Race Shadows Every Assault on the Affordable Care Act Still life of a manual handbook for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act with a stethoscope and prescription medication bottle. The manual is open to the title page, The open enrollment of the Affordable Care Act of the United States…

2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Black Caucus Chair Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson Edward Henderson | California Black Media  In November 2024, Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego) became the first African American south of Los Angeles County to be elected to the California State Senate. She is…

WITNESS FOR JUSTICE #1285 Courage is Contagious Elizabeth Dilley Imagine one of your great grandparents toiled over a hand-written, illustrated copy of the Gospel of John for many years, creating radiant and reverent art to accompany the vivid imagery of John’s words, hand-scribed in script from a…

UAB Researcher Awarded $2M to Study Acute and Chronic Pain Patients Face After Surgery By Emme Stewart | UAB News Demario Overstreet, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, has been awarded substantial funding through the…

5 Tips for Strengthening Social Bonds During the Holidays By Dr. Nicole Brady, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Student Resources For many, the holiday season provides a unique opportunity to pause from daily responsibilities and focus on the people who matter most. While gift-giving and…

 Platform Helps Black Salon Owners Earn Revenue Helping Their Customers Learn English Nationwide -- The owners of a minority-owned company called TutorABC Global Talent, has launched a new initiative to help Black, Haitian, and other immigrant hair and nail salon owners to create extra income by…

A World Pulled Backward: Child Deaths Rise as Global Health Collapses Under Funding Cuts Global healthcare concept with glowing Caduceus symbol above Earth on dark blue background. Innovation, medical technology, health services, worldwide support. Futuristic style vector illustration. By Stacy M.…

Head Start Ignites the Fire to Learn By Dr. John Wallace Dr. Wallace shared his success story with the National Head Start Association. I am from Homewood, a predominantly African American neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Homewood is where I was enrolled in Head Start in 1967. Like many…

The Numbers Behind the Myth of the Hundred Million Dollar Contract By Stacy M. Brown  Odell Beckham Jr. did not spark controversy on purpose. He sat on The Pivot Podcast and tried to explain the math behind a deal that looks limitless from the outside but shrinks fast once the system takes its…

Rachelle Román Appointed as New Director of the Office on Aging by Riverside County Board of Supervisors The County of Riverside Board of Supervisors appointed Rachelle Román, a seasoned executive with 23 years of public service, as the new Director of the Office on Aging (OOA). Román brings…

2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Black Caucus Vice Chair Assemblymember Isaac Bryan  Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights) represents California’s 55th Assembly District — which also includes Baldwin Hills, Leimert Park, the Crenshaw Corridor, Culver City, Del Rey, and parts of Mid-City…

As Epps Trial Draws to a Close, Equal Justice Concerns Emerge Brenda Epps, mother of Kevin Epps, on trial for the 2016 murder of Marcus Polk, in front of the Hall of Justice in San Francisco. (Credit: Eric Arnold) By Eric Arnold The defense in the Kevin Epps murder trial presented just one…

Lights, camera, scam! Spot virtual casting call scams By BCP Staff You never know where your big Hollywood break will come from. But it probably won’t start with an unexpected text message about a virtual casting call. That’s likely a scam. Learn the cues to avoid this type of phishing scam. We’ve…

With Seats of Congressional Black Caucus Members Under Attack, Trump Again Targets Rep. Ilhan Omar By Lauren Burke On December 4, during a White House cabinet meeting, President Trump launched into a hateful, racist rant against Congressional Black Caucus member Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN). “Those…

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Announces Run for Senate, Rev. Frederick Haynes, III Files to Run for Her Old Seat Rep. Jasmine Crockett By Lauren Burke “We need to stop all the hell that is reigning down on all of our people,” said Rep. Jasmine Crockett from a Dallas stage to a cheering standing-room-only…

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Partners with Public Health to Receive Quality Leader Award for Population Health Arrowhead Regional Medical Center has been awarded the 2025 Quality Leader Award for Population Health by the California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems and the…

5 Tips for Strengthening Social Bonds During the Holidays By Dr. Nicole Brady, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Student Resources For many, the holiday season provides a unique opportunity to pause from daily responsibilities and focus on the people who matter most. While gift-giving and…

How to protect — and improve — your credit score in 2026 Bonita Grant is the founder and owner of Cure My Credit Score, a credit repair company based in Pikesville, Md. Grant started the business after her own journey with credit repair. (Photo courtesy of Bonita Grant) by Megan Sayles AFRO Staff…

Rising costs push Black households to cut back on everyday comforts

For Race and Country: Buffalo Soldiers in California at the Ontario Museum of History & Art Explores the Legacy of Black Soldiers in the U.S. Military Buffalo Soldiers have been mythologized in movies, television, and popular songs. Despite this romanticism, their history is complex, and their…

2025 in Review: Seven Questions for California Black Health Advocate Rhonda Smith Edward Henderson | California Black Media   Rhonda Smith is an experienced leader with a diverse background spanning nonprofit leadership, cancer advocacy, health equity, corporate consulting and international…

2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Non-Profit Executive Kaci Patterson  Edward Henderson | California Black Media   Kaci Patterson is the founder and Chief Architect of the Black Equity Collective (BEC). This network of funders and nonprofit leaders is committed to investing in the long-term…

Hidden in code: How tech reinvents Jim Crow barriers to housing

2025  in  Review: Seven Questions for  Civil Rights Attorney  Areva Martin  Areva Martin  Edward Henderson | California Black Media  Areva Martin is an award-winning civil rights attorney, talk show host, commentator, author, and keynote speaker who offers commentary on politics, women’s rights,…

2025 in Review: Seven Questions for California Black Health Advocate Rhonda Smith Rhonda Smith Edward Henderson | California Black Media  Rhonda Smith is an experienced leader with a diverse background spanning nonprofit leadership, cancer advocacy, health equity, corporate consulting and…

Seven Steps to Help Your Child Build Meaningful Connections Happy mother spending quality time with her adorable baby daughter and son, playing together on the floor in their cozy living room By Niyoka McCoy, Ed.D., Chief Learning Officer, Stride/K12 Swinging side by side with a friend on the…

FTC Takes Action Against Education Technology Provider for Failing to Secure Students’ Personal Data Illuminate Education will be required to implement an information security program to address data security failures after a breach involving data of more than 10 million students The Federal Trade…

Pride  and  Sacrifice:  The  family  side of duty Alexis Taylor is managing editor of AFRO News. This week, she speaks on the service required by the military family when a loved one enlists. Shown here, Taylor with her father, Provost Marshal Protection Sgt. Maj. (Retired) Allen Taylor Jr.…

ETA PHI BETA Sorority, Inc. Progressing In 2025-2026 Myrna Torrence-Washington  Eta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Gamma Omega Chapter celebrates its new President, Myrna Torrence-Washington, for the year 2025 2026. She is a 13-year member who has served in many positions including President, Vice…

Los Angeles Charger Improve to 8-4 With 31-14 Win Over Division Rivals Las Vegas Raiders The Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders Wk 13 2025  Kimani Vidal photo By Korbin McCarthy The Los Angeles Chargers are proof that a bye week can be very beneficial for your program. The time off helped…

The Time Is Now: Congress Should Not Leave Small Community and Minority Banks Out of the Digital Asset Future  By Kevin Harris and Cleve Mesidor Congress is actively working on groundbreaking legislation that would provide much needed regulatory clarity. The Digital Assets Market Structure…

FBI Report Warns of Fear, Paralysis, And Political Turmoil Under Director Kash Patel By Stacy M. Brown Six months into Kash Patel’s tenure as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a newly compiled internal report from a national alliance of retired and active-duty FBI agents and…

After 43 Years ‘Thriller’ Still Outpaces Modern Music Michael Jackson By Stacy M. Brown Forty-three years after “Thriller” hit the world like a lightning bolt, its anniversary still behaves like a global holiday. This weekend the celebration stretched from one continent to the next. In London, a…

It’s Time to Dream Bigger About What School Could Be By Dori McCarroll “If you were asked to design a school and had no limitations on what you could do and what you could offer students, what would you create?” That was the question our group received during an October gathering in Atlanta of…

FTC Sends Payments to Consumers Impacted by Avast’s Deceptive Privacy Claims The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling nearly $15.3 million to consumers who were affected by deceptively marketed antivirus software from Avast. In February 2024, the FTC alleged that Avast used its…

WITNESS FOR JUSTICE #1284 Courage is Contagious Michael Neuroth “But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also…” (Matthew 5:39) “Courage is Contagious!” was the closing reminder at a recent training I attended here in Washington, DC. The training was held by Free DC, a local…

American College of Surgeons recognizes RUHS – Medical Center for outstanding surgical care outcomes   MORENO VALLEY, CA (Nov. 26, 2025) – Riverside University Health System – Medical Center (RUHS – MC) was recognized for providing exceptional surgical care by the American College of Surgeons…

U.S. Government Announces Agreement in Principle with the United Kingdom on Pharmaceutical Pricing WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Commerce, the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and the Department of Health and Human Services issued the following statements announcing an…

Breaking the Silence: Black Veterans Speak Out on PTSD and the Path to Recovery

5 Medications That Can Affect Your Face & Tongue Medication is supposed to help you and make you feel better, but what if your medication is triggering your face to make involuntary movements and even look different? That’s exactly what happens when some people take their medicine; it causes TD.…

White nationalist ideas once at the margins of U.S. society are increasingly shaping mainstream political debates and legislation. By Selen Ozturk White nationalist ideas once at the margins of U.S. society are increasingly shaping mainstream political debates and legislation. How are these…

Understanding the True Cost of Everyday Indulgences and How to Save Money Photo: peopleimages12 via 123RF Photo: wavebreakmediamicro via 123RF Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase You’re not alone if you reach the end of the week or end of the month and wonder where your money goes. If you’d like to save…

It’s difficult being grateful during stressful times Maurice Carroll is a sound healing practitioner and longtime music producer in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area. This week, he discusses how to remain grateful– even during stressful times. (Courtesy Photo) By Maurice Carroll None of us make…

2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Public Health CEO Sonya Young Aadam  Sonya Young Aadam  Edward Henderson | California Black Media  South Los Angeles native Sonya Young Aadam is the CEO of California Black Women’s Health Project (CABWHP). The nonprofit is committed to improving the health of…

Teens Reject Today’s News as Trump Intensifies His Assault on the Press By Stacy M. Brown The American press is facing a crisis deeper than shrinking newsrooms or digital disruption. A new study from the News Literacy Project finds that teenagers overwhelmingly believe the nation’s news media is…

2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Non-Profit Executive Kaci Patterson  Kaci Patterson Edward Henderson | California Black Media  Kaci Patterson is the founder and Chief Architect of the Black Equity Collective (BEC). This network of funders and nonprofit leaders is committed to investing in the…

A Black Friday of Resistance as Americans Push Back Closeup portrait of two smiling black pretty girls carrying bags, chatting and walking in shopping mall By Stacy M. Brown Black Friday arrives this year in a country wrestling with the weight of policies that have stripped stability from millions…

State Housing Secretary visits San Bernardino County to tour affordable housing communities Housing Secretary Tomiquia Moss (center) stands with Second District Supervisor Jesse Armendarez (center right) along with county leaders and housing partners in front of the former chapel at Pacific…

Ontario High, Chaffey District helping to fill the growing demand for automotive service technicians and mechanics Rich Lewis (center) works with Ontario High School automotive technology students. ONTARIO – Step inside Rich Lewis’ auto maintenance and repair shop at Ontario High School, and you…

Family Caregivers in California Can Tap Into a Wealth of State Resources (Unsplash photo, copyright free) National Family Caregivers Month is observed every November to recognize and honor the contributions of family caregivers By Sunita Sohrabji When Dan Salinger thinks about when his caregiving…