Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Black Democratic candidates walked away from this weekend’s state party convention with a mixed but telling set of results. One race in particular delivered a headline-making surprise. The biggest jolt came in the contest for Superintendent of Public Instruction, where educator Nichelle Henderson outpaced…
Tanu Henry | California Black Media California Democratic Party (CADEM) delegates arrived in San Francisco this past weekend for a tense endorsement fight to determine who the party will back in the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom. They also got a history lesson. Breaking with a tradition stretching back more than half…
Molly Weedn Sacramento, CA –(2/20/26) Today, prominent civil rights and social justice organizations announced their strong opposition to the dangerous ballot measure that threatens access to care for millions of California patients who depend on community health centers and clinics. “Community health centers provide the essential care that so many low-income individuals rely on for…
Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Former Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price held a press conference Feb. 21, in San Francisco during the California Democratic Party Convention, calling on party leaders to condemn gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell for reposting what she described as a racist and dehumanizing video of her….
Canned foods can get a bad rap sometimes when it comes to health. While they’re convenient, doctors often have concerns about how they’ve been prepared and the effect they can have on your body. The truth is that not all canned foods are on the same level. If you know which ones to choose and…
California Democratic Lawmakers Reaffirm Commitment to DEI Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media On Feb. 19, Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D–Los Angeles) introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 89, a measure affirming California’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). “We are California. DEI is in our DNA,” Smallwood-Cuevas said. “We’re proud to…
Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a strengthened climate partnership with the United Kingdom, signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband to deepen cooperation on clean energy and sustainable development. The announcement was…
RIVERSIDE, Calif.—A breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. “Think of this book as your portable support group, featuring real stories from breast cancer survivors and thrivers. Handle with Care shares insights on everything from chemotherapy and reconstruction to the emotional toll, newfound strengths, sources of resilience and…
BlackPress USA Newswire: Years of credibility, commentary, and public record—gone with no explanation, no appeal, and a mandatory referral to federal law enforcement. A verified journalist was banned, reported to federal authorities, and given no recourse. A glitch in the system may be the point. By Morris W. O’Kelly (Mo’Kelly) I have long had a…
By Brandon Weathersby As we mark another Black History Month, a moment that should honor the resilience and achievements of Black Americans, we instead confront a painful truth: Donald Trump has spent the first year of his second term in office making life harder for Black families, narrowing the pathways to opportunity that earlier generations…
By Alvin Buyinza | Word In Black WIB) – The Education Department office responsible for protecting the rights of marginalized and minority students in the nation’s K-12 public schools dismissed nearly every discrimination complaint it received last year, due to the Trump administration’s massive reduction in force, according to a new government watchdog report. At…
Signals Broad Multi-State Support for Permanent AEWR Reform An overflowing room of agricultural producers, association leaders, and policymakers gathered this morning for the Ag Wage Reform press conference and roundtable discussion, underscoring the urgency and national scope of the need for permanent reform to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). Speakers representing dozens of commodities…
By Julianne Malveaux (TriceEdneyWire.com) – America has rituals for the dead. We lower flags. We dim lights. We ask for moments of silence. In rare cases — former presidents, Rosa Parks — we place bodies beneath the Capitol dome and call it honor. So when congressional leaders declined to extend that honor to Rev. Jesse…
By BlackPressUSA Chronic back problems affect Black communities differently through factors like elevated prevalence rates of high-impact chronic pain and increased severity. Black people also appear to have worse functional outcomes than their White counterparts. A study on chronic low back pain published in ScienceDirect, for instance, noted that Black participants had higher pain intensity…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The San Bernardino Black Cultural Foundation announces that the 34th Black Rose Awards has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 12th, at the Santos Manuel Student Union at California State University, San Bernardino. Carl M. Dameron, President of the Black Cultural Foundation, said: “We are still celebrating our Black Rose award winners, and we…
By Hannah Schoenbaum The Associated Press Federal authorities announced an investigation Feb. 13 into two immigration officers who appeared to have made untruthful statements under oath about a shooting in Minneapolis last month. It is among at least five shootings in which initial descriptions by the immigration officials were later contradicted by video evidence. Those…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media On Feb. 11, California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a news conference to sign a $90 million one-time emergency funding bill for Planned Parenthood and other reproductive health care clinics in the state. The event became tense when questions from reporters veered into unrelated political issues, prompting California’s First…
By Hazel Trice Edney America’s freight rail network is more than an economic engine. It is a force that shapes daily life in the cities across America where people live, work, raise their families and breathe the air. From Chicago to Kansas City, from Memphis to Houston, New Orleans, and beyond, the flow of goods…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club is proud to announce its 32nd Annual Banquet and Installation of Officers, taking place on Saturday, March 14, 2026. This landmark event serves as a cornerstone for the local Democratic community, celebrating over three decades of political engagement and leadership in the region. The program…
New York, NY — Robootology, the emerging field that examines how artificial intelligence and robotics can challenge systems of white supremacy, has received strong and sustained coverage across the Black press. Outlets rooted in Black journalism immediately recognized the concept’s urgency and cultural relevance. Yet major white‑run technology publications including Wired, The Verge, TechCrunch, MIT…
UPLAND, CA – The Inland Empire Chapter of the American Advertising Federation will host Ontario International Airport’s marketing team for an exclusive panel event titled “Humanizing the Brand through Authentic Connections in the Social Space: Ontario International Airport’s Open Mic Series” on February 26, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Ontario International Airport Authority’s…
Riverside, CA — Riverside Philharmonic is pleased to present An Exclusive Evening With the Conductor…, an elegant, speakeasy-inspired fundraising benefit on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM PST. This limited-attendance event offers patrons a rare and refined opportunity to celebrate artistic creativity, musical innovation, and the future of the Philharmonic in…
By: Rhonda Smith, Executive Director, California Black Health Network Black History Month is a time to honor the brilliance and contributions of Black people across generations. It’s also a moment to reflect on how we carry that legacy forward through the everyday choices we make to protect our health, families, and communities. As Executive Director…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media California Initiative Would Exempt Some Homeowners 60 and Older From Property Taxes California voters could decide whether to exempt certain homeowners age 60 and older from paying property taxes under a new constitutional amendment now cleared to gather signatures. Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., announced that the…
Chef Basil, Army Veteran at 72, just reached National legendary status for the following reasons: 1. Severely brutally gang raped and survived in boot camp as a Veteran and still served his country. 2. Mental breakdown. Survived PTSD, ADD, ADHD, MIGRAINE HEADACHE (STILL HAS) 100% DISABLED. 3. Jail and prison 13 months, with a mental…