SACRAMENTO — Providing local water suppliers with a new tool to improve their drought resilience, the State Water Resources Control Board today adopted water quality and other requirements to ensure the safe use of treated recycled water to augment surface water supplies. “Cities and counties around the state are looking to stretch their local water…
To get the most out of their workforce, today’s business leaders may need to look at their own role – and their workers – a bit differently than leaders did decades ago. ”A strong and effective leader certainly stands at the top of a hierarchy, but great leaders today don’t act hierarchically,” says Don Rheem,…
International research team includes two UC Riverside cardiologists By Iqbal Pittalwala RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Women have conventionally been considered a risk factor for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), a type of open-heart surgery that improves blood flow to the heart. But a research paper by an international team of researchers, including two cardiologists at the…
This year, Women’s History Month comes at a pivotal time – women’s voices and stories are being heard and lifted up in a way they never have before. This opportunity should be celebrated, and gives us a chance to see history in new ways – including stories about things that impact women’s health. Many may…
Diana Z. Rodriguez, the 14th President of San Bernardino Valley College. SAN BERNARDINO, California (March 12, 2018)?—Diana Z. Rodriguez, President of San Bernardino Valley College, was named 2018 Woman of the Year by California‘s 47th Assembly District today at a special ceremony in the State Capitol. She was presented with the award by Assemblymember Eloise…
Reflections of Our Past and Visions of Our Future Thirteen distinguished young men will be presented to society on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino at the Social Lites, Inc. 51st Beautillion Ball featuring the theme “Reflections of Our Past and Visions of Our Future.” Formal attire is required. …
Tonya Pendleton, BlackAmericaWeb.com It’s the Black-ish episode the world will never see. The popular sitcom, starring Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson has tackled some controversial topics before. Their Juneteeth episode covered the history of slavery and the show also dealt with the feelings of dread and horror African-Americans faced after the Trump election. Created…
Rebekah Choate Associate for Global Advocacy and Education March 8th is recognized around the world as International Women’s Day. It is a day for us to acknowledge and lift up the work of women and the role they play in our lives and our communities. Many times, this work is silent and unseen. It is…
Bringing the latest licensed toddler items and custom made items, SmartGrind Shop and More offers customize products for all types of events or personal use. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — SmartGrind Shop and More is excited to announce their new custom made and retail business. “Starting a new business is a bit frightening but I listened to…
BURLINGAME – Eight inspiring and dedicated educators from across the state are this year’s winners of the annual California Teachers Association’s Human Rights Awards for their outstanding dedication to social justice, and for promoting and protecting human and civil rights. “These awards honor the social justice and other community work that these educators do that…
The public is invited to attend the Schools to Watch ceremony on Thursday, March 8 at 9:30 a.m. at Golden Valley Middle School, 3800 North Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino. The California Department of Education will present Golden Valley Middle School with the 2017–2018 School to Watch-Taking Center Stage award. Golden Valley Middle School is 1…
Nantucket Police Chief William Pittman called the racist terrorism “probably more mischievous than it is sinister.” By Kaitlyn D’Onofrio / March 13, 2018 Police in Massachusetts are searching for the culprit who wrote a racial slur on a historic African American museum, an act the police chief called “immature.” The “immature” message left on the…
More than 250,000 immigrants at jeopardy after losing Temporary Protected Status By Maya King, Howard University News ServiceOn March 12, 2018 WASHINGTON – Rony Ponthieux’s view of the future changes by the day. A Haitian immigrant living in Miami, Ponthieux has been working in the United States under the Temporary Protected Status,TPS, provision since 2010,…
By RICHARD C. PADDOCK MARCH 5, 2018 BANGKOK — A Belarusian escort with close ties to a powerful Russian oligarch said from behind bars in Bangkok on Monday that she had more than 16 hours of audio recordings that could help shed light on Russian meddling in United States elections. The escort, Anastasia Vashukevich, said…
By Anne Branigin By now you’ve likely seen the image of a 2-year-old black girl in a pink and red parka, her hair separated into two precise puffs, looking up in awe at a portrait of Michelle Obama at the National Portrait Gallery. That girl was little Parker Curry. And her mother, Jessica Curry, told…
BURLINGAME – “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” That inspiring quote from South African leader Nelson Mandela is one of several used in a new, statewide CTA television and radio ad campaign launched today that underscores how neighborhood public schools create opportunities for students, for society, and…
Working Smoke Alarms Cut the Risk of Dying from a Home Fire in Half SANTA ANA, Calif. March 5, 2018 –Daylight Saving Time is this weekend and the American Red Cross reminds remind everyone to TEST the batteries in their smoke alarms as they TURN their clocks ahead an hour. “It’s important for everyone to…
Featuring Keynote Speaker, Dr. Paulette Brown-Hinds Rialto (March 2018) – In late 1967 a group of women gathered in the City of Rialto to learn more about a national service organization founded by Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune. Inspired by the organization’s call to serve these women, a few months later, organized to form the Inland…
By Lynette Monroe (Program Assistant, NNPA/ESSA Public Awareness Campaign) I don’t remember my grandparents assisting me with homework beyond holding up flash cards for me to recite. They could have, I just don’t remember. I do remember Lil’ Bow Wow’s release of “Beware of Dog” in 2000 followed by my incessant pleading to hang his…
By: Lou Yeboah Is that right? Are you sure that’s what you want to do? Because flirting with sin is flirting with death. That’s right! You flirt with sin, you flirt with death. [Romans 6:23]. The rule is simple: If you play with fire, you will get burned. If you think you can sin to…
Sandy Sorensen Director, UCC Washington Office When I began serving in the United Church of Christ Washington office, gun violence prevention was one of my areas of policy focus. It was the early 1990s and, together with other faith-based and secular partners, we worked to pass the 1994 Assault Weapons ban. It expired ten years…
JULY 27, 1950 – FEBRUARY 28, 2018 Wayne Bryant Edmonds, age 67, of Riverside, California passed away on Wednesday February 28, 2018. Wayne was born July 27, 1950. Wayne is survived by; sisters Shirley Edmonds, Lorean Williamson(Carl), brothers Booker T. Edmonds, Jr., and John S. Edmonds(Gina). Visitation for Wayne will be held Sunday, March 11,…
Gaming · Win a 2018 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible or Your Share of $1 Million Dollars – San Manuel Casino once again leads the way in luxury car giveaways. Every Thursday in March, players can win one of up to 25 Corvette Grand Sport Convertibles. · Win an All Thrill Escape – March 25th is…
The movie was extremely personal for her. Written by Moriba Cummings Black Panther’s fans range beyond Marvel comic fanatics and, frankly, people within the African diaspora. In fact, the film has immensely impacted one of Hollywood’s most cherished actresses, Sandra Bullock, who recently spoke out about the visceral reaction she had while speaking to the…
Bryant addressed Laura Ingraham’s comments against LeBron James. By Sheryl Estrada / March 5, 2018 Former NBA Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, along with animator Glen Keane, won the Oscar on Sunday night for best animated short film for “Dear Basketball.” The film is based on a poem Bryant wrote in 2015 announcing his impending retirement…