Lose the Chaos, Not Just the Weight: Healthy School-Year Routines

Milwaukee, WI — When the school year begins, routines naturally start to take shape. Early mornings, packed schedules, and busy evenings can make it challenging to prioritize your health. TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly SM), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization with a “Real People. Real Weight Loss.®” philosophy, teaches that consistent routines and…

COMMENTARY: We Lived It: Why a Different World Still Matters Today — an Ode to HBCUs

WESTSIDE GAZETTE — The television show *A Different World* offered an early portrayal of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), depicting Black excellence, growth, struggle, and purpose. The author recounts how the show prepared them for their experience at Florida A&M University from 1997 to 2002, where they found a sense of belonging and community….

EDD Makes Online Identity Verification Easier

At EDD, we’re continuing to improve the way customers access our programs and services. Customers applying for unemployment, disability, and Paid Family Leave benefits can now verify their identity through Socure directly online in myEDD. This streamlined process helps protect customers’ personal information while making identity verification faster and easier. Over 80% of customers complete…

Santa Clarita native participates in world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise

By Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Osborne, Navy Office of Community Outreach PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – 2nd Lt. Philip Olivero, a native of Santa Clarita, California, is assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked aboard USS Essex, a U.S. Navy warship participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in…

August is National Wellness Month: 10 Everyday Habits That Secretly Increase Stress (And What to Do Instead) 

August is National Wellness Month, a time dedicated to prioritizing healthy habits and finding ways to improve overall well-being. While many people associate stress with major life events, such as work pressures, financial challenges, or personal struggles, everyday habits can also quietly contribute to feelings of tension, exhaustion, and burnout. The good news is that…

The JW Vines Society Summer Health Academy Celebrates 24 Years of Mentoring Future Physicians at Annual Banquet

RIVERSIDE, CA –  The JW Vines Society announces the Elma Vines Summer Health Academy Banquet on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM. This special event celebrates two decades of excellence in mentoring the next generation of medical professionals through hands-on learning and dedicated interactions with physicians.  For 24 years, the Elma Vines Summer Health…

California Bill Would Let Abuse Victims Use Trauma as Legal Defense for Violent Crime

BlackPressUSA Newswire Susan Bustamante isn’t giving up. The formerly incarcerated 71-year-old woman has repeatedly made the long trip from Orange County to Sacramento to urge lawmakers to pass legislation she believes would help her fellow domestic abuse victims facing criminal charges. Each time, lawmakers seemed supportive — only to kill her bill in secret. She…

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Celebrates New North Atlantic Regional Director

By BlackPressUSA Newswire Dr. Tonja L. Ringgold, an educator and Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® (AKA), was installed as North Atlantic Regional Director during the organization’s 72nd Biennial International Convention on July 23 in Las Vegas. Dr. Ringgold will serve a two-year term overseeing one of the Sorority’s largest and most historic…