Black News.com Nationwide — Although draft projections often shift, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was widely expected to be a first- or second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. So when he slipped to the fifth round, it caught many by surprise. After a long wait, Sanders finally heard his name called by the Cleveland Browns…
Black News.com Nationwide — Damon Wayans and his son Damon Wayans Jr. won’t be returning for another season of Poppa’s House. CBS officially cancelled the sitcom after just one season, despite a strong start and steady viewership. The show first aired in October 2024, with Damon Wayans playing Poppa Williams, a retired radio host adjusting…
Black News.com Nationwide — Mo’Nique’s comment about Shannon Sharpe, who is now accused of sexual assault, has resurfaced online. The clip shows Mo’Nique warning the former NFL star about dating younger women months before the allegations made headlines. In the clip from Sharpe’s podcast Club Shay Shay, Mo’Nique, who is 57 and has been married…
By: Lou K Coleman What kind of earthquake or war must be sent by God to awaken a sleeping world to the imminence of coming judgment. I want to rush out into the streets and shout with Solomon of old, “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil.”…
Helen Nwabara It is overwhelming to be a human right now, and especially, a policy advocate with moral groundings and call to be a prophetic witness in Washington, DC. We, as people residing in the United States, are being overworked by the current Administration and Congress’ high volume of bad faith actions and propositions. And…
A high intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is associated with an increased risk of early death. Studies have shown a correlation between UPF consumption and a higher risk of all-cause mortality, including from neurodegenerative diseases and other health issues. Some studies suggest that the increased risk may be due to the industrial processing of foods…
To fight California’s homelessness crisis, housing is not enough — unhoused residents also need long-term help, with federal funds now at risk. By Selen Ozturk To fight California’s homelessness crisis, housing is not enough — unhoused residents also need long-term help, with federal funds now at risk. In the nation’s most ambitious effort to address…
by Don Valentine Vintage Vamp: Actress/Activist Eleven Black women belong to the elite sorority of Oscar winners, including Halle Berry, Whoopi Goldberg, Mo’Nique, Jennifer Hudson, and Regina King. This group of extraordinary actresses owes a debt to Fredi Washington, who paved the way for Black women in Hollywood. In 1921, amidst the burgeoning Harlem Renaissance,…
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today Senator Suzette Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) announced that her bill to exempt tips from taxes, (SB 17) has passed unanimously out of the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee with a 5-0 vote. The bill, introduced on her first day of session, would provide immediate relief for California’s service and hospitality workers. “I’m…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media With Optimism and Gratitude, Sec. of State Weber Addressed Black Capitol Staffers On April 23, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber addressed Black staffers during a reception at the State Capitol. Weber joined leaders and members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and the California Legislative Black Staff…
The San Bernardino Symphony Youth Orchestra (SBSYO) will perform their spring concert on Sunday May 18 at 3 p.m. at the historic San Bernardino Valley College Auditorium. The repertoire will include Aaron Copeland’s Hoedown, highlights from “Wicked”, “An American in Paris”, and “How to Train Your Dragon”, Jeffrey Bishop’s Aethelinda, Jay Ungar’s Ashokan Farewell, and…
Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media California education leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration’s directive to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in its K-12 public schools — despite threats to take away billions in federal funding. The conflict began on Feb. 14, when Craig Trainor, Acting Assistant Secretary for…
Inland Empire-Greater Los Angeles CA (April 2025) – The 2025 Remarkable Women program celebrated an extraordinary milestone as Dr. Kimberly Carter-Tillman was named the National Remarkable Woman of the Year. Dr. Carter-Tillman, who represented KTLA as their local finalist, joined 124 other remarkable women from across the nation for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Los Angeles,…
By Lauren Burke On January 23, three days into his second term, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14176, called the Declassification of Records Concerning the Assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Since then, only the records of November 22, 1963, the assassination…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a global voice for the poor, immigrants, and the environment, died Monday at age 88. By Stacy M. Brown Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a global voice for the poor, immigrants, and the environment, died Monday at age 88. Cardinal Kevin…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—Stepping into the Cajon High School athletic office of Richard Imbriani is like walking into a living scrapbook of competitive achievement. The walls are lined with newspaper articles chronicling championship wins, standout athletes and memorable seasons. Trophies of all sizes are displayed on the wall, a testament to the countless hours of hard…
Washington, DC — The American Historical Association has released a statement condemning “policies and practices that target international scholars.” The AHA deplores “the atmosphere of fear and repression created by the harassment of foreign-born students and scholars by government agencies.” “International scholars are an integral part of the community of historians represented by the American…
By Stacy M. Brown Newly released data from the Jail Data Initiative have provided the first national look in more than 20 years at the offenses driving America’s massive jail churn, and the findings raise serious questions about the priorities of the criminal legal system. The last comprehensive offense data for local jails came in…
By Stacy M. Brown As the Democratic Party continues to search for a new identity and fresh leadership, attention is turning to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, who is rapidly emerging as a rising national figure — and a potential presidential contender. Moore, who gained national acclaim alongside Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott for their steady leadership…
Nationwide — Meet Pamela Goodwine, who made history as the first African American woman to be elected to the Kentucky Supreme Court. She was officially sworn in as justice during a packed ceremony in Frankfort, marking another milestone in her long career in law. Goodwine’s journey has been filled with personal challenges. Born in Youngstown,…
By Ben Jealous Another day, another deadly move that defies logic, morality, and economic common sense. Last week, the Trump administration granted nearly 70 coal-fired power plants a two-year exemption from the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards. The move allows them to emit increased levels of hazardous pollutants like mercury, arsenic, and lead. Mercury is…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California’s former Secretary of State, and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a senior member of the Senate Commerce Committee, led six Senators in expressing serious concerns about the harmful impacts to American voters of the Trump…
By Teresa Huizar News outlets obsess over shocking, high-profile crimes — from murders to violent carjackings. In response, politicians focus on preventing these tragic, but statistically rare, events. Meanwhile, far more prevalent and costly crimes go unnoticed. That’s especially true when it comes to America’s epidemic of child sexual abuse. A staggering 10% of American…
By Sunita Sohrabji “Without HIV therapy, people get opportunistic infections. They get certain cancers and they die.” — Dr. Richard Sutton, Professor of Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and of Microbial Pathogenesis at the Yale School of Medicine. Worldwide HIV/AIDS deaths are expected to rise by 1.5 million annually as the US terminates funding for research and…
By Preedar Oreggio, M.D., Family Medicine, with Optum April is National Minority Health Month, a powerful reminder of the urgent need to confront health inequities impacting millions of lives nationwide. At its core, health equity means everyone has a fair and just opportunity to live their healthiest life. Unfortunately, systemic factors – ranging from…
