San Bernardino County District 1, resident Clifton L. Harris, has announced his candidacy for County Supervisor District 1. Clifton would be the first Black man to represent Supervisorial District 1. “Running for the County Board of Supervisors is an extension of the values to which I have already dedicated my life: transparency, equity, and accountability….
The 31st Annual San Bernardino Culture Foundation’s Black Rose Awards takes place on Friday, February 23, at 5:30 p.m. at the Riverside Convention Center. SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. —The San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation has announced its award winners for 2024, honoring two people for The Dr. Juanita Scott Humanitarian of the Year Award. Foundation President…
January 9, 2024-During this start of a new year, as you tidy up your homes, set aside your bags and boxes of gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, books, blankets, dishes, small appliances and other home goods and donate them to the Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc. Clothing Donation Drive-Thru Event on Saturday, January 27th, 2024 from…
Minority participants garnered $2M in contracts, 22% added staff PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Thinkzilla Consulting Group today announced that ImpactAZ 2025, a statewide supplier-diversity accelerator serving black and other minority business owners, has announced the results from its inaugural cohort: * Retail owners averaged 186 new customers * 40% of cohort…
Join the “Dancing with the leaders of the Inland Empire” project for two FREE dance workshops in the Inland Empire! Makeda Kumasi of WE 3 PRODUCTIONS, Joy Willson of Caribbean Joy Dance Group, and Monique Williams-Randolph of Unity Dance Studio, are hosting the workshops that feature classes in Jazz, Caribbean and West African Dance. The…
These projects will reduce GHG emissions by a combined 36,647 metric tons, equivalent to taking 8,155 gas-powered passenger vehicles off the road for a year To date, $424 million has been invested in 37 California communities through the Transformative Climate Communities Program SACRAMENTO – Eleven disadvantaged, unincorporated, and tribal communities across the state are receiving…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. is excited to share the joy of the holiday season with Newmark Elementary School through the 3rd Annual Holiday Giveaway. This year, Supervisor Baca, Jr. adopted Newmark Elementary, recognizing the school’s needs and the difference a kind gesture can make. With generous support from Toys for Tots,…
Greetings: It is an honor to introduce you to Mrs. Brenda Dowdy. Mrs. Dowdy is the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) Children Deserve Success (CDS) Homeless Education Project Manager. Brenda began managing the SBCSS School Linked Programs and Partnerships (SLPP) – Homeless Education Department in 2006 with a small state grant of $25,000.00…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) introduced the Meals for At-Risk Americans Act, which would streamline the application process and provide guidance to states for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Restaurant Meals Program. “Everyone deserves access to freshly cooked, nutritious meals, but for many vulnerable…
Washington, DC– The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) and Clean Fuels Alliance America (Clean Fuels) proudly announce the launch of the Environmental Justice Community Forum Series (EJCFS), a collaboration aimed at raising awareness and fostering dialogue on environmental justice (EJ) and the vital role of biodiesel in underserved or disadvantaged communities. The forum…
REDLANDS, CALIF.— Pete Van Helden, Stater Bros. Markets[NN1] [CMD2] Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board, will deliver the keynote address at the kickoff event for The Salvation Army’s Annual Red Kettle campaign. The “miracle” of Christmas is repeated through the joy of caring, sharing and donations to The Salvation Army’s Red Kettles. The…
Calling All Creative Kids and Teens! Pick Up an Entry Form and Let Your Imagination Shine. LA COUNTY, CA – LA County Library’s 44th Annual Bookmark Contest for grades K – 12, which celebrates the joy of reading and creativity, kicks off today, September 5. Submissions will be accepted through October 21, 2023. Kids and…
25 Black women entrepreneurs from across the U.S. awarded $10K in funding and yearlong mentorship Nationwide — The BOSS Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through digital content, programs, and event-based networking, and Sage (FTSE: SGE), the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and…
The following is a statement from Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Campaign Manager for Biden-Harris 2024: For decades, presidents have tried to take on Big Pharma on behalf of seniors, but President Biden finally got it done. Thanks to President Biden’s leadership, millions of seniors, including those taking life-saving medication to prevent heart failure or to manage…
Largest Redlining Settlement Agreement in Department History; Department’s Combating Redlining Initiative Secured Over $75 Million for Neighborhoods of Color to Date The Justice Department announced today an agreement to resolve allegations that City National Bank (City National) engaged in a pattern or practice of lending discrimination by “redlining” in Los Angeles County. City National is…
Fontana, CA, December 19, 2022- Do you have lots of “stuff” and not quite sure what to do with it? During this holiday season, make room in your closets and cupboards for your new wardrobe and home decor, by donating your old gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, books, blankets, and other home goods to the…
December 12, 2022 — Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires at this time of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days…
The 42nd Annual Black History Parade and Unity Festival Saturday, February 5, 2022 in Downtown Anaheim Accepting parade talent, vendors, sponsors Presented by the Orange County Heritage Council WHAT: The 42nd Annual Orange County Black History Parade & Unity Festival Parade Route: Starts at Anaheim Blvd/Lincoln Avenue, marches south to Water Street and return to…
A special exhibit about the creation of the upcoming December 2nd “Curtain of Courage” Memorial opens at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2 at the San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands. The exhibit will display models of the “Curtain of Courage” Memorial, currently under construction at the County’s Government Center. In addition, the exhibit will…
November 22, 2021—The California Wellness Foundation today announced $8.9 million in grants to advance health equity in California including grants for wildfire disaster relief, equitable access to safe water, support for women of color at risk of HIV/AIDS, and bold new initiatives for advancing economic security in low-income communities. Eradicating Poverty and Strengthening the Middle…
(Redlands, Calif.) Giving a toy to a needy child. It is a small gesture but participating in The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree will make this Christmas memorable for you as well as the children in need. Without your help, some children won’t get anything for Christmas. “Just pick up an Angel Tree tag and buy…
The San Bernardino County Library invites residents to join on Facebook and in the libraries for the Safari Event. Enjoy an amazing week of crafts and a special scavenger hunt through the libraries and earn three digital program activity badges on the library Beanstack app for the chance to win a fantastic themed prize basket….
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Prof. Anthony Castro does everything he can to make learning math as easy as pi. Castro finds that a lot of students enter his classroom believing that math is difficult and they are learning things they won’t ever need to use, saying and it “in large part due to the examples…
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Meet Ricky Dollison, a fourth-generation African American farmer who is the owner of Dollison Farms located in Poulan, Georgia. He is also the owner of a company called Warrior Creek Premium Meats that produces responsibly raised, antibiotic-free bacon, sausage, ground beef, ribeye steaks, pork tenderloins, and chicken leg quarters. The family-owned and…
Legislation would provide critical guidance so that educators can better identify and address student mental health concerns SACRAMENTO, CA — Amid growing concern about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth mental health, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills) today announced the introduction of legislation that would enable educators in California to better identify and…