Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase You’re not alone if you reach the end of the week or end of the month and wonder where your money goes. If you’d like to save money, you may not realize how quickly everyday indulgences like a morning latte or takeout food add up — especially if you don’t track…
By Maurice Carroll None of us make it out of life without experiencing some stress. Let’s face it, stress is one of those human traits that crosses all boundaries of faith, nationality, gender and age. There are studies dedicated to defining it and others dedicated to finding and sharing treatments for it. As African Americans,…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media South Los Angeles native Sonya Young Aadam is the CEO of California Black Women’s Health Project (CABWHP). The nonprofit is committed to improving the health of California’s Black women and girls through advocacy, education, policy, and outreach. They also advocate for policies and practices that promote and improve physical,…
By Stacy M. Brown The American press is facing a crisis deeper than shrinking newsrooms or digital disruption. A new study from the News Literacy Project finds that teenagers overwhelmingly believe the nation’s news media is fake, chaotic, and dishonest, a view that threatens the foundation of an informed society at the same time a…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media Kaci Patterson is the founder and Chief Architect of the Black Equity Collective (BEC). This network of funders and nonprofit leaders is committed to investing in the long-term sustainability of Black-led organizations in Southern California. A graduate of Pepperdine University, Patterson holds an MBA in Organizational Management &…
By Stacy M. Brown Black Friday arrives this year in a country wrestling with the weight of policies that have stripped stability from millions of Americans and placed Black communities at the edge of economic ruin. Storefront lights shine as if the nation were whole, yet in living rooms across the country, families count the…
San Bernardino County hosted a visit by California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Secretary Tomiquia Moss on Friday for a tour of two major affordable housing communities in the valley region. The visit highlighted the county’s efforts to expand affordable housing and strengthen collaboration with the state. Secretary Moss toured Pacific Village, one of…
ONTARIO – Step inside Rich Lewis’ auto maintenance and repair shop at Ontario High School, and you will quickly forget that you’re surrounded by students. There’s a small group repairing brakes, another replacing an alternator and vehicle charging system, and yet using computer technology to inspect an engine – all under the tutelage of Lewis,…
National Family Caregivers Month is observed every November to recognize and honor the contributions of family caregivers By Sunita Sohrabji When Dan Salinger thinks about when his caregiving journey began, he realizes it didn’t start with a single dramatic event. Instead, it happened slowly, and so gradually that he didn’t even realize the role he…
SACRAMENTO, CA — As National Scholarship Month shines a spotlight on the power of educational opportunity, California is celebrating the growing impact of the CalKIDS Scholarship Program, the nation’s largest children’s development account program, serving more than five million children statewide. Launched in 2022, the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS) provides scholarships…
The biggest change in this week’s College Football Playoff rankings finds the Alabama Crimson Tide falling to No. 10 after a heartbreaking loss at home to the Oklahoma Sooners. The top three remain the same as the Ohio State Buckeyes, Indiana Hoosiers and the Texas A&M Aggies continue to hold serve. Meanwhile, it will be…
After two weeks of criticism from Ferrari Chairman John Elkann, Lewis Hamilton said in Las Vegas he woke up thinking about driving. However, the turbulence Hamilton is currently experiencing has not gone away. Before Thursday’s practice, Hamilton said his passion has not waned and he actually thinks about driving while sleeping. “Not really, I wake…
By Lauren Burke A busy news week heading into the Thanksgiving holiday has distracted from a continuing effort by the Trump Administration to relocate, and in some cases end, the U.S. Department of Education. It has long been known that Trump and his policy advisors want to dismantle the department — but the acceleration over…
By Stacy M. Brown President Donald Trump has again shocked the conscience of the nation with his latest outburst. This time, the president accused six Democratic lawmakers of sedition and declared their conduct “punishable by DEATH” as he reposted calls on social media to “hang them” and demanded their arrest. The president’s words landed with…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media On Nov. 20, the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications (OCPSC) hosted an online forum with ethnic media outlets across the state to highlight two statewide programs that benefit all Californians: the CalAssist Mortgage Fund, which provides disaster-related mortgage relief, and Check to Protect, a vehicle-safety campaign…
By Lauren Burke The six-decade career of legendary artist Jimmy Cliff, who was born in the Somerton District of Jamaica, was one of the most influential in reggae history and a global ambassador for Jamaican culture. Cliff was raised in a rural farming community and began writing songs as a child. His family moved to…
Noel Andersen As I gathered with faith leaders alongside Clergy Laity United for Economic Justice at a rally to stop the raids in Los Angeles, we didn’t know what we would face when the National Guard approached us. But we marched together with collars and stoles knowing that as faith communities, we had to take…
By Chianti Marks AFRO Intern At the age of 30, Akosua “Sua” Bamfo found a small lump in her breast. It was October 2022. She immediately scheduled an appointment with her OB-GYN. After undergoing an MRI and ultrasound, she was told her breasts were too dense for clear imaging and that they would follow up…
“Without your help, some children won’t get anything for Christmas,” said Major Adam Morales, Commander of The Salvation Army of San Bernardino. REDLANDS, Calif.—Getting a gift on Christmas Day often provides lifelong memories of joy and happiness for a child. For children in need whose parents cannot afford to buy a gift, The Salvation Army…
Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media California’s latest School Dashboard makes one thing clear: Black students are making progress, but not nearly fast enough — and the public education system is still not organized to deliver the excellence they deserve. The Dashboard, a color-coded statewide K-12 public school accountability tool, rates schools and…
By Stacy M. Brown There are moments in a family’s life when truth becomes a battlefield, when people confuse the echo of old wounds for revelation, and when the soft stir of resentment becomes a storm. Paris Jackson has opened such a storm. Her new legal filing against the Michael Jackson Estate radiates anger, suspicion,…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media California may face substantial financial challenges in the 2026-2027 fiscal year, according to the latest analysis from the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO). Despite a surge in state revenue this year, which brought in roughly $7 billion more than expected, the state could face an $18 billion budget shortfall,…
Josh Shaw’s late-game burst lifts South Carolina State over NC Central Josh Shaw delivered the decisive moment for South Carolina State, breaking loose for a 30-yard touchdown run with just under two minutes left to secure a 34–27 victory over NC Central on Friday night. Shaw powered the Bulldogs’ (8-3, 4-0 MEAC) rushing attack with…
McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media A new report reveals that while Black women in California face some of the steepest inequities in wages, health, and housing, they also display remarkable strength through high civic engagement and community leadership. Black women in California earn just 60 cents for every dollar paid to White men —…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Paulette Brown-Hinds, a veteran media executive, educator, and civic leader from Riverside, to the California Transportation Commission (CTC). The CTC a key state body responsible for allocating funding and shaping policy for the state’s transportation infrastructure. The 13-member committee also assists the Secretary…
