Sen. Padilla Introduces Bill to Compensate Artists for Radio Airplay
By: Bo Tefu, CBM U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) introduced the bipartisan “American Music Fairness Act” on Jan. 31 to ensure artists and music creators are paid for the use of their songs on AM and FM radio. This legislation is expected to align corporate […]
Atty Gen. Bonta Praises Court for Blocking Federal Funding Freeze
By: Bo Tefu, California Black Media On Jan. 28, California Attorney General Rob Bonta led a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration after it announced a federal funding freeze amounting to an estimated $3 trillion. On Jan. 31, U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island’s issued a decision granting […]
Raging Fires in Pasadena and Altadena Devastate Black Families; Strain Fire Protection Systems
The Eaton Fire has left a devastating mark on Southern California, including the Black and Brown communities of Pasadena and Altadena, where homeowners are grappling with unimaginable loss. Among them is Ruth Hopkins, publisher of The Pasadena Journal, the area’s only Black newspaper. Hopkins lost her family home and with it, over 60 years of […]
The Impact Of Summer Enrichment Programs On Personal And Academic Growth
For students with college in their future plans, summers are ideal for exploring academic and personal development opportunities. During the school year, students can feel overloaded with classwork and extracurricular activities, but the summer months offer time to delve into one academic interest in greater depth. The College Board recommends that students who intend to […]
Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Los Angeles County Workers Affected by Wildfires and Winds
Thousands of workers and self-employed individuals in Los Angeles County are reeling from the economic fallout from the recent wildfires and severe windstorms. Among the hardest-hit areas is the historically Black community of Altadena, where job losses and financial instability have been widespread. To provide relief, the California Employment Development Department (EDD) is now offering […]