By Selen Ozturk As Black voters remain the country’s most reliably Democratic bloc, their impact on the Nov. 3 midterms will depend less on party loyalty than on whether they turn out and whether their voting districts let them elect a candidate of their choice. Legal protections for Black political representation have weakened considerably since…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters has delivered ballots for approximately 1.2 million active registered voters to the U.S. Postal Service for the Nov. 3, 2026, General Election. Voters do not need to wait until Election Day or for their ballots to arrive in the mail to vote. Early voting…
By BlackPressUSA Newswire SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY – SOUTHERNDIGEST — Students at Southern University express growing concerns about safety after dark due to poor lighting conditions across campus. Areas such as walking paths, the street near the bandroom, and streets by dorms are described as “terrifyingly pitch black” due to dying or non-existent lights. Spending time across…
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF.— The Salvation Army has launched a $30 million capital campaign to build a new consolidated campus in the heart of San Bernardino, bringing shelter services, food operations, warehousing and administrative functions together in one location. The Army recently unveiled plans at the Redlands Country Club. The campus is designed to respond to…
David Panush | Special to California Black Media Partners Beware of billionaires who want you to pay for their ego trip. That’s the story behind Proposition (Prop) 38 and why voters should say “no.” Prop 38 requires the state to borrow $8.4 billion for immunology research. Medical research is a good thing we all…
(October 6, 2026) This has been a sad year for soul music fans, one in which so many great artists have died. But some passings have additional weight, and feel like the end of an era. This is one of those. We are extremely sad to inform readers that R&B great Freddie Jackson has died,…
HIGHLAND, Calif. — Oct. 1, 2026 — San Manuel Investment Authority (SMIA), an unincorporated governmental instrumentality of Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation (Nation), through its affiliated entities, announced today its acquisition of Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona. “We are delighted to welcome the staff and guests of Fairmont Scottsdale Princess into the portfolio of…
Image credits (left to right): A mariachi sings in front of a community altar at a Forest Lawn Día de los Muertos event. Courtesy of Forest Lawn; Forest Lawn’s handcrafted Catrinas are inspired by those seen in Mexico.Courtesy of Forest Lawn.
