By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent In a political season defined by distrust, Californians did something rare on Tuesday night. They stood up for democracy. Proposition 50, approved by a wide margin, was more than a ballot measure. It was a statement of intent. Voters sent a message that when the system…
By Stacy M. Brown The curtain has finally lifted on one of Hollywood’s most anticipated films. Lionsgate has unveiled the official trailer and release date for “Michael,” the sweeping biopic about Michael Jackson that has been years in the making. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film will arrive in theaters on April 24, 2026, with…
By April Ryan The United Nations reports that Hurricane Melissa has scattered nearly 5 million tons of debris across Western Jamaica, hindering crews from delivering aid and restoring critical services promptly. According to reports, crews are still working to clear roads, attempting to reach 27 communities cut off by landslides and flooding. Many of those…
More Than 70 Community Leaders Shadowed Principals Across SBCUSD SAN BERNARDINO, CA—San Bernardino City Unified School District’s (SBCUSD’s) annual Principal for a Day event kicked off with a brief breakfast and orientation on Oct. 23 before more than 70 guest principals traveled to school sites across San Bernardino and Highland. The event is designed to…
By: Dr. Donald Tavakoli, UnitedHealthcare National Medical Director for Behavioral Health For many, the holiday season is a time filled with celebration and opportunities to connect with loved ones. The same season can also contribute to heightened stress, anxiousness, and sad feelings as many people may experience increase mental health challenges during the holidays. This…
I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Chaffey College for its many years of dedication to education and community advancement throughout the Inland Empire. I am deeply honored to have been invited as the Guest of Honor at the Annual Chaffey College Report to the Community Luncheon, held on November 5, 2025, at…
In honor of Family Literacy Month this November, the San Bernardino County Library (SBCL) system is encouraging families to check out books, foster learning at home, and enjoy a chance to win one of four exciting family-themed baskets. Patrons who check out 30 items from any library branch during November and present their receipt to…
Anniversary tour hit the road Sunday, bringing HBCU reps to 15 stops in California LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, in partnership with 38 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide, kicked off the 2025 California Community Colleges (CCC) to HBCU Transfer Caravan on Sunday, Oct. 26 in Los Angeles. This…
San Bernardino County, CA — The San Bernardino County Transitional Assistance Department (TAD) is sharing an important update regarding the anticipated resumption of CalFresh benefits. On Nov. 6, a federal court ordered the release of all CalFresh funding in California. Following that decision, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) directed the California Statewide Automated…
What you need to know: California and the City of Fresno today reached an agreement which would allow Fresno to better work with the state to address unsheltered homelessness on state rights of way within its city limits. FRESNO – California announced today that the City of Fresno has entered into an agreement with the…
By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic “The world needs to know what these men did.” That’s the thesis that drives The Allies who’d beaten Germany. The reason they form an International Military Tribunal and create the world’s first global trial, a reckoning that sought to hold the highest officers in the Nazi regime…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman issued the following statement on Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s announcement of her retirement on Thursday: “After nearly four decades of unmatched public service, Speaker Emerita Pelosi leaves behind a legacy that continues to affect the lives of millions of Americans every day. “Speaker Emerita…
What You Need to Know: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are common, as nearly three out of five people have experienced at least one ACE—yet most people have never heard of them. In its first ten months, California’s Live Beyond campaign reached an estimated 1.4 million youth and 1.6 million caregivers, raising awareness and encouraging positive…
Jeff Nelson For even when we were with you, we gave you this command: anyone unwilling to work should not eat. For we hear that some of you are living irresponsibly, mere busybodies, not doing any work. Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and…
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media California is set to overhaul how it teaches reading to K-8 students after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB)1454, a landmark reform authored by Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) and supported by the NAACP California-Hawaii State Conference The legislation requires the state to adopt new instructional…
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media Amid a crowd of thousands waiting for groceries at a San Diego food distribution site on Nov. 2, Josh Fryday, Director of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve), stood alongside California Service Corps members to launch Operation Feed California, a statewide effort to help the…
By Jennifer Green, Founder of Stop H.A.R.D. Every third Sunday in November, families across California and the world pause to honor loved ones lost in traffic crashes. But World Day of Remembrance is more than a date — it’s a moment to reflect, grieve and speak out. For me, it’s personal. Eight years ago, my…
Assemblymember Ramos championed the tax relief over several years and effort now pays off for military retirees This Veterans Day, California military retirees will be able to celebrate the day knowing they can claim a state tax exemption for their service because of a years-long effort by Assemblymember James C. Ramos and negotiations with Gov….
Join us in celebrating Veterans Day with a special community celebration honoring the service and sacrifice of our Veterans. The morning kicks off with family-friendly fun from 8:00 am to 10:00 am, followed by an afternoon of live music featuring an exciting 80s tribute band (Pop Gun Rerun – Tribute to the 80s” from 12:00…
Trump is the master of the blame game. Someone else did it. We enter a point of danger. Free speech is challenged, so the pubic gets bits of stories but not necessarily the whole story. Trump threatens licensing, and he questions the statute of the Constitution. He is the ruler and the one who decides…
By Korbin McCarthy The Chargers have been stellar the entire season defensively and that showed in their Sunday night primetime match up against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the first half, the Chargers held the Steelers to just 3 points, picked off future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers twice and caused a safety by sacking Rodgers…
By BlackPress USA Discover the all-new 2025 BMW X3 xDrive30i in Arctic Race Blue with Calm Beige Veganza interior. In this cinematic walkaround, I take you beyond the spec sheet and show you how BMW designed the X3 to be more than just another luxury SUV. From the bold kidney grille and 21” M Sport…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media California Connects Regional, the statewide series of convenings hosted by the Governor’s Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications (OCPSC), made a stop in Sacramento on Oct. 21. The Sacramento meeting was part of an eight-city tour organized by the governor’s office to encourage service and collaboration…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent They said it would never happen here. Yet here we are. Forty-eight percent of Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation’s fascist playbook for dismantling American democracy, has already been put into motion. Nearly half of this regime’s roadmap to erase civil rights, gut public programs, and reimpose…
By Stacy M. Brown A year after its release, The Transatlantic Slave Trade: Overcoming the 500-Year Legacy stands not only as a record of history but as a warning to the present. When Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and this writer published their searing exploration of slavery’s enduring impact, they were documenting centuries of pain…
