WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this statement following President Donald Trump’s latest decision to fire the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Rohit Chopra. Director Chopra’s term is not set to end until 2026. Congresswoman Waters recently released a fact…
By State Representative Ron Reynolds Less than ten days into Trump’s second term, and already it feels like one of the darkest chapters in modern American history. This administration’s rapid dismantling of progress is staggering. The warning signs were there—but witnessing them in real time is a different kind of pain. The Strategy of Fear…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico—America’s largest trading partners—have already begun to rattle markets and consumers. The policy, which imposes a 25 percent tax on all imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods, is being framed…
• Come Join our Victorville Senior Citizens Club $50 per calendars year • Bingo February 8th & 25th @ 11am, doors open 10:15am. Buy in $25. Bingo held on 2nd & 4h Saturday of each month. • Valentine Dance, February 13th cost in advance $3 & $5 at Door • AARP: February…
The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), Department of Public Health (DPH) and Second District Supervisor Jesse Armendarez have partnered to launch an exciting and impactful initiative – Reel Reality: Fentanyl Awareness Film Contest. This creative campaign is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl while empowering the voices of San…
February 3, 2025 by AOUON Contributor by John Cannon, LSPC Community Organizer My name is John Cannon, and I want to share my story as an incarcerated firefighter—a story of hard work, survival, and systemic injustice. At just 16 years old, I was tried as an adult and sentenced to prison. I spent most of my time in…
By Collin BinkleyThe Associated Press Dozens of employees at the U.S. Education Department have been put on paid administrative leave in response to President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 order banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government, according to a labor union that represents hundreds of workers in the agency. It’s unclear how many workers…
By Maria Sherman AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — This ain’t just Texas — it’s also the U.S. and Europe. Starting this spring, Beyoncé will bring her Grammy-winning “Cowboy Carter” to stadiums on both continents. She’ll start in Los Angeles before making her way to Chicago, the New York metropolitan area, London, Paris, Houston,…
Los Angeles, CA — The Brotherhood Crusade has established the Wildfire Fund to Aid Altadena Residents to support families affected by the devastating Eaton Fire in Altadena and Pasadena. This initiative provides immediate relief to displaced residents while preserving the historical significance of Altadena’s role as a cultural and community hub for Black families. Many…
By Jasmyne Cannick Once upon a time a long time ago in a land not that far away, hip-hop was the voice of the streets. It was a movement, a message, and a megaphone for Black empowerment and communal struggle. Born from block parties and sound systems in the Bronx, N.Y., it was raw, unfiltered,…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Under President Donald Trump’s Project 2025, the administration has launched an unprecedented effort to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) programs. Federal agencies are now prohibited from observing Black History Month, and employees involved in DE&I initiatives have been terminated. Critics argue these measures represent a…
VICTORVILLE, Calif. — Don’t miss out on our Free Shred-Fest, Mulch Giveaway, and Recycling Event at the Victor Valley Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event will feature drive-through document shredding, a compost giveaway, disposal of electronic waste and appliances, and free mattress and box spring…
By Anthony Tilghman In recent years, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have faced growing scrutiny, with some state governments attempting to defund or dismantle these programs. Critics argue that DEI initiatives are divisive or unnecessary, while proponents see them as critical tools for achieving fairness and equity. However, regardless of political rhetoric or legislative…
Donald Trump and his hate-filled administration have launched another racist attack, this time aiming at Black pilots and diversity efforts in the aviation industry. In a stunning display of bigotry disguised as governance, Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum ordering the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to eliminate hiring policies designed to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion…
By: Lou K Coleman You know, there is a story told of a vessel that was wrecked and was going down at sea. There were not enough lifeboats to take all on board. When the vessel went down, some of the lifeboats were near the vessel. A man swam from the wreck to one of…
Noel Andersen “In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now.” Those were the words of The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop of the Diocese of Washington at a prayer service in Washington DC, as she asked President Trump to show…
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss., Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The following statement is from Tennesse Garvey, Chair, Board of Directors, Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals: Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (PRNewsfoto/Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals OBAP) OBAP Speaks Out Against Repeal of Equity Order and Erasure of Tuskegee Airmen’s Legacy in USAF Training The Organization of…
PLANO, Texas, Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Toyota has proudly lifted the wraps on its newest national brand campaign, “You Can’t Stop My Drive,” which celebrates the shared optimism for a progressive future, focused on Black men. Toyota’s 2025 campaign aims to reinforce its emotional connection with Black men by spotlighting mobility as a transformative…
By Dr. Usma Mohamed Darrell Brown, Director of Teaching Learning & Quality Practice at It Takes A Village Family of Schools (ITAVA) in Chicago, was recently selected from hundreds of applicants to receive a scholarship from the Council for Professional Recognition to attend the Early Educators Leadership Conference (EELC) in Washington D.C. Darrell, a Chicago…
As disasters like wildfires continue to impact California, it’s important to ensure that older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their families have access to the resources they need. To support these efforts, the California Department of Aging (CDA) is offering free guides to help communities prepare for and navigate emergencies, as well as connect with…
VICTORVILLE, Calif. — Don’t miss out on our Free Shred-Fest, Mulch Giveaway, and Recycling Event at the Victor Valley Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event will feature drive-through document shredding, a compost giveaway, disposal of electronic waste and appliances, and free mattress and box spring…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The American Heart Association’s 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update uncovers glaring racial and gender disparities in cardiovascular health, illustrating the profound toll heart disease takes on marginalized populations. According to the report, non-Hispanic Black adults experience an age-adjusted mortality rate of 379.7 per 100,000…
By Selen Ozturk After one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history burned over 50,000 acres of Los Angeles County, immigrants are already cleaning up. After one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history burned over 50,000 acres of Los Angeles County, immigrants are already cleaning up. With 28 known deaths, up to…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent NNPA NEWSWIRE — For Black Americans, who already face systemic barriers in employment, the loss of these protections exacerbates long-standing disparities. Women, particularly women of color, will likely see even more significant hurdles in hiring, pay, and promotions. For members of the African American community, women,…