Social Lites, Inc. Hosts 58th Annual Beautillion Scholarship Program: “Mastering Your Destiny, Defines Your Success”

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…

California K-12 Students Encouraged to Get Artistic  about Keeping California Clean 

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″…

Project Fighting Chance Named SBCUSD’s Outstanding Community Partner for February 2025

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,…

Opinion: Overregulation and Market Manipulation Are the Roots of California’s Affordability Crisis

Craig J. DeLuz, Special to California Black Media Partners OPINION – When California Democrats recently proclaimed their intention to “Make California Affordable Again,” it echoed a familiar refrain that has been heard time and again in the annals of political promises. However, a deeper examination reveals that this pledge may be more about optics than…

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in Traffic Collison While in Pursuit of a Stolen Vehicle

On Monday, March 17, 2025, at about 10:58 a.m., deputies from the Victorville Station observed a stolen vehicle near Mojave Drive and Amargosa Road, in Victorville.  Deputies attempted a traffic stop but the suspect, Ryan Turner, failed to yield and a pursuit ensued.  During the pursuit, Deputy Hector Cuevas, Jr. was involved in a traffic…

FEMA Coverage for Large Expenses

Los Angeles County wildfire survivors may be eligible for disaster assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program (IHP). FEMA disaster assistance is intended to meet the basic needs of your household for uninsured or underinsured damages directly caused by the disaster, regardless of how large. Large expenses may include: Structural Home Repairs FEMA may provide…

Time for Change Foundation’s Newest Emergency Shelter Brings Safety and Stability to San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA (March 17, 2025) – Another door to stability and success has opened! Time for Change Foundation (TFCF) proudly unveiled its fourth emergency shelter, expanding its life-changing services for individuals and families in need. The grand opening, held on March 15, 2025, brought together community leaders, including Mayor Helen Tran and 7th Ward…

Two weeks Left to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and Small Business Administration Low Interest Loans

LOS ANGELES – Homeowners, renters and businesses in Los Angeles County who experienced property damage or losses from the January wildfires have two weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance. Monday, March 31, is the last day to apply for both FEMA disaster assistance and a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan….

THE QUEENS!

4 Legends. 1 Stage Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight & Stephanie Mills Unite For Historic Tour Produced By Black Promoters Collective! NEW YORK, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Music history will be made as four legendary voices come together for a breathtaking evening of vocal brilliance, electrifying energy, and mutual love. The iconic Chaka…

Keeping it Real: The Divisive Manipulator Once Again Sets His Sights on California

by S.E. Williams Overview: Extremist President Donald J. Trump has launched an investigation into three California colleges, Cal State San Bernardino, the University of California Berkeley, and Cal Poly Humboldt, among dozens of colleges across 40 plus states. This investigation is seen as a move to exploit racism for political gain, and a call to…

Reviving Freedom Schools: ASALH’s fight to counter book bans and censored history

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Back in the 1960s, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) developed Freedom Schools to teach reading, writing, math, civics and history to African Americans whose self-determination was inhibited by the legacy of sharecropper education. The institutions’ curriculum was divided into two parts: the “Citizenship Curriculum” and “Guide to Negro…

The Heart of Early Childhood Education: Child Care Providers and Families Working Together

By Allyson D. Andrews, MSW, LLMSW, Director of Early Childhood Education, 20 Degrees The Reality… Running a childcare center is more than a job — it’s a labor of love. Providers pour their hearts into nurturing children, creating safe and enriching environments, and building relationships with families. But behind the joy of watching little ones…

Democratic lawmakers voice concern over the dismantling of police misconduct database

By Ashlee Banks Special to the AFRO The Trump administration has taken steps to dismantle the national police misconduct database, a tool created to track bad actors in law enforcement. The database, known as the National Decertification Index (NDI), was designed to provide transparency and prevent officers who were decertified due to misconduct from moving…

Trump Sends Chilling Message to Immigrants Declaring English Official Language

By Sunita Sohrabji “The message being sent to immigrant communities is that we don’t belong, and that we should have no expectation of getting assistance from the Government.” – Marita Etcubanez, AAAJ/AAJC President Donald Trump has declared English the official language of the US, raising concerns about the accessibility of essential government services for non-English…