In a powerful tribute to freedom and unity, Sounds of Blackness presents Juneteenth Celebration. Blending the rich traditions of R&B Soul with the contemporary flair of modern R&B, a music driven call-to-action that resonates with a vibrant spirit that invites listeners to celebrate heritage and resilience. The collective’s signature sound is a heartfelt tapestry woven…
There was a time when I believed in the “American Dream.” I held onto the idea that with the right experience, education and work ethic, anyone could achieve greatness in this land of my ancestors. However, on the morning of April 1, 2010, my belief was shattered when I discovered that the Miami Dade Aviation…
Nationwide — Beyoncé has once again made history, becoming the first Black woman ever to win a Grammy for Best Country Album. Her groundbreaking achievement shatters barriers in a genre that has long been dominated by white artists and often overlooked the contributions of Black musicians. According to Billboard, this win for Cowboy Carter, she…
TEMECULA, CA, January 19, 2024 – Leading up to Black History Month, artist Kobina Wright has announced an initiative to engage art collectors and enthusiasts. From January 25th to February 1st, 2024, Wright will be giving away a unique art print every day, marking a sweet beginning of a week-long event that aims to inspire…
CDFA awards $9 million to 103 Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program projects to expand access to healthy foods in underserved communities California receives $38 million from the USDA to support food and farm businesses at the middle of the supply chain SACRAMENTO – (12/22/23)Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted supports to expand access to fresh, healthy foods in…
55th San Bernardino County Black Awareness Month Parade and Expo, Saturday February 25th, 10am on Citrus Ave. north of the 210 followed by the Expo on the Home Depot parking lot on Sierra Lakes parkway. This is a photo opportunity for young and old to have a picture taken with First Black Fire Captain in…
George T. French, Jr., Ph.D. President of Clark Atlanta University, and Clifton L. Harris, Publisher of the San Bernardino American News attend the Annual William E. Shack Jr. Clark University Fundraiser in Henderson, NV. In its 14th year, this year’s event was held at the Green Valley Ranch Resort & Casino. The event was titled…
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Xi Lambda Chapter, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Eta Nu Omega Chapter hosted the 35th Annual Oratorical Contest at the Riverside County Office of Education, Riverside, California on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Young scholars demonstrated their public speaking skills in three different categories: Grade School,…
THE FILIPINO AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Carter G. Woodson & Thomasite Pedagogy [Published 2003 in the Filipino American Herald. Black History is Our History by Freedom Allah Siyam] In February of 1926, the ‘Father of Black History’ Carter Godwin Woodson organized the first Negro History Week in Washington, D.C., which would later become national ‘Black History Month’…
Saturday February 25th. The parade starts at 10:00 on Citrus and Summit Avenue and proceeds to the Home Depot parking lot on Sierra Lakes parkway where the Expo begins. This year’s Grand Marshal, founder of the R&B group “Lakeside”, Captain Mark Woods Jr. and his lovely wife and Soul Train dancer Sharon Hill Woods. Soul…
This bill addresses a wide range of policies and issues regarding policing practices and law enforcement accountability. It increases accountability for law enforcement misconduct, restricts the use of certain policing practices, enhances transparency and data collection, and establishes best practices and training requirements. The bill enhances existing enforcement mechanisms to remedy violations by law enforcement….
Black Maternal Mortality Rate in 2021 was 68.9 deaths per 100,000 (approximately 2,480 women) ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — With the overall U.S. maternal mortality rate (MMR) on the rise, the data behind the African American community paints an even more devastating picture, where the CDC and October 2022 GAO report that the…
The new ProtectBlackHistory.org initiative will distribute Black history materials and other resources in communities facing hostility toward teaching Black history in local school systems. WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc. has launched the Protect Black History Initiative. This program, available at ProtectBlackHistory.org, will provide Black history resources and…
RIVERSIDE, CA—January 31, 2023— Unity is key when it comes to anything community based. On Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 10 a.m. the Adrian Dell & Carmen Roberts Foundation (ADCR) will be hosting the 43rd Annual Riverside Black History Parade. The theme this year is “Inland Empire, moving forward in unity.” Per usual, the day…
Maxim Elramsisy |California Black Media “This is my home, and with my whole heart, I’m ready to serve, and my pledge to you is that we will hit the ground running on Day One,” Los Angeles Mayor-elect, Rep. Karen Bass pledged Nov. 16 after the Associated Press (AP) declared her the projected winner in a…
June 19, 1865, marked the end of slavery in Texas and, by extension, the Confederate states Meilan Solly Smithsonian Magazine Associate Editor, History Note: On Thursday, June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill designating Juneteenth—the longstanding commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States—as a federal holiday. The Senate passed the…
Bringing experience and innovation to help restore the urban core of Small Town, USA. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (February 16, 2022) – Orchestra Partners announces the appointment of Kim Hunter to the Independent Corporate Advisory Board, effective immediately. Hunter brings strategic integrated marketing communications expertise, deep prior experience in growing professional services firm, as well as…
The Concerned Citizens for the Development of North Fontana is proud present the 54th San Bernardino County Black History Month Parade and Expo spotlights STEM program on Saturday February 26th. The parade starts on Citrus Ave. north of 210 freeway on Fontana at 10am, the Expo will follow at 11am in the Home Depot parking…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA- The Diocese of San Bernardino Catholics of African Descent will recognize the lifetime accomplishments of three outstanding African American women: Thelma Bledsoe, Lois J. Carson, (posthumously) and Wilma Cochrane. Each of these women were instrumental in establishing a ministry for Catholics of African descent in the Diocese of San Bernardino. The Most…
Actress Keke Palmer has been tapped to tell stories of these next generation leaders who are positively shaping the future, one impactful act at a time CHICAGO, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — McDonald’s has launched “Future 22,” a new creative campaign that celebrates the work of 22 young, gifted and Black leaders whose passion and…
Docudramas based on the lives of Denmark Vesey, Charlotte Forten and Solomon Northup now streaming Now streaming on Tubi, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Productions of Past America Inc. and Pentacom Productions Inc. Denmark Vesey’s Rebellion Denmark Vesey grew up a slave in Charleston, South Carolina. After purchasing his freedom, he became a carpenter and could…
Nationwide — If you live in one of 10 contiguous South Oakland County, Michigan suburbs (one of the wealthiest counties in the United States), you are living on the stolen land and looted lives of a historically Black community called Royal Oak Township, dating back to 1819 and before Michigan’s 1837 statehood. White security and…
Cori Gordon, 28, never imagined she’d become one of Amazon’s youngest Delivery Service Partners when she migrated to the U.S. from Jamaica in 2013. Bright-eyed and eager post completing her studies at Northern Caribbean University, Cori began her professional career working in the retail and automotive industries before realizing she had a penchant for…
BY DAVID MENDEZ AND KATE CAGLE LOS ANGELES PUBLISHED 6:00 PM ET SEP. 27, 2020 This story was originally published by: Spectrum News1 EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a collaboration between digital journalist David Mendez and anchor/multimedia journalist Kate Cagle. Click the play button above to watch the video report that accompanies this story. UPDATE: Los Angeles Police Chief Michel…
Focus Features And Regal To Offer Free Screenings In 50 Theatres Around The U.S. In Celebration Of Black History Month Universal City, California, January 31, 2020 – In celebration of Black History Month, Focus Features and Regal have partnered to offer free screenings of HARRIET in 50 theatres around the United States on Tuesday, Feb….