Rialto, CA. – Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. joins Never Stop Grinding Impact for the 2nd Annual Back 2 School Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway. They will be joined by special celebrity guest NBA champion Glen “Big Baby” Davis. This event is scheduled on Thursday, July 8th from 9am to 12pm at Carter High School located at 2630…
SACRAMENTO – Today, (June 29, 2021) the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released the most recent statistics on COVID-19 and updates on the state’s pandemic response. Updated Child Care Provider Guidance Today, CDPH released updated guidance for child care providers, which is intended to ensure the safety of children, providers, and families. The guidance…
By Delia Gomes St. Petersburg, Fl—Congressman Charlie Crist says the many Floridians arrested (47) during the January 6 Capitol siege warrants an investigation by a bipartisan group. Florida has the dubious distinction of tying Texas for the most arrests in the riot to undermine the certification of Joe Biden as President. Joined by State Attorney…
By Terry Shropshire Another day, another Wendy Williams insult and another classic clapback from the offended party. The daytime talk show queen has built her illustrious career carving up celebrities like science lab frogs. And her skin is thick enough to withstand the pounding she incurs when they fire back at her. Williams said “Love…
By Terry Shropshire Taraji P. Henson has secured the role of a lifetime. The Oscar-nominated actress and former “Empire” star has been cast to play the antagonist role of Miss Hannigan in the TV adaptation for one of the most beloved plays in the history of Broadway, “Annie Live!.” The seven-time Tony Award-winning musical will…
SB 299 Would Help Survivors Better Recover From Physical and Emotional Injuries Caused by Police SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, the Assembly Public Safety Committee approved Senate Bill 299—also known as the “Equal Access for Victims of Police Violence Act”—authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino), which will remove unjust barriers faced by victims of police…
By PALOMA ESQUIVELSTAFF WRITER JUNE 18, 2021 5 AM PT San Bernardino County school officials failed to provide proper oversight of millions of dollars meant for the neediest students, including English learners, students from low-income families and foster students, according to a finding by the California Department of Education that advocates hope will lead to…
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…
