By BlackPressUSA Newswire San Diego Voice & Viewpoint — San Diego County health officials are urging parents and caregivers to include vaccinations in their back-to-school preparations. California mandates several vaccines for students from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade, such as DTaP, Hepatitis B, MMR, chickenpox, and polio. As reported by the San Diego County Communications…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media California voters will decide in November whether to amend the state Constitution to prohibit new taxes on retirement savings, personal assets and other forms of personal wealth while also banning retroactive taxation. Proposition (Prop) 42, titled the Prohibit New Taxes on Retirement Holdings, Personal Assets, and Savings and Limit…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media A bill Assemblymember Sade Elhawary (D-Los Angeles) authored would make it illegal for law enforcement officers to deny or delay emergency medical care for people under their control when it is safe to provide treatment. Assembly Bill (AB) 2318, known as the Ensuring Accountability After Tragedies Act, was…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media Three Black Women Among Gov. Newsom’s Recent Judicial Appointments Gov. Gavin Newsom has nominated three Black women — Justice Rashida Adams and Judges Denise Hippach and Juliet Macaulay — to serve on California Courts of Appeal. They are among eight appellate court nominees recently announced by Newsom. The governor…
By Stephen Oduntan Stephen A. Smith rarely struggles for words. One of the most recognizable voices in sports media, he has built a career on passionate opinions and unfiltered commentary. But when ESPN parted ways with Ryan Clark, Smith’s reaction was strikingly simple. “It hurts. It really does,” Smith said. Smith called Clark “arguably the…
SILVER SPRING, MD, August 11, 2026 — Urban One, the nation’s largest distributor of Black and Urban content, today announced the official launch of ONE Yard: The HBCU Experience, a multi-city engagement tour celebrating the culture, community, and legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Originally born as a digital sanctuary, ONE Yard is…
By BlackPressUSA Newswire ROLLING OUT — In severe cases, Vibrio vulnificus can trigger necrotizing fasciitis, a condition in which tissue around an open wound dies rapidly. That rare but serious outcome is where the bacteria gets its flesh-eating nickname. Beyond skin and wound infections, Vibrio vulnificus can also cause gastrointestinal illness or, if it enters…
By Cheryl Smith Texas Metro News In the mid-1970s, we learned that two of my cousins had been diagnosed with Lupus, a disease we had never heard of. Beverly’s journey was shortened, but my dear cousin Rosa Lee went on to live a long and fruitful life. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes…
By Nutritionist Mary Toscano They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and when it comes to jumpstarting your metabolism and setting yourself up for healthy weight loss, this couldn’t be more true. While many of us wolf down something quick, the right morning meal can rev your energy, keep blood sugar…
August Vaccination Clinics Will Help Students Meet School Requirements Cedars-Sinai’s COACH for Kids mobile medical unit is providing free vaccinations to children and adolescents across Los Angeles through Aug. 31, helping families meet school immunization requirements before the academic year begins. The mobile clinics provide school-required immunizations, including Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) and MMR…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA (August 11, 2026)—Priority Ambulance is pleased to announce the appointments of four key leadership positions for the company’s CONFIRE EMS operations, bringing together experienced EMS leaders focused on local coordination and reliable ambulance response for the communities served through the CONFIRE EMS system, which launches October 1. Priority’s leadership team will be…
By BlackPressUSA Newswire ARLINGTON — Framing affordability as the defining issue facing Texas families, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico unveiled what he called “A New American Dream” Wednesday night, introducing an economic platform centered on lowering household costs, strengthening workers’ rights and expanding access to housing, healthcare and education. Speaking before a crowd of…
BlackPressUSA Newswire Black-owned media has long served as more than a source of news. It has been a trusted institution, an advocate for underserved communities, and an economic catalyst for entrepreneurs and neighborhood businesses. From covering the Civil Rights Movement to spotlighting local business success stories, Black media has consistently filled information gaps left by…
By Diana Lambert, EdSource Last week, Sacramento City Unified leaders thought they had solved the district’s financial problems with a plan to save $158 million, in part by dipping into retiree health benefits, to stave off bankruptcy. That plan fell through Monday when state Superintendent Tony Thurmond denied an appeal by the district after the…
By BlackPressUSA Newswire Youth Financial Education Series This installment of MSR’s Youth Financial Education Series, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, follows Hannah D. Williams as she describes learning to use bank accounts strategically after getting her first job at 15. With guidance from Game Time Budgeting founder Al Riddick, Williams developed habits around high-yield savings, credit…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The American people are expected to believe that one extraordinary officer after another suddenly fails to meet some undefined standard of excellence. We are expected to ignore impeccable service records while accepting that political appointees alone possess the wisdom to determine who is worthy of advancement. By BlackPressUSA Newswire Pete Hegseth insists…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media With less than three months until the general election, Darius Kemp, executive director of California Common Cause, says California must protect both election security and voter access for the state’s approximately 23 million eligible voters. Kemp delivered that message during a June news conference at the State Capitol…
By Mallika Seshadri, EdSource Los Angeles Unified School District leaders say they are confident they can persuade county officials that the district can avoid a projected cash shortfall and remain under local control, and are preparing for budget cuts, possible furloughs and school consolidation. A July 2 letter from the Los Angeles County Office…
By Edward Kissam On Inauguration Day, January 20, 2025, President Trump made clear there would be a renewed assault on immigrants’ rights. What wasn’t clear at the time, but is now, is that this would escalate beyond hate ridden rhetoric into systematic disregard for the rule of law writ large. That is the key takeaway…
By Hazel Trice Edney As the Trump Administration continues to deny the reality and community impact of climate change, Black mayors have united to protect African-Americans and other people of color, who are increasingly and disparately in danger across the nation. “Even though we have an administration that doesn’t even believe that climate change is…
Dr. Damanpreet Jamarai, Medicare & Retirement Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California Summer and fall are peak travel seasons for many older adults – whether that means soaking up the sunshine, visiting loved ones or finding a cooler place to unwind. With a little preparation, your trip can be just as smooth as it is…
Partnership turns emergency housing into lasting hope and stability. What began as an emergency response to homelessness became a comprehensive solution focused on family connection and long-term well-being. SAN BERNARDINO, CA – The Salvation Army and the City of San Bernardino announced a successful family reunification case that demonstrates the power of community collaboration in…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.— The 34th Annual Black Rose Award nominees showcase the outstanding leadership within the Inland Empire, according to Black Culture Foundation President Christen Irving. “Nominations started in September, with individuals from every corner of the Inland Empire nominating those who have made a profound impact on our communities.” 2026 Black Rose awardee Marcelino…
THE CHAMPION NEWSPAPER — Delta Community Credit Union’s Cool Cash Money Camps provided financial education to about 400 students in metro Atlanta during June. These camps, launched in 2014, offer summer workshops in both in-person and virtual formats, helping youth understand financial concepts through interactive lessons. By BlackPressUSANewswire About 400 students attended Delta Community Credit…
Milwaukee, WI — When the school year begins, routines naturally start to take shape. Early mornings, packed schedules, and busy evenings can make it challenging to prioritize your health. TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly SM), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization with a “Real People. Real Weight Loss.®” philosophy, teaches that consistent routines and…
