By Dominique Lambright In 1979, a groundbreaking study, the “Bean v. Southwestern Waste Management Corp.” case in Houston, became one of the first legal battles to challenge environmental racism. Although the residents lost the case, it sparked a national movement and laid the groundwork for what we now call environmental justice. Environmental racism is not…
By: Dr. Damanpreet Jamarai, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement of California Summer brings long days, family vacations, afternoons by the pool and more time outside. But as temperatures rise and families head to the water, it’s also a time to be extra mindful about staying safe. From heat-related illness to sun exposure and…
By Karen Heslop It’s estimated that a little over a million Americans are living with Crohn’s disease. While the autoimmune condition can be treated in different ways, a recent market analysis noted that the use of biologics is growing. In 2025, 65 percent of Americans with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease opted to use biologics…
By Phyllis Qualls and Tennessee Tribune Staff Contributors IN MEMORIAM: The Tennessee Tribune family mourns the passing of its founder, publisher and chief executive officer, Rosetta Miller Perry Rosetta Miller-Perry, trailblazer, visionary, bridge builder and motivator, passed peacefully on Friday, June 26, surrounded by family. She was 91. Shortly after she passed, the family posted…
Small errors can cost you big after a car accident. Know the steps insurance adjusters hope you’ll skip so you can preserve evidence and maximize your claim. By Amy Kang You want to protect yourself and your claim when you’ve been involved in a car accident. Insurance adjusters will typically never ask you to preserve…
By Megan Sayles | AFRO Staff Writer Though mainstream narratives of rock and roll music often spotlight artists like Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly, the genre traces its roots to rhythm and blues music created and performed by African-American artists. From Bo Diddley, Big Mama Thornton and Little Richard to Chuck Berry and Fats Domino,…
By Wallace Pate, Esq. To: San Bernardino Board of Supervisors Re: Citizens’ Demand for Immediate Investigation of Fraud, Waste, Corruption, by Law Firms Under Contracts with the Board That Systemically Violate the Contract, Public Contracts Code, Public Law 96-272, CRC 5.534, CRC 5.660, CRC 5.682, WIC 317, WIC 355, and Title IVE of the SSA…
Staff | California Black Media In Los Angeles, visitors attending a Juneteenth weekend event at the A.C. Bilbrew Library were welcomed by a museum exhibit featuring a wall of faces — filmmakers and freedom fighters, Olympians and lawmakers — honoring Black women’s achievement and leadership. For many of the Black women in the room, the…
The Economic Empowerment Growth Council (EEGC) recently recognized Juneteenth by participating in Juneteenth celebrations throughout the Inland Empire. The EEGC is a community-led initiative advancing economic mobility, entrepreneurship, collaboration and community well-being throughout San Bernardino County. The EEGC addresses racial and economic disparities in order to move equity from conversation to action. Members of the…
By Michael Burke, EdSource It soon could become much easier for California community colleges to create new bachelor’s degree programs. The state’s community colleges, which primarily offer certificates and two-year associate degrees, are permitted to create bachelor’s degrees that fill workforce needs, but existing law allows them to do so only if they don’t duplicate…
Beyond affordability, persistent discrimination burdens Blacks, other consumers of color By Charlene Crowell An annual research report, considered by many to be the country’s best barometer on housing issues, makes clear that in 2026, affordability is not the only housing crisis confronting Black America. The State of the Nation’s Housing 2026, newly released by Harvard’s…
By Liz Bell, EdNC.org Rachel Nelson has worked in child care since she was a 19-year-old college student at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. She worked for two decades across multiple states, including several years in Onslow County, North Carolina, providing technical assistance to increase program quality. Nelson thought she had seen it all —…
By Amy Kang As a Black-owned business, fractional CFO services can help you unlock capital by giving you the financial expertise, clean books, and investor-ready reports. These items are important, especially if you’re looking to impress lenders and investors. The right fractional CFO turns disorganized finances into reports that give you access to loans, grants,…
Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey| California Black Media California is launching a pilot program for its new Career Passport, a digital tool designed to help workers connect with employers by highlighting their skills, training and work experience rather than relying solely on college degrees. The pilot phase began June 17 and runs through Aug….
SAN BERNARDINO, CA —Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects has launched a corporate fundraising campaign in partnership with The CARE Project, Inc., kicking off the initiative with an initial $2,000 corporate donation. The campaign is open to Wilson & Company employees to drive additional community support. This collaborative effort is part of the firm’s…
LOS ANGELES The Licensed Adult Residential Care Association (LARCA) has been awarded $500,000 in Technical Assistance Funding to launch a pilot project to connect hundreds of underutilized licensed care facility beds to Los Angeles County’s affordable housing and homelessness prevention system, Bennie Tinson, Executive Director, announced. “Four years ago, I was hired with a…
RIALTO, CALIFORNIA — June 19, 2026 — What happened at Fergusson Park on Juneteenth was more than just an event — it was a movement. From 3 PM to 9 PM, thousands poured into Fergusson Park in Rialto, transforming the park into a sea of joy, celebration, unity, and hope. Families arrived from across the…
By Dwight Brown, Film Critic for DwightBrownInk.com and NNPA News Wire “I’m just a kid from Hell’s Kitchen.” But many New Yorkers think of her as the city’s daughter. And now viewers of this dual-track documentary will know how that neighborhood influenced her and how she helped make it famous. Two intertwining storylines bind this…
Glendale, CA – A new rental assistance program in Glendale aims to address housing affordability and stability for Glendale renters experiencing a destabilizing financial event. On July 6, 2026, the City of Glendale will open a two-week application period for the new Glendale Rental Assistance and Stabilization Program (GRASP), which will provide eligible renters with…
By Billie Pollisotto The division of assets in divorce involves identifying marital property, determining its value, and distributing it according to state laws and individual circumstances. These assets can range from family homes and bank accounts to retirement funds, investment portfolios, business interests, and outstanding liabilities, making it important to understand how property is divided…
By Edward Kissam Andres (we are only using his first name because of the sensitivities of his case) is an emergency room doctor in the first year of his residency. He works in an urban hospital in the San Francisco Bay area which, like most, is chronically understaffed. He is also among a growing number…
June is African American Music Appreciation Month! Created by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, this month celebrates the African American musical influences that comprise an essential part of our nation’s treasured cultural heritage. Formerly called National Black Music Month, this celebration of African American musical contributions is re-established annually by presidential proclamation. Though by no…
By Hazel Trice Edney Wake up, everybody, No more sleepin’ in bed No more backward thinkin’. Time for thinkin’ ahead The world has changed so very much from what it used to be. There is so much hatred, war and poverty. The world won’t get no better If we just let it be. Naw, naw,…
Join us for the World Faith Vision Church Juneteenth Community Fair & Concert on Friday, June 19th from 4 PM to 8 PM! This family-friendly celebration honors freedom, culture, and community with live music, food, local vendors, and activities for all ages. We are currently seeking vendors and volunteers to help make this event a…
This is a partial list of African American Musicians and composers. Also included are musical groups. To locate biographical information on the following persons, use one of the library’s biography databases or Grove Music Online, located on the library database page. To Access Information Off Campus, Please Enter Your Banner ID and Password. Marian Anderson…
