Edward Henderson | California Black Media As the California Legislature heads into summer recess, California Black Media lists five bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed last week that you should know about. Once a bill is signed into law by the governor, it is chaptered by the California Secretary of State, and it becomes state law….
by Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer Black museums are more crucial than ever when it comes to teaching, learning and maintaining the authentic history of people of African descent. Institutions across the nation and beyond are working hard to keep pure records of what African Americans have been through, how they’ve overcome and what they…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media For about 28,000 student teachers in California, their first year in the classroom can be a challenge. It’s not just because of managing oversized classrooms, creating lesson plans or grading papers. Their largest issue is doing all of this without getting paid. Ronald Council, a teacher in his second…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Harlem’s largest annual celebration returns this summer as the 51st edition of HARLEM WEEK kicks off on August 1 and runs through August 17. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Harlem’s largest annual celebration returns this summer as the 51st edition of HARLEM WEEK kicks off on August 1…
by Charlene Crowell New student loan limits also add to consumer financial stress On the nation’s 249th birthday, President Donald Trump signed an 870-page bill known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). But brutal – not beautiful – would be a more apt description of the widespread harm now facing families across…
The City of Ontario is seeking an artist or artist team to develop public art that will be placed at the entrance of the newly constructed City Services Building. The City’s Museum, Arts & Culture Department is seeking an artist or artist team to develop public art that will be placed at the entrance of…
Regina Wilson and Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media Willie Charles Brown, Sr., the longtime publisher of Inglewood Today, passed away on June 25 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He was 81. For more than three decades, Brown used his platform as a journalist and publisher to uplift Inglewood residents and document the evolution…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The King FBI files have been sealed since 1977. Subsequently, the two surviving children of Dr. King, Martin Luther King III and Bernice King, oppose President Trump’s January executive order. The King children cite the personal nature of their father’s 1968 assassination as the reason to keep the files sealed. By April…
Sue Mueller Last February, I traveled to Houston to join faith leaders in protest outside CERAWeek, the fossil fuel industry’s annual meeting of executives, investors, and policymakers. We stood shoulder-to-shoulder, praying for justice and calling for an end to the $20 billion in fossil fuel subsidies—$2 million a minute—that fuel planetary destruction. Imagine what that…
By Nicole Chang By 2030, one-in-four Californians will be over the age of 60. Despite looming cuts, officials say the state remains committed to supporting older adults. GLENDALE, CA – Over 100 attendees gathered Thursday, July 17, evening at ABC Studio for “The ABCs of Aging Town Hall: Getting Older and Wiser,” hosted live by…
By Dr. Damanpreet Jamarai, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement of California As we grow older, we begin losing bone density and mass, which may make us more susceptible to bone-related conditions, including osteoporosis and injuries. Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults, often resulting in fractures and other serious…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — A Trump-appointed federal judge has blocked a key rule that would have removed medical debt from the credit reports of roughly 15 million Americans, dealing a harsh blow to struggling families already burdened by the high cost of health care, particularly Black Americans who carry a disproportionate share of that debt. By…
Nicole Jao and Shariq Khan NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. gasoline prices could fall below $3 a gallon this summer for the first time in over four years as a stretch of bad weather events dampens fuel demand and a jump in imports fills inventories. Gasoline prices have been in a lull in recent months, a…
Dr. Brandon Gillespie Tonight, I stood outside the Cosby Show house in New York City, reporting live on TikTok for nearly two hours. People from all over the country joined me, sharing memories, feelings, and—what surprised many of them—grief. Because for many, Malcolm-Jamal Warner wasn’t just an actor. He was Theo. A symbol of family,…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — the World Economic Forum, and tech industry analysts all point to the same conclusion: AI is changing the workforce—but the doomsday scenario hasn’t arrived. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Despite relentless corporate hype and rising concerns about mass unemployment, artificial intelligence has yet to lead to widespread job…
California Sea Grant, in partnership with the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), is pleased to announce the award of $1.66 million in funding to support two research projects that will advance the monitoring of California’s mid-depth marine habitats within the state’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) Network….
SACRAMENTO – During National Immunization Awareness Month in August, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is highlighting the importance of routine vaccines as students return to school. Vaccination prevents the spread of serious illnesses, reduces hospitalizations, saves lives, and helps keep kids in school and doing the activities they love. While California’s immunization rates…
By Stacy M. Brown Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour isn’t just making musical headlines—it’s transforming the way Black communities express themselves through fashion. With each city stop, the tour has reignited interest in Western style, with Black fans reclaiming and redefining a genre long associated with whiteness. As the tour nears its close on July 26,…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Nothing in the document issued last week undercuts the widely accepted conclusion that Russia worked to influence the 2016 presidential election but did not successfully manipulate any votes By April Ryan Statement from Patrick Rodenbush, Spokesperson for President Obama: Out of respect for the office of the presidency, our office does not…
Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media Pres. Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” signed into law on July 4, is already reshaping California’s 2025–26 state budget. With $1.6 to $2 trillion in projected federal spending cuts over the next decade, the law slashes Medicaid, food assistance, housing, transportation, education, and clean energy programs…
Blacknews.com Nationwide — At 73 years old, Areulia Davis continues to defy expectations and redefine what it means to be an educator. Far from slowing down, she remains deeply engaged in the work of guiding, mentoring, and inspiring teachers around the world. Most recently, she launched a line of STEM Learning Cards – an innovative,…
SACRAMENTO, CA – In another significant milestone for California’s students, AB 1454 was approved today by the Senate Education Committee with a 7-0 vote, advancing the evidence-based literacy instruction bill one step closer to a full Senate vote. The Senate Education Committee’s 7-0 vote of approval demonstrates continued legislative consensus around the urgent need to…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Legislation introduced by Sen. Laura Richardson (D-Inglewood) that would require local governments to disaggregate demographic data for Black or African American populations is up for a key vote this week. Richardson is a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC). Senate Bill (SB) 515 — titled “Local…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media California Legislature Advances Bill to Raise Pay for Inmate Firefighters The California Legislature is moving forward with a bill to increase wages for incarcerated firefighters who work on the front lines of the state’s wildfire battles. The Senate Public Safety Committee voted July 8 to approve Assembly Bill (AB)…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Conservation Fund (TCF) purchased the home when it was about to be placed on the open market, putting it at risk of demolition or development. TCF will transfer the property to the Zora Neale Hurston Florida Education Foundation (ZNHFEF), who will turn it into a visitor and education center. By BlackPress…
