Chilin N Grilling BBQ Competition Special Guest “Astronaut Victor Glover Jr. was Guest Speaker FONTANA, CA-Commander Victor Glover Jr. is a U.S Navy aviator and astronaut assigned to NASA. On September 18, 2021, he attended Fontana’s Unity in the Community Day as Guest Speaker. He attended the BBQ competition at the Fontana Parks Sport’s Pavilion…
By Larry Buford *Where there is a land rich in minerals and natural resources, there exists the elements and components for both livestock, and a bee-inclusive eco-system to flourish. Water and vegetation are essential to us and almost all living species (with some exceptions) and with that comes breeding and pollination for procreation – the…
When the 2021 Mr. and Miss Cardinal City contestants take the stage on Saturday, September 25, it will be to a much smaller audience than in the past, one without friends and classmates, but it’s all in the name of COVID safety. With 3 Mr. Cardinal City contestants and 14 Miss Cardinal City contestants, as…
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) remains committed to slowing the spread of COVID-19 so schools can stay open for in-person teaching and learning. “Not only do we want to provide in-person learning opportunities, in fact, we must,” said Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer Ginger Ontiveros. “The State of California does not…
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – September 20, 2021 – Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) is hosting an in-person1 hiring event on Thursday, September 23, at each of its 26 U.S. distribution centers. The Company offers its warehouse associates flexible schedules, competitive pay, an attractive benefits package, and now a $1,000 sign-on bonus2. “We are seeking hardworking and…
Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration, through the California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention (Cal Fire), has directed nearly $137 million in funding to local fire prevention. Newsom approved $123 million of that funding in April for the Fire Prevention Grant Program, while the additional $14.8 million is…
By: Wil Lewis, Chief, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Experian and John Hope Bryant, CEO of Operation HOPE When it comes to achieving financial goals, there shouldn’t be any unknowns. However, the world of credit can be a tricky one to navigate if you don’t have a lot of experience with credit. At Experian,…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media A police reform bill calling for stricter standards on how law enforcement officers across the state use rubber bullets and tear gas for crowd control has been approved by both the California Senate and Assembly. The legislation, Assembly Bill (AB) 48 introduced by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego),…
Dr. Lenore Tate | Special to California Black Media Partners Our children are our most precious resource. They hold in their hands the future of our community, our state, and our nation. Likewise, we must hold them, too, under our protective guidance as we shape them into responsible and caring adults. Now, that most of…
Podcast showcases BenefitsCal and how 250,000 Riverside County households manage services RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif.— In the latest podcast episode of theServiceStation, listeners can tune in to hear from Riverside County experts about a new online platform that will streamline and improve their access to statewide benefits such as Medi-Cal, CalFresh and CalWORKs. Officials are pulling…
By: Lou Yeboah Awake from your slumber! “The end of all things is near. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here” [Romans 13:12]. The final judgments of God are soon to fall. Awake from your slumber! “The Lord is at hand” [Philippians 4:5; James 5:8]. For, “He who testifies to these things…
Sekinah Hamlin Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. 1 John 3:18 (NRSV) Like many, our family had high school graduates to celebrate this year. One was my nephew, Jacobi. He did well in high school and has chosen psychology for his career. He had visited colleges,…
Gail Fry | Contributor According to court documents obtained by The San Bernardino American News, on July 15, a federal jury handed down a judgment of $2,503,093 against the San Bernardino County Department of Children and Family Services finding that its former employee, Plaintiff Eric Bahra, reported a systemic failure that resulted in children repeatedly…
September 21, 2021, New York — Today the Haiti Support Project (HSP) condemned the brutal treatment and mass deportation of Haitian migrants who have gathered at the Texas border seeking refuge from the devastation of the recent earthquake, a series of hurricanes and tropical storms and a deepening political crisis following the mysterious assassination…
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Early Childhood Development Katie Hamm today unveiled a joint resource guide (PDF, 3.5 MB) to help people in rural and Tribal communities increase access…
The trick to a flat belly isn’t just doing the almighty ab workout, but also eating healthy. Pair these waist-whittling foods with a reduced-calorie eating plan and you’ll slim down where you want to—your belly. Following are 10 flat belly foods that you must add to your diet: 10. Almonds The MUFAs (monounsaturated fatty acid—a…
Available positions can help individuals whose federal unemployment benefits expired RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif.— With nearly one in 10 workers unemployed in Riverside County, business leaders and hospitality giants from the greater Coachella Valley will showcase thousands of jobs at an online employment expo on Thursday (Sept. 23) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Digital booths…
STEM Global Action Founder Dr. Calvin Mackie Sees STEM as a powerful ‘Superhero Force’ Creating Quality Jobs and Careers for the Next Generation NEW ORLEANS, LA – Dr. Calvin Mackie is the founder of STEM Global Action (SGA), a campaign and network of affiliates that bring science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education to children…
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Meet Kam Ballard, founder of b.c.e Shoes, an online company that customizes shoes for the sororities and fraternities in the Divine 9. She says that she started the company to offset college costs for her children. She comments, “I started this company as a way to pay for my children’s college education….