COVID-19

Gov’t Agencies Say They Want More Black Californians to Access Jobs, Training

Last week, the California Labor & Workforce Development Agency, San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board, and the Riverside County Workforce Development Board held a summit at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside to discuss persistent employment and labor challenges.

Maxine Waters Misses Anniversary Due to COVID

Congresswoman Maxine Waters, who played a critical part in quelling the emotions during the 1992 L.A. uprising, was unable to participate in the city’s 30th anniversary programs.  Just prior to the festivities, Waters tested positive for COVID-19 and still remains in quarantine.  

Debt Relief Mindfully

With COVID-19 in affect for over two years, health professionals have been put to extraordinary tests.

LA Pride Set to Return June 12

The LA Pride Parade, canceled for the past two years, is returning and taking a new route in the community where the movement started.

Exploring Mental Health Effects of COVID-19 on African Americans

As Black History Month 2022 winds down, I find myself doing a mental assessment regarding how much progress we have truly made regarding addressing health disparities, especially as it relates to mental health, which now has everyone carrying more awareness and possibly less stigma.