Charlene Muhammad | California Black Media Elected officials and grassroots organization leaders are speaking out against recent federal immigration raids they are calling “immoral,” and pledging their support for immigrants impacted by the intensified enforcement efforts in Los Angeles and across California. On July 7, approximately 90 armed federal agents, National Guard troops and Border…
By Edward Kissam In our current, information-rich environment the outcome of the ongoing war over access to data will be as or more impactful than increased funding for in-the-field operations. Mounting evidence shows the Trump administration’s weaponization of data analysis to target immigrants for detention and deportation moving forward rapidly. Continued advancements in AI technology…
by S.E. Williams Overview: California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against Mike Nijjar and his family, alleging that they have rented out unsafe and uninhabitable units, disregarded tenants’ requests for repairs, and failed to eradicate pests, inflicting harm and anguish on tenants. Nijjar operates a multi-billion dollar real estate empire with over…
(Washington, D.C., July 15, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the termination of the Regional Food Business Centers (RFBC) program. This pandemic-era, Biden program was created using one-time, temporary funding from Congress. The Department is terminating this program that should not have been established in this manner in the first…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — While movement looks different for infants than it does for older children — focusing more on exploration and natural development — it’s important to incorporate opportunities for movement as early as possible to support healthy growth, motor skill development, and brain development. By BlackPressUSA.com We interviewed Michelle Carter, the Director of Educational…
San Bernardino, CA – In a startling turn of events during a regular outreach program aimed at feeding the homeless, community leaders Eugene Weems and Antoinette Pickette stumbled upon a shocking situation: seven children living in a graveyard. This alarming circumstance exposes them to numerous challenges and vulnerabilities daily, including the looming threat of sexual…
Ms. Lou Coleman Memorial Service: July 9th , 2025 @ 11:00am @ Life Changing Ministries 5395 North F Street, San Bernardino, CA 92407. Miss Lou was an exceptional and loving woman whose kindness knew no bounds. She had a remarkable ability to connect with people from all walks of life, offering support and compassion regardless…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — But after the Justice Department under Donald Trump declared there is no Epstein client list and promised “no further disclosure,” some in Trump’s base might be asking an unthinkable question: Was their own hero’s name among the records they fought to expose? By Stacy M. Brown For years, MAGA influencers have demanded…
UPDATE: Silverwood Lake SRA remains closed until State Route 138 is reopened. State Parks is coordinating with Caltrans to safely reopen the highway. There is no current estimate for reopening. SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY — California State Parks today announced Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area (SRA) will remain temporary closed due to extensive damage and public…
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer As American society continues to advance, so do the ways in which fraudsters work to scam people out of their money. From cryptocurrency investment schemes to fake remote jobs and catfishing, the illicit tactics are as increasingly sophisticated as they are plentiful. “As Americans have become more comfortable banking…
Chances are, you have a friend, coworker, or relative who is currently caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. With over six million Americans living with the disease and diagnoses rising steadily every year, especially among younger individuals, Alzheimer’s is no longer something only associated with advanced age. More and more, families are facing this…
SACRAMENTO, CA (July 2, 2025) – Today, Heather Ippolito, President and the 2025-2027 California State PTA Board of Directors takes office for their two-year term. The incoming board is one of the most diverse and geographically spread across California bringing their passion for the PTA mission to positively impact the lives of all children and…
By Tanu Henry | California Black Media Dr. John Warren of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint made his mark at the 2025 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) annual convention in Savannah, Georgia when he became the third person from the West Coast to lead the 85-year-old organization, whose members are mostly from the East…
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Six months after California’s Prop 36 took effect, early data shows a rise in arrests — with the law disproportionately affecting Black communities in some parts of the state. Also known as the “Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act,” the measure was overwhelmingly passed by voters…
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media Legislation could go into effect by the end of this year, changing the way Californians landscape their homes. In 2020, California enacted Assembly Bill 3074, mandating property owners to create an “ember-resistant zone” — referred to as “Zone 0” — within five feet of homes in designated high…
BARSTOW, CA – July 7, 2025 – The City of Barstow is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Kirby as its new Chief of Police. With over 25 years of law enforcement experience, Kirby brings a strong legacy of public safety leadership, innovation, and community engagement to this role. Throughout his distinguished career with the…
By Dwight Brown Film Critic for DwightBrownInk.com and NNPA News Wire It’s a Tom Cruise kinda movie, but it stars Brad Pitt. He’s the protagonist in this tale about an ageing, washed-up race car driver who everyone’s counted out. Except for a dear friend and the driver, himself: “If the last thing I ever do…
By Melanie Whittington President Trump recently signed a new executive order advancing a “most favored nation” (MFN) approach to drug pricing. The policy would link U.S. prices for certain medicines to those paid in other high-income countries — an idea that’s gaining traction as frustration over higher drug prices builds at home. At first glance,…
By Dr. Koushik Kasanagottu, Optum San Bernardino When you live in the Inland Empire, you get used to extreme heat. But no one gets used to the threat of wildfires, even more so for those with medical conditions. Year after year, people across the state have had to flee with little notice, often in poor…
Elizabeth Dilley When I had the honor of serving as pastor at First Congregational UCC in Red Oak, Iowa, we reshaped our new member liturgy to reflect some of the breadth and depth of our collective theology. One of the questions we asked of new members was, “Will you help us live into the things…
By Blacknews.com Nationwide — A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Lafayette, Indiana when a 3-month-old African American baby named Jacob Moneus was found dead after being drowned by his father in a bucket of laundry detergent. On Tuesday, a judge sentenced 29-year-old Eliasard Moneus to 92 years in prison for the infant’s death, which occurred in…
By Karen Marine Quoted definition…. A liberty interest, in legal terms refers to the constitutional protection against government actions that infringe upon an individual’s freedom including physical freedom, and the ability to pursue that is livelihood and other fundamental rights. It is a key concept within the due process clause of the 14th amendment, which…
Diseases readily passed from one person to another are contagious, communicable, or infectious. It’s possible that some infections may spread via casual contact. For instance, the measles virus may remain airborne for up to two hours after an infected person’s cough. The measles virus may spread via the air and infect everyone who breathes it…
By Nyla Adams AFRO Intern Take a good look around any major urban area– and now, many rural spaces too– and you’ll see signs of drug abuse and addiction. The Baltimore City Department of Health reports that “In 2023, Baltimore City saw 1,043 drug and alcohol-related deaths, 921 of which were Fentanyl related.” What can’t…
As the country highlights National Minority Mental Health Month, the AFRO would like to shine a spotlight on the many ways the whole family can help new mothers. Ensuring a healthy and successful pregnancy is not just the mother’s responsibility–it’s a team effort. Experts say that when family members step up to support a new…
