Moreno Valley, CA — October 8, 2025 — Ten years ago, Options For Youth (OFY) – San Bernardino’s Moreno Valley Center opened its doors with one mission: to meet students where they are and help them build brighter futures. Ten years later, that same mission continues to change lives. On October 8, that mission came…
By Lauren Burke In the world of major philanthropy, where naming buildings gets all the headlines, MacKenzie Scott is operating differently. Over the past several years, Scott has made hundreds of unrestricted donations to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and other Black operated organizations. This week, it was announced that Morgan State University would…
Joe W. Bowers Jr. California Black Media For 20 years, the Taste of Soul festival has brought food, music and community pride to Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles. This year’s festival, held on Oct. 18, carried even deeper meaning for organizers and festivalgoers. The day before the celebration, the City of Los Angeles officially…
Solomon O. Smith | California Black Media Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Los Angeles on Oct 18 for the No Kings rally, a march occurring simultaneously in cities across California — and in all 50 states. Organizers say the protests were organized in opposition to what they say is the growing authoritarianism of…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1269 into law on Oct. 13. Also known as “Wakiesha’s Law,” the legislation, authored by Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights), requires county and city jails to promptly notify families when an incarcerated individual is seriously hospitalized or dies while in custody….
Nationwide — Radule Bojovic, a white police officer from Hanover Park, Illinois originally from Montenegro, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after officials found he had overstayed his visa and been living in the country illegally since 2015. The Department of Homeland Security said Bojovic first entered the U.S. on a tourist visa…
By Katie Dukes, EdNC When babies are born, their brains contain billions of neurons. But how those neurons interact — and what they can do as babies grow through childhood into adulthood — is largely shaped by their experiences in the first 1,000 days of life. The architecture of the brain is built in those…
The steep personal toll they could pay when they deprioritize their health By Dr. Lisa Saul, National Medical Director of Women’s Health at UnitedHealthcare If you’ve ever scheduled your child’s checkup before your own, you’re not alone. Women often shoulder the health responsibilities of the entire household — managing pediatric visits, tracking prescriptions for aging…
Erica Poellot For the past couple of years, my team and I have been doing street-based harm reduction outreach in Washington Square Park across from our office in Judson Memorial Church. At least twice a week, we pack up carts with homemade sandwiches and baked goods, safer drug use, safer sex, and overdose prevention supplies,…
By Selen Ozturk As immigration crackdowns continue nationwide, California is expanding access to legal aid through Find Your Ally, the first state-funded program of its kind in the nation. Through Find Your Ally, all students, staff and faculty in California’s 116 community colleges can access free immigration legal aid, regardless of income, enrollment status or…
Griffin Jones | California Black Media Community and civic leaders in Oakland gathered at Chinatown’s Wilma Chan Park on Oct. 16 for the unveiling of a new mural symbolizing unity, strength, and peace as hate crimes continue to rise across the Golden State. This year, the City of Oakland opted to recognize United Against Hate…
United Way supporters and fans of the legendary Motown sound were treated to a great tribute concert and supported a very worthwhile cause. The United Way recently held its annual fundraiser benefiting hunger relief and the San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) Food Pantry. The fundraiser themed The Magical Music of Motown was held at the…
Proposition 50 will authorize the temporary use of new congressional district maps beginning in 2026 and ending in 2030, after which the independent Citizens Redistricting Commission will resume districting responsibilities. RIVERSIDE, CA–The California Teachers Association (CTA) strongly endorses Proposition 50, a ballot measure aimed at preventing President Trump’s cuts and protecting public education funding. Unions…
By Stacy M. Brown The country’s most dependable safety net is changing again, and this time, many fear it will fall hardest on the people who have always leaned on it the most. Across the nation, millions are bracing for the next wave of Social Security changes taking effect this fall and into 2026. What…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. unveiled the Field of Dreams project before more than 600 students at Curtis Middle School on Oct. 16, a transformative plan to renovate and expand a baseball field for children and families. The announcement drew cheers from students…
By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper Chairman of the Board, NNPA The latest move of distraction on the part of President Trump has been two-fold. First, the freeing of all hostages in Gaza and flying there to participate in the cease-fire, for which everyone is grateful; the second move…
Riverside, CA — California State Assembly member Dr. Corey Jackson announced his strong support for Proposition 50, a measure designed to enhance the fairness of the redistricting process in California and oppose Republican efforts to undermine the democratic process. He joins the Legislative Black Caucus, the United Domestic Workers (UDW), the California Teachers Association (CTA),…
The National Bar Association stands firmly and without hesitation beside New York Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James. Today’s indictment is unjust and dangerous. It represents the continued weaponization of our nation’s justice system for political gain. The President of the United States has crossed a red line that no leader in this country’s history has…
By Sharon Fountain Chicago, Oct. 10, 2025 — A federal judge in Chicago has granted a temporary restraining order to halt the Trump administration’s attempt to deploy National Guard troops in Illinois, dealing a legal setback to the administration’s aggressive expansion of federal force in Democratic-led states. The case stems from a lawsuit filed earlier…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.—The Black Culture Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Black Rose Awards, which honor remarkable individuals dedicating their lives to community service and improvement in the Inland Empire. Nominations are due by November 10, 2025. The 34th Annual Black Rose Awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at…
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill (SB) 518, landmark legislation creating California’s Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery — the first state agency in the nation dedicated to implementing reparations for Black Americans. “A few days ago, I, with a few other members of the California…
The Social Lites, Inc. invite all interested young men to attend an informational meeting for the 59th Annual Beautillion. 📅 Dates: Saturday, October 18 🕚 Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM 📍 Location: New Hope Life Center, Room 13 1505 W. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92411 Program meeting will take place weekly on Sundays…
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media On Oct. 7, members of the California Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), and Gov. Gavin Newsom briefed Black media across the state, urging support for Proposition 50 – The Election Rigging Response Act – ahead of the upcoming special election. U.S. Reps….
Barstow, CA – Oct. 13, 2025 – Job seekers and community members are invited to the Barstow Job Fair and Resource Event being held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23. The event will take place at the Harvey House, 685 N. 1st Ave., in Barstow. The event is hosted by California’s…
Millions of Students to Benefit as AB 1454 Transforms How Children Learn to Read LOS ANGELES, CA – In a monumental step forward for California’s students, AB 1454 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom – following unanimous votes of support in both the California Assembly (78-0) and the California Senate (38-0). Unanimous, bipartisan…