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California Prepares to Launch CalHeat Score, Nation’s First Extreme Heat Ranking System
In 2022, Assembly Bill No. 2238, legislation establishing a statewide extreme heat ranking system was signed into law. Currently this ranking system is being developed by California’s Environmental Protection Agency and is planned to be launched in 2025 as the nation’s first extreme heat wave ranking system. According...
California Report Reveals Devastating Impacts of Extreme Heat on Marginalized Communities
Black Voice News photojournalist Aryana Noroozi was born in San Diego, California and graduated with a master’s degree from The Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Her love for visual storytelling led her to document immigrant and deportee communities and those struggling with addiction. She was a 2020 Pulitzer Center Crisis Reporting Fellow and a GroundTruth Project Migration Fellow. She is currently a CatchLight/Report for America corps member employed by Black Voice News. You can learn more about her at aryananoroozi.com. You can email her at aryana@blackvoicenews.com.
St. Paul A.M.E. Church of San Bernardino Celebrates 120 Years of Worship
The St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church of San Bernardino celebrated 120 years of worship on July 14. Speakers at the celebration included former Pastor Rev. Alvin L. Smith, current Pastor Rev. Steven Shepard Sr., and Senior Pastor of First A.M.E. Church in Pasadena, Rev. Dr. Larry E. Campbell.
Keeping it Real: Kamala Harris for President
Overview: Vice President Kamala Harris has been endorsed by President Joe Biden and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to become the Democratic candidate for president in the 2024 election. Harris is seen as the best choice for president, and her candidacy is supported by many rank and file Democrats and party leaders. The Republican Party is expected to launch a disinformation campaign against Harris, but it is important to not yield to their propaganda. The Supreme Court is stacked with conservative justices who have made it clear they have no problem weighing in on behalf of Trump, and it is time for women and their male supporters to coalesce and work together to elect Harris as the nation’s first woman president.
Kamala Harris Launches 2024 Campaign Following Joe Biden’s Endorsement
Overview: Vice President Kamala Harris has officially launched her campaign for the 2024 Democratic nomination following President Joe Biden’s endorsement. Biden, who faced criticism for his performance in a presidential debate and tested positive for COVID-19, has decided to focus on his duties as President. Harris has already made strides in her campaign, raising over $1.5 million in three hours and receiving support from Governor Gavin Newsom. However, her role as the official Democratic presidential nominee is not yet secure, as delegates of the Democratic Party must officially nominate a candidate at the party’s national convention.
Inland Empire Leaders Discuss How to Strike Back Against Hate
Overview: A panel discussion in Riverside, California, addressed the rise in hate crimes and the need for anti-racist institutions to combat racism. The panelists discussed the importance of reporting hate crimes and emphasized the need for oversight for mandated hate crime reporting. They also highlighted the need for self-reflection and unity to overcome the common oppressor. The event was hosted by Zócalo Public Square in partnership with California Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities, United We Stand, University of California, Riverside (UCR) ARTS, and the UCR College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Remembering the Black Farming Community in San Bernardino Valley
Tamara Cedré and the Live from the Frontline Team. In the heart of San Bernardino, just west of Waterman Avenue, stands St. Mark’s Missionary Baptist Church. Nestled in the once fertile, picturesque Black farming community of Valley Truck Farms, it is now surrounded by warehouse developments and a dwindling congregation that reflects the displacement of families from the neighborhood.
Dr. Cherina Betters Sworn in to San Bernardino Community College District Board of Trustees
Overview: Dr. Cherina Betters has been appointed to the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) Board of Trustees to fill a vacant seat left by Dr. Ann Viricel. Betters will represent Area 7, which includes the areas of Highland, Lake Arrowhead, surrounding mountain communities, and neighborhoods around the San Bernardino International Airport. She has served as the Chief of Equity and Access at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools since 2020 and is an adjunct professor in both the Teacher Education & Foundations and Educational Leadership & Technology departments at the College of Education at Cal State San Bernardino.
Keeping it Real: Avoiding an American Authoritarian and Dystopian Nightmare
Overview: Donald Trump’s former administration officials are reportedly involved in Project 2025, a plan to reshape the federal government and consolidate executive power if he wins the 2024 presidential election. The plan includes the consolidation of Presidential power. The Supreme Court and federal courts appear compromised by conservative judges appointed by Trump. Critics argue that the recent federal judge’s ruling in Trump’s documents case should be thrown out, while the Special Counsel’s office has approved plans to file an appeal. The choice is clear, according to the author, between Joe Biden and a “want to be dictator” in Trump.
OpEd: Democrats, Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
Overview: Former President Donald Trump’s supporters are calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race, but the author argues that Biden should stay in the race because he has a proven track record of protecting civil rights and advocating for equal opportunity in employment, low cost medical coverage, women’s reproductive rights, and investing in Black-owned businesses. The author also highlights the importance of keeping our eyes on the prize of freedom and equal rights, and the need to resist attempts to take us back to the days of segregation and discrimination.
New California Law Mandates Fentanyl Education in High School Health Courses
A new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom this month will now require school districts to include curriculum on the dangers of fentanyl use as part of high school health courses, beginning with the 2026-27 school year. Authored by Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego), Assembly Bill 2429 will require schools...
Excessive Heat Warning Issued as Temperatures Reach Triple Digits in Inland Empire
The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning as temperatures across the Inland Empire continue to reach triple digits. Coachella Valley hit a record temperature during the 4th of July weekend when temperatures rose to 124 degrees. With excessive heat advisories being issued across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties,...
Bloomington Speaks Through Art and Song
Last month, the “Bloomington Speaks,” a community-led art project held a community art gathering, led by artist Tamara Cedré with support from community members Fernanda Durazo and James Dailey. The event included a large-scale sculpture created by members of the community from cardboard packing boxes decorated with...
Supreme Court Ruling Allows Cities to Enforce Bans on Homeless Camps
Overview: The Supreme Court ruled that cities can enforce bans on homeless individuals who sleep outside in public places, overturning a California appeals court ruling that found these laws to be cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment. The decision has disappointed housing advocates, who argue that the ruling does nothing to address the root causes of homelessness such as the growing housing crisis, lack of community investments, and lack of consensus on what it means to be homeless. The ruling has led to increased enforcement of penalties such as fines and jail time on homeless individuals, causing a destabilizing cascade of harm.
Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson secures $5M for expansion of Basic Income Pilot Program for Seniors
As the Chair of the Budget Subcommittee on Human Services, Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson announced the allocation of $5 million to expand California’s Basic Income Pilot Program to cover seniors. Across the state, a number of guaranteed income pilot projects have been launched to give money directly to underserved...
Black Voice News Prepares to Welcome California Local News Fellow, Alyssah Hall
Black Voice News is thrilled to announce it was recently selected as a host newsroom for the 2024 California Local News Fellowship program and is preparing to welcome a new reporter to our newsroom team. The Local News Fellowship is a multi-year, state-funded initiative facilitated by the UC Berkeley Graduate...
OpEd: Democrats Stay the Course with Biden and Harris
As I watched the debate between President Biden and the former “lying” president, I thought of the conversation Moses had with God in Exodus 4:10-17. Moses tried to make excuses not to lead the Israelites out of bondage, and I was reminded of this when President Biden had moments of struggling with his speaking.
Keeping it Real: Supreme Court Shields Trump With Immunity
Overview: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump has absolute immunity for “core” presidential activity, including his discussions with the Justice Department as he worked to overthrow the results of the 2020 Election. The ruling prevents lower courts from considering Trump’s motives and makes it difficult for the Justice Department to prevail in its January 9 case against the former president. The decision also prevents lower courts from considering Trump’s motives regarding January 9, 2020, and gives the former president ammunition to argue he never intended to overthrow the election.
So Long Willie Mays, A Name Synonymous with Baseball Passes at 93
Goodbye Willie Howard Mays Jr. (1931-1924). The “Say Hey Kid” is imbedded in the memory of every young person who wished they could play with the ability that Willie did for so long. He had no weaknesses in his game and truly transcended it. We are only left with the images of a young Willie playing stick ball with local kids on a Harlem neighborhood street, or wheeling around the bases to leg out a triple, Willie’s special flair and exuberance for the game, always pulled us in. From the early years with the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues to the New York and San Francisco Giants (23 seasons), we watched in awe as he gave us memories to last a lifetime.
Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture Celebrates Two Years of Success
The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum celebrated its two year anniversary on June 22 Since opening, the museum has welcomed nearly 100,000 visitors and over 10,000 students from school tours and art classes. The museum is the result of a public-private partnership...
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