By BlackPressUSA Newswire AI guess President Donald Trump’s primary goal is to ensure more Americans are broke, sick, and hungry. An estimated 4 million people have lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as a result of changes the Trump administration made to the program. NPR reports that SNAP has seen a rapid decline in…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Assembly Bill (AB) 2323, legislation by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) that would modernize how newspapers publish legally mandated public notices is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom for consideration. AB 2323, co-authored by Assemblymember Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach), cleared the Legislature after the Assembly voted 75-0 on Aug. 7…
By BlackPressUSA Newswire The Trump administration has halted plans to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, ending a decade-long effort that began under President Barack Obama’s administration and was revived under President Joe Biden. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said last Monday that the department is “not at present” moving forward with the redesign,…
By Zaidee Stavely, EdSource For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, California has released school-by-school data showing how many English learners became proficient in English, giving parents, educators and policymakers a new way to see how well schools are helping students become proficient in English. The data shows that 13.8% of English learners statewide…
Jackie Malone Carter Jr Born: October 3, 1957 Died: August 30, 2022 Jackie Malone Carter Jr., aged 65, passed away on August 30, 2022, in Twentynine Palms, CA. Born on October 3, 1957 in San Diego, CA, Jackie, known affectionately as Jack, was a beloved figure in his community, especially known for his dedication to…
Clara Ester, an activist who as a 20-year-old college student rushed to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s side when he was shot, has died. Ester, who died on July 9 at the age of 78, was among a few remaining witnesses to King’s assassination and its immediate aftermath in Memphis. With the passing of…
A devoted member of Emmanuel Temple CME Church in Victorville, Theresa served faithfully on the Women’s Missionary Committee. Her dedication to service extended beyond her church as she held the esteemed position of Worthy Matron for the Order of the Eastern Star of California Prince Hall Rite 93 (High Desert Flower). Theresa was a woman…
By BlackPressUSA Newswire San Diego Voice & Viewpoint — San Diego County health officials are urging parents and caregivers to include vaccinations in their back-to-school preparations. California mandates several vaccines for students from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade, such as DTaP, Hepatitis B, MMR, chickenpox, and polio. As reported by the San Diego County Communications…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media California voters will decide in November whether to amend the state Constitution to prohibit new taxes on retirement savings, personal assets and other forms of personal wealth while also banning retroactive taxation. Proposition (Prop) 42, titled the Prohibit New Taxes on Retirement Holdings, Personal Assets, and Savings and Limit…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media A bill Assemblymember Sade Elhawary (D-Los Angeles) authored would make it illegal for law enforcement officers to deny or delay emergency medical care for people under their control when it is safe to provide treatment. Assembly Bill (AB) 2318, known as the Ensuring Accountability After Tragedies Act, was…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media Three Black Women Among Gov. Newsom’s Recent Judicial Appointments Gov. Gavin Newsom has nominated three Black women — Justice Rashida Adams and Judges Denise Hippach and Juliet Macaulay — to serve on California Courts of Appeal. They are among eight appellate court nominees recently announced by Newsom. The governor…
By Stephen Oduntan Stephen A. Smith rarely struggles for words. One of the most recognizable voices in sports media, he has built a career on passionate opinions and unfiltered commentary. But when ESPN parted ways with Ryan Clark, Smith’s reaction was strikingly simple. “It hurts. It really does,” Smith said. Smith called Clark “arguably the…
SILVER SPRING, MD, August 11, 2026 — Urban One, the nation’s largest distributor of Black and Urban content, today announced the official launch of ONE Yard: The HBCU Experience, a multi-city engagement tour celebrating the culture, community, and legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Originally born as a digital sanctuary, ONE Yard is…
By BlackPressUSA Newswire ROLLING OUT — In severe cases, Vibrio vulnificus can trigger necrotizing fasciitis, a condition in which tissue around an open wound dies rapidly. That rare but serious outcome is where the bacteria gets its flesh-eating nickname. Beyond skin and wound infections, Vibrio vulnificus can also cause gastrointestinal illness or, if it enters…
By Cheryl Smith Texas Metro News In the mid-1970s, we learned that two of my cousins had been diagnosed with Lupus, a disease we had never heard of. Beverly’s journey was shortened, but my dear cousin Rosa Lee went on to live a long and fruitful life. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes…
By Nutritionist Mary Toscano They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and when it comes to jumpstarting your metabolism and setting yourself up for healthy weight loss, this couldn’t be more true. While many of us wolf down something quick, the right morning meal can rev your energy, keep blood sugar…
August Vaccination Clinics Will Help Students Meet School Requirements Cedars-Sinai’s COACH for Kids mobile medical unit is providing free vaccinations to children and adolescents across Los Angeles through Aug. 31, helping families meet school immunization requirements before the academic year begins. The mobile clinics provide school-required immunizations, including Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) and MMR…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA (August 11, 2026)—Priority Ambulance is pleased to announce the appointments of four key leadership positions for the company’s CONFIRE EMS operations, bringing together experienced EMS leaders focused on local coordination and reliable ambulance response for the communities served through the CONFIRE EMS system, which launches October 1. Priority’s leadership team will be…
By BlackPressUSA Newswire ARLINGTON — Framing affordability as the defining issue facing Texas families, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico unveiled what he called “A New American Dream” Wednesday night, introducing an economic platform centered on lowering household costs, strengthening workers’ rights and expanding access to housing, healthcare and education. Speaking before a crowd of…
BlackPressUSA Newswire Black-owned media has long served as more than a source of news. It has been a trusted institution, an advocate for underserved communities, and an economic catalyst for entrepreneurs and neighborhood businesses. From covering the Civil Rights Movement to spotlighting local business success stories, Black media has consistently filled information gaps left by…
By Diana Lambert, EdSource Last week, Sacramento City Unified leaders thought they had solved the district’s financial problems with a plan to save $158 million, in part by dipping into retiree health benefits, to stave off bankruptcy. That plan fell through Monday when state Superintendent Tony Thurmond denied an appeal by the district after the…
By BlackPressUSA Newswire Youth Financial Education Series This installment of MSR’s Youth Financial Education Series, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, follows Hannah D. Williams as she describes learning to use bank accounts strategically after getting her first job at 15. With guidance from Game Time Budgeting founder Al Riddick, Williams developed habits around high-yield savings, credit…
