flew to Austin, Texas, today to address Texas redistricting. Republicans who control the legislature and the Governor’s Mansion in Texas are working to redraw the congressional district lines after President Trump stated that he thought that five more congressional seats could be created. “Donald Trump ordered Governor Greg…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media There has been a sharp rise in suicide rates among Black and other youth of color in California and across the United States. “Many people assume suicide is a White problem. In fact, suicide rates have increased faster for youth of color than for White youth over the past…
Bipartisan Education Funding Bill Rejects Trump’s Plan to Dismantle Public Education Statement from Denise Forte, president and CEO of EdTrust WASHINGTON – “The Great American Heist — the largest transfer of wealth in U.S. history — has overshadowed the return of students to our nation’s classrooms. However, we received welcome news yesterday, when the Senate…
By Stacy M. Brown A new poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows growing public skepticism toward the effectiveness of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Conducted July 10–14, 2025, the survey of 1,437 U.S. adults revealed that only about one-third believe DEI efforts reduce discrimination against women, Hispanic people, or…
By Glynda C. Carr In 2014, when Higher Heights for America and the Center for American Women in Politics released our first report on the status of Black women in American politics, the data confirmed what we already knew: Black women were underrepresented at every level of government. But we were also organizing, running, and…
By Solomon O. Smith | California Black Media Dozens of community service organizations, local leaders, advocates, and survivors gathered on Aug. 2 at the Pasadena Hilton for the Eaton Fire Senior Summit. Titled “Rebuilding with Resilience,” the event was held to support seniors whose homes were lost or damaged in the Eaton Fire, which burned…
By BCP Staff Scammers are still pretending to be the police, calling to say you’ve missed jury duty and need to pay. But in a new twist, some scammers are now telling you to visit a website to enter your personal information — all so they can steal it and your money. It starts with…
Dr. Cynthia Olatunji a Pediatrician with Optum located in San Bernardino Cynthia Olatunji, MD, is board certified in pediatrics and sees patients at the Optum San Bernardino clinic. Dr. Olatunji earned her medical degree from University of California, Riverside School of Medicine. She is particularly passionate about medicine and caring for children. She draws inspiration…
Seth Wispelwey For some time now, I’ve been reckoning with an injury. I know I’m not alone. I share today in the hope that these words resonate with you and, prayerfully, help provide permission as needed to name the same. I’ve found that naming these things in trusted community helps alleviate the injury and builds…
(Ontario, California – August 4, 2025) – For the third consecutive year, Southern California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT) has been certified as a Great Place to Work by the Oakland-based global authority on workplace culture. The prestigious designation is based on direct feedback from employees and underscores ONT’s continued commitment to building a positive, inclusive…
What you need to know: California’s proactive efforts to defend its values against the federal administration have resulted in at least $168 billion in federal funding remaining in the state. Spending $5 million to support the litigation, this represents a 3,360,000% (3.4 million percent) return on investment. SACRAMENTO – Acting as the first and last…
By Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer For many Black Americans, the dream of a secure retirement is increasingly out of reach. Despite decades of work, a combination of wage disparities, unequal access to employer-sponsored retirement plans and other economic inequalities have left Black workers with significantly less savings than their counterparts. This divide can be…
California Governor’s Race Wide Open After Kamala Harris Bows Out By Bo Tefu | California Black Media California’s 2026 governor’s race is now wide open after former Vice President Kamala Harris announced July 30 that she will not run, ending months of speculation about her political future following her 2024 presidential loss to Donald Trump….
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — The J.W. Vines Foundation will host a celebratory banquet on Thursday, August 14, 2025, to honor the graduating cohort of the 23rd annual Elma Vines Summer Health Academy (EVSHA). The event will recognize college students who completed the intensive five-week program designed to mentor and inspire the next generation of…