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…
Velda Love I grew up in Hyde Park near the University of Chicago. During walks in the neighborhood, I rarely saw people sitting, lounging, or having conversations on their porches. Some of the houses were grand, architecturally opulent designs by Frank Lloyd Wright. In African American communities in the North and South, families, friends, and…
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…
By Legrand H. Clegg II Nationwide — On August 3rd, 2025, President Donald Trump referred to Charlemagne Tha God, a popular Black talk show host, as a “low IQ individual” because of the comments the host had made about Trump on Fox News. Journalist Brittany Wong noted that, “When it’s a public figure who is…
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…
By BCP Staff September 8, 2025 FacebookTwitterLinkedIn It’s a good day for any federal or state government agency when they can say kids are safer, and today is that day for the Federal Trade Commission and the Utah Division of Consumer Protection. Together, they announced a settlement with Aylo, a collection of companies managing more…
By Bo Tefu | California Black Media California lawmakers have passed a bill requiring K-12 schools, state universities, and community colleges to notify students, faculty, and families when immigration enforcement authorities are present on campuses. The legislation, known as the Safe Act, comes amid the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation efforts and increasing immigration enforcement activity…
Nationwide — At just 13 years old, Saadiq Stevens is capturing the hearts of readers nationwide with his vibrant imagination, meaningful messages, and dedication to representing all children in literature. The Ridgeland, South Carolina native has already written and illustrated three engaging children’s books, each bursting with creativity and purpose. Saadiq’s works range from playful…
By Bo Tefu | California Black Media John Lowell Burton, an influential figure in California politics who served as State Assemblymember, U.S. Congressman, President pro Tempore of the State Senate, and Chair of the California Democratic Party, passed away of natural causes on Sept. 7. Burton was 92. Gov. Gavin Newsom honored his legacy: “There…
By Bo Tefu | California Black Media California State Controller Malia M. Cohen has released 2024 payroll data for special districts, spotlighting some of the state’s highest-paid government jobs. The report, published on the Government Compensation in California (GCC) website, offers a detailed look at wages and benefits for nearly 173,000 positions. The self-reported data…
By April Ryan “I refuse to pretend that any of this is normal,” said Governor JB Pritzker (D-II) over the weekend, referring to President Trump’s threat to send National Guard Troops to Chicago under what Pritzker called the “fake guise of fighting crime.” Large-scale protests with scores of demonstrators took to the streets in cities…
By Stacy M. Brown Donald Trump continues to attack cities and jurisdictions heavily populated by minorities, often painting them as crime-ridden and unsafe despite evidence showing overall declines in many categories of crime. Nowhere is this tension clearer than in Washington, D.C., where residents face relentless scrutiny from Trump while Red States — many with…
By Bo Tefu | California Black Media California’s largest federal immigration detention facility has quietly reopened in Kern County and has started receiving detainees, according to the private prison operator CoreCivic. The facility, now known as the California City Immigration Processing Center, is a 2,560-bed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) center. “We have begun…
By April Ryan Democratic senators are in a unified chorus calling for Robert F. Kennedy Junior, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to resign. The Senate Democrats are standing with at least a thousand former and current Health and Human Services employees who have submitted a letter calling for RFK Junior’s resignation. Kennedy has…
By Stacy M. Brown A sweeping review published in The Lancet Regional Health—Europe has drawn a direct line between mental health disorders and cardiovascular disease (CVD), showing that individuals living with psychiatric conditions face not only a higher risk of heart problems but also a shorter life expectancy. The paper, authored by researchers from Emory…
Tara Barber Has it happened to you yet? Maybe it happened this morning. That feeling of overwhelm with a smidge of helplessness about all that is going on in our world and lives. It’s a lot. And it’s more than just reading or watching the news. Hard and horrific things—you might have a list—are devastating…
By Jade Stevens, Founder, 40 Acre Conservation League Summertime holds a special place in our communities. It is the season of cookouts in the park beneath old oak trees, beach days that stretch into golden California sunsets, and family reunions that remind us of who we are. These moments—rooted in joy, tradition, and connection—are deeply…
