Brooks Berndt There was a time when I thought of skepticism as a kind of intellectual virtue. It indicated that one didn’t simply take everything at face value. One critically assessed what one was given with probing questions and mature reasoning. But a few months ago, I found myself having a reoccurring conversation with skeptics…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — During a session with reporters on May 15, six members of the Congressional Black Caucus discussed their battle to push back on massive cuts to health care and messaging strategy. By Lauren Burke During a session with reporters on May 15, six members of the Congressional Black Caucus discussed their battle to…
By Mala Brooks As a researcher for the Southern Rural Black Women’s Initiative (SRBWI) and a Washington County Supervisor, I have seen firsthand the systemic failures that leave Black women in the Mississippi Delta without access to lifesaving healthcare. The upcoming SRBWI No Excuse report, created in collaboration with Human Rights Watch, reveals an urgent…
By: Dr. Donald Tavakoli, UnitedHealthcare National Medical Director for Behavioral Health May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is a great time to check in with yourself, the people in your life and explore ways to prioritize emotional well-being. With one in five U.S. adults experiencing mental illness each year, taking small, intentional steps to…
The high performing members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Gamma Iota Omega Chapter invite the public to the season’s most exhilarating event. The All WhiteJazz Brunch scholarship fundraiser, with a live band and endless mimosas, awaits friends and supporters, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., June 7, at the Bear Valley Country Club, 13229 Spring Valley Parkway, Victorville, CA. …
By Mala Brooks As a researcher for the Southern Rural Black Women’s Initiative (SRBWI) and a Washington County Supervisor, I have seen firsthand the systemic failures that leave Black women in the Mississippi Delta without access to lifesaving healthcare. The upcoming SRBWI No Excuse report, created in collaboration with Human Rights Watch, reveals an urgent…
by Nina Teicholz and Ty Beal Our nation’s top health officials are sounding the alarm on federal nutrition policy. They’re right to be concerned. Rates of diet-related diseases — including obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, and iron-deficiency anemia — continue to rise. Anemia alone affects 10 million Americans, causing chest pain, headaches, and fatigue. Left untreated, it…
By EZ Newswire BALTIMORE, MD, May 17, 2025 (EZ Newswire) — Steve Gary Jones Jr., a former CIA employee from Maryland, is speaking out through art, activism and now entertainment. A Black man who served more than a decade in the CIA’s Security Protective Service, Jones alleges he was fired over a rap song that…
By April Ryan “The President doesn’t have a public position on the issue,” said a senior White House Official, regarding the most recent debate on reparations or a reparations study. The question arises as Maryland’s latest controversy over reparations versus a reparations study continues. Governor Wes Moore has vetoed any bill that proposes studying reparations…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media Black Media Leaders Respond to Newsom’s Plan to Cut Journalism Fund by $20 Million Last week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed cutting $20 million from a landmark state initiative supporting local journalism, citing intensified financial pressures stemming from a projected $11.9 billion budget shortfall. Called the Transformation Fund, launched…
S.E. Williams Overview: A Grand Jury report has revealed that Riverside County’s Larry D. Smith jail facility could have prevented the death of 24-year-old James Dennis Hirt on Christmas Day 2024, had staff followed established policies and procedures. The report also highlights issues with the county’s jail facilities, including a lack of adequate medical and…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — the Trump administration is “actively looking at” suspending the writ of habeas corpus — a constitutional right that allows individuals to challenge unlawful detention. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior White House adviser Stephen Miller confirmed the Trump administration is “actively looking at” suspending the writ of habeas corpus — a…
By April Ryan The bronze bust of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., which has been in the White House since the second term of the Bill Clinton administration, has been moved out of the Oval Office. A senior White House official says the bust now sits in President Donald Trump’s private dining room, just off…
577 Students Honored in Celebration of Achievement, Generosity, and the Power of Community SAN BERNARDINO, CA — San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) proudly celebrated the achievements and aspirations of 577 students at its annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Held in the college’s historic Auditorium, the event marked a major milestone, with…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Enrollment grew to 1,751,109 children nationwide, an increase of more than 111,000 from the previous year. Ten states saw enrollment growth exceeding 20% By National Institute for Early Education Research A new analysis of state-funded early childhood education programs for three and four-year-olds shows that preschool investments across the United States are…
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The Assembly Committee on Education passed previously stalled legislation after an agreement was struck to strengthen early childhood literacy efforts in the state by equipping educators with the necessary tools and training. Assembly Bill (AB) 1454, authored by Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister), Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), and…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The NAACP Legal Defense Fund is taking a victory lap for a Supreme Court win against Alabama’s discriminatory redistricting practices that targeted Black voters there. By April Ryan The NAACP Legal Defense Fund is taking a victory lap for a Supreme Court win against Alabama’s discriminatory redistricting practices that targeted Black voters…
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer In 2025, safely using public Wi-Fi to protect personal information from computer and internet fraudsters is of the utmost importance. Protecting personal and financial data on public Wi-Fi is essential to avoiding fraud carried out by hackers. Experts stress using VPNs and personal hotspots to secure information, as public…
By: Lou K Coleman Time is running out! End time prophecies are happening in rapid succession; one after another. Jesus is urgently letting us know how soon His coming will be and “Soon” is no longer just a hope or a distant reality, it is right upon us. So, if there is one shred of…
Anissa Glaser-Bacon When I first moved into the house that is now my home, Thelma introduced herself. She and I became quick friends. She accompanied me on many mornings as I drank my cup of coffee and woke up for the day. She helped me to start my day on a positive note and reminded…
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer Experts say the increase of artificial intelligence (AI) could offer new tools to improve mental health care for Black women and girls in the U.S. to overcome barriers such as access, affordability and cultural disconnects with providers. Black women and girls are generally not getting the mental health care…
By Charlene Crowell In the In the first 100 days of the current Trump Administration term, over 250,000 federal employees have had their jobs cut, planned to be cut, or have taken a buyout, according to a recent New York Times tally. With a 46 percent staff reduction – 1,380 employees – the Department of…
By April Ryan Social media is still abuzz after the optics of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s arrest at the Delaney Hall immigration facility in Newark, New Jersey, Friday. Rachel Noerdlinger, communications strategist for the Ras Baraka gubernatorial campaign, posted on Instagram, “One way or another, we’re going to get democracy back.” On Instagram, many people…
Nearly 300 community leaders, partners, and supporters gathered at the stunning Pacific Palms Resort for the San Gabriel Valley Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (SGV-NCNW) 2nd Annual Gala—an unforgettable evening of celebration, purpose, and unity. The event spotlighted extraordinary heroes from across four California counties—Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino—honoring…
