The bill to make Juneteenth a national holiday was signed into law by President Joe Biden. Ironically, it was in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865 that the last enslaved people in America were “freed”, thus the term Juneteenth. Freedom means no longer having to constantly fight for basic civil and human rights that…
Event Location date was Monday, June 21, 2021 at Elks Lodge, 82750 Trona Road, Trona, California 93562. Trona is located in San Bernardino County and is an unincorporated community. In 2015, it had a population of 1,900. Diego Martinez, California Gubernatorial candidate, was contacted by residents of Trona who are concerned with the government’s over…
By S.E. Williams/Black Voice News Research has shown again and again that teachers of color not only help close the achievement gaps of students of color but they are also highly rated by students of all races, noted the Learning Policy Institute. The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools recognizes the important potential additional teachers…
By Congressman Kweisi Mfume The American Jobs Plan can rebuild our nation’s physical infrastructure while creating opportunities for small and minority owned businesses to employ more people As each day passes, we feel closer to the moment when we can finally say this pandemic is behind us. While we are not there yet, the sacrifice…
BY MANUELA TOBIAS For the third time during the pandemic, California legislators have pushed off a huge, looming question to the last minute: Will the state shield tenants from eviction? The answer, most likely, is yes, but for how long and under what terms is still up in the air. Several lawmakers told CalMatters…
By BRIAN ROKOS | brokos@scng.com | The Press-Enterprise A San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy is under criminal investigation after a videotape of an arrest in Victorville showed him twice kicking a pursuit suspect in the head as the suspect appeared to be surrendering. “This incident raises concerns. I expect my deputies to remain professional while…
Danbury, Conn., June 21, 2021 — Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage fulfillment services, announced Industrial Bank and Optus Bank as the first participants in its initiative to support community development financial institutions (CDFIs) and minority depository institutions (MDIs). The initiative is focused on expanding mortgage credit access in underserved communities….
Fontana, CA-On Saturday, June 5, 2021, the Sierra Village tenants enjoyed “A Concert in the Parking Lot” of music from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, along with a lunch menu of turkey or ham & white cheddar crossiant sandwiches, chips, potato salad & parfait. While they enjoyed their lunch, they grooved to the sounds of…
By: Lou Yeboah Total chaos and destruction will erupt, says the Lord. [1 Thessalonians 5:3]. “The sound grew, and I even heard crashing sounds. Seconds later, I saw people running from the tsunami wave shouting ‘Tsunami Waves! It took only seconds, not minutes, after hearing the thunderous sounds and then the waves hit us. It…
Traci Blackmon On December 31, 1862, both enslaved and free Blacks Americans gathered together in churches, and homes across the country to await the turning of midnight to another day, a new day when the Emancipation Proclamation became the law of the land. That evening wait is still commemorated in many Black Churches annually in…
An alarming percentage of African Americans have been diagnosed with high blood pressure. In fact, data shows that Black people are almost twice as likely to have this condition as those of other ethnicities. While some risk factors for developing high blood pressure are obvious cush as genetics or a poor diet, there are other…
By Michael “Ice-Blue” Harris Pharrell Williams is creating an equal playing field for children in the Norfolk, Virginia, community and will be opening a private school in the Ghent neighborhood there this fall. The super producer and his nonprofit YELLOW are making the school available for low-income families and have christened the building Yellowhab. The…
By Terry Shropshire She’s baaaaaaack! Tyler Perry announced on Twitter on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, that the iconic Madea character, who has grossed more than $1 billion at the box office in 11 films, will make a comeback in 2022 with the 12th movie, A Madea Homecoming. Contrary to what Perry promised in 2019 when…
WHAT: To celebrate the arrival of summer, The Shops at Rossmoor, an outdoor lifestyle shopping center located in Seal Beach, California (https://shopsatrossmoor.com), invites the community to participate in its “Hello Summer” giveaway for a chance to win $250 in retailer gift cards: $50 to Hof’s Hut, $50 to Ulta Beauty, $50 to Kohl’s, $50 to…
As a man, there are a lot of things you should say to a woman if you like her, want to honor her and care for her. But if you do care for a woman, there are certain things you should never say. 10. “You’re not like the other girls.” It sounds so flattering on…
As part of California’s historic Vax for the Win incentive program, 50,000 Californians aged 12+ will get a free ticket to Six Flags upon receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine dose at local clinics operated by community organizations. Organizations selected for the giveaway have demonstrated success in reaching the communities hardest hit by the pandemic and…
LYONS, NEBRASKA – The Center for Rural Affairs applauds the launch of a new grant program aimed at building capacity and increasing economic opportunity for small and mid-sized meat and poultry processors. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will provide $55.2 million in competitive grant funding through the new Meat and…
By Cindy Loose, Contributing Writer (khn.org) — The day Dr. Elizabeth Dawson was diagnosed with covid-19 in October, she awoke feeling as if she had a bad hangover. Four months later she tested negative for the virus, but her symptoms have only worsened. Dawson is among what one doctor called “waves and waves” of “long-haul”…
Homes are selling within days in many U.S. metros, and the day a home is listed can have an impact on time on market and sale price SEATTLE – In today’s competitive housing market, the time it takes to sell a home is measured in days, not weeks. Homes listed on a Thursday sell faster…
THE WESTSIDE GAZETTE – Don’t get bamboozled by educators, “scholars” and media reporters that you love. School resources, school facilities, school books and school procedures have always been determined by racial motivations. The Gantt Report By Lucius Gantt Critical race theory (CRT) is an academic movement of civil rights scholars and activists in the United…
By Reverend Danté R. Quick, Ph.D. In almost every major wellness category, the African-American community faces disproportionately negative impacts. What injures America, in general, devastates Black America in particular. Be it homeownership, violent interactions with law enforcement, or employment data, Black lives are consistently undervalued and disrespected. As the Pastor of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church…
(San Bernardino, CA) Omnitrans introduced its first four 100 percent electric-powered buses into service last week, marking the start of a new era for a transit agency that has consistently focused on environmental sustainability. “Since we introduced the nation’s first hybrid-electric transit bus in 2002, Omnitrans has prioritized enhancing air quality in our region,” said…
