For many African American families, the cost of keeping the lights on and homes heated or cooled is not just a monthly bill — it’s a crushing financial burden.
As kids are back at school and eager to get to know their new teachers, many families may still be trying to squeeze in some of the last details to be sure their kids are ready to succeed in their new school year. A few important details for parents to also check in on are their children’s mental and physical well-being.
National Night Out, the first Tuesday in August, was held on August 5, 2025. This annual event brings law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and the public together to learn about local neighborhood crime, crime prevention tips around the home, and creating neighborhood watch groups while having fun in a relaxed atmosphere.
How time flies! It seems like yesterday that we were celebrating graduations throughout the city, state, and nation. Students were moving forward in their educational journey from preschool to kindergarten, to first grade, and then to middle school, high school, and finally to institutes of higher education, and from colleges and universities to the world of work.
Kaiser Permanente recently awarded a $20,000 Community Health grant to the Kern County Black Farmers Association (KCBFA).
BlackPressUSA interviewed Janna Rodriguez, an advocate, educator, and champion for early childhood education. She’s the founder and owner of Innovative Daycare Corp in Freeport, NY, where she has created a nurturing, bilingual, and inclusive environment serving children of all abilities.
Did you know that long before social media or televised news, Black-owned newspapers were the voice of the community and a powerful force in the fight for justice?
Afro City Marketplace and Larry Nash teamed up to present Jazz Picnic Indoors! This stellar event was held at Afro City Marketplace, inside the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall, 3650 W. Martin Luther King Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. 90008. This was an unforgettable afternoon of live jazz in the mall. The event was held on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
A new Harris Poll report reveals that while Americans overwhelmingly view skilled trades as essential to society, they also believe the field is undervalued, overlooked in schools, and facing a generational perception gap that could deepen the labor shortage crisis already gripping the nation.
State officials and community advocates in California are working to raise awareness about Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs), a legal tool that allows firearms to be temporarily removed from individuals who pose a risk to themselves or others. Although the law has been on the books since 2016, many Californians still don’t know these orders exist.
Following orders President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) made in April, California recently lost over 5,600 AmeriCorps public service workers and over $60 million in funding.
The city of Inglewood welcomed hundreds of residents to Darby Park for the 2nd Annual Inglewood Family Unity Day. The lyrics to “The Second Time Around” by Shalamar and “Back Together Again” by Lakeside come to mind while writing this review, particularly about the 2nd Annual Inglewood Family Unity Day.
As the Trump administration moves to eliminate key diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) protections at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Democratic Congressman David Scott of Georgia has introduced legislation aimed at safeguarding the future of Black farmers and reversing decades of systemic discrimination.
Despite relentless corporate hype and rising concerns about mass unemployment, artificial intelligence has yet to lead to widespread job losses. Reports from Goldman Sachs, Brookings, CNN, the World Economic Forum, and tech industry analysts all point to the same conclusion: AI is changing the workforce—but the doomsday scenario hasn’t arrived. According to Goldman Sachs’ Q2 2025 AI Adoption Tracker, AI usage among U.S. firms rose from 7.4% to 9.2% in just one quarter. Yet the research found “no sign of a significant impact on most labor market outcomes.” Job growth, wage trends, unemployment, and layoff rates in AI-exposed industries remain consistent with those in less-exposed sectors.
In the wake of January’s deadly wildfires, Los Angeles County leaders are weighing a disaster registry intended to help disabled and senior residents get connected to emergency responders to bring them to safety during disasters.
Willie Charles Brown, Sr., the longtime publisher of Inglewood Today, passed away on June 25 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He was 81.
Rehabilitation therapy can be a godsend after hospitalization for a stroke, a fall, an accident, a joint replacement, a severe burn, or a spinal cord injury, among other conditions. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are offered in a variety of settings, including at hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and at home. It’s crucial to identify a high-quality, safe option with professionals experienced in treating your condition.
For about 28,000 student teachers in California, their first year in the classroom can be a challenge.
“This is the federal seizure of power,” according to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who emphasizes that the Trump administration has federalized the National Guard, seizing power from California Governor Gavin Newsom. She says the administration has “taken his ability to manage the National Guard.” This week, Bass filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding his immigration measures in the city, which she considers “overreach.” She wants the federal authorities out of LA. According to Bass, there are three components to this: political, humanitarian, and economic. Calling Los Angeles a “Petri dish” that President Trump is “experimenting” with.
The City of Inglewood presented the 3rd Annual Inglewood Music Festival. The Independence Day Celebration of live music, food, and fun was held on Saturday, July 5, 2025, from 11:00 am-6:00 pm.
