Category: General

By McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media  A clash between Congressional Democrats and Republicans over key provisions of the nation’s health care policy continues to be a point of contention as the federal government shutdown, which began on Oct. 1, drags on.  U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA-33) told constituents during a virtual town hall meeting…

Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson Explains How Medi-Cal Cuts Will Hurt Families By Bo Tefu | California Black Media  California State Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego) says the federal government’s decision to cut Medicaid funding could devastate families who depend on Medi-Cal for essential health services. In the first episode of her new iHeartRadio podcast,…

BMO and Sapphire Marketing Inc. recently partnered to host a two-part homeownership workshop series in the High Desert. The workshops were designed to educate the community about the path to homeowner-ship, financial empowerment, and building generational wealth through homeownership.  Both workshops were attended by interested first-time homebuyers, as well as those looking for a second…

by Aryana Noroozi State officials warn the federal government shutdown is putting disaster preparedness and recovery efforts at risk, even as regions across the state – including the Inland Empire – face mounting wildfire threats. The federal government shut down on Oct. 1 after Congress was unable to reach a decision to pass a funding…

By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic “Object remains inbound!” Those aren’t the words you want to hear when a nuclear missile is headed your way.  Yet that’s the ominous news that bombards government officials in this very imaginative, pulse-quickening thriller. News that brings astonishment, audacity, mystery, dread and a disarray that’s alarming. In…

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE- Hours after the retaliatory one-count indictment of bank fraud against New York Attorney General Tish James, Black women and civil rights groups rallied in support. Leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries, praised James’ constitutional courage as Trump allies escalated their legal attacks. By April Ryan Just hours after the one-count indictment of bank fraud against…

By Stacy M. Brown Former President Barack Obama has stepped back into the political arena, delivering some of his sharpest critiques yet of President Donald Trump as the Democratic Party struggles through one of its weakest moments in modern history. With the party’s leadership approval at historic lows and its ties to Black-owned media nearly…

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Republicans need five Democratic senators to vote for the House-passed continuing resolution, which makes drastic cuts to health care. Jefferies vows Democrats will not support a “partisan spending bill that guts healthcare. By April Ryan “We are not going to back down,” demanded House Minority Leader Congressman Hakeem Jeffries regarding healthcare for…

By Sunita Sohrabji The new Defense Department grooming policies, which ban beards, will adversely impact Sikh, Jewish, Muslim, and Black soldiers. Beards, turbans, yarmulke, and hijabs may no longer be acceptable in the US Military, according to a new policy memo, which rolls back several decades of religious and medical accommodations. Facial hair waivers will…

By Mary Harris Email: mary@sb-american.com Acton, CA— [October 9, 2025] — On a stretch of fertile land where the soil tells stories of resilience, Bloom Ranch stands as a vibrant reminder of what it means to cultivate both food and community. A proudly Black-owned farm, Bloom Ranch is redefining agriculture by blending sustainability, heritage, and…

By Lauren Burke Publisher Simon & Schuster announced that the campaign memoir of former Vice President Kamala Harris, 107 Days, has sold 350,000 copies in one week. The sales total includes print, ebooks, and audiobooks. The numbers released by the publisher reflect that Harris’ book will be the top political book of 2025. The book…

Adelanto, CA — October 3, 2025  — The High Desert Black Workers Center (HDBWC), in partnership with the San Bernardino County Public Defender Mobile Defense Program and the San Bernardino County Superior Court, will host a groundbreaking Mobile Court and Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM at…

By Mary Harris/Publisher of The San Bernardino American News In an era where connections span continents and conversations happen at the speed of light, one timeless element remains at the heart of every meaningful relationship—trust. Whether in the quiet intimacy of personal bonds or the calculated structures of professional environments, trust is the invisible thread…

Americans may be spending more time asleep, but new research shows that quality sleep remains out of reach for millions. By Stacy M. Brown A ValuePenguin analysis released this month found that U.S. adults now average nine hours of sleep per day, up from eight hours and 28 minutes two decades ago. That adds up…

By Edward Kissam With 1 in 6 people in the U.S. an immigrant, SCOTUS’ ruling green lighting racial profiling in immigration stops is nothing short of a national assault on community life. On the night of September 30, residents of a Chicago apartment building woke to the sounds of federal agents storming the building, some…

San Bernardino, CA — San Bernardino County families welcoming a new baby can also celebrate another milestone: their child’s very first scholarship. Through the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS), every child born in the state on or after July 1, 2022, automatically has a CalKIDS Scholarship Account waiting in their name — …

By Bo Tefu | California Black Media On Oct. 3, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 288, a new law designed to strengthen labor protections and give workers an alternative path to defend their rights when the federal government does not act. The law, authored by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood), allows employees to bring…

by Breanna Reeves California leaders and health advocates are calling on Republicans to extend the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits ahead of the expiration date on Oct. 1. The premium tax credit is a refundable credit that helps eligible individuals and families cover the cost of premiums for their health insurance purchased…

“This elegant evening includes entertainment by Lorie V. Moore and Friends, dinner, dancing, a silent auction, and raffles, all supporting important community initiatives,” said Carmen Roberts Foundation CEO.  Riverside, CA – The Adrian Dell & Carmen Roberts Foundation presents the 7th Annual Jazz Event, Derby After Dark, scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 6:00…

By Stacy M. Brown The nation is bracing for a government shutdown unlike any in its history. At the center stands President Donald Trump, who has declared that if Congress cannot keep the government open, federal workers may not just be furloughed — they may be permanently fired. “We are going to cut a lot…

Google’s dominance in search is draining traffic from publishers. For Black media, already underfunded and overlooked, the stakes are survival. By Khalilah Archie When Penske Media, the owner of Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Variety, sues Google, people pay attention. Their lawsuit argues that Google’s “AI Overviews” are cannibalizing traffic by summarizing journalism at the top…

By Stacy M. Brown You probably didn’t think much about brushing your teeth this morning. Or making that cup of coffee. Or scrolling through your phone before heading out the door. That’s because, according to new research, nearly nine out of every ten actions people take each day are automatic and performed with little to…

By Megan Sayles/ AFRO Staff Writer For many graduates, earning a bachelor’s degree is just the beginning. As more students pursue master’s and doctoral degrees, the pressures of advanced education can quickly become overwhelming.  To help students navigate this complex path, the AFRO spoke with Gillian A. Hallmen, director of graduate standards and policy for…