Watch the full Bill Presentation by clicking the link below, it begins at 3:55 https://www.assembly.ca.gov/media/4202-video By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Sacramento- The Assembly Judiciary Committee passed legislation today that would establish a commission to consider reparations for African American Californians who continue to experience the negative effects of Black slavery and…
“12 Days in 12 Hours Productivity Success Challenge” & “The Secure the Bag Scholarship Application Challenge” Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) — Popular philanthropist and entrepreneur Jay Cameron is hosting the online “12 Days in 12 Hours Productivity Success Challenge” & “The Secure the Bag Scholarship Application Challenge” on Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 and May 16th, 2020…
Governor issues Report Card on state’s progress in fighting COVID-19 Governor’s Report Card indicates California will be prepared to move into the early phase of Stage 2 of reopening this Friday, May 8 Stage 2 allows gradual reopening of lower-risk workplaces with adaptations including bookstores, clothing stores, florists and sporting goods stores, with modifications Governor…
State-of-the-art functionality, sleek design; CTA.ORG live Friday, May Day BURLINGAME – After months of hard work, dedication and member input, CTA is proud to launch its new and improved website. The new website provides great user experience with a faster, easier-to-navigate, mobile-friendly, visually appealing and interactive space that reflects the power and beauty of the…
Remembering MLK: The Man. The Movement. The Moment. MEMPHIS, TN – (April 2, 2020) — The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel will present a virtual commemoration in honor of Dr. King’s life and legacy on April 4, the 52nd anniversary of his death. Since the pandemic surge, the museum has retooled its…
Creating diversity in the animated early childhood development space and supplementing the curriculum taught in traditional schools. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Elite Kids is an education and lifestyle brand for babies, tots, and kids ages 10 and under. The company stands out as one of the only brands for children that center around black and brown…
As many Southland educational institutions are closing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a pair of internet providers today announced plans to provide free internet to households with students. Charter and Comcast announced Friday that they would offer 60 days of complimentary broadband to homes with K-12 or college students. For households that do…
Jolted through time at the touch of a red button, gifted brothers Pook (10) and Boogee (7) embark on problem-solving quests spurred on by their enthusiasm for science and engineering. The series highlights lesser known yet influential historical figures beginning with accomplished black inventor Frederick McKinley Jones in The Adventures of Pook and Boogee: The…
Mentors include Dr. Anthony Blacksher (Professor at SBVC), Mr. Hardy Brown II (SB County Board of Education Trustee), Mr. Rikke Van Johnson (Former Councilmember 6th Ward) with Social Lites Beautillion Knights at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast. Mr. Derek Williams, Chief of Police for City of Ontario speaks to participants of Beautillion program…
California State University, Northridge psychology professor Que-Lam Huynh has been named an “emerging scholar” by leading education magazine Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. Each year, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education recognizes an interdisciplinary group of minority scholars under the age of 40 as “emerging scholars.” Scholars are selected based on factors such as commitment to…
Every day, many elementary school students walk to school. San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Positive Youth Development Department is working to make sure students have safe routes to school, so that they are as safe walking to and from school as they are when they arrive at school or home. Join the Positive…
The community is invited to celebrate the Grand Opening of the second phase of The Shops at University Park, this Saturday, January 11, from 12 to 3pm. Located at 1725 -1775 W. Northpark Boulevard, at University Parkway across the street from California State University San Bernardino, The Shops at University Park offers an array of…
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) offers its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Edward Aschoff. Edward was an ESPN college football reporter and considered a “rising star” in sports journalism. He was respected as a powerful storyteller on camera and as a writer. Sadly, Edward passed on Christmas Eve, on his…
If you were to ask a random person what their favorite Denzel Washington film was, many will be quick to spew out a list of Hollywood’s biggest films. Anything from Glory, to Mo’ Better Blues or even Training Day , Equalizer and Fences, it’s always a list of some of the best films . Whatever…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) Inland Empire Media Academy announces that submissions for panels, artists, and student films are now open for the Wolverine Con and 9th Annual SBVC International Student Film Festival. The SBVC Media Academy continues its annual celebration of student filmmakers and additionally calls all area artists and…
As part of its process for selecting new science textbooks, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) invites all stakeholders to review the books and give input. The books are available for review now through December 13, 2019, at all Family Engagement Centers. The books are also available for review during business hours at…
U. S. Cities Lead Eighth Annual Week Of Positive Change, Non-Violence & Opportunities-Endorsed By Five (5) U.S. Governors Washington, DC – Black Women for Positive Change (BWFPC) organized the Eighth Annual Week of Positive Change, Non-Violence and Opportunities, October 12-20, 2019 and beyond, in 9 cities in the United States, and London. National BWFPC Co-Chairs…
The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education honored 11 students with Outstanding Student Awards at the October 15, 2019, Board meeting. Students were also recognized by the San Bernardino Symphony, which provided them and their families with free symphony tickets, and Assembly member James Ramos, who provided each student with a certificate…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – After a 2018 season that saw the San Bernardino Valley College football team rewrite the record books, the 2019 team picked up right where the 2018 team left off breaking 10 records in a single night. The Wolverines took on Santa Ana College, defeating the Dons 80-48 in the SBVC Stadium….
October is Bullying Prevention Month, and San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) credits its innovative undercover anti-bullying teams with reducing student-on-student harassment. The District’s Positive Youth Development Department, in collaboration with university professors, designed an effective, holistic system to respond to incidents of bullying centered around empowering students to encourage kindness and respect. Known…
Nominations are now being accepted for the First 5 Riverside (F5R) Champion for Children Award. The nomination form and guidelines are available online at http://www.First5Riverside.org. Entries will be accepted until Nov. 1. The Champion for Children Award was created to honor and bring awareness to people and organizations whose leadership and advocacy embody the vision…
Man, oh man what a day!! Sat. September 14, 2019 11-3pm “Unity In CommUNITY Day” annual Chillin N Grillin BBQ comPITition took place at the Jessie Turner Sports Pavilion at Fontana Park. Outside the arena as guest arrive they had the opportunity to walk thru the Cruising Brothers People’s Choice Classic Car Show where they…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA- Not everyone can donate blood, but everyone can support the cause of voluntary blood donation by supporting LifeStream Blood Bank’s Third Annual 5K Life Run/Walk presented by OneLegacy, Sunday, Sept. 29 at Cal State San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway. Activities take place near the athletic fields at the east end of campus,…
“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope. It is a tool for daily life in modern society. It is a bulwark against poverty.…Especially for girls and women, it is an agent of family health and nutrition. For everyone, everywhere, literacy is, along with education in general, a basic human right.” Those were the words…
San Bernardino City Unified School District is pleased to offer a free, nutritious breakfast and lunch to every student every school day for the 2019–2020 school year. Multiple studies have shown that when children experience hunger, it can have serious and lasting impacts on their physical and intellectual growth. According to Feeding America, children from…
