By Cody Smith, codys@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs Large, hand-painted signs lean against a tent, the buzz of friendly conversation cuts through the humid air, and the smell of fresh produce drifts in the breeze – you’ve found yourself at a farmers market. Farmers markets are common in urban and rural communities around the nation….
First Alert Marks Anniversary of Groundbreaking Legislation With Reminder to Replace Expiring Carbon Monozide Alarms (Aurora, Ill.) July 30, 2018 – From Adelanto to Zzyzx, Californians have been protected for years, thanks to 2011 legislation that brought carbon monoxide (CO) protection to the forefront of home safety. In 2011, the California Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Protection…
Journalists invited to apply for Media Law School 2018 fellowships Working journalists are invited to apply for fellowships to attend Media Law School 2018, to be held Sept. 19-22 in Columbia, S.C., at the University of South Carolina. Media Law School is an intensive seminar that teaches journalists about criminal law and procedure with a…
One show only! Saturday, September 29, 2018 at California Theatre of the Performing Arts Great for a girls’ night out! Tickets on sale NOW! SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. – GFour Productions, winner of 44 Tony Awards and 54 Drama Desk Awards, proudly brings the international hit show Menopause The Musical® to the California Theatre of the…
Written by Connie Larkman Judson Memorial Church in New York City continues to act on behalf of one of their own, deported to Haiti earlier this year. Congregants, part of Jean Montrevil’s family and friends, hope to help him get back on his feet as they work to bring him home to the United States….
Sandy Sorensen Director of the United Church of Christ Washington Office It is hard to believe that the 2018-midterm elections are just over three months away, and we will soon be in the thick of a presidential election campaign in 2019. In the meantime, we seem to be engaged in an ongoing, head spinning debate…
By: Lou Yeboah Don’t you see what the enemy is doing in your life? He has you so bound up that you think that the way it is, is the way it will always be. The devil is a liar! Do yourself a favor and emancipate yourself from the devil. Understand that his mission is…
Top Hospitals For Diversity Chicago, IL — BlackDoctor.org (BDO), the leading health and wellness online destination for African Americans, announces its 2018 Top Hospitals For Diversity. These hospitals represent all regions of the United States. Each hospital on this distinguished list delivers quality care at the highest level, while promoting equity and inclusion in their…
By Charlene Crowell If 17 Members of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce can convince their fellow lawmakers of a comprehensive approach to higher education, every student across the country could gain the chance to earn a debt-free degree and a rewarding career. The Aim Higher Act, introduced on July 24, proposes…
16200 Walnut Street Hesperia, CA 92345 Saturday, August 4, 2018 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. Pulled Pork Sandwich 1-Side …$7.00/ 2 sides… $9.00 1 Meat Plate – 2 sides $11.00 2 Meat Combo Plate 2- sides..$13.00 Special Pre-Paid Ordering Saves $1.00 Sides include: Potato Salad Bake Beans Mac & Cheese Dessert Delicious Cake Call (760) 953-9834 or…
Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Published: 20 July 2018 Over the past five fiscal years from 2013 to 2017, federal government agencies have spent approximately $5 billion in advertising, but a minute share—$327 million—went to minority-owned businesses, according to a long-awaited report from the Government Accountability Office. The federal government serves as the largest advertiser…
Education Department Ends Successful Partnership of Inter-Office Cooperation By Charlene Crowell With 44 million people together owing a still-climbing $1.5 trillion in student debt, consumers have a huge investment in higher education. And as the price of college continues to rise, student loan borrowing will continue its upward trajectory for the foreseeable future. At the…
The Washington Informer,NNPA/ESSA The proportion of teenagers in the U.S. summer labor force declined for two decades while the number of legal and illegal immigrants holding a job has more than doubled, a new report from Center for Immigration Studies states. As the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business associations lobby Congress for increases…
By Leonard E. Colvin,Chief Reporter/NNPA/ESSSA In February 1959, Patricia Turner and her brother James Turner, Jr., walked through the front door of the Norview Middle School and into the history books. They were two of the Norfolk 17, the first Black students to desegregate six Norfolk public schools. The Turners and the other 15 students…
Barillas will run to represent residents of District 4 (July 20, 2018) Fontana, CA – Glenda Barillas is a young, Latina professional and community organizer in Fontana with a mission to bring positive change to the city. She has empowered local youth through advocacy by working on civic engagement, social justice and environmental movements. Born…
By Merrill Matthews President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on imported steel from multiple countries will raise consumer prices for lots of products. And one of them is gasoline. The fracking boom has allowed energy companies to drill in places that had never been considered viable or profitable. Once production begins, the…
The Board of Supervisors today adopted Vision4Safety, a new campaign that aims to improve safety and emergency preparedness in San Bernardino County by connecting people to community policing, emergency response and disaster planning programs and encouraging them to follow professional tips to keep their families safe. “We know that safe communities attract investment and opportunity…
It may be hot, but that dream body you want won’t wait forever. Summer gives you all the tools you need to get active, so why not take advantage? Yes, it’s above 80 degrees, but you shouldn’t let that stop you from achieving your health and body goals. Here are 8 safety tips for working…
By Lois Bramwell, Co-Director, GEAR UP 4 LA; and Tae Kang, Assistant Deputy Director, Institution and Support Services, California Student Aid Commission This past year the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) launched Race to Submit, a statewide campaign that aims to increase the number of California high school seniors who complete the Free Application for…
Rainbow Promotions, LLC presents the First Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival Celebrity Golf Tournament! This premiere charity event will take place at the spectacular Monarch Beach Golf Links. With stunning natural beauty, amazing ocean views and variety of challenges, it’s sure to be an event to remember! Join us on Friday, August 17th, 2018 for…
Cedric The Entertainer celebrated 30 Years in show business surrounded by close family, friends, and fans as he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored the comedian and actor on Thursday, July 19, with the well-deserved award for his work in entertainment. Cedric the Entertainer expressed to…
Riverside, CA — July 13, 2018 —It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved NAACP Riverside Branch President and Community Icon Waudieur “Woodie” Rucker Hughes. Woodie peacefully made her transition sometime during the 5 a.m. hour this morning. Woodie has served as the Riverside chapter’s branch president for close to…
General Minister and President, United Church of Christ In an effort to embody and incarnate our commitment to love God with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength and to build a just world for all, the United Church of Christ has called for us all to participate in the Three Great Loves campaign. One…
