PRESS ROOM: Congressional Black Caucus Members Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) and Summer Lee (PA-12) Receive Second Annual Climate Change-Maker Award

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We’re thrilled to recognize Representatives Blunt Rochester and Lee and all of the second annual Climate Change-Maker Award winners for their impressive leadership...

COMMENTARY: How the Clean Energy Win in Michigan Provides a Roadmap for Other States

CHICAGO DEFENDER — Michigan’s codified commitment to fighting the pollution driving climate change is inherently good news for the communities of color that bear a disproportionate...

Biden Announces Preliminary Agreement on CHIPS and Science Act

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia President Joe Biden on Monday, Dec. 11, announced the first preliminary agreement under the CHIPS and...

André 3000 Reveals What It Would Take For Him To Release Another Rap Album

ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — “When people ask me about a rap album, ‘Man, I would love a rap album, I’m with you,'” he said. “But it’s...

Minority Environmental Justice Groups Want to Connect to Millions in EPA Funding for California

By Lila Brown, California Black Media Environmental justice advocates in California petitioned Gov. Gavin Newsom this past summer, asking the state to direct a portion of...

Free Hazardous Waste, Mattress Drop-Off Event Coming to Richmond

Residents of West Contra Costa County are encouraged to take advantage of a free one-day household hazardous waste and mattress drop-off event on Sat., Sept. 23,...

Four Community Pillars Support Rise East Project in Oakland

Part 4 By Tanya Dennis Roots are deep in Deep East Oakland. The Roots Community Health Center was founded in 1998 in Deep East Oakland at...

California Sues Five Largest Oil Companies

PRESS ROOM: USDA Extends Application Deadline for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program to January 13

NNPA NEWSWIRE — This program delivers on Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act, which provides financial assistance for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced...

COMMENTARY: Protecting Their Dream Homes from a Fracking Nightmare

CHICAGO DEFEDER — What started as a Facebook page grew into a full-fledged campaign involving residents and allied environmental groups pushing city, county, and state officials...

OP-ED: Delivering Climate Resilience Funding to Communities that Need it the Most

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Just last month, FEMA announced nearly $3 billion in climate mitigation project selections nationwide to help communities build resilience through its Building Resilient...

PRESS ROOM: City of Houston Chosen as First City Outside of Africa for Diaspora African Forum Location

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Houston is the perfect choice as the most diverse city in the nation and home to one of the largest diasporas in the...

Diaspora African Forum Leads the Way for Black Americans to Connect, Build, and Live in Africa

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Since 2019, nearly 2,000 black Americans have packed their bags and embarked on a new life in Ghana. This movement was ignited by...

PRESS ROOM: National Coalition of Justice Practitioners (NCJP) Unite Against the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Proposed Ban on Menthol Cigarettes

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The August 10 “When Good People Write Bad Policy” panel event urged lawmakers to study the effects of a menthol ban by launching a...

Veganism: Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Are Good for Business

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Most consumers of meat alternatives are people who are simply intrigued by the idea of plant-based meat that tastes the same. In fact,...

Once a Safe Haven for Escaped Slaves, Small Arkansas Town Suffers Water Crisis Amidst Heatwave

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Presently known as Helena-West-Helena, the city serves as the county seat for Phillips County and is home to a population of slightly over...

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As Rising Seas Disrupt Toxic Sites, Communities of Color Are at Most Risk

By Kara Manke UC Berkeley News As rising seas threaten to flood hundreds of toxic sites along the California coast, the risk of flood-related contamination will...

Latest Statewide Snow Survey Shows Plenty of Snow Still in Sierra Nevada

By Bay City News The state’s latest snowpack measurements are in and the results won’t shock anyone who spent the winter in storm-wracked California this year...

COMMENTARY: Ensuring Our Right to Invest in the Next Generation’s Future

By Ben Jealous If a public opinion poll done last month is right, more than half of you won’t know what I mean by the initials...

Celebrate Earth Day All Around the East Bay

By StopWaste.org Happy Earth Month! Whether you’re interested in learning how to get started with worm composting, how to electrify your home, reduce wasted food, or build healthy soil, there’s a...

Electric Bikeshare and Carshare Debut in the San Joaquin Region

By Harika Maddala Bay City News The University of the Pacific hosted San Joaquin Council of Governments and its partners as they launched the Stockton Mobility...

Sen. Padilla, Rep. Ruiz Push for National Park Named for César E. Chávez

By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Congressman Raul Ruiz (D-CA-25) last week introduced bicameral legislation to create the “César...

Black, Latinx Californians Face Highest Exposure to Oil and Gas Wells

By Kara Manke More than 1 million Californians live near active oil or gas wells, potentially exposing them to drilling-related pollution that can contribute to asthma,...

Black, Latinx Californians Face Highest Exposure to Oil and Gas Wells

By Kara Manke More than 1 million Californians live near active oil or gas wells, potentially exposing them to drilling-related pollution that can contribute to asthma,...