Rachel Hackenberg Managing Editor, Faith-Forming Publications & Pilgrim Press “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning?” – Psalm 22:1 NRSV Lament is an ancient practice, as hold as humanity itself. We shake our fists at the heavens and wonder…
BY: Lou Yeboah God says… Don’t do it!! … Don’t do it!! … Don’t do it!!… But naw, what do we do? Not only do we do what the Lord tells us not to do, we do it thinking no one will never know…. Oh, how wrong we are! For [Numbers 32:23 and Isaiah 59:12]…
Three Bakersfield-area law enforcement officers were drinking beers and grilling one summer day in 2014 when the conversation turned to a rural marijuana growing operation they’d busted. A senior Kern County sheriff’s deputy marveled at the “huge-ass freaking buds” they’d taken, that were just sitting in a storage unit at the sheriff’s office. That was…
Gail Fry Contributor San Bernardino American News has uncovered the fact that convicted Felon William J. Postmus, former San Bernardino County Supervisor and Assessor, was tied to substantial campaign contributions to Hesperia City Council Member Paul Russ and loans to Hesperia City Council Member Rebekah Swanson, the source of the contributions and loans was…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Is Bill Cosby paying the price for all of the sins in the #MeToo era, even though his conviction was based on something outside of that protest? It certainly appears that way, supporters argue. And, that argument grew louder when prosecutors in New York announced they were…
Manny Otiko | California Black Media Assemblymember Tony Thurmond (D-Richmond) recently held a media call with members of the black press to discuss his plans for California’s education system. Thurmond is competing against Marshall Tuck for the post of state superintendent of public instruction. Thurmond served as a West Contra Costa School Board member, Richmond…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The planet will reach the crucial threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius – or 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit – above pre-industrial levels by as early as 2030, precipitating the risk of extreme drought, wildfires, floods and food shortages for hundreds of millions of people, according to new climate change…
“Initially, the Dutch were against slavery which was considered to be a catholic heresy. This antislavery point of view can be easily explained,” den Heijer said. “Dutch seafarers first ventured across the Atlantic without the intention of enslaving anyone. They were mainly interested in the trade in Atlantic products like salt, sugar, wax and dye…
By Camille Maben, First 5 California Executive Director From the moment a child is born, their brains are growing and developing at fantastic speeds, and your interactions with them at this stage will impact the rest of their lives. Science has shown that healthy brain development depends upon ongoing conversations and interactions between an adult…
By Greg Dill When you shop for a new car or truck, you don’t just buy the first one you see, do you? Probably not. You shop around, looking for the best deal you can get on a vehicle that fits your driving needs as well as your pocketbook. Well, it’s the time of year…
It seems that everyone overshares on social media sites these days. But sharers beware! Scammers have become increasingly smart and sneaky, using information people share online to find targets for their next scams. For example, if you share photos and status updates about your vacation out of the country, scammers may use this opportunity to…
By Dwight Brown The phrase “The Hate U Give Little Infants F—s Everybody” gave the hip hop group T-H-U-G-L-I-F-E its name. The sentiment from the late Tupac Shakur (and other group members, Big Syke, Stretch, Mopreme Shakur, The Rated R and Macadoshis) meant that the kids you ignore or deride turn into young people who…
By Janice Malone, Tennessee Tribune It seems that the old adage “necessity is the mother of invention” continues to ring true even in the 21st century, especially for ‘mompreneur’ Karen Byrd. The California-based business woman is the founder/creator of NATURAL GIRLS UNITED, a doll company that takes straight-haired dolls of different skin tones and gives…
John Dorhauer General Minister and President People who have suffered sexual trauma, who have spent significant effort shielding themselves from public shame, and who have sought healing from deep wounds, now find their stories painfully reflected on very public and highly politicized stages. Those who tell their stories, men and women alike, face derision, shame,…
By: Lou Yeboah “How good it is to give thanks to you, O Lord! To sing praises to your name, O Most High! To proclaim your loving kindness every morning, and your faithfulness every night…” [Psalm 92:1-5]. I extend to each of you today an invitation. It is an invitation to cultivate gratefulness as your…
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, comments on pregnancy. Sheryl Estrada UPDATE: Oct. 16, 2018 at 7:08 a.m. ET On Tuesday in Sydney, Australia, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, spoke publicly for the first time about her pregnancy. Markle spoke to Australian TV personality Eddie Woo, 33, at a reception at the Admiralty House, according to The…
NNPA Newswire Staff District 50) Rachel May (State Senate, District 53) North Carolina Linda Coleman (U.S. House, NC-02) John Campbell (State Senate, District 13) Natasha Marcus (State Senate, District 41) Brandon Lofton (State House, District 104) Ohio Rob Richardson (Treasurer) Betsy Rader (U.S. House, OH-14) Susan Moran Palmer (U.S. House, OH-16) Paul Bradley (State Senate,…
Swift’s alignment with human rights, LGBTQ rights, and the fight against systemic racism brings backlash. By Jayme S. Ganey Somehow, white nationalists and Republicans missed, or ignored, the message that Taylor Swift has been promoting for the past 10 years — it’s the opposite of their propaganda. Yet, she’s even been referred to by white…
By Manny Otiko | California Black Media African Americans usually vote overwhelmingly for the Democratic Party, but that doesn’t mean they are always in line with Democratic state issues. Findings from a recent poll of 1,200 African American voters conducted by Evitarus, a public opinion research firm released new data that shares insight into black…
“It put me in a state of shock,” said Rice’s mother, Samaria. By Sheryl Estrada Apparently, killing a 12-year-old Black holding a toy gun doesn’t disqualify Timothy Loehmann from getting another police badge. The former Cleveland cop is again on a police force. Loehmann is now a part-time officer with the Bellaire Police Department in…
The California Grand Jurors’ Association has presented the Grand Jury Reporting Award to the San Bernardino County Grand Jury for its 2016-2017 report titled “Apple Valley Unified School District Police Department.” The California Grand Jurors’ Association is a statewide nonprofit organization of former grand jurors with the mission “to promote, preserve and support the grand…
The Charleston Chronicle, NNPA/ESSA Marking 26 years of scholarship support for high school students, the Marie Jenkins Jones Incentive Award (MJJIA) announces five award recipients for 2018. Receiving scholarships of $500 each are Kayla Bennett, Ajani Brooks, Quinara Lawson, Zataya Rivenbark and Jamesia St. Louis, all recent graduates of Baptist Hill Middle High School. These…
By Charlene Crowell Recent and stunning disclosures of racially-offensive writings by a high-ranking official at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has unleashed an escalating barrage of criticisms, including calls for the official to be fired and more probing questions regarding the agency’s commitment to fair lending. Since a September 28 Washington Post article first…
