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STD Awareness: HIV Almost Cured Doesn’t Count
By Dianne Anderson What once struck fear in the hearts of everyone can now be managed with a simple pill or two a day. But for ... -
Long Beach Library Pilots Social Work Internship Program
To better meet the needs of patrons of the Long Beach Public Library (LBPL) who may be experiencing homelessness, mental illness or have substance use challenges, ... -
Covered California Helps Prevent Disease in Black Communities
Sheila Head has been an entrepreneur in Oakland for 36 years. “I love what I do,” said the hairstylist and owner of Head Designs. But while ... -
Rep. Donald McEachin Introduces 100% Clean Legislation
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent Democratic Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) has introduced the 100 percent Clean Economy Act of 2019. The legislation sets a ... -
UCR Study on Inland Empire Women
By Tess Eyrich A new report from researchers at the University of California, Riverside, sheds light on the more than 2.3 million women who call the ... -
5 Things Schools Should Do to Foster News Literacy
By Seth Ashley Associate Professor of Journalism and Media Studies, Boise State University When it comes to news literacy, schools often emphasize fact-checking and hoax-spotting. But ... -
How a Crafton Hills Alumnus Earned an Internship
Like all college students before graduation, Ibraheem Lawal was busy mapping out the next step. Looking to expand his resume, the Crafton Hills College alumnus stumbled ... -
“Mistreatment of Black Immigrants: ‘Stain on America’”
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent Chairwoman Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) led a delegation of Congressional Black Caucus members to the U.S.-Mexico border on ... -
Proposals Strip Away Payday Loan Rate Caps
By Charlene Crowell For most people who either work, receive retirement or other fixed benefits, it seems that your money always goes a lot quicker than ... -
African American Census FAQs
By Khalil Abdullah Within the African American community, the conversation about the upcoming 2020 census ranges from ‘why bother’ to ‘we’re all in.’ Let’s speak to ...
