From twin sister valedictorians who have had nearly every class together since kindergarten to a self-driven Latina who was once afraid to speak English and now plans to become a lawyer, San Bernardino City Unified School District’s Class of 2018 has produced many stellar graduates. There’s Jalen Stevenson, who is making history not because he’s…
Three of the 21 Judicial appointments by Governor Brown are African American. SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the appointment of 21 California superior court judges, which include: Two in Alameda County; one in Humboldt County; one in Inyo County; one in Kern County; 10 in Los Angeles County; one in…
By Jill Barshay, Hechinger Report, NNPA/ESSA Kids arrive at school with large achievement gaps between rich and poor, and the achievement gaps grow over the summer. Now two new studies show that the summer learning gap between the lower and middle classes may be narrowing while the rich surge ahead of everyone. A May 22,…
Four local Rotary Clubs came together May 8 to honor educators with the Character Education Award, and Pacific High School teacher CJ Eastwood took home the trophy. “There is a literal trophy,” Rotary President and SBCUSD director Chris Tickell said. “It’s a very large, perpetual trophy that the winner’s school gets to display until next…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Mary Texeira, Cal State San Bernardino sociology professor, will present “Exploring Race and Class in the #MeToo Movement” as part of the Yotie Talks series on Thursday, June 7, at 2 p.m. in the John M. Pfau Library, PL-5005. The event is free and open to the public. Parking at CSUSB…
By AFRO Staff A new study investigates inequity beyond college doors, showing that even Black and Hispanic students who earn tertiary degrees face disparities. The report, The Neglected College Race Gap: Racial Disparities Among College Completers, which was authored by the Center for American Progress, went beyond the usual examination of education disparities in graduation…
As the college Class of 2018 ventures out into the working world, many of them will choose to work for themselves, or at least entertain the thought. A variety of factors – less security in the traditional job market, more innovation (especially through social media), a desire for more fulfilling work and independence – has…
White privilege rewarded and police threaten to charge Black family instead. By Jayme S. Ganey June 05, 2018 Another case of big business and police perpetuating racism on the job. Dr. Covey Banks and her family, on an Orlando vacation, were swimming in the Omni Hotel pool, until a member of the Clampett family, a…
WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union joined Color of Change, Free Press, and over 35 other organizations to call for the release of the unredacted Department of Homeland Security memos known as the “Race Paper” and the “Growing Frequency of Race-Related Domestic Terrorist Violence.” Memos like these inform the activities of law enforcement officials…
Black Leaders Offer Better Deal From the Criminal Justice System Washington, DC – Law enforcement agencies focus too much on revenue-generating activities that have a negative impact on poor and minority communities, further straining the relationship between police and the communities they serve, according to the black leadership network Project 21 . As part of…
By Jerome Horton| Special to California Black Media Partners If Senate Bill 822 (Weiner) passes in its current form, your internet rates will increase. States around the country are rushing to restore the net neutrality rules developed under President Obama and rolled back by the Trump Administration. However as they say, “the devil is in…
Sacramento – The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) will host a free seminar for nonprofit and exempt organizations on Thursday, June 14, 2018, in Apple Valley. Local nonprofit leaders and tax practitioners are encouraged to attend and learn how state tax laws apply to the operation of their organizations. Representatives from the…
LOS ANGELES (June 4, 2018)— Lisa Thomas thought her basketball days were over. For 19 years, the Cedars-Sinai laboratory investigator of inflammatory bowel disorders and immunobiology concentrated on studying the human microbiome—the ecosystem of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi and viruses that naturally live within the human gut. Her glory days as a forward and center for…
MedTech Innovator of Los Angeles has been selected as one of eight accelerators in the nation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to drive innovation in lifesaving medical technologies that solve challenging problems spanning modern health security threats and daily medical care. “Accelerators are part of a new business-friendly approach,” said…
The past year has been a virtual roller coaster in our ten-year battle to remove mentholated and all flavored tobacco products from our communities. In 2017, Malia Cohen and the City and County of San Francisco boldly passed historical legislation that restricted the sale of these deadly products city-wide. Tobacco Giant, RJ Reynolds promptly bankrolled…
By Rick Beavin, California Medicare President, Humana With Father’s Day coming up, many of us are looking forward to this day of celebration when we can express our love and gratitude for all that Dad has done for us over a lifetime. Those of us with fathers in their golden years may find that Father’s…
By Jordan Rasmussen, jordanr@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs Recently, Utahns surpassed the threshold of signature collection to place Medicaid expansion on the November ballot. Idaho is following close behind. The residents of these rural states seek to extend access to coverage that has been denied by their state governments. If passed in November, health care…
Riverside County residents with backyard chickens, and people with other birds, should take steps to protect the animals from virulent Newcastle disease, county agricultural officials urged today. The disease has not been identified in Riverside County but recent outbreaks in Southern California demonstrate the need for precautions. “This disease is so virulent it could significantly…
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring June 2018 “Immigrant Heritage Month” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation is below:
Indie filmmaker, Brandi Webb, brings charges to indict the U.S government in her experimental documentary entitled “Betrayal of a Nation” New York, NY — In an experimental documentary, indie filmmaker Brandi Webb has indicted the U.S. government on charges that hold it accountable for crimes committed against citizens of color. These crimes date back to…
Kate Spade’s suicide note was addressed directly to her 13-year-old daughter … TMZ has learned. The note was found on a bed near her body and, according to law enforcement sources it read, “Bea – I have always loved you. This is not your fault. Ask Daddy!” We’re also told the housekeeper found her tied…
An employee on Steve Harvey’s radio morning show died this weekend after being found unresponsive in his hotel room by one of Steve’s famous co-hosts … TMZ has learned. According to an incident report, obtained by TMZ, cops were called to the W Hotel in Atlanta early Sunday afternoon, where the body of Kier “Junior”…
Amy Johnson UCC Our Whole Lives Coordinator and Commissioned Minister for Sexuality Education As I began to write this piece, the internet was blowing up with the latest sexual harassment scandal: Morgan Freeman. Sigh. Another one bites the dust. Will there be justice? And what, exactly, does justice look like here? Freeman not getting any…
By: Lou Yeboah Listen, Jesus was not into the business of wasting time. Therefore, to all you pretense and treachery God’s chosen people; God says, “You have the brazen look of a prostitute… and because you refuse to be ashamed,” you too like Israel, the northern ten tribes, will be judged and destroyed for the sins…