By Stacy M. Brown A federal housing program credited with stabilizing the lives of tens of thousands of Americans fleeing homelessness, domestic violence, or human trafficking is running out of time and money. The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program, which supports more than 60,000 households across the country, is expected to exhaust its funding by…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Assembly Bill (AB) 1269, also known as Wakiesha’s Law, a California bill authored by Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan (D-Ladera Heights), passed out of the Public Safety Committee on April 8 with a 7-0 vote. The bill requires county and city jails to notify specific individuals when an incarcerated…
By Danielle Jennings, News One /Special to BlackPressUSA.com BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Altadena residents hoping to rebuild their lives — leaving them questioning how they can go up against luxury developers rabid for real estate in the area Months later, the fires are out, the dust has settled and Altadena residents are looking towards their next…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Trump administration’s sweeping layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services—announced as part of efforts to “shrink the federal government”—have only fueled these safety failures. It may feel like every day brings news of another product recall—from baby carrots and cold cuts to LED bear lights and adjustable dumbbells—and you’re…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Family childcare homes, and licensed programs in providers’ residences, receive lower subsidy reimbursements than centers and lack opportunities to get North Carolina Pre-K funding. The statewide number of family childcare homes has dropped by 34% since 2018. Shalicia Jackson, also known as Shay, has done almost everything there is to do in…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Meeks, the Ranking Democratic member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is requesting “transparency” with a “transcript” of the meeting amid the controversy over Maryland man Kilmar Ábrego García’s wrongful deportation to an El Salvador mega-prison. By April Ryan The President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, says he is “not releasing terrorists…
In February, when the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) announced its “Road to Repair 2025 Priority Bill Package,” which consists of 16 bills, Caucus Chair Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego) said, “This bill package is about repairing centuries of economic damage and abuse that was inflicted on Black Californians.” “This legislative package,” she added, “is…
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JAYLEN CHRISTIE Account Supervisor After declining for many years, the number of cases of tuberculosis in the U.S. has been on the rise since 2021. 10,347 cases of TB were provisionally reported in 2024, up from 9,633 cases in 2023, and 8,332 in 2022. TB is an airborne disease that mainly affects the lungs. The…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — By the 2010s, the rate had declined to 1,073 per 100,000 for Black infants and 499 per 100,000 for white infants, yet the disparity grew to a mortality ratio of 2.15. By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent A sweeping new analysis of U.S. mortality data over the past 70 years…
By: Lou K Coleman For years now, there have been forewarnings of very specific end-time events that would come to pass which would lead to a third world war. Well, we are there, World War III has already begun. “We already have battles on the ground being coordinated in multiple countries,” said Jamie Dimon the…
Amy Johnson Spring is in bloom in my neighborhood. Trees are budding. Flowers are starting to blossom. The wood near my home is alive with the bright spring green that heralds new life. Birds are singing. Frogs are croaking. The sun shines more often and temperatures are warming up. Even the rain is gentler. I…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Hundreds of city leaders are expected to attend, representing more than 500 African American mayors who serve over 25 million Americans in large and small communities. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) will host its 2025 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., from Wednesday,…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media California Lawmakers Approve $2.8 Billion to Strengthen Medi-Cal, Expanding Access to Health Care California lawmakers have approved a $2.8 billion funding boost to Medi-Cal, the state’s low-income health insurance program, to cover higher-than-expected costs before the fiscal year ends. Passed April 10 as part of a budget trailer bill,…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Administrator Zeldin and the Trump administration are proposing a plan that will strip away pollution protections at the same time it gives a green light to the greatest increase in pollution in decades. By BlackPress of America Green the Church, National Medical Association, WE ACT for Environmental, the Northeast Ohio Black Health…
Dr. Damanpreet Jamarai, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement of California In San Bernardino County, residents are now enjoying something reminiscent of older classic television shows, harkening back to simpler times. Remember the old Marcus Welby, MD TV show? The doctor, with a kind bedside manner, made house calls and was on a first-name…
By Selen Ozturk As April 15 looms, the IRS is undergoing a transformation with far more lasting impact for taxpayers and the country as a whole. As April 15 looms, the IRS is undergoing a transformation with far more lasting impact for taxpayers and the country as a whole. The agency is expected to slash…
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Former First Lady Michelle Obama is setting the record straight about her marriage, brushing off rumors of a split from former President Barack Obama and calling out the sexist assumptions that fueled them. In part two of her appearance on the “Work in Progress” podcast hosted…
By BlackPR Nationwide — Just Add Sugar to Make Lemonade: Transform Anxiety into Positivity by seasoned mental health professional Whitney Coleman, LICSW, LCSW-C, has officially hit Amazon Bestseller status, resonating with readers nationwide — especially women of color — who are ready for a fresh, affirming, and culturally conscious approach to managing anxiety. As a…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The museum’s slavery facts and substantiating artifacts of the 250 years of the enslavement of Africans in America, curated by historians, are the bull’s-eye for the Trump administration. By April Ryan “Black people are not going to stand for this,” says Nikole Hannah Jones, the author of the 1619 Project. She is…
Dameron Communications Moreno Valley, CA—The Coalition for Black Health and Wellness announces an African American Tea for the Soul. In this supportive environment, Black women can explore essential practices of self-care, mental health, wellness, and healing. The Tea is Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at CrossWord Church, 21401 Box Springs Road,…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media As part of Earthquake Preparedness Month this April, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is encouraging residents to take proactive safety measures, including downloading early warning tools and participating in readiness activities. California is one of the most earthquake-prone regions in the U.S., with more than…
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — R.H. Boyd is proud to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 R.H. Boyd Family Endowment Fund scholarships and grants. Since its establishment, R.H. Boyd has awarded over $1,000,000 to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing higher education, as well as community organizations dedicated to providing…
By Selen Ozturk With chronic absenteeism and low performance among students nationwide, a growing number of educators are reshaping the school day — and what it means to be a successful graduate A growing number of educators are reshaping the school day — and what it means to be a successful graduate. In the face…
