Nationwide — Kianna Jackson, a 25-year-old African American mother of two, was tragically shot and killed at a McDonald’s in Brandon, Mississippi, leaving behind a 5-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son. The senseless act of violence unfolded at the McDonald’s located at 132 Stribling Lane. According to police, she was shot by 27-year-old Jhonterryes Dampier,…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The California Disability Leadership Alliance (The Alliance) held its “Day at the Capitol” event on June 16, organized to advocate for policies and services that improve the lives of people with disabilities. The effort’s leaders also want to strengthen what they refer to as “cross-disability collaboration” in the…
By Dr. Amit Arwindekar, Medical Director at UnitedHealthcare Global As the weather gets warmer and the end of the school year approaches, many California residents may be planning a vacation. While some prefer a staycation, 86% of Americans plan to travel out of state and 50% plan to travel internationally. Everyone hopes their trip will…
Michael Neuroth Two weekends ago, over three million people joined in World Pride events across the city of Washington, D.C. Thousands of LGBTQIA+ advocates and allies filled the streets with queer pride and joy, including a 1,000-foot rainbow flag that stretched for blocks down the center of the city. It was a beautiful, exuberant couple…
Fahizah Alim | California Black Media On June 16, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber and the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) hosted an event in Sacramento featuring a film focused on the extraordinary career of Oakland-based civil rights attorney John Burris. Elected officials, state employees, advocates, and others attended the 90-minute screening of the…
Finally, the California Highway Patrol addresses “video game-styled driving” by Larry Buford Talk about a recipe for disaster; are lawmakers really paying attention to what’s going on? Finally, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has implemented what should have been done years ago to help mitigate the ingredients of a recipe for disaster: 1. In May…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “There is the potential for demonstrations against U.S. citizens and interests abroad,” the alert warned, adding that travelers should monitor local media and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions. “The Department of State advises U.S. citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution.” By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The U.S….
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The statewide project had many components, including start-up grants of up to $10,000 and business grants of up to $5,000 for access to business training, software, or devices to manage programs. By Liz Bell, EdNC.org Many want to expand family childcare — the home-based sector of licensed childcare — and are looking…
by Ali Hickerson QR codes skyrocketed in popularity during the touch-free days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and now they’re everywhere. From menus to forms and posters– who doesn’t like these scannable shortcuts to information and fast, frictionless payments? Now QR codes also serve a much different purpose: as a tool for scammers. In December 2023,…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media California U.S. Senators Raise Alarm Over Trump Admin Sharing Personal Medicaid Data With ICE California’s U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are raising alarm over reports that the federal government is sharing Medicaid recipients’ personal health information with immigration authorities. In a letter to top officials at…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — From Bethesda, Maryland, to Atlanta, Georgia, across New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Denver, and more than 2,000 other cities and towns nationwide, tens of thousands of Americans turned out Saturday in unified protest Donald Trump’s military parade By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent From Bethesda, Maryland, to Atlanta, Georgia,…
by MSR News Online Minnesota’s political community is in shock following the targeted killings of Melissa Hortman, former Speaker of the Minnesota House, and her husband, Mark Hortman. Authorities believe the double homicide, which occurred early Saturday morning in the couple’s Brooklyn Park home, was politically motivated. The suspect, Vance Luther Boelter, 57, is also…
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…
Historic Cultural Hub Hosts LA’s Premier Juneteenth Festival with Music, Art, Wellness Programming, and Community Unity Los Angeles, CA – On June 19th, the Leimert Park Village Merchants Association proudly presents what is widely regarded as the largest and most vibrant Juneteenth celebration in Los Angeles. This annual event honors the legacy of freedom and…
By Antonio Ray Harvey and Regina Wilson | California Black Media On June 12, California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber participated in the Public Policy Institute of California’s (PPIC) 2025 Speaker Series in Sacramento, where she joined a panel of civic leaders to discuss how to build stronger civic education and engagement systems across…
By McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media Covered California is channeling $15 million from underperforming health insurance plans into a new initiative aimed at improving the health and well-being of some of its members. The Population Health Investments (PopHI) program supports low-income families with grocery assistance, boosts childhood immunization and well-child visit rates, and helps…
Shari Prestemon “Is a foreign aid program really necessary? Why should we not lay down this burden…? The answer is that there is no escaping our obligations: our moral obligations as a wise leader and good neighbor … To fail to meet those obligations now would be disastrous…” President John F. Kennedy, March 1961 Special…
By Julvonnia McDowell When I bought my 14-year-old son a crisp, navy suit with a yellow bowtie for his upcoming spring formal, I never imagined that I’d have to bury him in it just days later. My radiant, joyful boy went over to a family member’s house, where he and his cousin found an unsecured…
By Stacy M. Brown Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2024 has reignited questions about election integrity, particularly after his remarks thanking Elon Musk for what he called a “landslide” win in Pennsylvania. “He knows those computers better than anybody… all those vote-counting computers,” Trump said. “So, thank you to Elon.” The comment…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Trump administration has reportedly removed at least 500 migrant children from their homes across the United States and placed them into government custody, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The children, many of whom were living with family members or other vetted sponsors,…
By Black Press USA New York, NY – As the nation marks Juneteenth—commemorating June 19, 1865, when federal troops enforced the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas—Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. calls for a deeper reckoning with the global and generational impact of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Chavis, a renowned civil rights leader and former executive director…
San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity and Habitat LA have launched ReBUILD LA, a long-term emergency response campaign to assist people with limited means to rebuild their homes, relocate to other housing, provide essential supplies, and restore their lives. Whether a property owner is pursuing these programs or choosing other paths to rebuilding, One Stop…
Hello all, Late last week, the City Attorney directed LAHD to not renew its five-year contract with Stay Housed LA, the largest legal services/homelessness prevention group of community based organizations in our region. Their current contract will end in 18 days without renewal. If it’s not renewed, the impact will be catastrophic for those that…
By Stacy M. Brown Donald Trump, already under scrutiny for leveraging the presidency to boost his fortune, has launched a new venture — Trump Mobile — while continuing to rake in profits from a vast web of business interests tied to his time in office. Trump Mobile, introduced on the 10th anniversary of his 2015…
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, joined by more than 20 regional mayors and local officials, called for an immediate end to federal immigration raids that have swept through Southern California communities in recent days. The elected officials delivered the message on June 9 as protests and tension mounted over Pres. Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement actions,…
