Xavier  Becerra Hosts Meet-and-Greet with Black Leaders in L.A.

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…

Honoring Local Citizens at LWVSB 51st Event

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,…

COMMENTARY: BIG MAMA SAID: Don’t Throw Away the Gift Just Because It Came Wrapped Wrong

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…