Chevalier

by Dwight Brown film critic for DwightBrownInk.com and NNPA News Wire It’s not the same as it was. This retelling of 18th century French violinist-composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges’ life is steeped in history but rocked with a modern imagination.  Screenwriter Stefani Robinson’s (Atlanta) research and ingenuity resurrects Bologne (Kelvin Harris Jr.) as a…

Almost 2,000 SBCUSD Kindergarten Students Take Part In Kindercaminata

Kindergarten students from across San Bernardino and Highland participated in the KinderCaminata events in March and April, as part of a nationwide initiative that aims to promote college going among young children and their families. Students dressed in matching, colorful t-shirts visited San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) where they were welcomed by students and staff…

Across the aisle: Can bipartisan caucuses change the California Legislature?

BY SAMEEA KAMAL Every other week, the 21 members of the Problem Solvers Caucus gather for lunch to hear presentations on different policies. This session, they’re focusing on clean energy and homelessness — issues they say impact every legislative district in California.  Inspired by a similar group in Congress, the caucus is an experiment —…

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Receives Award for Economic Education and Doubles Down on Campaign to Promote Personal Finance Education

SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond was recently given an award for Excellence in Leadership by one of the state’s premier financial literacy organizations, the California Council on Economic Education. Thurmond championed financial literacy during his time as a legislator and previously established a nonprofit program for helping at-risk youth develop their entrepreneurial skills…

California Streamlines Climate Action Paths

A new website launched by the state on Earth Day steers electric car buyers to thousands in savings, along with other incentives that make going green more affordable. By Mark Hedin With climateaction.ca.gov, a new website unveiled on Earth Day, California is extending its global environmental leadership, providing guidance on making environmentally conscious green choices…

California Office of Traffic Safety and Caltrans reminds drivers to Get Off Your Apps during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

The month brings attention to the dangers of distracted driving and empower people to put their safety first ELK GROVE, Calif. — April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) are encouraging people to do their part to help reduce traffic crashes, pedestrian…

Screaming Inside: Advocates Address the Factors Contributing to the Spike in Suicide Rates Among Black Men

Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media Last year, America mourned the tragic suicides of two Black men who were celebrated for their exceptional talents and renowned for their achievements in the entertainment world and their links to Hollywood. The first was Stephen “tWitch” Boss, a co-executive producer and guest DJ on the Ellen DeGeneres…