BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Hundreds of city leaders are expected to attend, representing more than 500 African American mayors who serve over 25 million Americans in large and small communities. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) will host its 2025 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., from Wednesday,…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media California Lawmakers Approve $2.8 Billion to Strengthen Medi-Cal, Expanding Access to Health Care California lawmakers have approved a $2.8 billion funding boost to Medi-Cal, the state’s low-income health insurance program, to cover higher-than-expected costs before the fiscal year ends. Passed April 10 as part of a budget trailer bill,…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Administrator Zeldin and the Trump administration are proposing a plan that will strip away pollution protections at the same time it gives a green light to the greatest increase in pollution in decades. By BlackPress of America Green the Church, National Medical Association, WE ACT for Environmental, the Northeast Ohio Black Health…
Dr. Damanpreet Jamarai, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement of California In San Bernardino County, residents are now enjoying something reminiscent of older classic television shows, harkening back to simpler times. Remember the old Marcus Welby, MD TV show? The doctor, with a kind bedside manner, made house calls and was on a first-name…
By Selen Ozturk As April 15 looms, the IRS is undergoing a transformation with far more lasting impact for taxpayers and the country as a whole. As April 15 looms, the IRS is undergoing a transformation with far more lasting impact for taxpayers and the country as a whole. The agency is expected to slash…
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Former First Lady Michelle Obama is setting the record straight about her marriage, brushing off rumors of a split from former President Barack Obama and calling out the sexist assumptions that fueled them. In part two of her appearance on the “Work in Progress” podcast hosted…
SAN BERNARDINO — GEO Reentry Services, which operates a non-residential reentry program locally for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, will host an employment and resource fair on Thursday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will be held at the STOP Placement Center, located at 1820 East Commercecenter Circle. Justice-involved individuals…
By BlackPR Nationwide — Just Add Sugar to Make Lemonade: Transform Anxiety into Positivity by seasoned mental health professional Whitney Coleman, LICSW, LCSW-C, has officially hit Amazon Bestseller status, resonating with readers nationwide — especially women of color — who are ready for a fresh, affirming, and culturally conscious approach to managing anxiety. As a…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement in response to recent actions by President Trump to reduce the workforce at the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). This action follows an Executive Order last month to gut the MBDA completely. “Donald Trump…
Nationwide — On April 17, immigrant justice advocates from across the country will participate in Detention Watch Network’s “Communities Not Cages” National Day of Action. Co-hosted by the American Friends Service Committee and Immigrant Justice Network, there are more than 14 demonstrations planned in 12 states to denounce the Trump administration’s cruel detention and deportation…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The museum’s slavery facts and substantiating artifacts of the 250 years of the enslavement of Africans in America, curated by historians, are the bull’s-eye for the Trump administration. By April Ryan “Black people are not going to stand for this,” says Nikole Hannah Jones, the author of the 1619 Project. She is…
Dameron Communications Moreno Valley, CA—The Coalition for Black Health and Wellness announces an African American Tea for the Soul. In this supportive environment, Black women can explore essential practices of self-care, mental health, wellness, and healing. The Tea is Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at CrossWord Church, 21401 Box Springs Road,…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media As part of Earthquake Preparedness Month this April, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is encouraging residents to take proactive safety measures, including downloading early warning tools and participating in readiness activities. California is one of the most earthquake-prone regions in the U.S., with more than…
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — R.H. Boyd is proud to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 R.H. Boyd Family Endowment Fund scholarships and grants. Since its establishment, R.H. Boyd has awarded over $1,000,000 to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing higher education, as well as community organizations dedicated to providing…
The San Gabriel Valley Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (SGV-NCNW), alongside SoCal NCNW and their dedicated community partners, has been at the forefront of relief efforts for the victims of the devastating Eaton Fires in Altadena and Pasadena. On Saturday, April 26, 2025, SGV-NCNW will host its Annual Gala with the…
By Selen Ozturk With chronic absenteeism and low performance among students nationwide, a growing number of educators are reshaping the school day — and what it means to be a successful graduate A growing number of educators are reshaping the school day — and what it means to be a successful graduate. In the face…
by Don Valentine Madam C.J. Walker’s meteoric, trailblazing business sojourn, employing nearly 40,000, is nothing short of phenomenal, especially considering the repressive era of American history in which it occurred—a time when slavery had just been outlawed and women lacked voting rights. Yet, her exploits are barely mentioned in schools. Born Sarah Breedlove in…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media The Trump Administration is dismantling the Department of Education (DOE). That action fulfills a campaign promise that has been a goal of right-wing conservatives since the department’s inception. In fact, on March 20 — the day President Donald Trump signed the executive order to begin that process — he…
By April Ryan BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Booker decided to make this drastic move after hearing the challenges from his constituents in his community. He acknowledged, “We could do some small measure of something.” After answering questions, reading, and more for 25 hours and 4 minutes, New Jersey Democratic Senator Corey Booker shattered a floor speech…
Kissing is something we all do. It’s also something we all want to do with someone that we love. And for most of us, it’s something that we want to do more of, but what happens when we aren’t doing enough of it? This topic of kissing begs the questions, when was the last time…
By Black PR Wire (Black PR Wire) Each April, National Minority Health Month provides an opportunity to reflect on our country’s collective progress toward health equity. This year’s theme, “Advancing Commitments to Eliminate Health Disparities,” reminds us that achieving equal health outcomes requires sustained attention and collaboration across communities. Dr. Rudy Moise, a highly regarded…
Moreno Valley, CA – April 7, 2025–Riverside County Fifth District Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez will host a Justice System Symposium in Moreno Valley, in collaboration with the Riverside County Probation Department, to connect justice-impacted residents and their families with vital resources. In a collaborative effort, the symposium’s theme of “Changing Lives in District 5,” will highlight…
Sarah Lund On Tuesday, April 3, history was made by U.S. Senator Cory Booker who spoke on the Senate floor for the longest consecutive time in history, over 25 hours. Senator Booker told dozens of stories during his speech: stories of Americans who sacrificed their lives for freedom. Stories of fear mongering, harassment, and threats…
By: Lou K Coleman Standing at the edge of a vast ocean. The waves crash against the shore, each one unique, each one a testament to the power and majesty of the Creator. The ocean is vast, its depths unknown, its breadth immeasurable. It is both beautiful and terrifying, a source of life and a…
