Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The Oakland branch of the NAACP and the Oakland/Berkeley chapter of Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) have issued a joint statement condemning what they describe as harassment, intimidation and discrimination targeting Black women in politics. Founded in 1968, BWOPA is a California-based nonprofit advocacy and membership…
“The Arrowhead United Way (AUW) Hosted it’s Third Annual Magical Music of MoTown.” The Arrowhead United Way (AUW) recently hosted it’s annual fundraiser in support of a very worthy cause. It was the third annual Magical Music of MoTown. Hundreds of Arrowhead United Way supporters and fans of the legendary MoTown sound packed the historic…
Elena Guerra-Camacho, senior at Aquanis High School and chair of League of Women Voters, San Bernardino new Youth Engagement Committee received Proclamation from Council Member Denise Davis, City of Redlands on October 20, 2026, for her leadership in engaging high school students from various high schools throughout the county of San Bernardino educate their peers,…
Wanda Haynes, CS I recently took a cruise with American Cruise Lines and it was pure paradise! The American Legend cruise ship was built in 2024 and is stunningly beautiful. The Fall Foliage Cruise touring the Hudson River, Catskills, West Point, New York City, the Rip Van Winkle Bridge, and much more. American Cruise…
Victorville, Calif. – The Victorville Police Department will be out October 30, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI). “Impaired driving is preventable,” Sergeant J. Snyder said. “It’s a choice. If you’ve been drinking or taken drugs that impair, make the right choice by finding…
“Feel-a-Nomics is the economy that affects every day of your life.” I often refer to the economic conditions we see in our Black community is Black-a-nomics. But that description is truly rooted in Feel-a-nomics: the economy that you can feel. Feel-a-Nomics gets past the philosophical abstractions you hear about so much on the news that…
JPMorganChase is launching Chase Fraud & Scam Prevention Month this November to help consumers protect their personal information and finances. As the holiday season approaches, the nationwide initiative provides education on avoiding sophisticated tactics used by criminals, such as phishing and impersonation scams. The program features free workshops hosted by community managers across the lower…
CONSUMER ALERT!!! By BCP Staff Scammers impersonate all kinds of organizations, including reputable charities. And these impersonators sometimes make you believe that you won a charity-sponsored sweepstakes because you’ve donated to that charity. So, if you get a call about a sweepstakes contest you’ve supposedly won from someone who says they’re with a charity you…
(Riverside, CA – October 27th, 2026) – Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) has once again partnered with ALDI for their annual volunteer event, where team members packed over 1,300 food boxes with various shelf-stable items to be distributed for disaster relief as needed. “The Inland Empire (IE) is home to several areas that…
By Nobuyuki Miyawaki, MD “Dialysis is a life-saving medical treatment for people whose kidneys are no longer able to efficiently filter waste, toxins and excess fluids from the blood. What Is Dialysis And When Is It Needed? The term dialysis means to separate. In this health context, it’s more similar to cleansing the blood of…
By Jessica Starr and Emily Stein For millions of Americans, GLP-1 medications have become an important tool for managing diabetes and obesity. But patients considering these drugs should understand that the number on the scale does not tell the whole story. Rapid weight loss often comes with reductions in bone density and muscle mass, changes…
By Jason Henderson The American organ transplant system is facing a troubling situation: while medical technology advances, public confidence is wavering. Recent data from the Kidney Transplant Collaborative reveals that for the first time since the 2020 pandemic, kidney transplants from deceased donors have declined. While the dip—116 fewer transplants than in 2024—might seem marginal,…
The Greater Inland Empire Black Nurses Association recently hosted a Paint & Sip fundraiser to help raise funds to support the great work the organization does in the community, and to support future nurses and other programs. The Paint & Sip attracted about 20 attendees to support the event which was hosted at a local…
60th Annual Beautillion Scholarship Program Emphasizes Mentorship, Brotherhood, Leadership, and Educational Opportunities SAN BERNARDINO, CA — Social Lites, Inc. of the Inland Empire, in partnership with the 100 Black Men of the Inland Empire, proudly announces the launch of its 60th Annual Beautillion Scholarship Program, themed “Young Men Rising: Leadership, Brotherhood & Legacy.” “This milestone…
THE POSITIVE COMMUNITY — Jean-Michel Basquiat emerged from Brooklyn to become one of the most influential artists of the late twentieth century. Born in 1960 to a Haitian father and a mother of Puerto Rican descent, his upbringing was defined by a rich blend of Caribbean cultural traditions and the linguistic diversity of New York…
By Karen D’Souza, EdSource BLACKPRESSUSA Newswire — “This is not anything new, knowing that play is so critical to children, whether it’s dramatic play, building play, creative arts play or physical play,” said Hoisington, a STEM expert who taught preschool for decades. “But as soon as they hit kindergarten and first grade, there’s this dichotomy…
By BlackPressUSA Newswire THE BLACK CHRONICLE — Many individuals mistakenly believe that liver disease is exclusively the result of heavy alcohol consumption, causing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease to frequently go undiagnosed. This condition occurs when excess fat accumulates in the liver, leading to unchecked inflammation and potential long-term damage. Because many people falsely assume…
RIVERSIDE, CA – The Adrian Dell and Carmen Roberts Foundation will host its 5th annual golf tournament fundraiser Monday, November 9, at the Victoria Club in Riverside. The event will run from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. “We invite the community to play for a purpose,” said Dell Roberts, the foundation’s president. “This tournament brings…
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…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California has announced Mary Watanabe as its new Chief Deputy Executive Director, External Outreach and Strategy. In the role, Watanabe will lead Covered California’soutreach, marketing, communications, and community engagement efforts statewide — overseeing the Outreach and Sales Marketing, Communications and PublicRelations, and External Affairs and CommunityEngagement divisions. The role sets enterprise-wide strategy for how…
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…
