By Stacy M. Brown SAVANNAH, Ga.—The Sacramento Observer and The Savannah Tribune stood out as the top honorees at the 2025 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Fund’s Messenger Awards, held during the Black Press of America’s annual convention at the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District Hotel. The convention, themed “The Black Press: Engaging Black…
Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media For months, Pres. Donald Trump and his allies have used California as a political punching bag. But Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has never shied away from a political brawl — especially with Trump — is speaking with new force, especially after Trump’s decision to federalize the…
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media Former California Sen. Steven Bradford (D- Inglewood) surprised some Sacramento political insiders late last Month when he withdrew his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor and announced his new campaign for State Insurance Commissioner. A longtime public servant, Bradford previously served in the California State Senate for eight years. Bradford…
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media Last week, when Pres. Donald Trump sent federal troops into Los Angeles and escalated ICE raids across Southern California, Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) didn’t stay silent. As chair of the Los Angeles County Legislative Delegation, she led more than 30 lawmakers in a Capitol press conference…
By Roxsy Lin Amid statewide immigration crackdowns, undocumented immigrants now face another threat: losing their health care. Amid statewide immigration crackdowns, undocumented immigrants now face another threat: losing their health care. Governor Gavin Newsom announced a proposal in mid-May that would significantly change Medi-Cal access for undocumented immigrants aged 19 and older, starting in 2026….
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent As Donald Trump settles into his second term as president, a blistering new Pew Research Center survey reveals that much of the world sees him as a dangerous and arrogant leader unfit to handle global challenges—and it’s dragging down America’s image abroad. From Europe to Latin…
We are in a perilous moment. We have a sitting president who believes he is bound by no law including our Constitution By Gov. Gavin Newsom Over the past two weeks, federal agents conducted large-scale workplace raids around Southern California. They jumped out of unmarked vans, indiscriminately grabbing people off the street, chasing people in agricultural…
Rhonda Smith | Special to California Black Media Partners Obesity is a structural and systemic health crisis that demands a public health response. Across California, nearly one-third of adults are living with obesity, according to data from UCLA. But behind this number lies a deeper truth: obesity is a disease, not a choice, and Black…
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association Words matter. With all of the diversionary and distractive attacks on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D.E.I.), it is time not to retreat from freedom’s demand for equal justice. In America today it is time to move forward. “Forward ever. Backward…
Sonya Young Aadam | Special to California Black Media Partners At California Black Women’s Health Project, we believe a healthier future is possible when women are empowered to make choices in an environment where equal access and health justice are community priorities. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised budget proposal includes the California Department of Health’s complete…
by Breanna Reeves A California appellate court unanimously ruled that the Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD) can no longer enforce a ban on critical race theory (CRT) while pending legal action takes place. The ruling came on May 20, as the Court of Appeal reversed a lower court’s decision to deny students and teachers’…
Kevin Yoder | Special to California Black Media Partners Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night can stop the U.S. Postal Service, but the mismanagement of former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy just might. Although DeJoy resigned this spring, the U.S. Postal Service continues to follow his failed “Delivering for America” plan into…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Nearly half of Oregon’s media outlets are now owned by national conglomerates with no lasting investment in local communities. According to an OPB analysis, Oregon has lost more than 90 news jobs (and counting) in the past five years. These were reporters, editors and photographers covering school boards, investigating corruption and telling…
By Aqeela Sherrills In recent months, the Department of Justice “cancelled hundreds of grants to community organizations and local governments,” which included funding for programs authorized under the bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Hundreds of organizations doing life-saving work that makes communities safer and more resilient are dealing with the devastating and reeling impact of these…
By Stacy M. Brown As the nation approaches the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, a new Pew Research Center study reveals a sobering assessment from Americans: the heightened focus on race and racial inequality following the 2020 protests has largely failed to improve the lives of Black people. In the immediate aftermath of Floyd’s…
By Civitas Special to The AFRO I. Introduction: The illusion of a free republic has collapsed The United States no longer teeters on the edge of authoritarianism—it has crossed the threshold. In a single week, the Trump administration and its aligned agencies have moved to suspend habeas corpus, reopened Alcatraz as a prison for “ideological…
Dear Editor, As President of the Black Chamber of Commerce – Inland Empire, I know that affordable, high-quality healthcare is a cornerstone of economic stability and community well-being. Medicare Advantage is a lifeline for more than 3.5 million Californians, including thousands of seniors right here in the Inland Empire. Yet, despite its overwhelming success and…
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Conducted March 14–25, 2025, the poll surveyed 2,096 respondents across the country. More than four in 10 say they are “barely getting by” financially. Young Black Americans continue to face deep financial stress, with 45% reporting hardship. By Stacy M. Brown A new national survey from the Institute of Politics at Harvard…
BLACKPRESSUSA.COM NEWSWIRE — To those companies who do embrace the inclusion of their diverse consumer base, we say this: Stand with us not just in words, but in deeds. Show your commitment by investing in our communities, supporting our businesses, and partnering with Black-owned media companies that have long carried the mantle of truth, justice,…
by Charlene Crowell Under the guise of reducing government fraud and waste, a series of executive orders (EOs) from the White House aggressively reduced budgets and staff in federal agencies that directly deliver public services. But when agencies spark job creation and leverage public investments to attract even larger private ones, there’s no logical reason…
By Civitas Special to the AFRO “It is time for you to leave the United States.” — Department of Homeland Security mass email, April 2025 This is not a warning from the past. It’s not a quote from 1942. It’s not fiction. It’s the opening line of a message received by thousands of immigrants this…
By Black PR Wire (Black PR Wire) Each April, National Minority Health Month provides an opportunity to reflect on our country’s collective progress toward health equity. This year’s theme, “Advancing Commitments to Eliminate Health Disparities,” reminds us that achieving equal health outcomes requires sustained attention and collaboration across communities. Dr. Rudy Moise, a highly regarded…
G. Maciel De La Vega | California Black Media The Vibe Shift is an ongoing series covering the political, institutional, and cultural realignment in California caused by Trump’s win in the 2024 presidential election. On March 16, the California Republican Party elected its first Black female chair, Corrin Rankin. However, she doesn’t want her identity…
Craig J. DeLuz, Special to California Black Media Partners OPINION – When California Democrats recently proclaimed their intention to “Make California Affordable Again,” it echoed a familiar refrain that has been heard time and again in the annals of political promises. However, a deeper examination reveals that this pledge may be more about optics than…
by S.E. Williams Overview: Extremist President Donald J. Trump has launched an investigation into three California colleges, Cal State San Bernardino, the University of California Berkeley, and Cal Poly Humboldt, among dozens of colleges across 40 plus states. This investigation is seen as a move to exploit racism for political gain, and a call to…
