By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA Newswire) – Donald Trump has spent a lifetime evading accountability. As a private citizen, authorities fined Trump for refusing to rent to Black tenants, he declared bankruptcy multiple times, he lost a $90 million civil judgment for sexual assault, and a jury convicted him on…
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer While on the campaign trail, Donald Trump discussed his plans to dismantle the Department of Education (DOE) and with him officially being back in the oval office, his threat to do away with the government agency now has the chance to become a reality. And although the dissolution of…
“I am honored to work with the Equity Element Group and San Bernardino County leadership to identify and address systemic inequities, focusing on creating a more just and equitable society for all residents,” said Theodore B. Miller, Esq. SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF –San Bernardino County, in partnership with the San Bernardino County Equity Element Group (SBC Equity…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday rescinded a Project 2025-inspired order that had abruptly frozen most federal grants and loans, a sweeping directive that threw social service programs like Head Start, student loans, and Medicaid into disarray. The initial order, issued earlier in the week, sparked…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Except for outspoken lawmakers Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Democrats have remained frustratingly silent as Donald Trump solidifies his grip on power. Despite his administration’s policies, a government funding freeze, and his allies pushing the racist and oppressive Project 2025 agenda onto Americans, Democratic leadership…
PROCLAMATION This month, we pay homage to the rich history and contributions of Black Americans who have shaped our state and nation in countless ways through centuries of struggle and triumph. First proposed by scholar Carter G. Woodson in 1926, Black History Month lifts up the Black experience in a fuller telling of America’s story,…
Nationwide — Beyoncé has once again made history, becoming the first Black woman ever to win a Grammy for Best Country Album. Her groundbreaking achievement shatters barriers in a genre that has long been dominated by white artists and often overlooked the contributions of Black musicians. According to Billboard, this win for Cowboy Carter, she…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs—25% on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% on imports from China—has sent shockwaves through global markets, sparking retaliatory measures from trade partners and raising concerns about the economic strain on American consumers. But for Black Americans, already facing…
Nationwide — Snoop Dogg addressed the backlash from fans who criticized him for performing at one of Donald Trump’s pre-inauguration events. In a recent Instagram Live session, the rapper fired back at critics and shared his thoughts on the hate he’s been receiving. Snoop, 53, recently shared a live video while enjoying gospel music in…
By: Lou K Coleman If you haven’t already done so, get under the Umbrella of the Almighty God NOW to keep yourself safe from the impact of what is about to happen. Maximum readiness and an immediate response is required. Be vigilant. Dangerous times are imminent and inevitable. Follow the advice of the Almighty God….
By Leslie Weirich A suicide devastates more than one life. I learned that lesson shortly after my doorbell rang at 2:30 a.m. on September 10, 2016. My 20-year-old son, Austin, had died by suicide. After decades reciprocating his infectious smile and admiring his achievements on the football field and in the classroom, I had to…
Chinta Strausberg/The Crusader Newspaper During the first five days of his administration, Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-1st) said Trump is focused on seeking “to destroy all of the collective gains fought” and won by African Americans with a “manifesto” he says is “dismantling democracy.” He told of having attended Trump’s inauguration, where he saw a “billionaire’s…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this statement following President Donald Trump’s latest decision to fire the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Rohit Chopra. Director Chopra’s term is not set to end until 2026. Congresswoman Waters recently released a fact…
• Come Join our Victorville Senior Citizens Club $50 per calendars year • Bingo February 8th & 25th @ 11am, doors open 10:15am. Buy in $25. Bingo held on 2nd & 4h Saturday of each month. • Valentine Dance, February 13th cost in advance $3 & $5 at Door • AARP: February…
The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), Department of Public Health (DPH) and Second District Supervisor Jesse Armendarez have partnered to launch an exciting and impactful initiative – Reel Reality: Fentanyl Awareness Film Contest. This creative campaign is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl while empowering the voices of San…
February 3, 2025 by AOUON Contributor by John Cannon, LSPC Community Organizer My name is John Cannon, and I want to share my story as an incarcerated firefighter—a story of hard work, survival, and systemic injustice. At just 16 years old, I was tried as an adult and sentenced to prison. I spent most of my time in…
By Collin BinkleyThe Associated Press Dozens of employees at the U.S. Education Department have been put on paid administrative leave in response to President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 order banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government, according to a labor union that represents hundreds of workers in the agency. It’s unclear how many workers…
By Maria Sherman AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — This ain’t just Texas — it’s also the U.S. and Europe. Starting this spring, Beyoncé will bring her Grammy-winning “Cowboy Carter” to stadiums on both continents. She’ll start in Los Angeles before making her way to Chicago, the New York metropolitan area, London, Paris, Houston,…
Los Angeles, CA — The Brotherhood Crusade has established the Wildfire Fund to Aid Altadena Residents to support families affected by the devastating Eaton Fire in Altadena and Pasadena. This initiative provides immediate relief to displaced residents while preserving the historical significance of Altadena’s role as a cultural and community hub for Black families. Many…
Donald Trump and his hate-filled administration have launched another racist attack, this time aiming at Black pilots and diversity efforts in the aviation industry. In a stunning display of bigotry disguised as governance, Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum ordering the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to eliminate hiring policies designed to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion…
By: Lou K Coleman You know, there is a story told of a vessel that was wrecked and was going down at sea. There were not enough lifeboats to take all on board. When the vessel went down, some of the lifeboats were near the vessel. A man swam from the wreck to one of…
Noel Andersen “In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now.” Those were the words of The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop of the Diocese of Washington at a prayer service in Washington DC, as she asked President Trump to show…
By Dr. Usma Mohamed Darrell Brown, Director of Teaching Learning & Quality Practice at It Takes A Village Family of Schools (ITAVA) in Chicago, was recently selected from hundreds of applicants to receive a scholarship from the Council for Professional Recognition to attend the Early Educators Leadership Conference (EELC) in Washington D.C. Darrell, a Chicago…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The American Heart Association’s 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update uncovers glaring racial and gender disparities in cardiovascular health, illustrating the profound toll heart disease takes on marginalized populations. According to the report, non-Hispanic Black adults experience an age-adjusted mortality rate of 379.7 per 100,000…
