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Legacy of a Black Cowboy: Remembering Al Joubert’s Life and Love for Rodeo
Overview: Flora Levon Hays-Joubert, the wife of late husband Alton James Joubert, shares memories of her husband’s life and love for rodeo. Al was a committed cowboy who participated in the Bill Pickett Rodeo and served with the San Bernardino region’s Mounted Posse. Flora and Al had twin daughters who were born into the rodeo lifestyle. After Al’s passing, Flora no longer participates in rodeo events, but finds comfort in knowing that he passed doing what he loved.
Navigating Reentry: Two Men Share Their Journeys After Decades in Prison
Overview: Richard Jerimiah Giles III and Bennie Burrell, two recently released individuals from California, share their experiences of reentry to society. While the process of reentry is challenging, having a support system and a focus on mental health can help reduce the mental toll. Richard credits his success to his support system and attending reentry courses. Bennie, who served 31 years, is actively giving back to other formerly incarcerated individuals by offering reentry support. Both men emphasize the importance of a support network and mental health in ensuring a successful reentry.
“I Fear for My Life” Part 2, Anyone Named Adam Garcia
As revealed by Black Voice News in “I Fear for My Life, Part 1, Adam Garcia’s Nightmare” the first story in the series, “Due Process: Searching for Justice in the Inland Empire,” Adam Garcia, charged with serious crimes by the Riverside County District Attorney (RCDA) Michael Hestrin, claims he is innocent.
Shadows of Struggle: Biracial Identity in America
If you are the victim of a hate crime, please contact your local law enforcement agency. For additional information please visit oag.ca.gov/hatecrimes. In the records of American history, the story of biracial identity runs deep, intertwining with the very essence of society—a narrative marked by challenges, victories, and a quest for equality. From the inception of colonization to current times, individuals of mixed heritage have navigated a maze of societal norms, prejudice, and the pursuit of self-understanding.
Advocates Forge Solutions Amid Abortion Crisis for People of Color
Following the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade, near or total abortion bans have gone into effect across 14 states after the Supreme Court’s decision. Arizona may become the 15th state to ban abortions after the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the state could enforce a law that bans nearly all abortions. The 1864 law that banned nearly all abortions in the state went unenforced for decades after Roe v. Wade passed in 1973.
OpEd – Reproductive Justice and Gynecologic Care: Honoring Jessica Pettway’s Legacy
Jessica Pettway did not need to die from cervical cancer. What will we do to make sure that another Black woman does not die? Jessica Pettway, 36, beauty influencer, mom, and wife passed away on March 11, 2024, from cervical cancer. Black women are constantly forced to disappear or comply...
Daughter Honors Father’s Legacy With “Get Your Rear in Gear” 5k For Colon Cancer Awareness
On Saturday, April 13th, Run 4 Life Colon Cancer AWaReness 5k and the Colon Cancer Coalition partnered to host the inaugural “Get Your Rear in Gear” Temecula 5k Run/Walk at the Maurice Car’rie Vineyard. The event, organized by 33-year-old Murrietaa resident Kristin Robinson, is her opportunity to...
OpEd: Was Racism Involved in the Selection Process that Eventually Led to Hiring Charles Montoya as City Manager?
I do not know if the Mayor and Council set out in January 2023 to hire a Latino as City Manager. However, I do know what preceded the selection of Charles Montoya. To provide a brief background, the Mayor and Council unanimously appointed Charles McNeely, who is Black, to manage the city for six months, starting in January and ending on June 30, 2023, with a possible extension until a permanent manager was recruited. This decision received overwhelming support from city staff, business leaders, and a broad cross-section of the community. Citizens of every race expressed their approval before the Council, commending the decision as beneficial for the city.
Keeping it Real: Sexual Assault Awareness 2024—The Need to Protect Black Women and Girls
“Unfortunately, Black women remain vulnerable to sexual violence due to what we call intersectionality, the systematic oppression Black women experience based upon their race and gender… [T]he “Strong Black Woman” archetype, the dangerous single story told about Black women that uplifts their strength, perseverance and survival and minimizes their emotional well-being, tenderness and humanity, [results in a racist and sexist reality where] Black women are rarely protected.” – Jameta Nicole Barlow, PhD, MPH.
A First for Black Media: Black Voice News Leverages Web 3 and Blockchain Technology to Combat Racism in California
RIVERSIDE, Calif., April 8, 2024 – In response to the murder of George Floyd, many government agencies and leaders across California declared racism a “public health crisis.”. While the declarations are a starting point, Mapping Black California, a project of Black Voice News and the first Black newspaper...
Ryan Gainer’s Death Sparks Controversy
On March 9, family members of 15-year-old Ryan Gainer, diagnosed as autistic, called 9-1-1 reporting that he was actively assaulting family members and damaging property at the residence. “He was upset that he couldn’t have his video games or play with his laptop,” the Gainer family attorney DeWitt Lacy explained,...
Legacy of the J.W. Vines Medical Society and the UCR School of Medicine: A Timeline Tracing Its Evolution and Impact
In recognition of the advocacy and efforts of the J.W. Vines Medical Society, the University of California, Riverside (UCR) renamed their annual Diversity Equity and Inclusion Colloquium to the UCR School of Medicine’s J.W. Vines Diversity Equity and Inclusion Colloquium. The J.W. Vines Medical Society is a nonprofit organization that supports Black physicians and medical students across the Inland Empire with mentoring and educational opportunities.
Keeping it Real: Nearly a Million Patients Exposed Due to City of Hope Security Breach
“Protecting the security of information is a responsibility,” noted Equifax, a multinational consumer reporting agency and nearly everyone agrees. When you are battling Stage 4 leiomyosarcoma, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, breast or one of any other type of cancer, the last thing you need added to your stress level is a breach of your security that may include anything or everything from your name to your banking information to medical details about your most devastating illness and your epic battle to stave off its inevitability.
Care in the IE The Growing Need: Will You Care for Me?
In six years, 10.8 million Californians will be over the age of 60 — accounting for 25% of the state’s population. California has one of the fastest growing populations, with a projected 30% increase by the year 2060. The population aged 60 years and over is expected to...
Briana Rice: A Day in the Life (Photo Essay)
Briana Rice, 38, was driving home from work in December 2021 when she was rear-ended by a semi-truck. Her resulting injuries were a traumatic brain injury (TBI), a spinal injury and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She returned home that evening after taking photos and gathering insurance information, without going to...
In My Opinion: Half-truths, Is City Manager Charles Montoya Creating A Den of Smiling Face Liars? (Part 2)
At the February 21, 2024 5:00 pm Special Council Meeting another incident came up since Charles Montoya became City Manager. The council was discussing agenda item 21: Downtown San Bernardino Property Based Improvement District (PBID) Feasibility Study and. Formation Process (Councilmember Ted Sanchez, Ward 1) to see if they wanted...
New California Black Doula Directory Launched by Frontline Doulas
Birthing families now have access to an additional doula directory with the launch of Frontline Doula’s California Black Doula Directory. Frontline Doulas is a perinatal health program that provides Black families with Black doulas at no cost across Los Angeles County. Co-founded by two community-based doulas in 2019, Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson and Khefri Riley, Frontline Doulas offer supportive services for families and training opportunities for community doulas.
Brain Injury Survivor Briana Rice: Living with An Invisible Disability
In December 2021, Briana Rice, 38, was on her way home from work when she was rear-ended by a semi-truck. She suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), a spinal injury and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Prior to her accident, Briana was a scientist, working in the field of international healthcare...
Combating Child Poverty
Sacramento – In response to the surge in child poverty, Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson has introduced two proposals to develop and strengthen the California Youth Childhood Tax Credit (YCTC). Recent data from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) reveals a concerning spike in youth poverty from 9.0% in fall 2021 to 13.8% in early 2023.
OpEd: Is S.B. City Manager Charles Montoya trying to create a den of smiling face liars?
It was on January 31, 2024 during a discussion at a city council meeting that City Manager Charles Montoya told council members that he had in his possession a Letter of Intent from a bonding company to renovate San Bernardino’s City Hall. During the back-and-forth discussion Councilmember Kim Calvin...
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