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FTC Takes Action Against Payment Processor Humboldt Merchant Services for Knowingly Facilitating Payment Processing for Sham Merchants

Under proposed order, defendant will be required to pay $12 million, stop payment processing for certain categories of merchants Payment processing company Humboldt Merchant Services will pay $12 million and be permanently banned from processing payments for merchants with a heightened risk of potential fraud to settle allegations that Humboldt processed payments for merchants that…

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Federal Trade Commission building with columns, flags, pedestrians, and passing traffic

Opinion

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COMMENTARY: Big Mama Said ‘Don’t Let Grief Break the Bank’

ORLANDO ADVOCATE — Inspired by his grandmother Lucille “Big Mama” Allen’s financial wisdom, the author examines the intersection of grief and money following a close friend’s family funeral planning. He details how emotions, vulnerability, and a desire to honor a loved one can lead to excessive spending, noting how wants can easily be mistaken for…

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COMMENTARY: Big Mama Said ‘Don’t Let Grief Break the Bank’

Opinion

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A Wedding Party That Looked Like a Funeral

Next June marks 60 years since Loving v. Virginia. My parents did not wait for it. By Ben Jealous This month my parents are beginning their seventh decade of marriage despite a law that tried to stop them. Sixty years ago they were married in a church in Washington, D.C. They had to leave Maryland…

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A Wedding Party That Looked Like a Funeral

General

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7th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Celebrating Excellence. Honoring Service. Inspiring the Next Generation. The Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce – Inland Cities East Chapter, in partnership with YouthBuild Inland Empire and LUE Productions Community Umbrella Services, proudly invites the community to submit nominations for the 7th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Service Gala Awards. This prestigious event recognizes…

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Local & Community

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Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle in Victorville

On Sunday, September 6, 2026, at approximately 4:03 a.m., deputies from the Victorville Station, along with personnel from the Victorville Fire Department and American Medical Response (AMR), responded to the area of Silica Drive and First Avenue in Victorville for a vehicle that had collided with a pedestrian. The preliminary investigation revealed a black Mercedes-Benz…

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Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle in Victorville

Government & Politics

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Most significant journalism bill nears the finish line

By Laura Rearwin Ward, founder California Independent News Alliance | publisher, Ojai Valley News News outlet owners, journalists and coalitions of organizations that have come together to support the nation’s most important journalism legislation to date were still in scramble mode this week, even as supermajorities in the California Legislature passed the Community NEWS Act,…

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Most significant journalism bill nears the finish line

Local & Community

3 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Black Culture Foundation Honors Antony Garrett with Black Rose Award

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Alton Garrett, Founder and Managing Partner of Garrett Management Group LLC, will receive a Black Rose Award at the 34th Annual Black Rose Award Celebration on Saturday, September 12, at Cal State San Bernardino. When he heard he had been nominated for a Black Rose Award, Garrett said, “It is an honor to be nominated for this prestigious…

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Black Culture Foundation Honors Antony Garrett with Black Rose Award

General

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The Truth about Labor Day and Black People

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Labor Day parade banner reading “Proud Union Leaders, Strength in Community” and “Happy Labor Day”

Business & Finance

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How Accurate is Credit Karma? The Truth Behind Your “Free” Score

If you’ve ever checked your credit score online, chances are you’ve used Credit Karma. It’s a popular, user-friendly platform that promises free credit scores and reports. But you might have heard a common piece of advice: “Don’t trust the score you see on Credit Karma.” So, what’s the deal? Is Credit Karma accurate, or is…

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Health

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Health Heart and Kidney First

Dr. Brenda Pratt, PhD founder and CEO of Health Heart and Kidney First a non-profit organization that provides Health Education for Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease. The organization promotes awareness to help prevent the progression of chronic health conditions, both heart and end stage renal disease. Health Heart and Kidney First assists individuals, families and…

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Local & Community

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Turning Tragedy to Healing: California’s Firefighters Burn Institute Expands Its Mission Across the State

Edward Henderson | California Black Media More than five decades ago, a tragedy at a Sacramento ice cream parlor exposed a critical gap in the region’s ability to care for people suffering from severe burns. Today, that tragedy remains part of the origin story of the Firefighters Burn Institute (FFBI), a Sacramento-based organization whose work…

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Turning Tragedy to Healing: California’s Firefighters Burn Institute Expands Its Mission Across the State

Opinion

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COMMENTARY: Urgency to Decrease Energy Power Bills

By Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. Every month, mothers in Southeast Washington, DC, as well as other mothers from across the nation, open their electric bill. They do the math they have done a hundred times before: What gets paid, and what gets pushed to next month. Throughout this country, in underserved Black, Brown,…

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COMMENTARY: Urgency to Decrease Energy Power Bills

Education

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Dolly Parton’s Gift to California’s Children: A Legacy Delivered One Book at a Time

Reginald Scott Webb Jr. | California Black Media Dolly Parton leaves a lasting legacy in the hearts and homes of California’s children through a literacy program that has delivered nearly 3 million free books across the state. Parton, the internationally celebrated singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, died Aug. 25 at age 80 after a brief…

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Dolly Parton’s Gift to California’s Children: A Legacy Delivered One Book at a Time

Local & Community

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Jewel City Concert Series Returns, Bringing Live Music to Downtown Glendale This Fall

Free performances weekly on the Artsakh Paseo celebrate music, connection and community spirit GLENDALE, CA –– The Jewel City Concert Series returns this fall with five consecutive Saturdays of free live music on the Artsakh Paseo, located at 127 Artsakh Avenue in Glendale’s Downtown Arts & Entertainment District. From September 26 through October 24, the…

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Jewel City Concert Series Returns, Bringing Live Music to Downtown Glendale This Fall

Government & Politics

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Legislative leaders decline to intervene in Sacramento City Unified oversight dispute

By John Fensterwald, EdSource The California County Superintendents organization failed to persuade legislative leaders to intervene in its dispute with State Superintendent Tony Thurmond. The county superintendents had sought to introduce emergency legislation to thwart Thurmond from carrying out a threat to take over oversight of financially stressed Sacramento City Unified from the Sacramento County…

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Legislative leaders decline to intervene in Sacramento City Unified oversight dispute

Opinion

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Opinion: California Globe’s Biased Attack on Assemblymember Corey Jackson Exposes How Politics and Partisanship Are Corroding Journalism

Hardy Brown | Special to California Black Media Publishers Assemblymember Corey A. Jackson is my friend. An outspoken advocate for equity, fairness, public health, and social service resources for our Inland Valley community, I have come to admire and respect Jackson’s grit and his work as a legislator. However, I don’t always agree with his…

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Opinion: California Globe’s Biased Attack on Assemblymember Corey Jackson Exposes How Politics and Partisanship Are Corroding Journalism

Government & Politics

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Asm. Isaac Bryan’s Bill on Corporate Slavery Ties Moves to Gov. Newsom’s Desk for Signature or Veto

Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ ‌|‌ ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌ The Truth in Disclosure Act, the bill that proposes forcing private corporations to report their historical ties to chattel slavery, passed out of the California Legislature and has now moved to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for his signature or veto. Authored by Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights), Assembly…

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Asm. Isaac Bryan’s Bill on Corporate Slavery Ties Moves to Gov. Newsom’s Desk for Signature or Veto

Local & Community

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Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed

California Puts Black Girl Joy on the Calendar Every Aug. 10 Bo Tefu | California Black Media California has designated Aug. 10 as Black Girl Joy Day, an annual statewide celebration of Black girls’ achievements, talents and potential. Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 226, authored by Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson, D-Suisun City, was chaptered by the…

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Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed

Lifestyle News

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Zero Proof Sparkling Wines

Wanda Haynes-Certified Sommelier What exactly is Non-Alcoholic Wine? Non-alcoholic wine contains little to no alcohol. It has similar flavor profiles, varieties, and smells, just without the alcohol. And may still contain small amounts of alcohol. Because of this, if you’re trying to avoid alcohol completely, you may want to also avoid these products. How is…

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General

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California Black Civil Rights Leaders Mobilize to Defend Voting Rights

Solomon O. Smith | California Black Media Black voting rights advocates in California convened virtually Aug. 28 after a federal court temporarily blocked new U.S. Postal Service restrictions on mail ballots, a ruling civil rights leaders described as an important but temporary victory ahead of the November election. The restrictions are tied to President Donald…

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California Black Civil Rights Leaders Mobilize to Defend Voting Rights

Health

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6 Signs Your Mole May be Cancerous. Here’s How to Tell…

By Derrick Lane Spots and dots, being a freckled-faced person I am no stranger to these kinds of beauty marks. But, understanding the difference between unique beauty features, and dangerous moles can be difficult, yet so very important to our health. Our bodies can have a strange way of expressing themselves, and often times (unbeknownst…

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6 Signs Your Mole May be Cancerous. Here’s How to Tell…

Local & Community

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FARSB calls on the IE to Play Your Part this Hunger Action Month

Riverside, CA, September, 1st, 2026 – This September, during Hunger Action Month (HAM), Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) is joining the nationwide Feeding America network in calling on the Inland Empire (IE) community to Play Your Part. As the cost of essentials like groceries and energy continue to put pressure on household budgets,…

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FARSB calls on the IE to Play Your Part this Hunger Action Month

Health

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12 Main Reasons Why Your Limbs Are Swollen

By Jenny A. Casiano A swollen foot after a long day may be nothing more than temporary fluid buildup. But when an arm or leg suddenly becomes larger, painful or unusually warm, the swelling could be a warning sign that needs prompt medical attention. Swelling occurs when fluid collects in the body’s tissues. This is…

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12 Main Reasons Why Your Limbs Are Swollen

Government & Politics

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

California approves local journalism tax credits

Gretchen A. Peck | E&P Magazine California lawmakers have sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a sweeping new plan to bolster local journalism, approving the Community NEWS Act (AB 2222) with bipartisan supermajorities in both chambers. The “NEWS” in the Community NEWS Act is an acronym for “Newsroom Employment and Workforce Sustainability.” The bill was first introduced…

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California approves local journalism tax credits

Opinion

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Young Black Men Suffering in Silence A curse that can be Broken

By Dominic Boston As a young Black man, this topic is personal to me. When people discuss mental health, they usually don’t picture someone who looks like me. Instead, Black men are often seen as strong, tough, or able to handle anything life throws at us. Growing up, I was taught exactly that. My elders…

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