San Bernardino Gold Medalist Recognized

Project Fighting Chance F.I.G.H.T.S. boxing team member “Terrible Terry” Washington, a SBCUSD student, was publicly recognized by the San Bernardino City Council as “Citizen of the Month” on August18, 2021. Councilmember Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1, presented the honors. Additionally, on August 11, 2021 “Terrible Terry” was recognized in a mural by the Sierra Club “My…

Local Astronaut Victor Glover will be Special Guest at “UNITY IN commUNITY DAY” Chillin N Grillin BBQ comPITition

Commander Victor Glover Jr. is a U.S. Navy aviator and astronaut assigned to NASA.  On Sept 18, 2021, he is scheduled to attend the “UNITY in commUNITY” BBQ ComPITition at Fontana Park’s Sports Pavilion next to the Jessie Turner Center on Summit Avenue. Commander Glover was born in Pomona, graduated from Ontario High and received…

Aguilar Announces $3,000,000 Federal Investment in Inland Empire Flood Control Infrastructure

Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that the San Bernardino County Flood Control District has received $2,999,999.61 for the Elder Gulch Flood Control Mitigation Project from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The grant will help fund construction of a bypass channel to help prevent flooding in the City of Highland. “One of my goals…

Some L.A. County Parents Won’t Be Told of COVID Infections in Their Kids’ Classroom

The nation’s second-largest school district will only tell parents if their kids are considered “close contacts” of infected classmates. By Danny Feingold Even as pediatric COVID-19 cases have risen dramatically across the country, the Los Angeles Unified School District has decided not to disclose to some parents that students in their children’s classrooms have tested…

Accounting Firm CohnReznick Seeds American Cancer Society Research Project to Assess Racism’s Effect on Cancer Disparities

LOS ANGELES, CA – August 23, 2021 – Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) announces accounting firm CohnReznick as the first corporate partner to invest in a critical American Cancer Society led research project that examines housing discriminations’ impact on cancer care. This $100,000 investment will support the American Cancer Society’s new Systemic and Biologic…

CDPH Issues Statement on Full Federal Approval of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today issued a statement from Dr. Tomás J. Aragón, CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer, following federal approval of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for individuals ages 12 and older. “Today’s announcement by our federal partners underscores the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine…

Senator Melendez Introduces Resolution Pushing Back on Mandatory COVID Vaccine Requirements

SACRAMENTO – California State Senator Melissa Melendez (R- Lake Elsinore) introduced SCR 59 today, which encourages the Legislature to amend current law preventing the discrimination against those making informed decisions not to receive a COVID vaccine. “Californians have a right to decide what they choose to put in their bodies without being threatened with their…

AARP PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON ‘CONSUMER FRAUD IN AMERICA: The Black Experience’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Compared to White and other racial groups or Latino adults, Black adults reported higher awareness of fake job postings, Covid19 stimulus payment, work-from-home, tax preparation, and Black Lives Matter scams. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Black adults most often encounter the government imposter, lottery, and work-from-home scams, according…

SBCUSD Extravaganza Helped Prepare Families To Return To School

In collaboration with many community partners, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) and its Family Engagement Office held the first Back-to-School Extravaganza on July 27, providing local families with resources to help their children succeed in school. More than 2,000 students and family members interacted with 15 different SBCUSD departments and 33 community…

California Volunteers Invests Over $1 Million to Support Young Men of Color

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, California Volunteers, Office of the Governor announced a historic $1.6 million in state funds has been awarded to Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT) to support their mission of increasing the number of young men of color attending and graduating college. This investment was made possible through new funding made available by Governor…

Biden Gives Newsom Thumbs Up on School Vaccine Mandate as Under-17 Cases Spike

Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media Last week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a press conference to announce new COVID-19 guidelines for California’s K-12 public schools. Two days later, President Joe Biden praised the new mandate in a tweet. “Gov. @GavinNewsom is leading California through unprecedented crises — he’s a key partner in fighting…

Experian North America launches groundbreaking initiative to accelerate financial inclusion in underserved communities

Inclusion Forward – Experian Empowering Opportunities™ helps clients advance diversity goals by creating greater and more affordable credit access COSTA MESA, CA (August 10, 2021) – Leading information services company Experian today announced the launch of Inclusion Forward – Experian Empowering Opportunities™, a first-of-its-kind initiative to help clients identify and directly support underserved and vulnerable…

Assemblymember Mike Gipson and Sydney Kamlager partner with African American Voter Registration, Education and Participation Project (AAVREP) to Defeat Right Wing Recall

Black Officials Unite to Increase Black Voter Turnout  LOS ANGELES, CA (August 16, 2021) — In an unprecedented display of unity Black members of Congress lead by Karen Bass, local elected officials lead by Supervisor Holly Mitchell along with Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, and representatives of the California Legislative Black Caucus have organized themselves to oppose…