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(San Bernardino, California – September 27, 2025) WHO/WHAT: Local teen Alexis Silva will join Pastor Michael Hall of the First Love Outreach Ministry to serve hot meals, give away bags of groceries, hygiene kits, and clothes to people who are homeless and want to get off the streets.   The 16-year-old singer/songwriter, who has battled…

By Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ ‌|‌ ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌ Assembly Bill (AB) 62, authored by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (Inglewood), passed in the Assembly with a 66-4 vote on Sept. 9. It now advances to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for a signature or veto by Oct. 12.  The measure — part of the California Legislative Black Caucus…

By Stacy M. Brown The Black Press is two years away from its 200th anniversary. Two centuries of carrying our story when others denied us a voice. Two centuries of fighting mobs, resisting Jim Crow, surviving fire, and standing against lies. And now, in its hour of need, as corporate America cuts ties and Washington…

By Stacy M. Brown The U.S. Department of Education has announced the cancellation of $350 million in federal grants that had been designated for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions. Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated that the department will “no longer award Minority-Serving Institution grants that discriminate by restricting eligibility to institutions…

By American Montessori Association (AMA) Dr. Maria Montessori, the Italian educator and scientist who, more than 100 years ago, developed the system of education that bears her name, knew that during the period from birth to age 3, your child’s brain develops more rapidly than at any other time, and more learning takes place than…

By April Ryan Multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities are on lockdown and or canceling classes due to what are called “credible threats.” Spelman, Clark Atlanta, Southern University A and M College, Bethune Cookman, Alabama State, Virginia State, and Hampton University are taking precautionary actions amid threats. Clarke University in Atlanta currently has a “shelter…

By Selen Ozturk The federal expansion of immigrant surveillance is increasing political targeting, identity theft and data breach risks for all Americans. The federal expansion of immigrant surveillance is increasing political targeting, identity theft and data breach risks for all Americans. The second Trump administration has raised alarm from experts that government use of personal…

By Joseph D. Bryant | jbryant@aol.com As the 62nd anniversary of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing approaches, a group of Birmingham residents and historians want to ensure that two young men killed in racial violence that day are remembered. Virgil Ware, a 13-year-old Black boy was shot and killed on Sept 15, 1963 while…

By Andrea Stevens AFRO Staff Writer Postpartum is often described as a time of physical recovery, but for many mothers it also marks the beginning of a deep identity shift. The journey of becoming a mother isn’t just about caring for a baby. It’s also about rediscovering who you are in the wake of birth….

By Savannah Kirchner and Micah Hardge | UAB News As athletes head back to the fields and courts this season, parents and coaches should be mindful of one of the most common, and potentially serious, injuries in youth sports: concussions. Experts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery and Department of Family…

by Victoria Mejicanos On Sept. 15, 1963, the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., was bombed, killing four girls in the church’s basement and shocking the nation. Sixty-two years later, the attack is remembered as a turning point in the civil rights movement and a reminder of the role Black churches continue to play…

By Stacy M. Brown The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has released Forward Together: The Black Policy Playbook for an Equitable America, a sweeping set of recommendations designed to dismantle systemic barriers and chart a course toward racial equity in the United States. Published in 2025, the playbook arrives at a critical moment, with Black…

Inland Empire, CA — Now that the new school year is in full swing, it’s the perfect time for Riverside and San Bernardino County students and families to jumpstart their year with CalKIDS, California’s landmark scholarship program for college and career training. More than 7 in 10 public school students from the Inland Empire are…

By Gloria Zuurveen The Southern Truth Now more than ever, local news needs a lifeline to keep the public informed and government transparency at the forefront. California lawmakers, in a late-night move, agreed to appropriate $10 million per year toward funding local news. At the same time, Google has committed an additional $10 million, making…

By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer As technology increasingly dominates daily life, people are turning to “digital detoxes,” usually defined as intentional time away from screens, social media and constant connectivity. “Too much is coming at us at such a fast pace,” said Lynn Berger, a licensed mental health counselor. “It is impossible to keep…

The stars are aligning for a night of discovery, creativity, and community as the San Bernardino County Library’s (SBCL) Lucerne Valley Janice Horst Branch teams up with Avantus to present Galaxy Nights, a free, family-friendly event set for Saturday, Sept. 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. Held under the wide-open High Desert sky, Galaxy Nights…

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — As the 2025 NFL season kicks off, a new report from Americans for Tax Fairness (ATF) shows the massive divide between billionaire team owners and the fans who pack stadiums and stream games from home. By Stacy M. Brown As the 2025 NFL season kicks off, a new report from Americans for…

By Cassandra Jennings, Chair, California Community Colleges Black and African American Advisory Panel California is facing a critical nursing shortage – and our communities feel it every day. From small towns to urban neighborhoods, not having enough qualified nurses makes it harder to get care and deepens health disparities. One promising step forward is AB…

The San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra is proud to present its fourth annual jazz performance featuring The Josh Nelson Ensemble on Saturday, September 20 at 3 p.m. at the historic San Bernardino Valley College Auditorium.  In 2021, Maestro Anthony Parnther created the Symphony’s ensemble concert series to ensure residents of the Inland Empire could experience high…

By Niyoka McCoy One of the joys of parenthood is the peaceful, soothing experience of reading a bedtime story to your child. Your comforting voice can help lull them into a sleepy state as you read aloud melodic nursery rhymes and other enchanting stories. To this day, I can remember some of these moments as…