Wanda Haynes-Certified Sommelier What’s up chocolate lovers, did you know about 70% of the world’s cocoa beans are grown in West Africa? Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire are major sources of the commodity. Unfortunately, the farmers haven’t always been treated respectfully or paid a living wage. Fairtrade is a non-profit dedicated to certifying products for equitable…
New York Carib News The government of Cuba has firmly rejected any suggestion that its political leadership or governing system could be subject to negotiation in ongoing discussions with the United States, as tensions between the two nations intensify. Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio delivered the government’s position unequivocally during a press conference…
By Dayvon Love | San Diego Voice and Viewpoint Director of Public Policy, Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle In 1953, the United States and other Western forces collaborated to overthrow the democratically elected president, Mohammad Mosaddegh, of Iran. The stated rationale for pursuing regime change was based on the Cold War logic that Mosaddegh was…
By Dr. Julianne Malveaux Frederick Douglass did not know the day he was born. Like many enslaved people, he was denied even the dignity of documentation. Birth dates were approximations. Family lines were severed. Identity existed in property ledgers, not in public record. His mother, Harriet Bailey, called him her “little Valentine,” and Douglass later…
Supporting seniors’ access to food assistance in the IE Riverside, CA – March 24th, 2026 – Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) is proud to be part of Enterprise Mobility’s Fill Your Tank® Program, which is helping to end hunger by supporting local food banks. This incredible $50,000 from Feeding America, a key partner…
Agency alleged Air AI made deceptive claims about business growth, earnings potential, and refund guarantees Air AI will be banned from marketing business opportunities as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over charges the company misled many entrepreneurs and small businesses with deceptive claims about business growth, earnings potential, and refund guarantees….
By JaDonna Harris At 38, I began to experience pain I dismissed as minor. I was young and healthy—or so I thought. But as months went by, the pain worsened until one morning I woke up and couldn’t move. That day in 2023, two months after my 40th birthday, doctors found a 7-centimeter mass in…
The Washington Informer | WI Editorial Staff The nation is right to hope and pray for the safe return of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of journalist Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor on NBC’s “Today.” Any disappearance is terrifying. Any family thrust into uncertainty deserves compassion, urgency, and relentless attention. But compassion should never be selective —…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – To educate members about retirement and health benefits available to them, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System is hosting a two-day CalPERS Benefits Education Event (CBEE) in Anaheim on April 10 and 11. Whether a member is new to CalPERS, in mid-career, or close to retirement, CBEEs offer a wealth of information…
New York Carib News The U.S. Embassy Port of Spain has introduced a new WhatsApp-based communication channel to strengthen outreach to American nationals residing in or visiting Trinidad and Tobago. The initiative, led by the Embassy’s American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit, is designed to deliver real-time updates on safety, security, and emergency situations. Operating under…
By Dominique Lambright October 22, 2023 Humming has been shown to have several positive health effects. Some of these benefits include making it easier to relax and breathe, easing sinus pressure and congestion, decreasing blood pressure, and improving your mood. Many positive outcomes may result from doing what most of us already do instinctively. Is…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A civil jury in California found March 23 that Bill Cosby was liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972 and awarded her $59.25 million. After a nearly two-week trial in Santa Monica, jurors found Cosby, 88, liable for the sexual battery and assault of Donna Motsinger. They awarded…
By Charlene Crowell On behalf of the nearly 9 million people who are now in default on their student loans, a coalition of advocates from consumer, civil rights, and education organizations is appealing to the federal Education Department to halt its plans to begin garnishing borrowers’ wages this month. Default status connotes borrowers are…
By Kristen Amundson What did you call your grandparents? What do your grandchildren call you? Are you Grandma and Grandpa? Nana and Papa (the current favorites in the U.S.)? Mimi and PopPop? In some families, the name for grandparents is the result of the oldest grandchild’s mispronunciation, which is why my grandparents came to be…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media The California Democratic Party has selected EVITARUS Research, a Black- and Latina-led firm, to conduct a new statewide polling project tracking the governor’s race ahead of the primary election. Party Chair Rusty Hicks said the California Voter Opinion, Trend and Engagement Research Index, or VOTER Index, will give voters,…
By Obama Foundation The Obama Foundation announced March 7 that the Obama Presidential Center’s grand opening celebrations will begin on June 18 and last through June 21, with a series of events that bring together the changemakers, community members, volunteers and supporters who made the Obama presidency a reality and that welcome visitors to celebrate…
“Make thick my blood…” When Etiwanda High School junior Vanessa Mejia delivered that line from Macbeth, the room fell silent. The intensity of her performance — drawn from one of Shakespeare’s most famous passages — was so powerful that even her drama teacher, Christian Kiley, was stunned. “Vanessa is one of the most natural actors…
By Payton Aldridge Navigating the special education system can be overwhelming for many families. There’s a lot of unfamiliar terminology, meetings filled with professionals and decisions that directly affect your child’s education. It can sometimes feel like everyone else in the room understands what’s happening – except you. But it’s important to remember that you…
By Li Lovett “Mass confusion.” That’s how a Texas county judge described the state’s March 3 primaries after hundreds of Democratic voters found themselves turned away from their polling stations and sent to other locations as a result of Republican-driven changes to voting procedures. After a district judge ordered Dallas county polling stations to stay…
Dr. Dennis Liotta In my nearly 50 years as a chemist at Emory University, I’ve seen the life-changing impact that federally funded university research can have firsthand. I spent the 1980s and 1990s helping develop the first treatments for HIV, which turned the disease from a death sentence into a manageable illness. Today, drugs like…
Urges State Lands Commission to Join Litigation Challenging the Presidents’ Executive Order and Protect California Coastline SACRAMENTO — Today, State Controller Malia M. Cohen, Chair of the State Lands Commission, called for an emergency session of the State Lands Commission in response to the Trump Administration’s orders directing Sable Offshore Corp. to restart offshore oil…
By Derrick Lane Elise Neal, a self-proclaimed “southern girl,” is known for playing memorable, award-nominated roles in movies such as “Hustle and Flow,” The Real Husbands of Hollywood, Hollywood Divas, movies like Logan with Hugh Jackman and many more. Her model-like physique hasn’t gone unnoticed either…she’s been turning heads for years. In fact, the now…
By Laura Onyeneho The Houston Defender When people hear “hospice,” they often think it’s the end of hope, of options, of life itself. But for the caregivers and advocates, it’s really the beginning of something else. That is peace, dignity and the chance to say goodbye on your terms. Yet, despite its critical role in…
Maintaining health coverage plays a critical role in protecting your long-term health and your family’s well-being. Preventive care — including routine screenings, wellness visits, and age-appropriate checkups — can detect health issues early, support chronic disease management, and help you stay healthier year-round. Covered California health plans include preventive services that are available at no…
ARMC is now an Academic Comprehensive Cancer Center Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) recently announced that it has received accreditation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) as an Academic Comprehensive Cancer Program (ACAD). Each CoC program is designated a specific category based on the type of facility, program structure, services…