By Liz Bell, EdNC.org Rachel Nelson has worked in child care since she was a 19-year-old college student at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. She worked for two decades across multiple states, including several years in Onslow County, North Carolina, providing technical assistance to increase program quality. Nelson thought she had seen it all —…
By Amy Kang As a Black-owned business, fractional CFO services can help you unlock capital by giving you the financial expertise, clean books, and investor-ready reports. These items are important, especially if you’re looking to impress lenders and investors. The right fractional CFO turns disorganized finances into reports that give you access to loans, grants,…
Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey| California Black Media California is launching a pilot program for its new Career Passport, a digital tool designed to help workers connect with employers by highlighting their skills, training and work experience rather than relying solely on college degrees. The pilot phase began June 17 and runs through Aug….
SAN BERNARDINO, CA —Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects has launched a corporate fundraising campaign in partnership with The CARE Project, Inc., kicking off the initiative with an initial $2,000 corporate donation. The campaign is open to Wilson & Company employees to drive additional community support. This collaborative effort is part of the firm’s…
LOS ANGELES The Licensed Adult Residential Care Association (LARCA) has been awarded $500,000 in Technical Assistance Funding to launch a pilot project to connect hundreds of underutilized licensed care facility beds to Los Angeles County’s affordable housing and homelessness prevention system, Bennie Tinson, Executive Director, announced. “Four years ago, I was hired with a…
RIALTO, CALIFORNIA — June 19, 2026 — What happened at Fergusson Park on Juneteenth was more than just an event — it was a movement. From 3 PM to 9 PM, thousands poured into Fergusson Park in Rialto, transforming the park into a sea of joy, celebration, unity, and hope. Families arrived from across the…
By Dwight Brown, Film Critic for DwightBrownInk.com and NNPA News Wire “I’m just a kid from Hell’s Kitchen.” But many New Yorkers think of her as the city’s daughter. And now viewers of this dual-track documentary will know how that neighborhood influenced her and how she helped make it famous. Two intertwining storylines bind this…
Glendale, CA – A new rental assistance program in Glendale aims to address housing affordability and stability for Glendale renters experiencing a destabilizing financial event. On July 6, 2026, the City of Glendale will open a two-week application period for the new Glendale Rental Assistance and Stabilization Program (GRASP), which will provide eligible renters with…
By Billie Pollisotto The division of assets in divorce involves identifying marital property, determining its value, and distributing it according to state laws and individual circumstances. These assets can range from family homes and bank accounts to retirement funds, investment portfolios, business interests, and outstanding liabilities, making it important to understand how property is divided…
By Edward Kissam Andres (we are only using his first name because of the sensitivities of his case) is an emergency room doctor in the first year of his residency. He works in an urban hospital in the San Francisco Bay area which, like most, is chronically understaffed. He is also among a growing number…
June is African American Music Appreciation Month! Created by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, this month celebrates the African American musical influences that comprise an essential part of our nation’s treasured cultural heritage. Formerly called National Black Music Month, this celebration of African American musical contributions is re-established annually by presidential proclamation. Though by no…
By Hazel Trice Edney Wake up, everybody, No more sleepin’ in bed No more backward thinkin’. Time for thinkin’ ahead The world has changed so very much from what it used to be. There is so much hatred, war and poverty. The world won’t get no better If we just let it be. Naw, naw,…
Join us for the World Faith Vision Church Juneteenth Community Fair & Concert on Friday, June 19th from 4 PM to 8 PM! This family-friendly celebration honors freedom, culture, and community with live music, food, local vendors, and activities for all ages. We are currently seeking vendors and volunteers to help make this event a…
This is a partial list of African American Musicians and composers. Also included are musical groups. To locate biographical information on the following persons, use one of the library’s biography databases or Grove Music Online, located on the library database page. To Access Information Off Campus, Please Enter Your Banner ID and Password. Marian Anderson…
By Karen Marine On Juneteenth—a day that symbolizes the delayed arrival of freedom in America—we are reminded that liberty has never been distributed evenly, and justice has never always arrived on time. Juneteenth is not only a historical milestone. It is a warning. A reminder that freedom can be declared, yet still denied in practice….
Event by Sucka Punch Productions San Bernardino County Fairgrounds Public · Anyone on or off Facebook San Bernardino County Fairgrounds 14800 7th Street, Victorville, CA 92392 Sat, 27 Jun, 4:30 PM PDT Doors open 4:00 PM
DIANA LAMBERT A superintendent from a tiny school district in Kern County, working with only a dozen volunteers over three months, garnered at least 670,000 votes in her bid for California superintendent of public instruction, despite taking no campaign contributions. Wendy Castañeda Leal, 42, superintendent and principal of Semitropic Elementary School District in Wasco, came…
By Wayne Wilson, Highway Safety Education Campaign Manager, Caltrans Roadside workers put their lives on the line every day to help people traveling on California’s roads. Their work allows us to arrive at our destinations and return home safely. Many of these people are tow truck drivers, Freeway Service Patrol teams, and Caltrans crews who…
As California continues counting ballots weeks after the primary election, some political leaders are raising questions about election integrity. But election officials say the lengthy process reflects safeguards designed to ensure every eligible vote is counted accurately — not evidence of fraud. California’s vote-counting process has come under renewed scrutiny after some Republican leaders questioned…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Matthew Parham, a professional voice actor, was among dozens of artists and creators from across California who traveled to Sacramento to witness the Senate Privacy, Technology and Consumer Protection Committee vote in favor of legislation that would require developers of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models to disclose the…
Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Disability advocates, caregivers, families and state lawmakers gathered at the California State Capitol on Monday to oppose Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed $367.7 million reduction to the state’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program, warning the cuts could jeopardize care for thousands of seniors and people with…
Wanda Haynes-Certified Sommelier When the need for high end luxury calls out to you, then consider a vacation to Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The incredible new property that is on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip. Fontainebleau opened at the end of 2023, and the resort’s public spaces including the casino…
By Pedro Nava, Dion Aroner, and Janna Sidley For six years, William Del Rosario and his family have waited for services that were already approved. William, who is autistic and non-speaking, testified before the Little Hoover Commission – an independent watchdog agency on which we serve – earlier this year about the daily reality of…
By Wade Henderson As Americans prepare to celebrate Juneteenth and the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, we should take pride in the extraordinary progress our country has made toward becoming a more perfect union. But these milestones also demand honesty. They require us to confront the Supreme Court’s recent gutting of the Voting Rights…
Juneteenth Jam strengthens the village mentality within our community by creating a space where residents, business owners, nonprofit organizations, and leaders from all sectors, at every level, come together. We unite to foster a deeper understanding of humanity and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to our community,” said Davis. Rialto, CA — The City of Rialto…