Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Before the federal government shutdown became imminent — and before the risk of a hunger crisis was clear — Assemblymember LaShae Sharp-Collins (D-La Mesa) introduced a bill aimed at preventing any reduction in CalFresh benefits, if federal funding were ever cut. Assembly Bill (AB 1211), “CalFresh Eligibility,” would’ve…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media Gov. Newsom: USDA Needs to Release All Available SNAP Funds Gov. Gavin Newsom applauded two federal court rulings that found the Trump Administration illegally withheld Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds amid the ongoing government shutdown, calling the decisions a “major win for all Americans.” “I’m proud to see…
Heart failure is a serious condition — but sometimes, what looks like ordinary heart failure is actually something else entirely. One condition that often flies under the radar is amyloidosis. Amyloidosis happens when an abnormal protein called amyloid builds up in the body’s tissues and organs. When this protein collects in the heart, it’s called…
LA QUINTA – The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District, in partnership with Supervisor V. Manuel Perez and KYA, will host a milestone event on Saturday, November 8 celebrating the revitalization of Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park. The full day extravaganza features a catfish derby in the morning, a ribbon cutting to dedicate major…
By Niele Anderson, BPUSA Contributor Multimedia Journalist / Culture Curator Black women are disproportionately impacted by healthcare due to systemic inequities, resulting in higher maternal mortality rates, disparities in accessing care, and negative experiences with providers. This is why the California-based Black Women for Wellness Action Project (BWWAP) exists. The organization’s commitment to understanding and…
LOS ANGELES (Nov. 3) Food Forward, in partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles and L.A. Care Health Plan, announces an emergency expansion of its community produce distribution network to respond to unprecedented hunger and instability caused by the suspension of essential federal nutrition funding and cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)….
Shari Prestemon It was May of 2020. The COVID pandemic gripped the world and forced us into isolation. Grief, loneliness, and worry consumed our days. We kept our distance in the interest of public health, our love of neighbor made real. And then George Floyd was murdered by a white police officer outside a convenience…
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent There comes a time when a nation needs reminding that joy is not the enemy of justice, that laughter and love can exist alongside the deepest wounds of history. In this fractured America, this cold, suspicious place where one man’s color still shapes another man’s…
Partnership ushers in a new era of premium hospitality for concert and sports fans (ONTARIO, California, November 4, 2025) – Toyota Arena and Soboba Casino Resort on Monday officially unveiled the new Soboba VIP Lounge, completing a $1.3 million transformation of one of Southern California’s premier live entertainment venues. Located inside Toyota Arena, the…
By Stacy M. Brown With the 2026 midterm elections still a year away, Americans are growing increasingly weary of both major political parties. According to a new Pew Research Center survey, neither the Republican nor the Democratic Party is widely viewed as governing ethically or honestly. The survey of 3,445 adults, conducted from September 22…
The Rev. Dr. Everett Kelley, President of the over-800,000 member American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), joined Make It Plain with Rev. Mark Thompson on WPFW-FM 89.3 Pacifica Radio to call for an end to the 34-day government shutdown in the midst of Trump nullifying the AFGE collective bargaining agreement, effectively locking out federal employees,…
By April Ryan “A complex reality” is being overlooked by President Donald Trump, with his Friday proposal to send the U.S. military into Nigeria over alleged anti-Christian behaviors, believes Congressman Greg Meeks of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The president said last week in a post to social media that if Nigeria does not halt…
The Outstanding Achievement Awards Recognize District Students, Parents and Staff SAN BERNARDINO, CA—On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education presented its October Outstanding Community Partner Award to the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley for providing engaging classroom presentations and hands-on programs that teach kindness, empathy and…
By Stacy M. Brown/Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent America is being strangled by its own government. Forty million people who depend on food stamps to survive are about to lose them because Donald Trump decided that his personal power trip was more important than keeping the government open. The shutdown has cut deep, and…
By Fred Redmond This Saturday marks one month of the federal government shutdown. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers—nearly 20% of whom are Black and 30% of whom are veterans—are missing their second paycheck. Families across the country will be forced to choose between paying for groceries, rent and medical care. President Trump and his…
Riverside, CA — The United Domestic Workers (UDW), one of California’s largest employee unions, has endorsed Proposition 50, a ballot measure that will is being placed on the November 4th statewide ballot, which is aimed at establishing fair congressional district maps. UDW is sponsoring a comprehensive voter mobilization campaign to support its members across the…
What You Need to Know: California’s Employment Development Department is making it easier for customers receiving unemployment benefits to report required wages and income information while receiving benefit payments. This helps ensure the Department can pay benefits quickly and accurately to avoid unnecessary eligibility interviews or potential overpayments. SACRAMENTO — October 20, 2025 As part…
“The grants provide a little relief to families following a death,” she said. “We give the grants so families can focus on the process of grieving and help keep life for kids as normal as possible after they lose a parent.” Riverside, CA. — The CARE Project, Inc., a Riverside, California–based nonprofit that provides emotional…
By: Korbin McCarthy What a difference a few days can make. Earlier in the week, the Los Angeles Chargers suffered a somewhat of an embarrassing 38-24 home loss to the 7-1 Indianapolis Colts, dropping them to 4-3 overall. Four days later, the Chargers hosted the 3-3 Minnesota Viking for a Thursday Night match up at…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media A total of 134 Head Start programs in California and across the country will not receive their operational funding if the federal government shutdown extends beyond Nov. 1 These early-learning programs are located in 41 states and Puerto Rico and serve more than 65,000 children, according to the…
In a coordinated effort to address public health and safety concerns while extending compassionate outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness, San Bernardino County Code Enforcement, Public Works, Homeless Services and the Sheriff’s Department conducted a one-day enforcement and outreach operation on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Bloomington and unincorporated areas adjacent to Fontana. “We are addressing homelessness…
Reginald S. Webb Jr. | California Black Media This interview has been edited for clarity and length. In January 2025, the NAACP and the law firm Singleton Schreiber filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison Company and Edison International on behalf of Altadena residents whose homes and businesses were destroyed in the Eaton Fire. The…
ORANGE COUNTY, CA––In anticipation of the 2025 Special Election, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL), the nation’s largest civil rights and legal services organization serving Asian American and Pacific Islander communities (AAPI) is sharing voting rights education throughout the region expanding its voter protection and poll monitoring efforts across Orange County. With community partners,…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media For years, Los Angeles-based painter Mia Gardner has relied on side jobs and part-time work to keep her art career afloat. But lately, her biggest challenge hasn’t been finding inspiration — it’s finding affordable health insurance. “I looked at the marketplace last month, and the lowest plan I could…
By Aundrea Tabbs-Smith, Emotional Well-being Literacy and Curriculum Coordinator, Friends Center for Children I spent my earliest years as an educator searching for books that reflected my students’ experiences; I wanted to introduce them to books that reflected not just the colors of their skin, but also the textures of their lives. I wanted them…