Opinion: Discredited Trump Adviser Navarro Attacks Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook’s Credibility 

Joe W. Bowers Jr. | Special to California Black Media Partners  This op-ed is in response to that comment.  Navarro’s remark fits into a well-documented pattern in which Trump and his spokespeople have questioned the legitimacy of accomplished Black leaders. Remarks like this warrant scrutiny, especially when they come from an administration that has often…

OP-ED: Trump Should Let African American Museum Tell the Truth About Slavery

By A. Scott Bolden President Donald Trump’s recent social media post complaining about how the Smithsonian Institution museums portray slavery is inaccurate, insulting, and a national embarrassment. “The Smithsonian is OUT OF CONTROL, where everything discussed is how horrible our Country is, how bad Slavery was, and how unaccomplished the downtrodden have been — Nothing…

Pasadena City College Joins with New Affiliate Pilot

PASADENA, Calif. — Pasadena City College (PCC) is launching a new #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Affiliate pilot for the 2025-26 program year, becoming the first campus to test this innovative model designed to expand access to the transformative service experience College Corps provides. With more than 700 applications received for 20 openings, the program has drawn…

State Superintendent Thurmond Convenes Statewide AI in Education Workgroup for Public Schools 

SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond hosted the first meeting today of the Public Schools: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Workgroup at the California Department of Education (CDE) Headquarters in Sacramento. Established after last year’s passage of Senate Bill 1288, a bill authored by Senator Josh Becker (13th District) and sponsored by Superintendent Thurmond, the workgroup marks…

Remembering Katrina

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Today, twenty years ago, George W. Bush was president of the United States, and Ray Nagin was the mayor of New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina barreled into the Gulf Coast, creating one of the worst natural disasters in the nation’s history. By April Ryan Today, twenty years ago, George W. Bush was…

Report: Taxes and Fees California Lawmakers Are Proposing Add Up to $14 Billion a Year  

Bo Tefu | California Black Media California legislators introduced proposals during the first eight months of the 2025-26 legislative session that could raise annual taxes and fees by more than $14 billion, according to a report from the California Tax Foundation. The report comes as the state’s 2024-25 general fund revenue exceeded projections by $2.7…

J.W. Vines Medical Society and Foundation Continues Mission to Diversify Inland Empire’s Healthcare Field

“By providing mentorship, funding, and hands-on opportunities, we are actively working to create a more diverse and equitable healthcare landscape for the Inland Empire,” said J.W. Vines Medical Society President Dr. Leita Harris. SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — The J.W. Vines Medical Society and its philanthropic arm, the J.W. Vines Foundation, are reaffirming their long-standing commitment…

From the Statehouse to the Small Screen: The Painful Property Insurance Struggles of Altadena Fire Victims 

Edward Henderson | California Black Media   CBS has tapped “Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris for a new series inspired by the story of victims of the Eaton fire in Altadena and Pasadena, which claimed 19 lives, burned nearly 14,000 acres, and destroyed thousands of properties.  According to Dateline, the series centers on two brothers trying to…

Commentary: Beyond the diversity, equity and inclusion backlash: Addressing root causes to advance equity in every industry

By Chrissy M. Thornton The fight for equity in America has never been simple, and today it is facing one of its biggest challenges yet. Across industries – healthcare, higher education, corporate and philanthropy – there is a coordinated rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Executive orders, court rulings and state-level policies are dismantling…

Which States Really Have the Highest Homicide Rates, Red or Blue? The Stats Will Surprise You

By Asheea Smith Trump has previously boasted about sending the National Guard to cities like Chicago, New York, and across California, however if data shows many Republican-led states are facing similar—or even higher—crime rates, why hasn’t he addressed those areas with the same energy? Trump has previously boasted about sending the National Guard to cities…