“This is a win for students, but the Great American Heist isn’t over.” WASHINGTON – “The Trump administration’s announcement that it will release more than $5 billion in previously — and illegally — withheld education funding is a major victory for students, families, and advocates across the country. This comes on the heels of the…
Riverside, CA, July 29th, 2025— Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) celebrates as FARSB Hunger Resource Center in Riverside hits their 1st anniversary milestone, marking the first full year of operation as the food bank’s second building – which encompasses a Learning Center, the Fresh Start Pantry by Goodman, and a CalFresh Resource Center….
By Carl V. Hill, Ph.D., MPH When Zelda Hill was in college, he began noticing subtle changes in his father. The man who had always been precise began forgetting current events, mixing up dates and times, and getting lost in familiar places. Zelda had seen memory loss in his grandparents before, and like many people,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation observes Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), along with Representatives Andrea Salinas (D-Ore.-02) and Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.-44), introduced the Mental Health for Latinos Act, legislation to improve mental health outcomes among Latino and Hispanic communities. Barriers to mental health care within…
By Dr. Wilmer J. Leon, III (TriceEdneyWire.com) – “The UN took a strong stand against apartheid; and over the years, an international consensus was built, which helped to bring an end to this iniquitous system. But we know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians.” – Nelson Mandela 1997….
Denice Zeck American Forum July 30th marks the 60th anniversary of Medicaid, a program that since 1965, has provided critical healthcare coverage to millions of people in the U.S. It was created as a promise: that no one should be denied medical care because of their income, background, or zip code. But as we mark…
BARSTOW, CA – July 28, 2025 – The City of Barstow announced today a renewed service agreement with the Barstow Humane Society aimed at enhancing animal control services throughout the community. Effective July 1, the agreement includes the construction of new City Kennels on the Humane Society’s property at 2480 E. Main Street, where the…
By John Stanford Prescription drug policy is back in the spotlight, with policymakers debating everything from price controls and research funding cuts to tariffs. But the impacts of recent policy changes are no longer hypothetical. They’re here. Most biotech CEOs warn reference pricing models — which tie U.S. drug prices to those in foreign countries…
If you’re like most people, when you think of Alzheimer’s Disease, you picture an old person who can’t remember things or someone losing his/her memory. But in recent years, younger people have been diagnosed with the disease. Recently, a 19-year-old was diagnosed with the debilitating disease, causing concern for the next generation. The case, presented…
Six beloved local grocers are now live on DoorDash Today, we’re excited to expand grocery delivery offerings across the country with the addition of six beloved local grocers. These new partners join DoorDash at a time when more consumers are ordering groceries through the platform than ever before.* Now available on DoorDash: Bi-Rite Market: A…
By Bo Tefu | California Black Media Report: California Crime Rate Hits 30-Year Low — But Shoplifting Increased California saw a drop in most types of crime last year, including homicide, car break-ins, and auto theft, according to new data from the California Department of Justice. But while overall crime is down, shoplifting is…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent A major clinical trial has found that structured lifestyle changes can lead to greater improvement in brain function for older adults at risk of cognitive decline, compared to less intensive, self-directed approaches. The peer-reviewed study, titled “Effects of Structured vs Self-Guided Multidomain Lifestyle Interventions for Global…
By National Head Start Association The National African American Child and Family Research Center (NAACFRC) at Morehouse School of Medicine is designed to provide national leadership and excellence in community-engaged research to better serve African American children and families served by the Administration for Children and Families, including those enrolled in Head Start. The National…
by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent WASHINGTON — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on the groundbreaking NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54. Warner reportedly drowned while on a family vacation in Costa Rica, according to a family source cited…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media As the California Legislature heads into summer recess, California Black Media lists five bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed last week that you should know about. Once a bill is signed into law by the governor, it is chaptered by the California Secretary of State, and it becomes state law….
by Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer Black museums are more crucial than ever when it comes to teaching, learning and maintaining the authentic history of people of African descent. Institutions across the nation and beyond are working hard to keep pure records of what African Americans have been through, how they’ve overcome and what they…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media For about 28,000 student teachers in California, their first year in the classroom can be a challenge. It’s not just because of managing oversized classrooms, creating lesson plans or grading papers. Their largest issue is doing all of this without getting paid. Ronald Council, a teacher in his second…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Harlem’s largest annual celebration returns this summer as the 51st edition of HARLEM WEEK kicks off on August 1 and runs through August 17. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Harlem’s largest annual celebration returns this summer as the 51st edition of HARLEM WEEK kicks off on August 1…
by Charlene Crowell New student loan limits also add to consumer financial stress On the nation’s 249th birthday, President Donald Trump signed an 870-page bill known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). But brutal – not beautiful – would be a more apt description of the widespread harm now facing families across…
Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Today’s economic environment is shaped as much by prices and policies as it is by personalities. With four different generations working, saving, and spending at the same time, their different approaches to finances can help us see why money can highlight generational gaps. It’s essential to keep in mind that every…
Black News.com Nationwide — African American entrepreneur Anthony Washington is making history as the Founder and CEO of AEN (Anything Entertainment Network), the fastest-growing Black-owned streaming platform with free access to more than 50,000 movies, TV shows, and podcasts. The app is available for download on Roku, Google Play Store, and Apple iOS App Store,…
The City of Ontario is seeking an artist or artist team to develop public art that will be placed at the entrance of the newly constructed City Services Building. The City’s Museum, Arts & Culture Department is seeking an artist or artist team to develop public art that will be placed at the entrance of…
Regina Wilson and Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media Willie Charles Brown, Sr., the longtime publisher of Inglewood Today, passed away on June 25 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He was 81. For more than three decades, Brown used his platform as a journalist and publisher to uplift Inglewood residents and document the evolution…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The King FBI files have been sealed since 1977. Subsequently, the two surviving children of Dr. King, Martin Luther King III and Bernice King, oppose President Trump’s January executive order. The King children cite the personal nature of their father’s 1968 assassination as the reason to keep the files sealed. By April…
Sue Mueller Last February, I traveled to Houston to join faith leaders in protest outside CERAWeek, the fossil fuel industry’s annual meeting of executives, investors, and policymakers. We stood shoulder-to-shoulder, praying for justice and calling for an end to the $20 billion in fossil fuel subsidies—$2 million a minute—that fuel planetary destruction. Imagine what that…
