Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra met with Black elected officials and faith, labor, civic and community leaders in South Los Angeles on Oct. 15, outlining his priorities for working families, education, housing and health care. He also pledged to defend diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs against…
Over 125 community members came together to witness 2026 Citizens of Achievement and Civic Engagement honorees be recognized on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the Sterling Natural Resource Center, Highland, California at the League of Women Voters, San Bernardino 51st Citizens of Achievement and Civic Engagement ceremony. Congratulations to Diana Alexander, Evelyn Dominguez, Andrea Galvan,…
By BlackPressUSA Newswire TEXAS METRO NEWS — Journalist and mentor Terry Allen reflects on the profound wisdom of his grandmother, Lucille “Big Mama” Allen, who believed that a person’s mistakes do not represent their total identity. Allen argues that many behavioral issues seen in young men are actually symptoms of undeveloped gifts that have been…
With its Open Enrollment starting November 1, Covered California has created a checklist to help simplify the process of choosing the right health care plan. Whether you are enrolling for the first time, renewing a plan, navigating a major life change, or seeking more affordable coverage, Covered California lets you compare options and see whether…
By Zaidee Stavely The number of new immigrant students attending California schools continues to decline, so much so that in some districts it’s resulted in shuttered programs and staff reassignments. Across California, the number of new immigrant students or “newcomers” in their first three years in the U.S. has fallen sharply over the past two…
Some community college leaders say caps on bachelor’s degrees will keep them from responding to local workforce needs. By Michael Burke Gov. Gavin Newsom last month signed laws that will place new limits on how many bachelor’s degree programs California’s community colleges can offer, with stricter caps for districts with lower graduation and transfer rates….
By BlackPressUSA Newswire Federal agents searched the D.C.-area home of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Monday, taking the extraordinary step of executing a criminal search warrant against a sitting member of Congress just 22 days before Election Day, as the Trump administration investigates allegations involving her family’s immigration records. The search immediately drew accusations of…
The City is developing a Strategic Plan to strengthen how we respond to homelessness, and we want to hear from you. We know this is an issue that is important to our community, from the families and neighbors who experience it to the residents and businesses working to help. Your insight can show what’s working…
Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media California families are paying less for subsidized childcare under new fee schedules introduced since 2019, according to information from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC). The state has expanded subsidized childcare, introduced free transitional kindergarten for 4-year-olds, and increased access to before- and after-school…
Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media California’s older workforce is expected to grow significantly over the next 15 years, reshaping the state’s labor market as its population ages. A new report from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) projects that the number of workers age 65 and older will…
Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger celebrated two decades of the state’s landmark climate law on Wednesday, Oct. 14, highlighting California’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while growing its economy and expanding clean-energy investment. The Democratic governor and Republican former…
By Adam Shapiro The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program supports voluntary, evidence-based home visiting for expectant parents and families with young children, particularly in communities facing greater barriers to positive maternal and child health outcomes. The U.S Department of Health and Human Services’ agency Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently…
By Special to The Post Dr. H. Geoffrey Watson, a licensed internist, has joined renowned gastroenterologist Dr. Ralph Peterson at MacArthur GI in Oakland to address obesity, provide supervised weight-loss programs including GLP-1 therapy, and screen for and treat fatty liver disease. The Obesity Epidemic Obesity is associated with numerous chronic health problems, including hypertension,…
By BlackPressUSA Newswire Here’s a transformational idea: everyone should have access to safe, healthy and affordable food. If this idea doesn’t feel radical to you, then perhaps you haven’t spent much time in the Southside of Chicago and its adjoining suburbs. Food insecurity is rampant in our neighborhoods. If you live in Washington Heights, you…
CalKIDS News : California has dedicated more than $7.9 million in CalKIDS Scholarship funds for over 95,000 babies and young children born in San Bernardino County San Bernardino, CA – Over 95,000 children born in San Bernardino County since July 1, 2022, have been awarded their first scholarship through CalKIDS, with more than $7.9 million…
Through its Men 2 program, the Riverside-based nonprofit provides financial and emotional support to men facing a breast cancer diagnosis RIVERSIDE, CA — As Breast Cancer Awareness Month gets underway, The CARE Project, Inc. is reminding the Inland Empire that breast cancer is not only a women’s disease. About 1 in 755 men will be…
By BlackPressUSA Newswire The historic Springer Opera House in downtown Columbus, Georgia, opened in 1871 and stands as one of the city’s oldest surviving cultural institutions. Some Columbus businesses have been around longer than the automobiles, shopping centers and neighborhoods that now surround them. A handful date back to the 1800s, when cotton mills powered…
By BlackPressUSA Newswire MICHIGAN CHRONICLE — A new analysis of Federal Reserve data reveals that median wealth for Black households dropped 25% between 2022 and 2025, falling from $49,100 to $36,800. This decline occurred while White, Hispanic, and Asian households experienced increases in their median net worth, further widening the national racial wealth gap. Median…
By Nicole Chang LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County residents who experience or witness a hate crime, discrimination or harassment can now report it by text message in their own language. LA vs Hate on Oct. 19 launched “Text-to-Report Hate,” a new service that allows residents to report hate crimes, hate incidents and other bias-related…
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution on Oct. 20 in support of the San Bernardino Community College District’s Legacy Village housing project and conditionally committed $28 million from the Foster Youth Campus Reserve toward its development. An aerial view of a sprawling suburban landscape at sunset, featuring a large, U-shaped…
Share of voters planning to vote by mail is lower than in recent years, particularly among Democratic voters WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 20, 2026) – American voters are generally confident the upcoming midterm elections will be run and administered well, that election workers will handle ballots securely, and say the outcome will be clear after all…
Digital Self-Service Option Makes It Easier for Californians to Financially Prepare for Floods OAKLAND, Calif – It is now easier than ever for California residents to prepare for the devastating financial consequences of flooding. Today FEMA launched a new tool to purchase a National Flood Insurance Program policy completely online through Floodsmart.gov. The tool is…
Ranking Members also press DOJ and FBI to provide information related to the agencies’ coordination with DHS, the U.S. Intelligence Community, and the White House in these efforts to undermine our election security WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin…
LOS ANGELES — Sometimes the clues that something is holding a person back are found in what keeps happening: the same painful relationship dynamic, the same reaction to stress or the same behavior that produces an unwanted result. Yet recognizing a pattern can be difficult when it operates largely outside conscious awareness. For psychotherapist Connie…
Competitive CalVIP award brings safe spaces, mental health support, and summer programming to Adelanto youth ADELANTO, CA – MHM & Associates Enterprises, a women-owned business, has secured a $2 million California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Cohort 5 grant for the City of Adelanto through the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). The award…
