By Stacy M. Brown You probably didn’t think much about brushing your teeth this morning. Or making that cup of coffee. Or scrolling through your phone before heading out the door. That’s because, according to new research, nearly nine out of every ten actions people take each day are automatic and performed with little to…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The Salvation Army is proud to announce Hong N. Nguyen as the recipient of the Exceptional Service Civic Award by the San Bernardino Area Citadel. Recognized for outstanding service and dedication to community development, Nguyen has made significant contributions to strengthening the organization’s financial integrity and community outreach. Nguyen will be…
By Megan Sayles/ AFRO Staff Writer For many graduates, earning a bachelor’s degree is just the beginning. As more students pursue master’s and doctoral degrees, the pressures of advanced education can quickly become overwhelming. To help students navigate this complex path, the AFRO spoke with Gillian A. Hallmen, director of graduate standards and policy for…
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media Facing a Sept. 13 deadline to pass and submit bills for the 2024–25 legislative session, California lawmakers advanced several key measures to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. Among them are five education bills that could bring significant changes to classrooms across the state if enacted. The Governor has until…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Sept. 20 that it is ending the longstanding annual food insecurity survey, which informs funding levels for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the federal food stamp program. The Trump administration said it canceled the survey because it is “redundant,…
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media California’s Senate Bill (SB) 694 — written to protect veterans and service members from predatory practices — is expected to receive a full vote by the Senate when the legislative session reconvenes in January 2026, according to the bill’s author, Sen. Bob Archuleta (D-Los Angeles). The bill’s…
Charlotte and Las Vegas are the Latest Cities to Join Campaign to Prevent Overdose Deaths in Black Communities Press Briefing on October 1st to Share Campaign Impact and Promote Expansion NEW YORK, NY — Across the United States, overdose deaths decreased in 2024 by nearly 27% from the previous year—a massively positive development. But the…
Seth Wispelwey “And they crucified him, and divided his clothes among them, casting lots to decide what each should take.” – Mark 5.24 (NRSV) I am a gambler, and so are you. For me, the outlet is sports betting. To be more precise, I play fantasy football. Every week between September and January, I take…
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Suzy Ellis, a participant in CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers® campaign and devoted mother, voracious reader, and entrepreneur. At the age of 57, Suzy suffered a stroke, which her doctors linked to her many years of smoking. It was then that she quit smoking and eventually shared…
By Lauren Burke Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has now broken a few records with his return to the air after doing battle with the Trump Administration. The host of Jimmy Kimmel Live was removed from the air by ABC/Disney on September 17 after the Walt Disney Company, which owns ABC, said in a…
By Stacy M. Brown The nation trembles, and the numbers do not lie. A new Quinnipiac University national poll reveals that 79 percent of voters believe the United States is in the grip of a political crisis, a judgment cast in the shadow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Across partisan lines, the consensus is…
BLACKPRESSUSA.COM — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries asked Democrats to return to the nation’s Capital today and Tuesday, hoping Republicans want to make deals to stave off a government shutdown. North Carolina Democratic Congresswoman Alma Adams is “hoping we can come to the table” to avert a shutdown. She says when they shut the government…
By Lauren Burke At the annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation awards dinner that marks the end of the half-century-old legislative conference commonly known as “CBC Week,” the notable speakers of the evening were blunt in their remarks. Beyond the awards and the sequins and campaign that’s featured at the annual CBC Gala, blunt talk of…
By Stacy M. Brown The Conrad Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., pulsed with history and urgency as the Black Press of America gathered for its Annual National Leadership Awards and Reception. The evening honored House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke, and Communications Workers of America President Claude Cummings Jr. Cummings,…
by Alyssah Hall Overview: Mapping Deportations, created by three scholars from UCLA’s Center for Immigration Law and Policy and the Million Dollar Hoods Project, traces the racist origins of immigration laws and policies in the United States since 1895. The website shows that over 96% of deportation orders have been issued to people from predominantly…
by Eric Tucker WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI has fired agents who were photographed kneeling during a racial justice protest in Washington that followed the 2020 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, three people familiar with the matter said Sept. 26. The bureau last spring had reassigned the agents but…
By U.S. Department of Health and Human Services The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provided this guide on autism spectrum disorder as part of a series of briefs that offer basic information about common disabilities and tips for educators as they support children with disabilities. Overview Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental…
by Alyssah Hall Overview: California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the No Secret Police Act, prohibiting law enforcement officers from covering their faces with ski masks while performing their duties. The bill, which will take effect on January 1, 2026, includes exemptions for SWAT teams and other situations. The legislation is part of a package…
by Breanna Reeves Overview: President Donald Trump and U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made unproven claims linking the use of Tylenol (acetaminophen) and autism spectrum disorder. Studies have not proven any causal relationship between acetaminophen use and autism. Health officials and organizations have called the claims unfounded and urged…
PALM SPRINGS, CA — (Sept. 30, 2025) The annual Riverside County Suicide Prevention Coalition (SPC) Conference on Oct. 2 will provide tools and resources to support communities, first responders and educators in the aftermath of suicide loss. This year’s theme, “Postvention: Best Practices for Community Helpers, First Responders, and Educators to Respond and Support After…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The City of San Bernardino’s Norman F. Feldheym Central Library, a beacon of knowledge and community connection for four decades, will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special event on Monday, September 29, 2025. The free “40 Years of Feldheym” celebration is scheduled from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the library, located…
By AFRO Managing Editor Recently, I was alerted by the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) of the firing of Washington Post opinion columnist, Karren Attiah. Her offense? A post to her personal Bluesky social media account quoting the words of the conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. With her firing, she joined a slew of now…
By McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom joined Democratic leaders and national influencers to rally support and funding for a November California ballot measure that seeks to redraw the state’s congressional maps, positioning it as a counter to Republican gerrymandering in Texas and other GOP-led states. Held on Sept. 16, the event…
Victorville, CA — The High Desert Black Worker Center (HDBWC) is thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of its new community training center, a bold step forward in the fight to eliminate poverty and promote economic justice. Guided by the California State Department of Industrial Relations, HDBWC is committed to expanding equitable access to quality…
By Edward Kissam The Trump Administration plans to end the National Agricultural Worker Survey, widely-recognized as providing the best and most up-to-date information on more than 2 million U.S. farmworkers and their families. The U.S. Department of Labor plans to discontinue the National Agricultural Worker Survey (NAWS) by September 27th. Loss of data from the…
