Rachel Hackenberg “But the emperor has no clothes!” cries the child in the crowd. And so cry we all, when our public leaders embrace an obvious scam without a trace of remorse, without a blush of embarrassment. “No kings,” we shout against unilateral political power. “No occupation,” we shout against military action in our own…
Rialto, CA — Mark your calendars for a day of fun, festivity, and community spirit at the 7th Annual Young Entrepreneurs Expo on Sunday, November 9th, at Margaret Todd Park. The event will feature a variety of activities designed for all ages, including a Free Sunday Dinner, a Flag Football Camp for Kids, and a…
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta today stood up for California families and the state’s economy by filing an amicus brief urging the U.S Supreme Court to strike down President Trump’s illegal tariffs. The President invoked an emergency law to impose tariffs without permission from Congress. But no emergency exists, the…
By Stacy M. Brown House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ appearance on CBS’s “Face the Nation” this week signaled a noticeable change in tone and approach. It was the kind of performance that reminded Democrats why they had chosen him to lead after Nancy Pelosi. Jeffries, who recently received the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s 2025 National…
Americans labor under the threat of gun violence, domestic abuse, school shootings, attacks on churches, mosques, and synagogues, domestic terrorism, and the growing threat of Artificial Intelligence that can influence elections and eliminate jobs. The estimated number of violent crimes in the United States was 1,221,345, according to FBI data released in August 2025. In…
By Sunita Sohrabji Though her family has lived in the US for more than 200 years, California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber is only a second-generation voter — a reminder, she says, of the multiple challenges minority voters face in accessing the ballot box. “My ancestors never got a chance to vote: not that…
By Stacy M. Brown They called it Shared Chains. The episode ran on the “Blaac718” podcast, and in that dim space between sound and silence, an Asian American man spoke a truth this country has long tried to drown. “I always tell people,” he said quietly, “the day the Latino, African American, Asian, and other…
By Shernay Williams The Obama Foundation is giving the public a virtual preview of the Barack Obama Presidential Center, a 19-acre, community-rooted campus slated to open on Chicago’s South Side in spring 2026. Located in the Jackson Park neighborhood, the space will feature a wide range of facilities and green space, including a fruit and…
VICTORVILLE, Calif. — Don’t miss out on the Free Shred-Fest, Mulch Giveaway, and Recycling Event at the Victor Valley Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) on Saturday, Nov. 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 As the Trump administration renews its assault on social safety nets—from mental health care to housing and education—young Black Americans are migrating to cities that promise not only economic opportunity but community and freedom. The movement, experts say, reflects a modern Great Migration shaped by politics, culture, and survival….
By Stacy M. Brown ProPublica’s in-depth investigation reveals that Russell Vought, Donald Trump’s former budget director, is the real power inside this White House. Vought is the principal author of Project 2025, a racist and authoritarian blueprint that reshapes government around a single goal: to make America a white Christian nation. While Trump holds the…
More than 100 guests attended the League of Women Voters San Bernardino’s 50th Citizens of Achievement and Civic Engagement event on October 12, 2025, at Sterling Natural Resource Center in San Bernardino, California. Citizens of Achievement Honorees included Jocelyn “Jolly” Harris, Dr. Lisa Henkle, Prince Ogidikpe, Gerry Ramos, Edwina Thomas. Civic Engagement Honorees included National…
The Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its third annual Business Summit in the City of Ontario. Themed Unity in Diversity: Business Summit, the event featured presentations by a number of corporate sponsors as well as a number of agency that touched on the topic of supplier diversity. The three day business summit…
Moreno Valley, CA — October 8, 2025 — Ten years ago, Options For Youth (OFY) – San Bernardino’s Moreno Valley Center opened its doors with one mission: to meet students where they are and help them build brighter futures. Ten years later, that same mission continues to change lives. On October 8, that mission came…
By Lauren Burke In the world of major philanthropy, where naming buildings gets all the headlines, MacKenzie Scott is operating differently. Over the past several years, Scott has made hundreds of unrestricted donations to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and other Black operated organizations. This week, it was announced that Morgan State University would…
Joe W. Bowers Jr. California Black Media For 20 years, the Taste of Soul festival has brought food, music and community pride to Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles. This year’s festival, held on Oct. 18, carried even deeper meaning for organizers and festivalgoers. The day before the celebration, the City of Los Angeles officially…
Solomon O. Smith | California Black Media Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Los Angeles on Oct 18 for the No Kings rally, a march occurring simultaneously in cities across California — and in all 50 states. Organizers say the protests were organized in opposition to what they say is the growing authoritarianism of…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1269 into law on Oct. 13. Also known as “Wakiesha’s Law,” the legislation, authored by Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights), requires county and city jails to promptly notify families when an incarcerated individual is seriously hospitalized or dies while in custody….
Nationwide — Radule Bojovic, a white police officer from Hanover Park, Illinois originally from Montenegro, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after officials found he had overstayed his visa and been living in the country illegally since 2015. The Department of Homeland Security said Bojovic first entered the U.S. on a tourist visa…
By Katie Dukes, EdNC When babies are born, their brains contain billions of neurons. But how those neurons interact — and what they can do as babies grow through childhood into adulthood — is largely shaped by their experiences in the first 1,000 days of life. The architecture of the brain is built in those…
The steep personal toll they could pay when they deprioritize their health By Dr. Lisa Saul, National Medical Director of Women’s Health at UnitedHealthcare If you’ve ever scheduled your child’s checkup before your own, you’re not alone. Women often shoulder the health responsibilities of the entire household — managing pediatric visits, tracking prescriptions for aging…
Erica Poellot For the past couple of years, my team and I have been doing street-based harm reduction outreach in Washington Square Park across from our office in Judson Memorial Church. At least twice a week, we pack up carts with homemade sandwiches and baked goods, safer drug use, safer sex, and overdose prevention supplies,…
By Selen Ozturk As immigration crackdowns continue nationwide, California is expanding access to legal aid through Find Your Ally, the first state-funded program of its kind in the nation. Through Find Your Ally, all students, staff and faculty in California’s 116 community colleges can access free immigration legal aid, regardless of income, enrollment status or…
Griffin Jones | California Black Media Community and civic leaders in Oakland gathered at Chinatown’s Wilma Chan Park on Oct. 16 for the unveiling of a new mural symbolizing unity, strength, and peace as hate crimes continue to rise across the Golden State. This year, the City of Oakland opted to recognize United Against Hate…
United Way supporters and fans of the legendary Motown sound were treated to a great tribute concert and supported a very worthwhile cause. The United Way recently held its annual fundraiser benefiting hunger relief and the San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) Food Pantry. The fundraiser themed The Magical Music of Motown was held at the…