Buying a Home May Not Be as Out of Reach as You Think, Even in This Market

Here’s How You Can Achieve Homeownership Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you will make in your lifetime. Pressure is mounting for...

A Sampling of Dining Out Options for Thanksgiving Soul Food Around California

By Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media Thanksgiving is around the corner, and with that comes greens, beans, candied yams, turkey (roasted and deep-fried), dressing,...

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COMMENTARY: Your Feelings CAN Fail You

NNPA NEWSWIRE — We cannot allow our feelings to control us in such a way that we make decisions that harm us and others. It’s not...

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What Parents Should Know About RSV, A Respiratory Virus

By Frederick Kuo As RSV cases continue to spike across parts of the U.S. — with some areas nearing seasonal peak levels — those typical “bugs” your child...

First Time Homebuyer Education Workshop

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Domestic Abuse Discussed During a Paint & Sip Event at Marin City Gallery

By Godfrey Lee Domestic Violence and its signs were discussed at a Paint & Sip event held at the Marin City Art Gallery on Sunday, October...

Here’s What to Ask When Saving for the Unexpected..

 Sponsored content from JPMorgan Chase & Co.  Finances are different for everyone, and so are the life events we all go through. An emergency fund is your...

COMMENTARY: Christians on Political Left and Right Must Find Biblical Solutions to Criminal Justice Reform

By Bishop Garland Hunt With less than a week before the midterms, crime and justice remain hot topics used to gin up voters and get out...

How to Take Control of Your Credit

Sponsored content from JPMorgan Chase & Co. Improving your credit score starts with understanding how all of the pieces work together and continues with building a...

COMMENTARY: Student Loan Forgiveness Denial Another Reason to Cast a Vote

By Emil Guillermo | Post News Group Of all the eligible voters in our country, just 10% actually do, according to a recent Unite America Institute...

Bivalent COVID Booster Eligibility Extended to Children Ages 5 and Older

By Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media State officials have announced eligibility for the updated Moderna COVID-19 booster and the Pfizer-BioNTech booster has been expanded....

Yes, Spreading Kindness Could Make You Healthier

SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — Doing a kind gesture for another person can protect the mind and body, but simply witnessing the act is enough to activate the production...

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September 28 | Building Wealth and Community – The Conversation with Al McFarlane

PRESS ROOM: Hear Her Campaign Addresses Health Inequities Among Pregnant and Postpartum People

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Many pregnant and postpartum people may feel ignored or dismissed when sharing their concerns, which may make them hesitant to ask questions or...

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New Bivalent Boosters Adds Protection from Omicron Variant Ahead of Predicted Surge  

Maxim Elramsisy | California Black Media California has started administering updated COVID-19 booster shots after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved the use...

Bank of America Offers Zero Down-Payment Mortgages to Black, Latino Borrowers

NNPA NEWSWIRE — According to a news release, the Community Affordable Loan Solution aims to help eligible individuals and families obtain an affordable loan to purchase...

FEMA Kicks Off Preparedness Month with Campaign Targeting African American Communities

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Preparing for disaster is not just about protecting people and property, it’s about safeguarding the lives we’ve built and the legacy we will...

Time is Money: Three Considerations to Help You Move Through the Homebuying Process More Quickly

By Denise Richardson, Community Home Lending Advisor in Oakland It’s an interesting time to be buying a home as markets across the country continue to experience...

5 Things to Do When You Get Your First Paycheck

Getting your first paycheck is an exciting experience and an opportunity to kickstart your financial journey. Mapping out your short and long-term financial goals early on...

PRESS ROOM: American Cancer Society Urges the Black Community to Pay Close Attention to Prostate Health

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Health inequalities within the Black community have been well documented,” said Tawana Thomas Johnson, senior vice president and chief diversity officer at the...

Department of Education Seeking Loan Forgiveness Applications by November 15

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Department of Eduation officials said they’ve made the application process simple, and if borrowers fail to apply by Nov. 15, they’d still have...