By Emil Guillermo America is trying to let the three most publicized shooting incidents of the last month fade away. We can’t afford to let that happen again. Not after Orlando. Las Vegas. Atlanta. Not to mention Christchurch, New Zealand. But of course, we’ve forgotten them all. The supermarket shooting in Buffalo, N.Y., was like…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA-Barry Lymond Martin the youngest son of the late Samuel Martin Sr. and Willie Mae Martin passed away on May 14th after a short illness. Barry was born in San Bernardino and was well known by residents in the Westside community. Barry was the youngest child of four children. His siblings…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media During the early 1990s, Ward Connerly, then-President of the California Civil Rights Initiative Campaign, was the leading African American supporting Proposition (Prop) 209, the ballot initiative that outlawed Affirmative Action in California in 1996. Well, he’s back. This time, Connerly, now 82, he is speaking up in opposition…
Not surprisingly they didn’t even try to hide the racism. By Candace McDuffie As soon as Juneteenth became a federal holiday, businesses couldn’t wait to cash in on harmful Black stereotypes. Last month, it was Walmart that tried their hand at making a quick profit with their now infamous Juneteenth ice cream. Not only did…
By Tanu Henry, California Black Media California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday and other education advocates around the state are encouraging college students to apply for financial assistance through the Californians for All College Corps program. Over the next two years, 6,500 California students who qualify will receive stipends of $10,000 each year to pay…
Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media Two weeks ago, President Joe Biden signed a federal policing accountability executive order based on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 authored by Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA-37). That action supplements other criminal justice reforms affecting Californians that took place this year. Several other criminal justice…
SKKN by Kim is the latest venture by Kim Kardashian. The line was born of a desire to understand Kim’s own complexion: She struggles with psoriasis, an immune-mediated skin condition that affects more than 7.5 million adults in the U.S. alone. The skincare line collection is high-end assemblage of nine products that are vegan, cruelty-free…
Fresh off the heels of 50+ coast to coast, standing room only, record breaking, sold out shows, eight-time Grammy Award winning superstar Anita Baker recently made an announcement while performing at her Venetian Theatre Las Vegas residency that Chance The Rapper was instrumental in helping her regain hold go her masters recordings. “Would you all…
SAN BERNARDINO, California—On May 25, 2022, San Bernardino Valley College held a graduation celebration like none other in its 95-year history. Over 4,500 students from the Classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022 were honored during SBVC’s first in-person graduation ceremony in three years. The event was held on Henley Field in the SBVC Stadium, with…
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are several deadly diseases that strike Blacks harder and more often than they do other groups, particularly whites. What are the ones affecting us the most? And more importantly, how can we better fight back? First, let’s look at why these disparities exist: Why These Disparities? Genes….
Offering Guests a Local Blend of America’s Best Burgers and Spirits in an Exciting and Social Atmosphere, the all-American Restaurant is the Perfect Dining Destination in the Inland Empire ONTARIO, CA (June 6, 2022) — Making its delicious debut today, Eureka! opens in Ontario, across the street from the Toyota Arena. With a commitment to…
Men’s Event Agenda Table1: Why Men’s Mental Health Matters (Dr. Palmer) Table 2: Men of Color and the Criminal Justice System (Mr. Adams & Officer Kasib Thomas) Role Play: When they pull you over..? and debrief/ process the experience. Develop a list of best practices. Table 3: Gang Intervention and prevention (Mr. Weems) Table 4:…
By Lou Yeboah Throughout Bible history, God has repeatedly provided man with more than “ample warning” of His impending judgments. His purpose for warning man is to motivate him to repent and come back to Him [Luke 15; 1 Peter 3:20; 2 Peter 3:9; Revelation 8; Revelation 9]. Don’t wait until it’s too late! Repent…
Aaron Wade My deepest condolences to the families of the victims of gun violence. I must admit my frustration and disappointment in a government that at a stroke of a pen can release trillions of dollars, declare a war, and send aid to other countries in their time of need, but can’t take actions to…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Texas state Sen. Roland Gutierrez told CNN on Tuesday evening, following a briefing from the Texas Rangers, that the shooter bought at least two assault rifles shortly after his 18th birthday. “He had no problem accessing those weapons,” Gutierrez said during the interview. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent…
Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media Last week on the second anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, President Joe Biden signed an executive order inspired by police reform legislation introduced in Congress called the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA-37), who is running for Mayor of Los Angeles, introduced the legislation…
With 23 valedictorians from 7 comprehensive high schools, San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) has a lot to be proud of—two valedictorians are going to Stanford University, one to Princeton University, three are headed to the University of California, Berkeley, and two to California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB). Our valedictorians have even more…
SAN BERNARDINO – May 27, 2022 – Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer, and with that comes pools opening for water play across San Bernardino County. First 5 San Bernardino wants to remind families to be hyper-vigilant of children around water and make the ABC’s of Water Safety a priority. According to…
(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) – It was a night of food, fun, and fundraising, as San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) celebrated 95 years of excellence at its Great Expectations Gala. Held April 1st on the SBVC campus, this sold-out event brought in more than $175,000 through sponsorships, seats, a silent auction, an opportunity drawing and additional…
The Rev. Jonathan E.D. Moseley | Special to California Black Media Partners I am a Los Angeles local who was educated in our public schools, Audubon Jr. High and Crenshaw High School. It’s been decades since I walked across the stage and received my diploma as a proud Cougar. One thing about then that remains…
California Black Media Staff Eight Black-owned media organizations serving African American audiences across California are among 46 ethnic media news outlets awarded over $5 million in grants by the state. The grant program is a collaboration between the California State Library and the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs. It was created…
By Ben Jealous The mass killings at the elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, 10 days after the white supremacist killings in Buffalo, New York, are further evidence of how deeply our society is broken, and how urgently we need to figure out how to begin fixing it. The slaughter of so many young children and…
By Oakland Post Renowned for presenting world-class music, the Marin County Fair will have a stellar lineup of bands every night June 30 through July 4, all free with the price of general admission. The 2022 fair will focus on outdoor entertainment including the headline concerts, performers roaming the grounds such as jugglers, unicyclists, and…
By Robert Daniels According to most people, the housing and mortgage industry works on three major assumptions. First, houses appreciate in value, which means housing prices almost always rise. Second, demand outpaces supply, which also drives prices up, as more people are looking than homes are available. This phenomenon creates the bidding wars that drive…
By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., NNPA Newswire Entertainment and Culture Editor Anti-Black racism appears to be at an all-time high. Many are still traumatized by the targeted mass shooting of African American shoppers at Tops grocery store in Buffalo, NY that left 10 people dead and three injured. Eleven of the 13 victims were African…
