By Sally C. Pipes Rural America is running out of doctors. According to a recent report from the Commonwealth Fund, 43 million Americans now live in rural communities facing a shortage of primary care providers. This shortage isn’t new. It’s been reality for rural America for decades. And it helps explain why patients there experience…
“Join us in celebrating Black history and culture in Riverside at the 46th Annual Black History Parade & Expo. We can’t wait to see you there!” said Dell Roberts. RIVERSIDE, CA — Co-Marshals for The 46th annual Riverside Black History Parade are Tony Thurmond, state superintendent of schools and candidate for Governor; Eric Bishop, Ed.D.,…
By Stacy M. Brown Famed journalist Don Lemon may draw the headlines, but Emmy-winning independent reporter Georgia Fort and Trahem Jenn Crews and Jamael Lydell Lundy were also taken into custody as federal agents moved against four Black journalists whose only apparent offense was documenting protests critical of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Lemon, a…
San Bernardino, CA – On Saturday, January 31, 2026, the National Sports Association of Wellness & Mental Fitness (NSAWMF) officially launched its Jus Be Great™ initiative with an exciting and impactful Community Kickoff at the San Manuel Stadium home of the Inland Empire 66ers, drawing more than 150 youth athletes, parents, coaches, and community leaders…
By Wanda Haynes, Certified Sommelier Finally, there is a product that can keep white and rosé wine cold while drinking! This product can also bring red wines to cellar temperatures in just a few minutes. As a wine lover I’m delighted to share this amazing product. VoChill is a wonderful concept brought to life by…
LAS VEGAS – Tickets go on sale today for the 2026 International Fireworks Championship Las Vegas, a first-year event expected to attract thousands of spectators to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 21. It is presented by BLAST! EVENTS, a pyrotechnics event company that has held similar world championship competitions in…
Riverside, CA – February 3rd, 2026 – Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) hosts highly-anticipated annual soup luncheon: Curbing Hunger: Serving Hope. This informative hour-long lunch showcases current initiatives and programs while offering the opportunity to engage with other hunger-relief advocates over a warm meal. “Everyone deserves equal access to nutritious food, and the…
Greetings, The BSCC In-Custody Death Review Division (ICDR) invites community members to participate in an upcoming listening session to learn more about the Division’s work and to share feedback, perspectives, and experiences with ICDR leadership and special guest, BSCC Board Member Dr. Gena Castro-Rodriguez. Dr. Castro-Rodriguez was appointed to the BSCC Board by Governor Newsom…
The United Negro College Fund is proud to name Billy Mitchell a 2026 UNCF Los Angeles Masked Ball Honoree for his transformative impact at the intersection of music, education, and community. An acclaimed jazz pianist, educator, and Morehouse College graduate, Mitchell founded the Scholarship Audition Performance Preparatory Academy (SAPPA), providing free music training and scholarship…
By Ben Jealous Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson has emerged as a clarion voice for American democracy in turbulent times. The values he represents reflect the voters who elected him. They remind us of the power of the Black community and the White, Asian American, Latino, and Native American voters who believe in multiracial democracy. Together…
(February 2, Stockton, CA) – In honor of Black History Month, Gold Runner will run special trains to Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park for its 2026 Black History Month Festival. The event will take place Saturday, February 7, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM and concluding at 4:00 PM. Gold Runner has scheduled a special stop…
Special to NNPA Newswire The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) represents the organized voice, survivor, and power of the Black Press in America. On the eve of Black History Month, we have chronicled the top Black newsmakers of the first quarter of the 21st century to honor Black impact through legacy, liberty, and justice. This…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. —Hardy and Cheryl Brown will serve as grand marshals for the 2026 San Bernardino Black History Parade on Saturday, February 7, at 9:00 am, running along Baseline from Mt. Vernon to California Street, ending at Arryo High School. Hardy Brown was the first Black member of the San Bernardino City Unified School…
Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media Since California Black Media (CBM) reported that CalMatters asked Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) whether the Louis Vuitton bag she carried at a Capitol event was “real or fake,” much has been said –just not clearly, or publicly, by CalMatters. In the two weeks since the question…
From storytime giggles to late-night research sessions, every library visit tells a story—and the San Bernardino County Library (SBCL) wants to hear yours! As part of the statewide Every Story Counts initiative, happening Jan. 25–31, we’re inviting county residents to share their experiences, memories, and favorite moments at their local library branches. Libraries are more…
Letter submission: Now we know why ICE agents are given up to $50,000 signing bonuses. They are being recruited into a murder-for-hire political repression force by our family pet-killing, stone cold lying ICE Barbie, under the direct command of the White House. We also now know that Trump regime testimony can never again be relied…
by Dedrick Asante-Muhammad “When machines and computers, profit motives and property rights, are considered more important than people, the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism and militarism are incapable of being conquered.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “Beyond Vietnam” speech (1967) Dr. King’s words from 1967 summarize today’s political moment, which we have analyzed…
By Sunita Sohrabji Two American citizens residing in Minnesota were fatally shot by ICE agents this month amid an uptick of immigration enforcement known as “Operation Metro Surge.” WASHINGTON, DC — Minnesota residents are fearful of accessing health care as ICE agents conduct massive immigration enforcement sweeps, said Minnesota Rep. Kelly Morrison. “This is a…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Three California lawmakers, all trained and experienced journalists, weighed in on a political and media controversy sparked after a CalMatters reporter questioned whether the Louis Vuitton bag Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D–Inglewood) was carrying at a public event was “real or fake.” On Jan. 20, Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D–Santa…
by Karen Georgia Thompson This week will mark the first anniversary of the second term of the President of the United States. This week is also the celebration of the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As these two events are juxtaposed, amidst the increase of authoritarianism, the attacks on democracy, the…
By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic (**1/2) “Do you honestly think that I killed my wife?” At the beginning of the ground-breaking horror film 28 Days Later, a bicycle courier (Cillian Murphy) is involved in a near-fatal accident, comatose and wakes up in a hospital bed to discover that London is empty. A…
Most people have heard of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. But for some, psoriatic arthritis is the new kid on the block. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, it affects approximately 1.3 percent of Black Americans compared with 2.5 percent of white people. Here’s what you need to know about psoriatic arthritis, including symptoms, types and…
Statement attributable to: Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. 126th President, National Medical Association The physician members and leaders of the National Medical Association (NMA) continue to recommend an evidence-based immunization schedule that protects against 18 diseases and have endorsed the 2026 childhood immunization schedule released today by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The AAP…
By Jerome Adams Winter is upon us, and for many Americans, that means company parties, get-togethers with friends and of course, gathering with extended family. These festivities are joyous. But they also inherently expose us to infectious seasonal illnesses like influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19. As vaccination rates decline nationally, that risk is…
Veterans who receive disability compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are seeing higher monthly payments and expanded home loan limits as part of recent benefit updates. A 2.8 percent increase in monthly disability compensation took effect Dec. 1 as part of the annual cost-of-living adjustment, known as COLA. The increase applies to all…
