Category: Local & Community
Shop Black Week Launches To Boost Sales Of Black Businesses
When it comes to the financial health of businesses, black is beautiful for the economic well-being of an establishment. Now that idea has generated a campaign in hopes of boosting more green backs toward Black companies. Coined Shop Black Week (SBW) encourages all consumers across the country to conduct business with at least one African…
School Board Honored October Outstanding Students
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…
Meet the First Black Woman to Ever Win the Miss Mississippi USA Pageant in 67 Years
Nationwide — Asya Branch (@AsyaDanielle), the winner of Miss Mississippi 2018, has most recently won the Miss Mississippi USA pageant to become the first Black woman to ever win the crown in the organization’s 67-year history. She is set to represent Mississippi in the Miss USA 2020 pageant. Aside from the beauty, Asya, a native…
Madeline Farlow Speaks on Goal Setting to Beautillion Knights
Ms. Madeline Farlow, one of the community leaders and employee of the Employment Development Department spent time with Social Lites, Inc. of San Bernardino Beautillion Knights on a beautiful fall afternoon on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Center for Youth and Community Development. Ms. Farlow addressed goal setting, importance of professional appearance and role-playing…
Once Homeless Herself, This Entrepreneur Has Helped More Than 600 Families Become Homeowners
Nationwide — 8 years ago, Princess Butler was homeless and struggling with debt, but now she is the CEO & founder of Financial Advantage Solutions which has helped more than 600 families around the country become – not just homeowners – but also debt-free. Princess was raised by her grandparents who adopted her from a…
San Bernardino Police Department Donates to Mentor Program
San Bernardino Police Department Donates to Mentor Program San Bernardino— 10/31/19 — San Bernardino Police Department donated to Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy (YVYLA), to help give support to their S.A.M. Program, which stands for Student Achievement Mentor Program. The Department continually strives in its commitment to the prevention of crime, the identification and apprehension…
Gun Violence Exposed
New ABF Creative Podcast “Through Her Eyes” Gives Listeners On-The-Ground Perspective From Mothers Of Inner-City Gun Violence Victims Newark, NJ (BlackNews.com) — While the topic of gun violence has become a major talking point during this election cycle, it’s been a continuing crisis in most inner cities. In response, ABF Creative launches Through Her…
Aguilar Announces $720,000 to Establish New Tribal Health Program for Inland Empire
San Bernardino, CA— Rep. Pete Aguilar joined Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc. (RSBCIHI) to announce $720,000 in federal funding to establish a services program for victims of crime. The funding will allow RSBCIHI to hire a Victim Services Project Director, a Victim Services Support Specialist and a full-time Mental Health Clinician to establish a…
Manager Fired After Two Black Men Arrested in Starbucks Has Filed a Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
Philadelphia, PA — Shannon Phillips, a former regional manager at Starbucks, has filed a lawsuit for racial discrimination claiming that the coffee giant fired her after the highly-publicized arrest of two Black men just because she is white. Phillips, who said she was a 13-year employee of Starbucks, said she was a regional manager who…
October Highlights Three Key Ways to Defend Your Child In the Digital World
Did you know that nearly half of young people (47%) have received intimidating, threatening or nasty messages online? Of children currently experiencing a mental health problem, over 2/3 (68%) say they experienced cyberbullying in the last year. As kids and young people are using social media for longer periods and on multiple social platforms, we…
Wolverine Football Team Sets Ten Individual Records in a Single Game
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….
Enjoy free family fun on RivCo Recycles Day
The County of Riverside is celebrating America Recycles Day with free family fun! Join the festivities on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Resource Garden located at the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources at 14310 Frederick St., Moreno Valley, Spend the day with us as we celebrate all the…
Assemblymember Reyes Statement On Public Safety Power Shutoff in 47 Assembly District Communities
San Bernardino – The following is a statement by Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes relating to the impact of the Public Safety Power Shutoff on the communities of the 47th Assembly District, specifically Rialto, Fontana and San Bernardino: “Over the weekend several thousand Southern California Edison customers in my district were impacted by the power shutoffs. …
House Passes Five Financial Services Bills
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The U.S. House of Representatives passed five financial services bills, including bills to: close loopholes in and ensure better enforcement of this country’s anti-money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act laws, protect investors and help startups finance their operations, require the Consumer Bureau to conduct research on the challenges of unbanked and underbanked…
Annual EasterSeals Southern California And Baker’s Drive-Thru Safe Halloween Coupon Book Campaign Is Back, Now Through Oct. 31
Just $2 buys a coupon book packed with over $400 in savings along with chances to win tickets to an area theme park; all proceeds benefit local Easterseals disability services IRVINE, Calif. – (September 24, 2019) – A popular Inland Empire fall tradition is back and bigger than ever: the annual Safe Halloween Coupon Book…
“As a Dog Returns to His Vomit, So a Fool Repeats His Folly!”
By: Lou Yeboah Ain’t that ’bout a pickle! The point being that a dog is no more revolted by its own vomit than a fool by his own folly; they both go back to that which is vile and disgusting. Why? Because the dog doesn’t have any sense and neither does the fool. The point…
San Bernardino City Unified Empowers Students To Reduce School Bullying
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…
Long Beach Ronald McDonald House Hosts Sixth Annual “A Few Good Men” Gala Benefiting Families With Critically Ill Children On Tuesday, October 29
Twelve Honorees will be Recognized for their Generous Contributions to the Long Beach Community. WHAT: On Tuesday, October 29, the Long Beach Ronald McDonald House (LBRMH) will host the sixth annual “A Few Good Men” Gala honoring twelve esteemed gentlemen from throughout the region who have made a positive impact on the communities they serve….
Social Lites, Inc. Beautillion 2019-2020 Kick Off!
Social Lites, Inc. of San Bernardino 53rd Beautillion Scholarship 2019-2020 program under the leadership of Mrs. Tina Darling, Beautillion Chairperson is now in progress. Its’ not too late for young men seeking scholarship opportunities in addition to being mentored by leaders in the community to participate in this fabulous program. It is great to…
Nominations Open For First 5 Riverside Champion For Children Award
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…
Samuel Howard Johnson, Longtime Resident and Business Owner, Has Died
The Westside Community mourns the loss of a longtime resident, business owner and friend, Samuel Howard Johnson. Samuel was born March 30, 1931 and passed away, Friday, September 6, 2019. Samuel loved the auto body business and his dream came true of owning his own business in 1964. He enjoyed his trade for many years. …
Civil Rights Leaders Urge Supreme Court to Uphold One of the Nation’s Oldest Anti-Discrimination Statutes
WASHINGTON – Civil rights leaders urged the Supreme Court to preserve a civil rights statute that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color and ethnicity when making and enforcing contracts. The law applies to all private and public actors and prohibits retaliation. Known as Section 1981, it has been one of the cornerstones of…
Facial recognition technology is targeting Black people
Facial recognition technology uses algorithms to replicate the racial bias in policing that has had life-threatening consequences for Black people and our communities. This invasive technology is racist and inaccurate, misidentifies women and people of color, and reinforces a system of oppression that surveils and targets Black people on baseless grounds, while also demonizing our…
The “Unity In CommUnity Day Annual Chillin N’ Grillin BBQ was a Success!
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…
U.S. House of Representatives to Vote on Cannabis Banking Legislation
Statement below from Steve Hawkins of the Marijuana Policy Project WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives will hold a floor vote on the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act (H.R. 1595), which would prevent federal financial regulators from punishing financial institutions that provide services to state-legal cannabis businesses. The SAFE…
