Category: Local/National News

HOUSTON—(Sept. 27, 2018)—CEMEX announced today three cement plants—Miami, Victorville and Brooksville South—achieved the U.S.  Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Certification for 2018, recognizing their efforts in energy efficiency and sustainability. The three CEMEX plants have been repeatedly certified by the EPA’s ENERGY STAR® program for their conservation efforts. This year’s recognition marks eight consecutive…

Community invited to Riverside County Workforce Development Center RIVERSIDE – The U.S. Census is hiring hundreds of workers in Southern California and community members are invited to learn more at a kickoff event this Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Workforce Development Center in Riverside. Officials from the Census Bureau’s Los Angeles Regional Census Center along…

San Bernardino, CA— Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-San Bernardino) announced that the US Department of the Treasury awarded Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc. in Rancho Cucamonga $500,000 and AmPac Tri-State CDC, Inc. in Grand Terrace $141,000 through the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund). The funding will assist the Inland Empire nonprofits in their…

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, introduced legislation calling on the government of Cameroon and all parties to the conflict, including armed separatist groups, to respect human rights and adopt nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution. “The ongoing crisis and violence taking place in Cameroon…

Outside of the traditional happy hour that occurs daily at Applebee’s from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Applebee’s will be extending promotional hours to include NFL Football Games, as well as introducing new drink specials. From now through Sunday, February 3, all local Applebee’s restaurants will feature ½ price appetizers during all televised professional football…

The look of astonishment could be seen over and over on the faces of Indians Springs High School (ISHS) students walking through the new Performing Arts Center during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 18. Nearby, architect John Sergio Fisher had a similar look of delight on his face. “This venue is a beacon for the…

LOS ANGELES—The American Federation of Teachers filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court this week against the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The suit was filed under the state’s Freedom of Information Act and requests LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner’s public schedules, which the union has sought formally since July. Beutner has ignored two…

SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Marc Steinorth (R-Rancho Cucamonga) announced his bill, AB 1770, has been signed into law, which removes the requirement that the issuer be rated and continue limiting local agencies to purchasing highly-rated securities, preserving the safety of agencies’ portfolios. “We must empower our local agencies to safely invest in securities that see a…

On Saturday, September 15, 18 young ladies from San Bernardino High School (SBHS) will compete for the title of Miss Cardinal City and the privilege to represent SBHS, aka Cardinal City, and the community for a year. The pageant, which is in its 14th year, promotes school pride, self-esteem, and community involvement. Pageant director and…

Sacramento- On Thursday, September 6th, Governor Brown signed AB 2568 by Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-San Bernardino), a bill that requires county jails to determine a veteran’s status or previous military service when they are processed after an arrest. The change in processing at jails will connect veterans to Veteran Treatment Courts and other services…

BEAUFORT, SC – On a recent, bright, sunny Friday morning the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce (BCBCC) is changing the face of Beaufort! “The ribbon-cutting and Grand Opening of our new building today is the Chamber’s motto brought to life,” said Larry Holman, BCBCC President. ‘Working Together, We can make a Difference’… I think…

Family of late attorney Gugsa Abraham “Abe” Dabela demands accountability for disgraced police chief’s pattern of mishandled investigations Lawyer for murdered resident’s family questions whether Redding’s inaction on police chief in 2014 eventually led to Peter Valenti’s death Redding, Conn. (August 21, 2018)—An attorney for the family of the late Gugsa Abraham “Abe” Dabela, the…

SACRAMENTO, CA – Leadership of the California Capitol Black Staff Association (CCBSA) fully supports Stephanie Roberson, Director of Government Relations for the California Nurses Association, who was recently sexually harassed and threatened with physical violence by state Senator Joel Anderson (R). The group has expressed outrage and exasperation with the hostile environment that Black women…

Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) — Alashee Naturals, a Black woman-owned startup brand that produces innovative natural hair care products, is pleased to announce the launch of the Natural, But Not Nappy Alashee Good Hair System – the latest addition to their new science and technology based selections of hair, skin and beauty care products. Diana…

Twentynine Palms, CA – Joshua Tree National Park will hold public meetings on August 29 and August 30 to present and seek comment on the draft Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. Over the last year, an interdisciplinary team comprised of park and regional staff identified key park experiences, and evaluated associated areas to determine locations…

Sacramento – If your property has been damaged by the recent fires, you may be eligible for property tax relief. In many cases, the damaged property can be reappraised in its current condition, with some taxes refunded to the property owner. Once rebuilt, the property’s pre-damaged value will be restored. To qualify for property tax…

BART police image of John Cowell, 27, who was apprehended on Monday night for allegedly fatally stabbing Nia Wilson, 18, and injuring her sister, Letifiah Wilson, 26 The man believed to have slit the throat of 18-year-old Nia Wilson at an Oakland BART station on Sunday night was arrested without incident Monday night. Police apprehended…

(Washington, D.C.) Black Women for Positive Change, (BW4PC) in affiliation with the Positive Change Foundation, announces the Sixth Annual 2018 Week of Non-Violence, Justice and Opportunities, October 13-21, 2018. In a joint statement, Daun S. Hester and Dr. Stephanie E. Myers, National Co-Chairs of Black Women for Positive Change said, “We are reaching out to…

The first day of school for the new school year sets the tone for the remaining 179 days of school. The more you focus on the positive and the more prepared your child is, the more likely your child will look forward to school and be ready to succeed. There are many things you may…

(SANTA FE, NM) – A state court ruled today that New Mexico’s education system violates the state constitution because it fails to provide students a sufficient public education. Families and school districts in the consolidated lawsuit Yazzie v. State of New Mexico and Martinez v. State of New Mexico sued the state for failing to…

Marketplace Africa delivers the best of Africa to its global customers. July 13, 2018—DHL, the world’s leading international express services provider, today announced its partnership with e-commerce giant, MallforAfrica’s new platform, Marketplace Africa, to help online retailers bring African-made products to the US and global market. The site offers items from the continent’s most talented…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, issued the following statement following the Department of Justice’s announcement that it has reopened its investigation into the 1955 racially-motivated murder of Emmett Till. “The Justice Department should be credited for taking action in seeking justice…

28-year old Jade Colin from New Orleans has made history as the youngest Black woman to ever become a McDonald’s franchise owner. While in college, she started her career as an employee working the night shift at a local McDonald’s, and after years of earning promotions and awards, she decided to purchase her very own…

Amazon is funding white supremacist hate. Baby onesies featuring a burning cross, swastika necklaces, and “costumes” depicting a black man being lynched are all being sold by Amazon. It is deeply disturbingly that Amazon is allowing hate groups to sell toys with neo-nazi propaganda targeted directly to children. Last week, our partners at the Action…