Black News.com Nationwide — Damon Wayans and his son Damon Wayans Jr. won’t be returning for another season of Poppa’s House. CBS officially cancelled the sitcom after just one season, despite a strong start and steady viewership. The show first aired in October 2024, with Damon Wayans playing Poppa Williams, a retired radio host adjusting…
Black News.com Nationwide — Mo’Nique’s comment about Shannon Sharpe, who is now accused of sexual assault, has resurfaced online. The clip shows Mo’Nique warning the former NFL star about dating younger women months before the allegations made headlines. In the clip from Sharpe’s podcast Club Shay Shay, Mo’Nique, who is 57 and has been married…
By: Lou K Coleman What kind of earthquake or war must be sent by God to awaken a sleeping world to the imminence of coming judgment. I want to rush out into the streets and shout with Solomon of old, “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil.”…
Helen Nwabara It is overwhelming to be a human right now, and especially, a policy advocate with moral groundings and call to be a prophetic witness in Washington, DC. We, as people residing in the United States, are being overworked by the current Administration and Congress’ high volume of bad faith actions and propositions. And…
To fight California’s homelessness crisis, housing is not enough — unhoused residents also need long-term help, with federal funds now at risk. By Selen Ozturk To fight California’s homelessness crisis, housing is not enough — unhoused residents also need long-term help, with federal funds now at risk. In the nation’s most ambitious effort to address…
by Don Valentine Vintage Vamp: Actress/Activist Eleven Black women belong to the elite sorority of Oscar winners, including Halle Berry, Whoopi Goldberg, Mo’Nique, Jennifer Hudson, and Regina King. This group of extraordinary actresses owes a debt to Fredi Washington, who paved the way for Black women in Hollywood. In 1921, amidst the burgeoning Harlem Renaissance,…
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today Senator Suzette Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) announced that her bill to exempt tips from taxes, (SB 17) has passed unanimously out of the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee with a 5-0 vote. The bill, introduced on her first day of session, would provide immediate relief for California’s service and hospitality workers. “I’m…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media With Optimism and Gratitude, Sec. of State Weber Addressed Black Capitol Staffers On April 23, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber addressed Black staffers during a reception at the State Capitol. Weber joined leaders and members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and the California Legislative Black Staff…
Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media California education leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration’s directive to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in its K-12 public schools — despite threats to take away billions in federal funding. The conflict began on Feb. 14, when Craig Trainor, Acting Assistant Secretary for…
By Lauren Burke On January 23, three days into his second term, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14176, called the Declassification of Records Concerning the Assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Since then, only the records of November 22, 1963, the assassination…
Washington, DC — The American Historical Association has released a statement condemning “policies and practices that target international scholars.” The AHA deplores “the atmosphere of fear and repression created by the harassment of foreign-born students and scholars by government agencies.” “International scholars are an integral part of the community of historians represented by the American…
By Stacy M. Brown Newly released data from the Jail Data Initiative have provided the first national look in more than 20 years at the offenses driving America’s massive jail churn, and the findings raise serious questions about the priorities of the criminal legal system. The last comprehensive offense data for local jails came in…
By Stacy M. Brown As the Democratic Party continues to search for a new identity and fresh leadership, attention is turning to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, who is rapidly emerging as a rising national figure — and a potential presidential contender. Moore, who gained national acclaim alongside Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott for their steady leadership…
Nationwide — Meet Pamela Goodwine, who made history as the first African American woman to be elected to the Kentucky Supreme Court. She was officially sworn in as justice during a packed ceremony in Frankfort, marking another milestone in her long career in law. Goodwine’s journey has been filled with personal challenges. Born in Youngstown,…
By Ben Jealous Another day, another deadly move that defies logic, morality, and economic common sense. Last week, the Trump administration granted nearly 70 coal-fired power plants a two-year exemption from the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards. The move allows them to emit increased levels of hazardous pollutants like mercury, arsenic, and lead. Mercury is…
By Teresa Huizar News outlets obsess over shocking, high-profile crimes — from murders to violent carjackings. In response, politicians focus on preventing these tragic, but statistically rare, events. Meanwhile, far more prevalent and costly crimes go unnoticed. That’s especially true when it comes to America’s epidemic of child sexual abuse. A staggering 10% of American…
By Sunita Sohrabji “Without HIV therapy, people get opportunistic infections. They get certain cancers and they die.” — Dr. Richard Sutton, Professor of Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and of Microbial Pathogenesis at the Yale School of Medicine. Worldwide HIV/AIDS deaths are expected to rise by 1.5 million annually as the US terminates funding for research and…
By Preedar Oreggio, M.D., Family Medicine, with Optum April is National Minority Health Month, a powerful reminder of the urgent need to confront health inequities impacting millions of lives nationwide. At its core, health equity means everyone has a fair and just opportunity to live their healthiest life. Unfortunately, systemic factors – ranging from…
By: Lou K Coleman God has sent an eagle to fly above the earth and send out ONE FINAL APPEAL! Get under the Umbrella of the Almighty God NOW before the last three trumpet of judgments are released. [Revelation 8:6-12]. “I tell you, Nay: but, except ye REPENT, ye shall all likewise PERISH.” [Luke 13:3]. …
Peter Makari Last March, when a child who was stuck under the rubble of a collapsed building in Gaza saw rescuers, he asked, “Where is my water? I am thirsty.” As early as November 2023, the Bisan Center for Research and Development issued a report with the headline, “More than two million Palestinians face a…
Riverside, CA, April 22, 2025—Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) is joining the Nourishing Neighbors Million Hour Volunteer Rally, an initiative led by the Albertsons Vons Companies Foundation to help end hunger in the community. The rally features a sweepstakes for volunteers who log their hours between now and May 15, 2025. “Volunteers are…
By Sunita Sohrabji If the justices rule in favor of the plaintiffs, preventive services and screenings would be subject to co-pays and deductibles, disincentivizing people from getting them. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments April 21 in a case that could upend free preventive screenings and services for people insured via the Affordable Care Act….
San Bernardino, CA — San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Josie Gonzales, Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) Ensen Mason, and District Attorney Jason Anderson are alerting the public to a solicitation involving misleading letters claiming that recipients must pay off liens recorded against them. These letters often appear official and may reference legitimate public records to deceive individuals…
BY ANNE D’INNOCENZIO | Associated Press NEW YORK — Target’s chief executive officer met last week with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The Rev. Al Sharpton Sharpton called the meeting with Target CEO Brian Cornell “very…
Dalal Museitef Journalist In January 2024, Andrew Espinoza was appointed Interim City Manager while still serving as Police Chief—a rare dual role and a high-stakes position. Espinoza, with over 26 years in the police department, said his motivation was rooted in service, not politics. When speaking with Espinoza, there was no hesitation, no stuttering, no…
