By Dianne Anderson Growing up low-income in Los Angeles, April Watkins knows firsthand about the impact of poverty on young children, remembering what it was like worrying whether there would be enough to eat or how the rent would be paid. When she participated in a health program about a year ago, even health providers ...

By Dianne Anderson Ever since January, the big buzzword is uncertainty –  in housing, anticipated spikes in food and daily cost of living, threats to medical coverage and proper health care, education and access to vital resources. If mental health wasn’t already a crisis, many are now questioning the widely recognized “Trump Slump” and whether ...

Prepare to embark on a transformative journey towards wellness and empowerment at the highly anticipated 12th Annual My Hair My Health Festival, to be held on Sunday, August 27, from 2pm to 6pm. The event will take place at Fairmount Park in Riverside, providing a setting for a resounding celebration of “Beauty and Brains,” encapsulating ...

By Edward Henderson California Black Media Efforts continue in California to raise awareness and encourage youth to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As of June 9, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reported 1.4 million cases of COVID-19 among youth aged 5-17, which accounted for 15.5% of all cases in the state. There have ...

By Dianne Anderson Most people would think twice before reaching out to pull notorious archenemies, the Bloods, the Crips, the Insanes and the Rolling 20’s, all together for a day of hamburgers, hotdogs and three different jumpies. Admittedly, Rev. Dr. Gerald Johnson said it’s not the easiest population to deal with, but there’s not much ...

By Dianne Anderson When it comes to doctor visits, there isn’t too much more seemingly invasive than a DRE, Digital Rectal Exam, of which the mere mention can make a strong man weak in the knees. Michael Lexion understands why, even though tests and treatment are better today than in the old days, and one ...