Students Bring Synergy To San Gorgonio High School Synergy is created when two or more come together to produce a result greater than the sum of their individual effects. The District held its second Synergy Day at San Gorgonio High School on March 21. Synergy Day teaches students how to be more compassionate, build leadership…
Tuck spoke with community members on Saturday, April 21 at event hosted by social justice coalition; Thurmond will appear next month OAKLAND, CA) Educator Marshall Tuck, a candidate in the California race for Superintendent of Public Instruction, visited San Bernardino on Saturday, April 21 and shared his plans to address the persistent achievement gaps facing…
Jose S. of Rialto has been riding Omnitrans and sbX for four years while working toward his degree in Sociology at California State University, San Bernardino. Even when he used to drive a car to class, Jose preferred to leave it at the free Park & Ride lot at Palm & Kendall, and shuttle down…
SACRAMENTO —State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today nominated one California school district and four individual schools to compete in the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) recognition program, which honors schools that conserve resources while promoting health and environmental literacy. “Green Ribbon schools are leading the way in resource conservation, health…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – The Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) at Cal State San Bernardino will test the minds of the university community at the second annual CSUSB Innovation Challenge. Teams will combine their knowledge and ideas to solve real problems during the main event on May 23, from 5:30-10 p.m., at the CSUSB…
ESSA/NNPA he selection of Johnny Collett, confirmed in December to oversee special education for the U.S. Department of Education, was a rare point of agreement between the Trump administration and the disability-advocacy community. U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos was tripped up on disability-policy questions during her confirmation hearing last year, and her staunch support…
“In truth, this is an award that I share with all of the countless people throughout the world combating the human rights violations of police officers, and their uses of oppressive and excessive force,” Kaepernick said. By Kaitlyn D’Onofrio Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick once again used his public image to bring attention to racism…
Charlene Muhammad| California Black Media Two African-Americans have been appointed to the California Complete Count Committee for the 2020 federal census. Governor Edmund Brown Jr. announced creation of the diverse 25-member committee on April 13. The panel of community members will guide outreach to help ensure every Californian is counted in the upcoming census. “It…
Blacks are disproportionately killed, while guns are given back to the Waffle House shooter, despite concerns about his mental health issues and previous violent threats. By Jayme S. Ganey The Waffle House shooter had his guns taken away and given back to him, and the question is whether or not that would’ve happened if Travis…
The university president again says racism is out of his hands Kaitlyn D’Onofrio Leaders of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo have resigned after racially charged photos, including one with a student in blackface, appeared on social media. But the one sporting blackface, identified by The Tribune as…
By Anne Branigin Wypipo: Quit making excuses. Work hard. Pull yourself up by your bootstraps. Go to college. No one’s just going to hand opportunities to you. Also wypipo: Wow, you applied to 20 colleges? And got into all of them?How obnoxious. Thankfully, Generation Z has demonstrated they’re not here for the funny shit. This…
By Danielle Haynes April 16 (UPI) — Some credit scores may increase this week after new rules go into effect Monday about how U.S. credit bureaus can report tax liens. The major bureaus — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion — will no longer factor in nearly all civil judgment data and about half of all tax…
San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Superintendent Dr. Dale Marsden was a featured panelist for the April 17 Protecting Our Schools from Gun Violence event in Washington, D.C. The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Policy and Advocacy Center is holding the event in the wake of one of the deadliest school shootings…
Dorany Pineda, Contributing Writer, NNPS/ESSA City Year believes in the potential of all students, especially those from low-income communities that attend under-resourced schools. In an effort to bring out the best in those students, City Year Los Angeles was founded in 2007 as part of an education-focused national organization whose roots date back to 1988…
A free online workshop called Online Jammin’ will be offered on Saturday, April 21 for musicians looking to learn new techniques using free online technology programs RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Wanted: Music professionals and amateurs. A free online workshop called Online Jammin’ will be offered on Saturday, April 21 for musicians looking to learn new techniques…
Tuck will appear this Saturday, April 21, at event hosted by social justice coalition, followed next month by Thurmond (OAKLAND, CA) Assemblymember Tony Thurmond and educator Marshall Tuck – candidates in the California race for Superintendent of Public Instruction – will each visit San Bernardino to discuss their plans to address the persistent achievement gaps…
UC Riverside-led study reveals pervasive lifetime substance use among U.S. adolescents in ninth to 12th grades, especially for alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana By Iqbal Pittalwala Examining more than 20 years of national data for U.S. adolescents, a research team led by Andrew Subica at the University of California, Riverside reports that adolescents have high prevalence…
Congratulations to Social Lites, Inc. for being awarded the “Johnnie L. Cochran Award” and a $500.00 donation from Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at the fraternity’s Public Meeting on Friday, April 13, 2018 at the Ontario Airport Hotel and Conference Center. Social Lites, Inc. have been in the Inland Empire for sixty-one years and has…
UC Riverside’s best and brightest will go head to head during annual Grad Slam finals event, held at the Culver Center on April 23 RIVERSIDE, Calif. (www.ucr.edu) — The standard elevator pitch lasts 118 seconds: eight to hook your audience, or so the thinking goes, and another 110 to reel them in. Graduate students at…
High Desert Charitable organization strives to assist homeless residents with providing warm crocheted and knitted hats, caps, scarves etc. for warmth during the cold nights. Your assistance with providing a financial donation and/or yarn in an effort to complete the projects is very much appreciated and will serve many individuals and families in need. Kindly…
By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) – The housing crisis that caused more than nine million people to suffer foreclosure and even homelessness due to the economic slump across the U. S. 10 years ago, has now fully recovered for everyone – except people of color – especially African-Americans. “Black people are moving into homeownership at…
LOS ANGELES- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) is honored and grateful to partner with Safe Parking L.A., affording eligible Veterans who are experiencing homelessness an opportunity to sleep safely in their vehicles on the West L.A. campus, thereby facilitating access to the supportive services necessary to complete their transition into permanent housing. “Partnerships…
Redondo Beach, CA – In a move hailed by housing advocates, the California Coastal Commission voted Wednesday to allow the City of Santa Cruz’s home sharing regulations to go into effect in a decision that sets the precedent that determines whether coastal communities retain the right to adequately regulate short-term rental platforms like Airbnb. Santa…
– For the first time, microbrewery set to release cans of their Double IPA, Art of Dankness, on April 20th which is the second beer in their Dank Goodness Series. – Redlands, California (April 2017) – Ritual Brewing Co. is bringing back their Double IPA, Art of Dankness (the second beer in the Dank Goodness…
The Walk Returns To Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church To Empower, Encourage And Promote Unity In The Eastside! (Riverside, CA) April 17, 2018- Eastside HEAL (Healthy Eating, Active Living) Zone (EHZ) and local Riverside churches will unite for the 5th Annual Walk by Faith event on Sunday, April 29th from 2pm – 6pm at Park…