PRESS ROOM: Autism influencer Jeremiah Josey releases a new book about his...
An important addition to autism literature and a much-needed voice for autistic people of color. Shawnee, KS – Autism influencer Jeremiah Josey’s new book, Here’s What I Want You to Know 2, brings the...
View ArticleBiden-Harris Administration Announce New Actions to Address Mental Health in...
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The White House announced the awarding of the first grant from the nearly $300 million in funding allocated to expand...
View ArticleOver 500 Attend Police-Free Event to Reimagine Safety in Oakland
Night Out for Safety and Liberation Events Held in More Than 50 Communities Across the Country Photos courtesy of Ella Baker Center, photography by Brooke Anderson OAKLAND, CA — Over 500 people and...
View ArticleBiden Administration Declares Public Health Emergency Over Monkeypox Outbreak
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The Biden-Harris administration has declared monkeypox a public health emergency, a move they said would free emergency...
View ArticleWhite House Releases New Policy Goals for Sub-Saharan Africa
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The White House has released broad new policy goals for sub-Saharan Africa, with the Biden-Harris administration seeking...
View ArticlePRESS ROOM: First Book, an Innovative Leader in Education Equity, Releases...
Nearly One Thousand Educators Participated; Report that over half (53%) of the students they serve struggle with their mental health WASHINGTON, First Book, a nonprofit organization dedicated to...
View ArticleOakland City Council Approves Funding for African American Healing Hubs
By Tanya Dennis Last week, the Oakland City Council approved $250,000 to assist the East Bay Association of Black Psychologists (EBABP) and Oakland Frontline Healers (OFH) open two emergency mental...
View ArticleDomestic Violence Group Honors Community Advocates from Around the State
By Edward Henderson, California Black Media As the ink dries on the California state budget recently signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, many special interest organizations are deep into planning for how...
View ArticleMarin County Offers Booklet to Parents to Prevent Preteen Substance Abuse
By Godfrey Lee Marin County District Attorney Lori E. Frugoli recently distributed an informational booklet “Let’s Start Talking – A Parent’s Toolkit for Understanding Substance Use in Marin County...
View ArticleAugust 12 | The Conversation with Al McFarlane –"The Healing Circle"
Join Al McFarlane (Host), Brenda Lyle-Gray (Co-Host) and Special Guest Co-Host Dr. Bravada Garrett-Akinsanya for Friday’s …
View ArticleOP-ED: Biden Deserves Credit Not Complacency
By Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-SC), House Majority Whip We all have heard the popular expression, “give credit where credit is due.” After hearing numerous critics over the past 18 months, it is...
View ArticleCOVID Vaccines Available for Children Under 4 as School Year Gets Under Way
By Edward Henderson, California Black Media As parents across California focus on purchasing new clothes, school supplies and technological aids for their children for the coming school year, public...
View ArticleYVYLA Expands Programs
By Dianne Anderson | Precinct Reporter Group News If all goes as planned, millions of dollars in goods and services are coming down on the one hand of Terrance Stone, and efficiently out the other –...
View ArticleYümicare Cares About You
Jacksonville Free Press Staff Report According to AARP, 80% of people prefer to avoid facilities and age comfortably in their home. But every day in the U.S. 10,000 people turn 65, which will more than...
View ArticleWHO wants name change for ‘Monkeypox’ virus, calling it ‘discriminatory and...
Louisiana Weekly (TriceEdneyWire.com/Global Information Network) — The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to find a new name for the viral disease informally known as ‘monkeypox’...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About California’s New 988 Suicide and Mental Health...
By Breanna Reeves | Black Voice News On July 16, California debuted the new suicide and crisis hotline number: 988. The short, three-digit federal number is now active across the nation and is an...
View ArticleAs Monkeypox Hits African American Community Hard, Biden Administration...
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The Biden-Harris administration announced it would increase America’s supply of monkeypox vaccine by making an additional...
View Article‘Let’s Talk’ a Valuable Toolkit for Middle and High School Families
Program boosts awareness of underage substance use and mental health issues Courtesy of Marin County The third annual issue of the “Let’s Talk” booklet has been distributed to 5,000 Marin County...
View ArticleThe Monkeypox Health Crisis: How California Is Responding
By Tanu Henry | California Black Media As the monkeypox virus outbreak spreads around the globe, Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will need to galvanize forces across regions and relax some state...
View ArticleProbate Advocates State Grand Jury Report Did Not Adequately Investigate...
By Tanya Dennis On June 6th, the Alameda County Grand Jury released a report regarding deficiencies of probate Court including recommendations to correct deficiencies. Probate advocates are expressing...
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