Category: Lifestyle News

With the growing popularity of weight loss medications, many people are turning to prescription options to help them achieve their health goals. Medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy are among the most well-known, but how do you know which one is right for you?  Effectiveness of Each Medication Ozempic (Semaglutide) Originally developed for managing type…

By Victoria Mejicanos AFRO Staff Writer Dating can provide renewed confidence and companionship, but as time passes, returning to the dating scene after divorce or widowhood can appear intimidating. Modern dating, online scams and emotional unavailability or stagnancy have created new challenges that experts say should be approached with community, caution and patience.  Lauren Sanders…

LAS VEGAS – Tickets go on sale today for the 2026 International Fireworks Championship Las Vegas, a first-year event expected to attract thousands of spectators to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 21.  It is presented by BLAST! EVENTS, a pyrotechnics event company that has held similar world championship competitions in…

Joy is the one word that comes to top of mind when Yan Searcy, dean of California State University, Northridge’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, thinks about comedian, actor and entrepreneur Cedric the Entertainer “He’s one of the rare comedians who operates from a disposition of joy. Not trauma. Not tragedy. Joy,” Searcy said,…

Riverside, CA – January 13th, 2026 – Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) reflects as it concludes the food bank’s 45th year of operating. With rising needs in the Inland Empire (IE), the food bank highlights the vital work it does within the community while bringing attention to the ways the region must focus…

Living with movement disorders like tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a unique challenge that affects every sufferer differently. While some people struggle just to keep the involuntary movements at bay, others have fewer symptoms, only faced with the occasional jerk or twitch. Clearly, there are many manifestations of the condition. However, did you know that all…

By First Five Years Fund In the United States, two-thirds of young children live in households where all available parents are working. Meaning child care is essential for families’ ability to stay in the workforce. An effective but often overlooked tool in the federal tax code to help expand access to child care is the…

By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic She and the forest are one. Some might call her a witch. But they’d be wrong. She’s more like a daughter of mother nature. Destined for love and tragedy of Shakesperean proportions. Something she could foretell: “The women in my family see things.” Sometimes she lays curled…

Itoro N. Umontuen It’s that time of the year where playoff tickets get punched and division championships are won. Four AFC teams and five NFC teams have a chance to secure playoff spots this week. Denver could also lock up the AFC’s No. 1 seed if four contests go their way. Here are the updated…

Sapphire Marketing Inc. and the Precinct Reporter Group recently partnered with Banc of California to host a Small Business Workshop. Small Business owners and community stakeholders from throughout the Inland Empire recently gathered at the Rezek Center on the campus of St. Bernardine Medical for a lunch and learn workshop to hear about access to…

By Dr. Nicole Brady, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Student Resources For many, the holiday season provides a unique opportunity to pause from daily responsibilities and focus on the people who matter most. While gift-giving and festivities are often the center of celebrations, the true value of the season lies in nurturing meaningful connections with friends,…

Nationwide — The owners of a minority-owned company called TutorABC Global Talent, has launched a new initiative to help Black, Haitian, and other immigrant hair and nail salon owners to create extra income by offering their clients the opportunity to learn English. The program, which is an officially licensed Oxford and Cambridge curriculum, is designed…

By Stacy M. Brown  Odell Beckham Jr. did not spark controversy on purpose. He sat on The Pivot Podcast and tried to explain the math behind a deal that looks limitless from the outside but shrinks fast once the system takes its cut. He looked into the camera and tried to offer a truth most…

By Dr. Nicole Brady, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Student Resources For many, the holiday season provides a unique opportunity to pause from daily responsibilities and focus on the people who matter most. While gift-giving and festivities are often the center of celebrations, the true value of the season lies in nurturing meaningful connections with friends,…

by Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer Credit scores affect everything from interest rates to major purchases, like houses and cars, but the rules that shape them continue to evolve. This week, the AFRO spoke with Bonita Grant, founder and owner of Cure My Credit Score, about changes in 2026 and the smartest strategies to stay…

Buffalo Soldiers have been mythologized in movies, television, and popular songs. Despite this romanticism, their history is complex, and their stories are worthy of deeper understanding. For Race and Country: Buffalo Soldiers in California, a new exhibition from the Ontario Museum of History & Art, explores the surprising history surrounding all-Black US Army regiments whose…

“Without your help, some children won’t get anything for Christmas,” said Major Adam Morales, Commander of The Salvation Army of San Bernardino. REDLANDS, Calif.—Getting a gift on Christmas Day often provides lifelong memories of joy and happiness for a child. For children in need whose parents cannot afford to buy a gift, The Salvation Army…

LA QUINTA – The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District, in partnership with Supervisor V. Manuel Perez and KYA, will host a milestone event on Saturday, November 8 celebrating the revitalization of Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park. The full day extravaganza features a catfish derby in the morning, a ribbon cutting to dedicate major…

Rialto, CA — Mark your calendars for a day of fun, festivity, and community spirit at the 7th Annual Young Entrepreneurs Expo on Sunday, November 9th, at Margaret Todd Park. The event will feature a variety of activities designed for all ages, including a Free Sunday Dinner, a Flag Football Camp for Kids, and a…