By Michael A. Grant (TriceEdneyWire.com) – The best way to overcome “The Big Lie” is with a bigger truth! For this reason, supporters of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz should set a stretch goal of securing 100,000,000 votes on November 5, 2024. This is 19,000,000 more votes than Joe Biden received in 2020. Only 66…
OP-ED: This election isn’t just another vote—it’s a chance to protect our progress and build a future of justice, opportunity, and equality. Together, we can make history. But that only happens if we use our power to vote. By State Representative Ron Reynolds Black men, our country needs us now more than ever. On November…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Former NBA star and activist Craig Hodges is locked in a new dispute over a documentary on his life with Hollywood executives and producers. The former Chicago Bull, who helped the franchise win two of their six championships in the 1990s and was a vocal advocate for Black rights, is currently battling…
By Ethan Ashley Education has always been a contentious issue, but as we approach the 2024 elections, it’s become ground zero for broader cultural and political clashes. Book bans targeting diverse and inclusive materials are on the rise, and restrictive gag orders are silencing classroom discussions on critical topics like race, gender, and American history….
by David W. Marshall (TriceEdneyWire.com) – It is refreshing to see a leader like Vice President Kamala Harris who understands the wide generational gap we have in our nation. There will always be situations where older and younger people maintain different perspectives on life and the nation’s future based on their experiences, opinions, habits, and…
Joe W. Bowers Jr. California Black Media OPINION (CBM) – The tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia on Sept. 4, claiming four lives, is a sobering reminder of the grave threat gun violence poses in America. Even more disturbing is how some lawmakers have allowed mass murderers easy access to high-powered firearms,…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In these formative years, your little one will learn to walk, learn how to grab and hold items, begin building their muscle strength, and more. Here are some ways to facilitate positive motor development at home: By BlackPress of America Council for Professional Recognition Before a child even steps into a classroom…
Earl Skip Cooper | Special to California Black Media Partners OPINION (CBM) – Access to reliable cars is a fundamental need for consumers, small business owners, and their hard-working employees. California’s Lemon Law is a long-standing consumer protection that allows our community members to replace the family car if they take it to the shop…
Jay King | Special to California Black Media Partners It’s no secret that too many Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. What appears to be a secret is that an industry that is casting lifelines to those in need is being blocked by state and federal regulators. The industry in question is Earned Wage Access…
Eric Harris | Special to California Black Media Partners In November, voters have a crucial opportunity to reject Proposition 36, a misguided effort backed by major law enforcement associations and some players in the corporate retail lobby that will make our communities less safe. Although the authors of the proposition have euphemistically labeled it “The…
Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media OPINION (CBM) – With the Democratic National Convention in Chicago now concluded and Vice President Kamala Harris officially nominated as the party’s candidate for President, former President Donald Trump has wasted no time reverting to his usual playbook, peddling division and negativity. Rather than campaigning on…
Regina Wilson | California Black Media OPINION (CBM) – Last week, California arrived at a turning point in the decades-long quest to find a solution to the news crisis in our state. Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) brokered a deal that promises to change the future of news in our state. This isn’t just another plan…
Joe W. Bowers Jr | California Black Media Mispronouncing Kamala Harris’s first name isn’t just a harmless mistake; it’s a reflection of a deeper issue that goes beyond simply placing emphasis on the wrong syllable. Leadership is about showing respect, paying attention to detail, and engaging thoughtfully with the diverse communities that make up our…
By U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) In two years, we will celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday. Our great country has survived a Civil War, two world wars, a Cold War, and a plethora of legislative and judicial fits and starts in our pursuit of a “more perfect Union.” We have endured some devastating Supreme…
Submitted by William Gleaves Dear Editor, As a federal retiree under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), I am writing to bring light to fair cost-of-living adjustments. Currently, there is a significant disparity in cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) between retirees under FERS and those under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), resulting in unfair differences in…
Dear Editor, As a lifelong Californian, I’m proud of the significant strides our state has taken in setting nation-leading goals that help clean our air and combat climate change. However, as we continue to see reports indicating that we are nowhere close to achieving these goals, the time has come for us to ask whether…
Rhonda Smith | Special to California Black Media Having spent more than 25 years advocating for equitable healthcare, I’ve listened to countless stories from individuals whose lives have been forever changed by the historic inequities that exist within our healthcare system. I’ve heard mothers share their heartbreak over traumatic birth experiences and outcomes, and families…
Prepare Like a pro without an attorney By Nancy Grimm Special to the AFRO Preparing for a custody proceeding can be overwhelming and scary. Here are several steps to make the process easier. Once you have filed or been served with a complaint for custody, it is important to begin preparing for your case as…
By Kenneth Miller, Publisher of the South Bay Black Journal In about a month when the Democratic National Convention convenes in Chicago, the eyes of America and the world will be anxiously watching how the party nominee for president unfolds. Conventions of both the Republicans and Democrats are lavish, exuberant celebrations of four-day events to…
By BlackPressUSA NNPA NEWSWIRE — Each year, more than 1.5 million Medicare Advantage prior authorizations are improperly denied, according to KFF, and that number is only growing with every coming year. The Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services documented nearly 640,000 denials in 2019, with that number skyrocketing to 2 million…
Dear editor, My grandmother suffers from high blood pressure, and it can often be challenging for her to access the care she needs. After reading a recent New York Times article detailing the abuse of middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers, I was shocked by the tactics these groups use to prioritize their profits over…
Craig J. DeLuz | Special to California Black Media Partners In the ongoing debate over government spending and its impact on job growth, the latest news from California reveals a harsh reality. While the public sector has seen an increase in jobs supported by tax dollars, the private industry – the backbone of any strong…
By Wayne Campbell A recent study by researchers from World Health Organization (WHO), together with academic colleagues and published in The Lancet Global Health journal, found that nearly one third (31 percent) of the world’s adult population, 1.8 billion adults, are physically inactive. That is, they do not meet the global recommendations of at least…
Sarah R. Harris | Special to California Black Media Partners The upcoming 2026 Men’s FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics and Summer Paralympic Games in 2028 present Los Angeles with remarkable opportunities. These world sports events are not only a celebration of athletic excellence, but also a unique opportunity to stimulate economic growth,…
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor | Special to California Black Media Partners OPINION (CBM) – Before being elected to the State Assembly, I spent nearly three decades of my career as a public employee, serving the Los Angeles County Department of Social Services and the Los Angeles County Office of Education. For almost 30 years, I faithfully…
