Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber is asking voters to help protect the integrity of the November 2026 election by taking one important step: Vote early. Weber said her office is working to combat misinformation, expand voter outreach and maintain ballot security as California prepares for the…
By James Farr | OPINION CONTRIBUTOR BLACKPRESSUSA—A secret Sacramento deal would protect Southern California Edison’s profits while Black ratepayers across California absorb the cost—and the governor holds the only pen that matters. You Gonna Let My Good Air Out? By late afternoon in August, the west-facing wall of the house in Oak Park has been…
Los Angeles – Today, the organizations behind the Yes on Measure ER campaign – a ballot initiative passed by Los Angeles County voters this June to counter severe federal and state health care cuts – launched Health Justice United. The coalition of community clinics, public hospitals, labor unions, and reproductive health care providers will work…
“Our one-on-one tutoring and mentoring program is specifically designed to reduce, or altogether eliminate, the gaps students experience and provide real solutions that set them up for a strong, successful year ahead,” says Aaron Valdez, CEO of Valdez Educational Services. SAN BERNARDINO, CA – Students who struggled academically last year don’t have to repeat that…
SACRAMENTO, CA — California has reached a major milestone in expanding educational and economic opportunity for children, with 1 million CalKIDS Scholarship Accounts now claimed by students and families across the state. This achievement reflects California’s bold, long-term commitment to ensuring more children begin with an early financial foundation for college, career training and beyond….
RIVERSIDE, CA– The City of Riverside will officially recognize the birthday of Dell Roberts with an official Dell Roberts Day on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, to celebrate the 90th birthday of community leader and civic champion Dell Roberts. The ceremonial event will take place at 3:00 p.m. in the Riverside City Council Chambers at City…
By John Fensterwald, EdSource Since last October, the California School Boards Association has pressed the Legislature to take greater responsibility for narrowing California’s immense student achievement gap. That gap is the disparity — by 30 percentage points or more — in test scores and other measures between low- and high-income students and between Black…
By Helio Brasil, retired superintendent, Keyes Union School District in Stanislaus County After more than three decades in public education, including many years as a superintendent, I believe we have reached a point where something has to change in how we fund and deliver special education and student mental health services. California has built a…
SAN FRANCISCO — Today, trailblazing former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer endorsed Supervisor Connie Chan for Congress. Boxer started her career on the Marin County Board of Supervisors, including as its first woman President, before representing San Francisco for over 30 years in the U.S. House and Senate. Her endorsement adds to the growing momentum behind…
State Leader Joins with The Salvation Army Advisory Board to Launch 2026 Campaign Supporting Lifesaving Services for Vulnerable Populations SAN BERNARDINO, CA – The Salvation Army of San Bernardino County announces that California Assemblymember James Ramos will serve as keynote speaker at the Red Kettle Kickoff celebration, marking the official launch of the 2026 holiday…
Riverside, CA – August 25th, 2026 – Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) has been recognized in the national media outlet, Food Bank News, and its annual Advocacy High Honor Roll that lists food banks that have Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) resources available, an advocacy page, community calls to action for contacting legislators,…
Dear Greater High Desert Chamber Members, It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Sam Thatte, a longtime and deeply valued member of our Chamber community. Prior to the four Chambers coming together as the Greater High Desert Chamber, Sam served as a Director for the Hesperia Chamber of Commerce. He was…
By BlackPressUSA Newswire GARLAND JOURNAL — Sean Grayson, a former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy, has died in prison at age 32. Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old mother of two, in her Springfield, Illinois, home in July 2024 after she called 911. He was sentenced to 20 years…
(LOS ANGELES) – A Latino civil rights organization representing Latino parents and students is appealing a state trial court judgment in favor of the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) in a case challenging the district’s 2019 -2020 elementary school closures. In December 2022, MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) filed suit against PUSD…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Aug. 22 designed to protect immigration service providers and humanitarian volunteers from targeted harassment, doxing and violence. Authored by Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland), Assembly Bill (AB) 2624, the Privacy for Immigration Support Services Providers Act, establishes an address confidentiality program modeled after…
Washington, DC — Representative Dave Min (CA-47) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court majority’s decision on mail-in voting: “This is the most corrupt and out of control Supreme Court in history. While this decision, as Sotomayor notes, does not hold that Trump can stop mail-in voting, it does allow Trump to continue to…
By Cara Jones Prostate cancer and testicular cancer get most of the attention, however, most people aren’t aware that bladder cancer is the fourth malignancy in men. The good news is when caught early, bladder cancer has a high success rate. The bad news is recurrence is common and bladder cancer can often be mistaken…
By Evan Bollinger Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a condition that lasts for life. Turning normal blood cells into sickle shapes, SCD presents a whole host of challenges. One of them, unfortunately, is the onset of sometimes extremely painful episodes. Triggered by blood flow blockages to tissues and organs, these ‘pain crises’ cannot be mistaken. …
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California announced its dental plans and preliminary rates for the 2027 coverage year, with a statewide weighted average rate increase of 6.2 percent for plans offered through the marketplace in 2027. The industry-wide rise in the cost of dental care, along with an increased use of services, contributed to the rate…
By BlackPressUSA Newswire AFRICAN-AMERICAN NEWS AND ISSUES – DALLAS — In Texas, Black children possess significant potential and aspirations, but face substantial hurdles to their success. These challenges stem not from their inherent abilities, but from systemic issues such as unequal school funding, unfair disciplinary practices, and socioeconomic stressors. Every child deserves a fair chance…
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 22, 2026 INCIDENT: Street Racing Operation Results LOCATION: City of Victorville On August 22, 2026, the Victorville Station conducted a street racing operation from approximately 4:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m. The operation was aimed at addressing unsafe driving and traffic violations throughout the city of Victorville. During the four-hour enforcement operation, deputies…
Music legend Dolly Parton has passed away at age 80. And while she had countless fans, she got lots of love from the Black community. By Shanelle Genai Published August 25, 2026 Country music legend Dolly Parton has come to hold a special place in Black folks’ hearts over the years. So it’s no wonder…
Gov. Newsom Launches New Free Lunch Program; Announces Nearly $14,000 Per Family in Universal TK Bo Tefu | California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom marked the start of California’s new school year by highlighting universal free school meals and the statewide expansion of Transitional Kindergarten, which the state says saves families nearly $14,000 per child…
By: Paige Boyd Michael Wright, the actor best known for his standout performance in the music mockumentary The Five Heartbeats, has passed away at the age of 70. His wife, Susan, confirmed the news on the actor’s Instagram page in a family statement. “Michael was a husband, a father, a grandfather, loved one, a friend, and…
By Stephanie Heron The reverse Great Migration is the influx of Black Americans moving back to the South from Northern, Midwestern, and Western states. It’s happening because Southern economies are appealing and the cost of living is lower. According to the Pew Research Center, the USA’s Black population has grown from 36.2 million in 2000…
