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In "Brewing Within" episode 4, it explains in three parts the challenges that administrators, parents and teachers went through during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Central Valley coach, Todd Henderson, explains how the COVID-19 pandemic was an accidental beneficial experience for some of his athletes In episode 4 part 3, ONME News , Dudley Najieb talks with Central Valley coach and teacher, To...

In "Brewing Within" episode 4, it explains in three parts the challenges that administrators, parents and teachers went through during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. In episode 4 part 2, ONME News , Dudley Najieb talks with Central Valley parent, Kimberly Belmontez-McKinney who expresses the challenges she went through during the COVID-19 pandemic while trying to manage eight children in her hou...

In "Brewing Within" epsiode 3, ONME News , Julia Dudley Najieb has a candid interview with Washington Union High School administrator, Dennis Randle, M.Ed, who is the learning director, about the actual COVID-19 experience from the school's perspective. He addresses the unforseen issues students, teachers and staff were up against before, during and after the pandemic.

In the almost 40-minute episode 2 of the "Brewing Within" series (funded by NABJ Black Press Grant) ONME News publisher, Julia Dudley Najieb, narrates and navigates through the student vaccine mandate that was happening/did happen/or is still happening? Of course this issue continues to be a debate to this date, but Dudley Najieb navigates through the legalize and political stances. Thereafter, Du...

In the post-pandemic era, where people are learning to live with the different COVID-19 variants, and surges still persist in California this winter season, the aftermath of the coronavirus has proven to be more deadly economically for business, people of color, and especially California's struggling, public school system. ONME News tells this story in a five-part docuseries called, "Brewing Withi...

FRESNO, Calif. — Covered California brought its “10 Years Strong” campaign to Fresno last week, celebrating a decade of providing quality health insurance plans to people across the state. Over the past 10 years, Covered California has enabled millions of Californians to access health insurance and helped reduce the state’s uninsured rate to a historic low.

Karen Ruth Bass has just made history as the first woman and second black mayor of Los Angeles to former mayor,Tom Bradley, who was the first.

This month's strike was just one of many: healthcare workers from the Sunnyside Convalescent Hospital (SCH) in Fresno, CA, have been striking since September concerning the medical minimum wage disparities, the wage scale seniority discrepancies and the lack of quality care for the nursing home patients at the facility. In fact, the 99-bed facility stayed open throughout the strike. ONME News foun...

In this News Too Real special feature on the fentanyl crisis in California, show host, Julia Dudley Najieb, reviews how law enforcement is stepping up to tackle the crisis, full force. Attorney General Rob Bonta has seized almost 1,000 pounds of fentanyl powder since April 2021. Dudley Najieb reviews the horrific stats of the formidable increase of fentanyl-related deaths throughout California, an...

At the beginning of October, President Joe Biden gave a pardon of all prior federal offenses for those incarcerate for simple possession of marijuana. He is currently directing the Attorney General Merrick Brian Garland to develop an administrative process for the issuance of certificates of pardon to eligible individuals. Before Ab-1793 was passed into law, Proposition 64 (Health & Safety Cod...

After the recent leaked audio of the city of Los Angeles redistricting committee meeting from last year, high ranking public figures and elected officials behaving badly proved that California is not immune to gerrymandering tactics from desperate politicians trying to keep their powerful seats in office.

As part of the state’s ongoing response to the monkeypox outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom today declared a State of Emergency to bolster the state’s vaccination efforts. The proclamation supports the work underway by the California Department of Public Health and others in the administration to coordinate a whole-of-government response to monkeypox, seek additional vaccines and lead outreach and ed...

In this episode of ONME Quick News Bits, host Julia Dudley Najieb reveals exclusive interview with Saint Augustine’s University president, Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail, who talks about the new HBCU Urban Access Hub opportunity and grants for community college students in the Central Valley.

In this part 2 of The ONME Network's 2022 California Juneteenth: An In-Depth Review of Reparations in California with show host Julia Dudley Najieb, the 2.5-hour broadcast begins with with excerpts of Juneteenth celebrations in Santa Clara County, Tulare County, and Fresno County. The 2.5 hour broadcast continues with the review of the California Reparations Task Force's key testimonies. Show host...

ONME 2022 Juneteenth special takes an in-depth look into the critical research on racism against Blacks in California, reported by the California Reparations Task Force. The three-hour broadcast begins with a healing prayer delivered by Rev. Dr. Paul Binion, II, of Westside Church of God, followed by a review of the history of Juneteenth, then a definition of slave codes, and a feature of prominen...

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Silicon Valley Chapter releases several scholarships due in April for African-American, college-bound students; Rho Delta Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. online scholarship application is due March 31.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Eta Rho Omega Chapter, San Jose, CA releases three scholarships for African-American, college-bound students. Upcoming deadlines include April 1 and April 15.

In this episode of KMER 91, producer host Ken McCoy gives tips for people to keep their pockets green full of money; McCoy describes his experience with a very attentive and watchful bird; he also discusses why HER appeared on popular children's show, Blues Clues. McCoy also talks about upcoming exclusive of excerpts of a McKinley Malik Lee interview on AMPTV TV show, Let's Talk TV over 10 years a...

Producer host, Ken McCoy reflects on a moment he had with the late American, trailblazer actor, Sidney Poitier. McCoy also reveals some interesting highlights and needs for the upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show in February. To start the new year, McCoy gives a tip through a motivational moment. Movie trailers featured: The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild, Death of the Nile and Fallen.

In honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., listen to what events are happening virtually and in person throughout California.

Listen on The ONME Podcast Network part three of the Central Valley Kwanzaa reflection celebration featuring Imani Day (faith) at the African American Historical and Cultural Museum (AAHCMSJV). The community spoke as a whole how faith can move the Black community forward and the importance of faith being a part of one's foundation.

Listen to a review of the 2021 Kwanzaa Celebration at the African-American Museum from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. This video features: Kujichagulia keynote speaker, Chris Finley; Ujamaa keynote speaker, Mitchell Shaw and Nia keynote speaker, The Honorable Kimberly Tapscott-Munson.

In this episode of KMER 89, producer host Ken McCoy presents breaking news about the 2022 The Culture Tour featuring groups New Edition, Charlie Wilson & Jodeci to begin February 16, 2022 in Columbia, Georgia. The Black Promoters Collective is promoting the tour along with the Maxwell 2022 Night Tour. McCoy reminds viewers to watch Matrix Resurrections from a different lens and consider the so...

Here are the latest Kwanzaa events happening from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 throughout California where different groups will celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa for seven days. Kwanzaa, meaning "first fruits" is a reflective celebration of African-based principles that originated in the United States in 1966 by founder Dr. Maulana Karenga; it is a celebration of community, family and culture, estab...

In this episode of KMER 88, producer host Ken McCoy reveals Janet., a true documentary from the perspective of singer and music producer, Janet Jackson; it will air on Lifetime television in 2022. McCoy talks about smart small business tips people can take advantage of right now before the end of the month of December. McCoy reviews the healthy act of mindfulness and how it can take us to another...