by Ellen Perrault The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) have launched the Altadena Disaster Relief Small Business Loan Program. This initiative aims to provide critical working capital—up to $75,000 per business—to help small businesses in Altadena–where its historic Black community was devastated–recover, rebuild, and retain jobs…
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer In 2025, safely using public Wi-Fi to protect personal information from computer and internet fraudsters is of the utmost importance. Protecting personal and financial data on public Wi-Fi is essential to avoiding fraud carried out by hackers. Experts stress using VPNs and personal hotspots to secure information, as public…
By Civitas Special to The AFRO I. Introduction: The illusion of a free republic has collapsed The United States no longer teeters on the edge of authoritarianism—it has crossed the threshold. In a single week, the Trump administration and its aligned agencies have moved to suspend habeas corpus, reopened Alcatraz as a prison for “ideological…
By: Lou K Coleman Time is running out! End time prophecies are happening in rapid succession; one after another. Jesus is urgently letting us know how soon His coming will be and “Soon” is no longer just a hope or a distant reality, it is right upon us. So, if there is one shred of…
Anissa Glaser-Bacon When I first moved into the house that is now my home, Thelma introduced herself. She and I became quick friends. She accompanied me on many mornings as I drank my cup of coffee and woke up for the day. She helped me to start my day on a positive note and reminded…
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer Experts say the increase of artificial intelligence (AI) could offer new tools to improve mental health care for Black women and girls in the U.S. to overcome barriers such as access, affordability and cultural disconnects with providers. Black women and girls are generally not getting the mental health care…
By Charlene Crowell In the In the first 100 days of the current Trump Administration term, over 250,000 federal employees have had their jobs cut, planned to be cut, or have taken a buyout, according to a recent New York Times tally. With a 46 percent staff reduction – 1,380 employees – the Department of…
By April Ryan Social media is still abuzz after the optics of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s arrest at the Delaney Hall immigration facility in Newark, New Jersey, Friday. Rachel Noerdlinger, communications strategist for the Ras Baraka gubernatorial campaign, posted on Instagram, “One way or another, we’re going to get democracy back.” On Instagram, many people…
Nearly 300 community leaders, partners, and supporters gathered at the stunning Pacific Palms Resort for the San Gabriel Valley Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (SGV-NCNW) 2nd Annual Gala—an unforgettable evening of celebration, purpose, and unity. The event spotlighted extraordinary heroes from across four California counties—Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino—honoring…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The agency estimates that under the proposed changes, as many as 8.6 million people could lose Medicaid coverage, and up to 3.9 million would become uninsured. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent A newly released analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has confirmed that proposals pushed by…
By: Olivia James – Bargain Shopper Extraordinaire What if there was a way to potentially find better deals—without paying for Prime? Millions of Americans who have been holding off on online shopping due to inflation and rising prices are now discovering a new way to shop. A free browser tool is helping users uncover savings…
The National Medical Association (NMA), representing the interests of the 50,000 African American physicians in the U.S., has issued the following advisory regarding diabetes awareness: Diabetes is a major chronic disease that impacts over 37 million adults in the US and is anticipated to impact 54.9 million adults nationwide by 2030. Black people are disproportionately…
Riverside, CA, May 13th, 2025— In honor of Mother’s Day, Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) held a special drive-thru food distribution at its Riverside warehouse, providing critical nutrition support to families facing food insecurity. During the two-hour event, FARSB served approximately 300 households, distributing shelf-stable food boxes, fresh produce, and whole hams to…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Recently, Target and Walmart’s CEOs signaled to President Trump that their store shelves could soon be empty due to tariffs. By April Ryan “Anything that raises consumer prices on necessities will hit Black Americans hard, says Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League. This week, a Senate resolution to…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — A helicopter operated by the U.S. Park Police forced three commercial aircraft to abort landings at Reagan National Airport on Sunday By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire A helicopter operated by the U.S. Park Police forced three commercial aircraft to abort landings at Reagan National Airport on Sunday, again raising concerns about…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are fighting over whether they should slash Medicaid funding (known as Medi-Cal in California) — and by how much. The cuts are critical to achieving a $1.5 trillion federal budget reduction the GOP-led House already approved in a February resolution. If implemented,…
Dear Editor, As President of the Black Chamber of Commerce – Inland Empire, I know that affordable, high-quality healthcare is a cornerstone of economic stability and community well-being. Medicare Advantage is a lifeline for more than 3.5 million Californians, including thousands of seniors right here in the Inland Empire. Yet, despite its overwhelming success and…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—San Andreas High School, in the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD), has been named a 2025 Model Continuation High School by the California Department of Education (CDE) and the California Continuation Education Association Plus (CCEA Plus). The CDE announced last month that 74 schools throughout California were recognized as Model Continuation…
By Lauren Burke Millions of student loan borrowers in default will begin to get notices starting May 5, that they are being placed into a collections process. The student loan repayment system has always been confusing to many. Delays related to COVID and other policies passed by the Biden Administration were meant to assist borrowers….
Start the conversation about aging by celebrating the wisdom, resilience, and strength of older Californians while making important plans for the future WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW — May is Older Californians Month, a time to celebrate the wisdom and strength of older adults and challenge outdated stereotypes. Starting the conversation about aging can begin…
Local businesses can apply for a unique opportunity to enhance their environmental standards via land testing BARSTOW, CA – April 30, 2025 – Businesses within the City of Barstow can apply for special grant funds through the City if they anticipate development and need the soil tested for environmental purposes. With the new BNSF Railway…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media Over the last four weeks, California Black Media (CBM) has been examining the 16 bills included in the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) “Road to Repair 2025 Priority Bill Package.” This week’s article looks at the last four bills in the series. Each piece of legislation, authored by different…
Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Sen. Padilla Releases Statement on Trump’s First 100 Days U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued a strong condemnation of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, calling them “the worst first 100 days of any president in modern history.” Padilla highlighted several areas of…
