By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media “California cannot sit back and let that happen. We have a responsibility to step up. We are going to step up,” said Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights). Bryan was speaking at a news conference in Sacramento where Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro tem Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg),…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media On Aug. 8, in a Sacramento County courtroom, Tajee Michael was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the shooting death of high school football coach Greg Najee Grimes. The shooting occurred outside a Sacramento nightclub on July 4, 2022. Michael was arrested in February…
By Janna Rodriguez BlackPressUSA interviewed Janna Rodriguez, an advocate, educator, and champion for early childhood education. She’s the founder and owner of Innovative Daycare Corp in Freeport, NY, where she has created a nurturing, bilingual, and inclusive environment serving children of all abilities. Janna leads advocacy efforts through organizations including the CDA Council, NAEYC, Small…
EdTrust warns directive will weaponize transparency to attack diversity and equity in higher education WASHINGTON — Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D., senior vice president of EdTrust, issued the following statement in response to the presidential memorandum Ensuring Transparency in Higher Education Admissions: “For generations, students of color were systematically shut out of America’s colleges and universities,…
Alumni of the San Gorgonio High School Black Students Union (BSU) is hosting its second Inland Empire multi-year, multi-school Black Students Union High School Reunion. The event is scheduled for September 12-14 and will include three days of fun, entertainment, and an opportunity to catch up and reminisce with old friends. The first Inland Empire…
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media The California Governor’s Office is pushing back on the findings of a July 2025 study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). The study reports that California’s 2024 minimum wage increase to $20 for fast food workers cost the state 18,000 jobs. Gov. Newsom’s deputy director…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — As the U.S. House Rules Committee met recently to consider three Republican-backed bills targeting the District of Columbia’s local governance, and ahead of Donald Trump’s takeover of D.C., Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) denounced the measures as “paternalistic” and undemocratic attacks on the will of more than 700,000 D.C. residents. By Stacy…
By Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel There’s an old saying in the hip-hop community: “Men lie, women lie, numbers don ‘t.” In this political climate of lies, corruption, and misinformation, working families deserve numbers that work in their favor, especially when it comes to the economy and their wallets. But the latest numbers tell a…
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — From purging diversity programs to steamrolling media independence, Trump has unleashed a blitzkrieg of White nationalist policymaking under the guise of federal power. Donald Trump’s first eight months back in the White House have erased any illusion of restraint. He is not…
R Ward Dear Church, We need no more martyrs; we need each other. The root of what we know as martyr comes from the ancient Greek word “mártys” (μάρτυς), which meant “witness” or “testimony.” Alanis Morissette’s lyrics, “Isn’t it ironic,” seem appropriate here, when considering how the word martyr now equates to distress, suffering, and…
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. visited the CDC headquarters in Atlanta today in response to Friday’s tragic gunfire attack that claimed the life of DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose. CDC security led Secretary Kennedy on a tour of the Roybal Campus, pointing out shattered windows across multiple buildings, including the…
by Ariama C. Long Texas House Republicans made a blatant move to gerrymander redistricting maps and weaken the voting power of communities of color. In-state Democrats quickly rebelled against the absurdity. Now New York and others are joining the fight. The U.S Constitution dictates that redistricting happens after the decennial census process so that voting…
By BCP Staff While scrolling through social media, you might come across a video or post discussing an “opportunity” to make money using checks. The problem? That advice could get you in trouble. The supposed hack involves writing a check for more money than you have, depositing it into a different account of yours, and…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE – President Trump’s takeover of D.C.’s police force and National Guard deployment ignores record crime drops and targets majority-Black cities with fear-driven rhetoric. From Baltimore to Chicago, data shows major declines in violent crime—yet Trump pushes a false chaos narrative to justify federal control and undermine Black leadership. By Stacy M. Brown BLACKPRESSUSA…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — While the world has been caught up in chaos—from political madness to climate extremes—Black celebrities reminded everyone that fashion is still a powerful form of expression. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent While the world has been caught up in chaos—from political madness to climate extremes—Black celebrities reminded everyone…
Alumni of the San Gorgonio High School Black Students Union (BSU) is hosting its second Inland Empire multi-year, multi-school Black Students Union High School Reunion. The event is scheduled for September 12-14 and will include three days of fun, entertainment, and an opportunity to catch up and reminisce with old friends. The first Inland Empire…
SAN BERNARDINO, California – Among the many interests shared during their full lives, psychologists Mary Ellen and Tom Brigante loved jazz music. The two were regular attendees at Boston jazz clubs and Tom, who had begun his study of the trumpet as a boy, dreamt of becoming a professional trumpet player, later going on to…
Highland, CA – Majors Isias and Almeda Braga recently celebrated their retirement at a heartfelt ceremony held at the Bear Springs Event Center. The event was attended by notable dignitaries, including the Honorable Helen Tran, Mayor of San Bernardino, and the Honorable Mario Saucedo, Mayor of Redlands, as well as Salvation Army Divisional Commanders, Colonels…
Black women are among the highest growing demographics of individuals partaking in entrepreneurship within the United States. Between the years of 2017-2020, the total number of companies owned by Black women increased by close to 20%. This statistic surpassed business owned by women and Black people as a whole. Reports show the records are continuing…
by D. Kevin McNeir As Black males navigate the path from being boys to men, they are confronted with traditional notions of masculinity, reinforced in some Black communities that pressure Black men to appear strong, stoic, and in control, discouraging vulnerability and emotional expression. Youth are routinely bombarded with phrases like “men don’t cry,” “don’t…
As we age, it is not uncommon that taking prescription medications becomes a greater part of our health care regimen. While the average number of medications taken by people aged 65 and older varies, data from the Kaiser Family Foundation suggests that nearly 90% of older adults regularly may take at least one prescription drug,…
Motion launches the “Keep Your Coverage” Campaign, connects residents to critical resources to help them maintain Medicaid and SNAP enrollment. LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, and co-authored by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, to…
BLACKPRESSUSA—Donald Trump has taken direct control of D.C.’s police force, stripping authority from Mayor Muriel Bowser and placing it under Attorney General Tom Cotton. The unprecedented move—possible only because D.C. lacks statehood—shifts policing power to the federal government, raising fears of aggressive tactics and sidelining local priorities in the majority-Black city. By Stacy M. Brown…
By Itoro Umontue Friday night, Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders was thrust into the NFL spotlight after hamstring injuries sidelined fellow quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Kenny Pickett earlier this week. The fifth-round pick out of Colorado and Jackson State had the eyes of the sports world on him, and he delivered. Sanders completed 14-of-23…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Trump’s personal merchandising empire — separate from his campaign store — has brought in $27.7 million selling MAGA-style hats, koozies, and flip-flops. Donor-funded PACs have spent over $100 million covering his personal legal bills. By Stacy M. Brown Donald Trump’s second stint in the White House has proven to be a gold…