Updates on Local Riverside County Measures Passed by Voters
Voters in Riverside County passed several local measures to authorize bonds for school improvements, including Measures AA, C, CC, E, H, I, K, O, R, S, T, V, and X.
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How Paden Sickles transitioned from soldier to CEO
Paden Sickles, a veteran of the US Army, founded SickFit, an apparel company that provides comfortable socks to service members, athletes, and fashion lovers, and has recently partnered with Olympic track and field athletes Jorinde van Klinken and Brittni Mason.
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How Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s ‘Year for Military Families’ stands to make change
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared 2024 the “Year for the Military Families” and has partnered with the Hidden Heroes campaign to ensure that resources are expedited to those in need, while also focusing on improving military recruitment and retention.
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PNC Ranked as one of America’s Best Employers For Veterans
PNC Bank has been ranked on Forbes list of America’s Best Employers For Veterans for the fourth consecutive year, offering top talent, tax credits, and a supportive work environment for veterans.
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Young Black and Latino men say they chose Trump because of the economy and jobs. Here’s how and why
Trump gained a larger share of Black and Latino voters than he did in 2020, particularly among men under age 45, due to his economic policies and outreach to minority communities.
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Care in the I.E.: Navigating California’s In-home Care and Caregiver Support
California offers various types of in-home care coverage through private insurance, Medicare, and Medi-Cal, each with varying levels of coverage for patients and caregivers, and when coverage runs out, patients may have to explore alternative funding or self-payment.
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Gilchrist’s commitment: Bridging the gap in hospice care for minority communities
Sponsored Content Equitable access to hospice care remains a critical issue, particularly in minority communities where disparities persist. Black Americans, for instance, continue to be underrepresented in hospice and palliative care services despite ongoing efforts to bridge the gap. Gilchrist, a trusted provider of end-of-life care for more than 30 years, is committed to addressing […]
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Special exhibits on women activists, religion and spirituality coming to D.C.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is hosting a range of programming in November, including discussions on the Reconstruction era, the impact of Mary McLeod Bethune and other Black women activists, and new practices in African American religion and spirituality.
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Monumental continues to invest in HBCU sports, partners with Hampton University
Monumental Sports Network has announced a partnership with Hampton University and HBCU Go to air 67 college basketball games this upcoming season, including at least 38 featuring HBCUs, in an effort to uplift local athletics and provide the most robust D.C. sports programming in the market.
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Car Buying in 2024 – How to Prepare
JPMorgan Chase offers a variety of tools and tips to help consumers prepare for their next car shopping experience, including setting a budget, looking for the best deals, test driving the vehicle, determining whether to finance or lease, and considering whether an electric vehicle is right for them.
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Move, Play, and Learn at Home
NNPA NEWSWIRE — It’s important to know that balance requires the use of many different parts of the body at one time. To fully balance, the body must learn to work its different parts together, contracting and relaxing various muscles to achieve the desired posture.
On the outside: Adjust to civilian life after serving in the military
Experts agree that transitioning from military life to civilian life can be challenging, but having a plan in place increases the chances of success.
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OP-ED: They’ve Let the Devil Back In: The Repercussions of Donald Trump’s Re-Election
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Choosing Trump means that America has placed its faith in a man who trafficks in chaos, corruption, and crime. He is not the solution to our problems; he is a reflection of the underbelly of this country—a society so fractured and jaded that it’s willing to entrust its future to a man it would never let babysit their own children.
An AFRO spotlight on excellence: Meet the veterans walking by faith
Eight African-American veterans from the US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Army, US Army Reserves, and US Air Force shared their stories of faith and commitment to their service, describing how their faith guided them through trials and triumphs during their 136 years of active duty.
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Veterans Day 2024: How to Celebrate in Birmingham on Monday, Nov. 11
By Cody D. Short | cshort@al.com The 77th Annual National Veterans Day Parade will take place in downtown Birmingham on Monday, Nov. 11. The parade celebrates the national holiday officially signed into legislation by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1954 and is the longest-running parade of its kind in the country. A successor to the earlier […]
After 1 Killed in Tuskegee University Shooting, State Lawmaker Calls for Enhanced Safety Measures on Campuses
By JEFF MARTIN | Associated Press A shooting early Sunday during homecoming weekend at Tuskegee University in Alabama left one person dead and injured 16 others, a dozen of them by gunfire, authorities said. One arrest was announced hours later. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said Jaquez Myrick, 25, of Montgomery, was taken into custody […]
Step Into Health: UAB Shares Five Tips for Walking to Wellness
By Katherine Kirk | uabnews.com Walking is an everyday activity that offers numerous benefits. It is accessible to almost everyone and can improve both mental and physical health. Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have studied the benefits of walking and provide five tips to get started. “There are many ways in which people customize […]
1 person dead, 16 hurt after a shooting at Tuskegee University; 1 arrest made
A shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama left one person dead and 16 others injured, with Jaquez Myrick, 25, of Montgomery, being arrested on a federal charge of possession of a machine gun.
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Murphy Firm secures groundbreaking $750,000 settlement for transgender inmate with State of Maryland after brutal beating and discrimination by corrections staff
Amber Canter won a $750,000 settlement against the Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services after being brutally beaten at the Baltimore City Central Booking and Intake Facility, in a case that established individuals with ‘gender dysphoria’ as a protected class under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey company, dies at 81
Judith Jamison, a renowned choreographer and artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, died after a brief illness in New York at the age of 81.
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Understanding the Electoral College
The Electoral College is a system used to elect the President of the United States, where each state is allocated a number of electoral votes based on its population size, and the candidate with at least 270 electoral votes wins the election.
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Sunday always comes: Pastors search for post-election sermons
Pastors are preparing messages of resilience and hope to offer strength and inspiration to Black parishioners mourning the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.
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When failing to act leads to the death of a student
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the City of Newport News, its school board, and several educators at Menchville High School for the death of Kaleiah Jones, who died after collapsing in the hallway of her high school and receiving inadequate care.
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Slipping through the cracks: Supporting the veterans that are left behind
Black veterans face lower benefit approval ratings and disproportionately higher rates of homelessness compared to their White counterparts, prompting the VA to take steps to ensure they receive the health care and benefits they deserve.
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What a Black father tells his son after Trump’s win
John Celestand lied to his 11-year-old son about the safety of his friends and the future of the country after Donald Trump’s election victory, as he wanted to protect the innocence of his son and assure him that everything would be OK.
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Recent home sale reports highlight unaffordable housing market in D.C.
D.C. officials are aiming to increase Black homeownership by 20,000 by 2030, but recent reports show that the district’s housing market is unaffordable for homebuyers, with home prices continuing to rise and mortgage rates remaining high.
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The soft bigotry of lowered expectations for young people
Ryan Coleman, president of the Baltimore County chapter of the NAACP, discusses the impact of lowered expectations on the Black community and young people, highlighting the need for high standards and excellence to combat anti-Blackness and structural racism.
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Army vets merge comic book culture with Ancient African history
Manuel and Geiszel Godoy, Army veterans and co-founders of Black Sands Entertainment, have created a publishing house to provide opportunities to Black creators, artists and writers and to tell stories that empower African-American youth.
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Service members speak on life in the military and the Divine Nine
Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs) have played a significant role in shaping the lives and careers of Black service members, with many finding that time in their respective organizations only heightens their ability to lead in the military.
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Biden calls for unity in post-election speech from the Rose Garden
President Joe Biden delivered a speech in the Rose Garden, pledging to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition of power and acknowledging the integrity of the American electoral system.
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PRESS ROOM: NAACP launches innovative $200 million fund of funds to transform the venture capital landscape
The NAACP has launched NAACP Capital, a fund of funds that will invest in fund managers and startups focused on closing gaps facing communities of color, with a goal of raising $200 million.
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott wins reelection and plans to combat city violence in 2nd term
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott was re-elected to a second term in office, pledging to tackle violence, invest in younger generations, and revamp downtown Baltimore during his second term.
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OP-ED: The Illusion of Allyship. White Women, Your Yard Signs Mean Nothing to Me
NNPA NEWSWIRE – “The blue bracelets are something White women are wearing so others can see that they didn’t vote for Trump,” says Liberal Lisa from Oklahoma on X. Chile, bye. These bracelets are hollow symbols, empty gestures that mean nothing to me. An accessory to claim distance from Trump’s legacy is superficial comfort, while the choice to not stand with us in the voting booth is far more profound.
Birmingham Approves $1M Redevelopment Agreement to Support the Northeast YMCA
birminghamal.gov The City of Birmingham has approved a $1 million redevelopment agreement with the YMCA of Greater Birmingham to support the renovation of the Northeast Y in Roebuck as well as develop a 22-home Habitat Village in the surrounding area. This project is part of a major, multi-partner effort to reimagine the area as a […]
Siblings Become Medical Providers After Lifesaving Kidney Donation at UAB
By Hannah Echols | UAB News Days after finishing her first semester of medical school, Amaris Elston awoke in a hospital room. She felt drained as her body started to adjust to its new reality. Her pain eased as her younger sister, Dominique Elston, walked into the room. It was the most alive Dominique had […]