BVN Staff A press conference was held outside the San Bernardino County Courthouse following a controversial incident at Jehue Middle School in Rialto, where a fight between two students resulted in serious legal consequences. The altercation, which took place between a Black female student and a Latino male student, has sparked heated discussions regarding student…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The U.S. Congress is debating cuts to Medicaid and other social programs after voting for a $2 trillion reduction in federal spending. Those conversations are causing alarm among some Californians – particularly the elderly, disabled individuals and people enrolled in Medi-Cal, California’s version of Medicaid. What could…
By Don Valentine Edmonia Lewis is inarguably the most renowned mixed-race artist in American history. Her father was a free West Indian and her mother was part Chippewa and an artist in her own right. Edmonia’s groundbreaking sculpture was the gargantuan 3,000-pound work, The Death of Cleopatra. She devoted four years of her life to…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) proudly celebrates Ashley Bettas-Alcalá, the president of the San Bernardino Teachers Association (SBTA), who has been recognized as a Woman of Distinction by California State Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes. This honor, presented at a special luncheon on March 7, acknowledges Bettas-Alcalá’s unwavering dedication to educators,…
By Ellen Turner Miss Black Awareness Scholarship Pageant Reunion Gala Saturday March 22nd was a truly special and elegant event! With First Lady Kimberly Morrow, Ms. California 2000, as the MC, was a night to remember. The Unity Dance was a powerful moment, symbolizing the strength and connection of the sisterhood. This performance was beautifully…
BY GREG BEACHAM | Associated Press Throughout history, Black women have been pioneers in the beauty and fashion industry, redefining standards, creating groundbreaking products, and advocating for safer, more inclusive practices. In honor of Women’s History Month, the California Black Health Network (CBHN) is launching the Conscious Black Beauty Movement (CBBM) to continue this legacy….
Edward Henderson | California Black Media George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who lost the “Rumble in the Jungle” to Muhammad Ali before his inspiring second act as a 45-year-old champion and a successful businessman, died Friday night. He was 76. Foreman’s family announced his death on social media, not saying how or where he died….
By: Lou K Coleman Because the repetition of “listen” and “hear” underscores the urgency and necessity of heeding divine guidance. Give ear and hear My voice, listen and hear My words you deaf; and look, you blind, that you may see. Heed, instruction and be wise, and do not neglect it. If you do your…
Donna Bollinger I am writing this article from New York City as I engage with CSW, the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. The annual Commission is the world’s largest conference on women and meets to address widespread inequalities, violence, and discrimination against women. This 2025 CSW marks the thirtieth anniversary of the…
By Christopher Alam For student activists, visa-holders and immigrants, history is repeating itself. For student activists, visa-holders and immigrants, history is repeating itself. The Trump administration’s latest moves to deport Mahmoud Khalil over first amendment-protected speech — and more recently, Brown University professor Dr. Rasha Alawieh and Georgetown graduate student Badar Khan Suri — has…
By BlackPress of America BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Nine in ten Republicans (91%) think it’s a problem or crisis that Americans can’t afford childcare, along with 91% of Independents, and 97% of Democrats By First Five Years Fund First Five Years Fund (FFYF), a nonprofit, recently shared insights about what the public thinks about early childhood…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The new budget framework approved by Congress may result in sweeping changes to the federal safety net and tax code. The most significant benefits would flow to the highest earners while millions of low-income families face cuts. A new analysis from Yale University’s Budget Lab shows…
MORENO VALLEY, CA (March 20, 2025) – The Whole Person Health Score, an innovative and holistic patient assessment tool developed by Riverside University Health System (RUHS), was independently validated by a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital. The Whole Person Health Score (WPHS) goes beyond examining a person’s physical health; it strives to understand their emotional…
by D. Kevin McNeir In August 2024 former U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued an advisory declaring parental stress a public health issue in a report entitled, “Parents Under Pressure.” In the advisory, Murthy called for a fundamental shift in American values and recommended that we prioritize the mental health and well-being of parents…
Dr. John Chang, West Region Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California Spring into health this season by refreshing your well-being routine and building healthier habits for the rest of the year. While many Americans make health a primary focus of their New Year’s resolutions, 57% of recent survey respondents said they take up healthier lifestyle…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—San Bernardino City Unified School District’s (SBCUSD) Sierra High School held the ribbon cutting ceremony for its new student Wellness Center Feb. 21. “This new center represents a promise to our students that their well-being matters just as much as their academic success,” said Superintendent Mauricio Arellano, during the ceremony. “We know that…
Medically Reviewed By: Lisa Fitzpatrick Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick is a board-certified infectious diseases physician and medical epidemiologist with a background in public health. She is the founder and CEO of Grapevine Health, a digital health media company focused on improving patient engagement among Medicaid patients through culturally relevant health information. Diseases readily passed from one…
By Stacy M. Brown Chioma Chukwu, executive director of American Oversight, issued a sharp rebuke of the current administration’s handling of sensitive national security matters following recent reports that high-level officials used encrypted messaging apps to discuss active military operations. “If what is reported is true, it certainly suggests they are engaged in outright, recklessly…
San Bernardino, CA – Social Lites, Inc. is proud to announce the 58th Annual Beautillion Scholarship Program, which will take place on March 29, 2025, at 5:45 p.m. This prestigious event will showcase the dedication, leadership, and academic excellence of young men vying for the esteemed title of Sir Knight. The theme for this year’s…
Clean California Program Accepting Multimedia Art Contest Submissions until Mar. 24; Cash Prizes Awarded for Winning Entries SACRAMENTO — A statewide multimedia contest led by the Clean California program is accepting entries from K-12 students through Monday, Mar. 24. The contest calls on students to create either a 30-second video or an 8.5″ x 14″…
By Ethan Ashley, CEO of School Board Partners As our education system is increasingly destabilized, it is more important than ever that our local elected leaders have the knowledge, skills, resources, and capacity to fill in the gap should federal structures, guidelines and oversight go away. Across the country, there are nearly 90,000 school board…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is proud to have recognized Project Fighting Chance as its Outstanding Community Partner for February 2025 in honor of its unwavering commitment to the well-being and success of local students. “Project Fighting Chance is more than a boxing gym; it’s a sanctuary for our youth,…
By Dr. Barbara A. Reynolds (TriceEdneyWire.com) – As America grapples with shifting values and increasing chaos, we face an unsettling question: Could Black Americans find themselves pushed back to a time reminiscent of the 1870’s Post-Reconstruction era, where legally they had no rights whites had to respect? The threat is real, particularly under the grip…
By: Lou K Coleman For those of you who are not paying attention or have not grasped the latest announcements, you are going to be eaten alive. Do you have eyes but fail to see, and ears but fail to hear? [Mark 8:1-18]. Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before…
Dr. Sharon R. Fennema As a movement organizer and activist, I appreciate the clarity that emerges when communities who are discerning their calling “to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God” (Micah 6:8, NRSVUE) take the care to distinguish between service and justice. Where service includes acts of compassion or mercy meant to…