Black Americans Cannot Afford the Trump Administration’s Health Care Cost Spike

By Fred Redmond This Saturday marks one month of the federal government shutdown. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers—nearly 20% of whom are Black and 30% of whom are veterans—are missing their second paycheck. Families across the country will be forced to choose between paying for groceries, rent and medical care. President Trump and his…

United Domestic Workers Endorse Proposition 50 to Protect Vulnerable Communities 

Riverside, CA — The United Domestic Workers (UDW), one of California’s largest employee unions, has endorsed Proposition 50, a ballot measure that will is being placed on the November 4th statewide ballot, which is aimed at establishing fair congressional district maps. UDW is sponsoring a comprehensive voter mobilization campaign to support its members across the…

Modernizing the State’s Unemployment Program: Helping EDD Pay Customers Faster and Accurately

What You Need to Know: California’s Employment Development Department is making it easier for customers receiving unemployment benefits to report required wages and income information while receiving benefit payments. This helps ensure the Department can pay benefits quickly and accurately to avoid unnecessary eligibility interviews or potential overpayments. SACRAMENTO — October 20, 2025 As part…

The CARE Project’s Adam’s Angels Supports Children Who Have Lost A Parent to Breast Cancer

 “The grants provide a little relief to families following a death,” she said. “We give the grants so families can focus on the process of grieving and help keep life for kids as normal as possible after they lose a parent.”  Riverside, CA. — The CARE Project, Inc., a Riverside, California–based nonprofit that provides emotional…

On the Brink: Federal Gov’t Shutdown Threatens SNAP/CalFresh, Headstart Programs  

Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ ‌|‌ ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌   A total of 134 Head Start programs in California and across the country will not receive their operational funding if the federal government shutdown extends beyond Nov. 1 These early-learning programs are located in 41 states and Puerto Rico and serve more than 65,000 children, according to the…

San Bernardino County conducts coordinated enforcement and outreach operation at homeless encampment sites in Fontana and Bloomington

In a coordinated effort to address public health and safety concerns while extending compassionate outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness, San Bernardino County Code Enforcement, Public Works, Homeless Services and the Sheriff’s Department conducted a one-day enforcement and outreach operation on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Bloomington and unincorporated areas adjacent to Fontana. “We are addressing homelessness…

We Urge Law Enforcement to Safeguard Voter Rights

ORANGE COUNTY, CA––In anticipation of the 2025 Special Election, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL), the nation’s largest civil rights and legal services organization serving Asian American and Pacific Islander communities (AAPI) is sharing voting rights education throughout the region expanding its voter protection and poll monitoring efforts across Orange County. With community partners,…

As Millions Face Threats to Their Health Insurance Coverage, Experts Offer Practical Advice 

Edward Henderson | California Black Media For years, Los Angeles-based painter Mia Gardner has relied on side jobs and part-time work to keep her art career afloat. But lately, her biggest challenge hasn’t been finding inspiration — it’s finding affordable health insurance. “I looked at the marketplace last month, and the lowest plan I could…

Affirming Black Children Through Books: Stories That Help Them See Their Light

By Aundrea Tabbs-Smith, Emotional Well-being Literacy and Curriculum Coordinator, Friends Center for Children I spent my earliest years as an educator searching for books that reflected my students’ experiences; I wanted to introduce them to books that reflected not just the colors of their skin, but also the textures of their lives. I wanted them…

Governor Newsom urges the Supreme Court to strike down Trump’s illegal tariffs 

SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta today stood up for California families and the state’s economy by filing an amicus brief urging the U.S Supreme Court to strike down President Trump’s illegal tariffs. The President invoked an emergency law to impose tariffs without permission from Congress. But no emergency exists, the…

Hakeem Jeffries Finds His Fire Again on ‘Face the Nation’

By Stacy M. Brown  House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ appearance on CBS’s “Face the Nation” this week signaled a noticeable change in tone and approach. It was the kind of performance that reminded Democrats why they had chosen him to lead after Nancy Pelosi. Jeffries, who recently received the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s 2025 National…

Changing the Culture of Violence Through the 14th Annual Month of Non-Violence, Families, and Understanding Artificial Intelligence

Americans labor under the threat of gun violence, domestic abuse, school shootings, attacks on churches, mosques, and synagogues, domestic terrorism, and the growing threat of Artificial Intelligence that can influence elections and eliminate jobs. The estimated number of violent crimes in the United States was 1,221,345, according to FBI data released in August 2025. In…

FREE Shred-Fest, Compost Giveaway, & Recycling at Victor Valley MRF: Nov. 1

VICTORVILLE, Calif. —  Don’t miss out on the Free Shred-Fest, Mulch Giveaway, and Recycling Event at the Victor Valley Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event will feature drive-through document shredding, a compost giveaway, disposal of electronic waste and appliances, and free mattress and box spring…

A New Black Migration Rises Under Trump’s America

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire As the Trump administration renews its assault on social safety nets—from mental health care to housing and education—young Black Americans are migrating to cities that promise not only economic opportunity but community and freedom. The movement, experts say, reflects a modern Great Migration shaped by politics, culture, and survival….

Project 2025’s Mastermind Russell Vought Is Running the Country—And Black America Is Paying the Price

By Stacy M. Brown ProPublica’s in-depth investigation reveals that Russell Vought, Donald Trump’s former budget director, is the real power inside this White House. Vought is the principal author of Project 2025, a racist and authoritarian blueprint that reshapes government around a single goal: to make America a white Christian nation. While Trump holds the…

LWVSB 50th Citizens Achievement and Civic Engagement Event

More than 100 guests attended the League of Women Voters San Bernardino’s 50th Citizens of Achievement and Civic Engagement event on October 12, 2025, at Sterling Natural Resource Center in San Bernardino, California. Citizens of Achievement Honorees included Jocelyn “Jolly” Harris, Dr. Lisa Henkle, Prince Ogidikpe, Gerry Ramos, Edwina Thomas. Civic Engagement Honorees included National…