BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — There is something tender and knowing in the way Isiah Thomas speaks about the earth. It is the tenderness of a man who...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE - Raised by a single mother who taught him that art could be armor, Michael J. Payton has built a career around stories that...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. will hold its 145th Annual Session in Kansas City, Missouri, from September 8–11, 2025, bringing together pastors,...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — In a surprising announcement, Howard University President Ben Vinson III, 55, will leave his position as Howard University’s 18th President.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — In a surprising announcement, Howard University President Ben Vinson III, 55, will leave his position as Howard University’s 18th President.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, who was mentored by Woods-Jones, recognized her as a living legend, loving mentor, and community developer as she proclaimed Saturday, July 26...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “This is more than a symbolic gesture, it is a strategic and spiritual alignment.” When the Black Church and Black Media speak as...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Sacramento Observer earned the night’s most prestigious recognition, the John B. Russwurm Award, presented to the newspaper with the highest cumulative score...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Trump earns dismal ratings on nearly every major international issue, from climate change and immigration to the Russia-Ukraine war and U.S.-China relations.
Distinguished faith leaders Rev. Ken Chambers, executive director the Interfaith Council of Alameda County (ICAC); Michael Pappas, executive director of the San Francisco Interfaith Council; and...
This year’s well-deserved award recipients were women who graciously and continuously have served and empowered the Bayview community and beyond.
"The time for despair is over. Now is the time for action. Resistance is a movement—mobilizing, voting, and holding power accountable. Every voice matters. This is...
In a statement released recently, Lee said she fully supports current efforts by the League of Women Voters, Common Cause, ACLU and Oakland Ethics Commissioners to look at...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — a Chicago native passionate about acting, singing, and dancing, shared the inspiring journey that brought him to early childhood education (ECE) and his...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Federal agencies are now prohibited from observing Black History Month, and employees involved in DE&I initiatives have been terminated.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The preemptive pardons, described by Biden, aim to prevent the “baseless and politically motivated investigations” that could harm the reputations and finances of...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Selected students from around the country to be part of a once-in-a-lifetime mentoring program at Walt Disney World Resort in March; Dreamers to...
While in office, Holden championed efforts to improve education outcomes for students and advocated for social and racial justice. Legislation he wrote or sponsored also focused...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Dr.Willie Jolley, Les Brown, and Dr. George C. Fraser. In a memorable ceremony, the trio was honored with the prestigious "Titans of Public...
CJEC was one of seven “anchor organizations” sanctioned by the California Reparations Task Force and the California Department of Justice (DOJ) to evaluate California’s role in...
In addition to his work with the NAACP, Rick Callender is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Valley Water in San Jose. In that role, he oversees an...
California Black Media (CBM) spoke with Bradford recently. He reflected on his current goals, his many accomplishments, disappointments, and lessons learned over the course of the...
Serving as an informational resource to the California Department of Education (CDE), CAAASA makes recommendations on several of the department’s priorities, including curriculum and instruction, staff...
A native Californian raised on the west side of Fresno, Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun City) is married to her high school sweetheart, Chavares Wilson, a...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In 1972, she made history as the first Black candidate and the first woman to seek the Democratic presidential nomination.