SAN BERNARDINO, CA–The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is excited to announce a jersey retirement ceremony in honor of Alexander Mattison, Las Vegas Raiders running back who graduated from San Bernardino High School (SBHS) in 2016. WHAT: Jersey Retirement Ceremony for SBCUSD alumnus and Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison WHO: San…
By Lance Izumi As standardized student test scores plunge, some school districts are responding by masking student knowledge deficiencies through equity grading, which is little more than grade inflation dressed up in woke clothing. There is little doubt that student learning across the country is at a dire level. On the 2022 National Assessment of…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Despite the state’s looming budget deficit, Toks Omishakin, California Secretary of Transportation, shared some upbeat news during the first-ever Small Business Symposium held virtually on June 5. Omishakin said the “sun is shining on us” referring to small business owners and the commitment of the state and federal…
What you need to know: From California’s Master Plan for Career Education, to the community colleges’ Guided Pathways framework and dual enrollment strategies, the state is increasing higher education and workforce opportunities for more Californians. SACRAMENTO – In line with the goals of California’s developing Master Plan for Career Education, Governor Gavin Newsom and California…
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By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Despite Black people comprising nearly 14 percent of the U.S. population, they own just about 3 percent of the country’s businesses. In comparison, White entrepreneurs own 85 percent of companies– even though their share of the population is about 60 percent. Nevertheless, according to a Pew Research Center analysis,…
Nationwide — 37-year-old Ron Lewis, Jr. was once a two-time high school freshman with a 1.3 grade point average, but now he holds three college degrees. In June 2024, he will be awarded his Doctorate in Business Administration degree from the International University of Leadership during their official Spring Commencement Ceremony in Morocco, Africa. The…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Key provisions from U.S. Senator Alex Padilla’s (D-Calif.) bill, which he co-led with Representatives Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.-33) and Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.-34), to support minority- and women-owned businesses were signed into law by President Joe Biden. The provisions from the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services Expansion Act, which were incorporated into the Federal…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The California African American Chamber of Commerce partnered with the California African American Action Fund to host its annual “Honorable Gwen Moore California Legislative Reception.” The event took place on May 7 at the Sutter Club in downtown Sacramento. Distinguished guests included business leaders, state officials, and both…
Nationwide — The Wilson Academy, a Black-owned College Prep School based in the Atlanta area known for its unique academic approach and consistently high-performing students, is making history again. The school hosted its first-ever Legacy Leaders Gala on March 23, 2023, at 7:30pm to celebrate community leaders and raise funds to support students like Sodiq…
By Charlene Crowell (March 21, 2024)The approaching spring season signals not only a change in weather; but an annual surge in homebuying. Underscoring this long-standing trend is the annual April observance of Fair Housing Month. Enacted in 1968, the Fair Housing Act banned discrimination on the basis of race, religion, and national origin in the…
Women’s History Month is a time to come together to celebrate and recognize the achievements and contributions of women throughout the years. For this Women’s History Month, we sat down with Alicia Wilson, Head of Regional Philanthropy for North America at JPMorgan Chase to learn about her career journey, what motivates the work she does…
(SACRAMENTO) – Today, Assembly Bill 1887 by Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, was approved by the State Assembly by a floor vote of 73-0. AB 1887 would extend the application deadline for state financial aid programs, including Cal Grant and the Middle Class Scholarship, from April 2 to May…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media California State Controller Malia Cohen and several other State officials — including Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) and State Superintendent for Public Instruction Tony Thurmond – are backing a ballot measure that will make California Students more financial literate. On March 12, California for Financial Education, a non-partisan coalition…
By Lesley Fair 3/19/24-Finding healthcare coverage can be a challenge for many Americans, including gig workers, the self-employed, and people at small businesses. So when consumers were looking for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, plans sold by an outfit called Benefytt Technologies seemed like a reasonable option – except that according to the…
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is honored to have worked with HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge on a mission to expand affordable housing, increase homeownership for people of color, and reduce homelessness in America. NAREB congratulates Secretary Fudge on her retirement, recognizing that she will continue to embrace these goals as she writes…
Over $1 billion spent with minority, women, disabled veteran, and/or LGBT-owned businesses; nearly 87% of businesses based in California LOS ANGELES (March 6, 2024) – Today, SoCalGas announced the company exceeded the 2023 California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) diverse spending goal* for a 31st consecutive year, purchasing over 44% of all goods and services from…
Nationwide — Entrepreneur Kim D. Yarber via his company K.D. Yarber Publishing has released the 2024 Collector’s Edition African American History Calendar with champion names including: • Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, historian and writer • Henry Louis Aaron, baseball player, entrepreneur, and philanthropist • Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, pioneer physician • Nataniel Murray, Educator • Patricia…
By Ben Jealous What if the answer to undoing the harm wrought by the demise of America’s manufacturing sector was right in front of us? An economic boom waiting to happen, to rebuild communities and revitalize our beaten-down working class…and, this time, without the rampant industrial pollution that fuels climate change and sickens our people……
By Teri Williams The new year brings new beginnings, which is a great time to focus on love and finances. Whether it’s self-love, romantic love or the love of our children, love has an impact on our money. Better to be intentional about the mixture of the two, rather than put our head in the…
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $1.2 million in refunds to consumers who lost money to Consumer Defense, a deceptive mortgage modification scheme. The FTC is sending payments to 6,261 consumers, who will receive $201.34 each. Recipients should cash their checks within 90 days, as indicated on the check. Consumers who have…
By Bria Overs Word in Black “Challenging.” That is how Courtney Johnson Rose describes the state of housing in Black America in 2023. Rose is the president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), a minority professional trade organization serving real estate workers. The rate of Black homeownership in America has never reached…
BARSTOW, CA – Dec. 20, 2023 – The City of Barstow announced today it has hired Sydnie Harris as its new Finance Director. In her role, Harris will oversee the following: Lead seven highly productive full-time employees within the Finance Department; coordinate, prioritize, and implement the City’s finances, budget initiatives, and strategic goals of the…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Navy Federal approved a higher percentage of applications from white borrowers earning less than $62,000 annually than Black borrowers earning $140,000 or more. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Navy Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in the United States, is under fire for exhibiting the most substantial…
