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Keeping it Real: When Police Kill Black Boys
A 2022 study published by Cambridge University Press told us what Black mothers and fathers already know, and regarding the murder of Ryan Gainer, is once again infuriatingly evident—that police agencies (with supporting narratives of mainstream media) continue to portray our children, our Black boys, as dangerously menacing, hyper-aggressive, oversized adults, who evoke fear in the average human being.
‘This Is Our Watch Now:’ The Pastor Guiding Conservatives to Southern California School Boards
“Pastors, Christians in general, we have fallen asleep at the wheel,” Tim Thompson intones in a video as a blistering guitar riff kicks in. “The church used to be the public square,” he says as black-and-white footage rolls, depicting a gathering of white people dressed in 1950s-style clothing shaking hands with a pastor.
First Community Capital Reports Significant Year-End Achievements and Growth for 2023
First Community Capital (FCC), proudly certified by the US Department of the Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), is thrilled to report substantial achievements and financial growth for the year ended 2023. As a dedicated non-profit economic development institution, FCC has steadfastly championed economic justice and opportunity, dedicating its efforts to support economically disadvantaged small businesses and Low- and Moderate-Income individuals, particularly focusing on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).
All Three Black San Bernardino Councilmembers Not Returning to City Hall
This week’s primary election has left San Bernardino’s Black community pondering its political future with the loss of all three of the current Black city councilmembers. Less than four years ago, the City of San Bernardino marked a milestone with the election of three Black city councilmembers. Those elected included Damon Alexander, Kimberly Calvin and Ben Reynoso.
Rialto Unified School District’s Black History Celebration Makes History
The Rialto Unified School District (RUSD) hosted its remarkable annual Black History Celebration at Wilmer Amina Carter High School on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Themed “Celebrating Unsung Heroes,” the event showcased the rich diversity and heritage of Black history, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of the RUSD education communities.
Perris School District Votes to Eliminate DEI Department & Mental Health Services
On March 5, Perris Union High School District Board of Trustees voted 4-1 to eliminate 23 positions and dismiss employees from eight positions across the district including social workers, behavior specialists, substance abuse interventionists and the director of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department. Trustee Elizabeth Vallejo was the only member who voted no.
Community Reflections at BVN’s Celebration of Black History
Community members joined a discussion led by Dr. Paulette Brown-Hinds and Hardy Brown II about Black history, the origin of Black Voice News and their work as local government watchdogs. The conversation chronicled the legacy of Black Voice News and examined community stories told through text, data, visuals and mapping mediums.
Keeping it Real: When it Comes to Our Children’s Education, There Should Be “No Surprises”
When news broke this weekend that the Perris Union High School District was meeting Tuesday, Mar. 5, to discuss the elimination of the district’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department, its District Equity Team, program specialists responsible for mental health services–and other cutbacks, a groundswell of resistance began among parents and concerned members of the community.
Mapping Black California report reveals inequities faced by Inland Empire’s Black population
Nestled in Riverside County is Moreno Valley, the Inland Empire’s Blackest city. With the second largest population in the county, Moreno Valley is just one example of the growing communities in the Inland Empire, home to the third largest Black population in the state — soon to be the second.
California Senate Race: Schiff, Porter Lead in Polls Ahead of Primary Elections
With less than a week away from the primary elections, four U.S. Senate candidates participated in a final debate hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo 52 before voters head to the polls on March 5. The senate race has garnered much attention following the death of California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein...
A Celebration of Black History Month with Black Voice News
Join us on Sunday, Feb. 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. for an engaging and personal talk — with possible cameo appearances from their mother, Hon. Cheryl Brown and sister, Regina Brown-Wilson – Black Voice News curators, Hardy Brown II and Paulette Brown-Hinds, share some hard truths about the organization’s work as local government watchdogs but as recorders of Black life in the Inland Empire, including profiles of leaders making a difference in communities across the region, coverage of community events, mapping community assets, and reporting on the fight for social justice and racial equity.
UC Riverside PRIME Supports Women, Diversity and Cultural Competency in Healthcare
In April 2016, Kira Dixon Johnson went to Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles for a scheduled cesarean section. Johnson died hours later after giving birth to her son, Langston, as a result of complications associated with his birth. In 2022, her husband, Charles Johnson, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior...
Palm Springs Prayer Vigil Unites for Restorative Justice
In honor of Black History Month, on Sunday, February 18, beginning at 3:00 pm, the survivors and supporters of Palm Springs Section 14, and a coalition of community organizations will unite for a Prayer Vigil at The Church of St. Paul in the Desert in Palm Springs located at 125 W El Alameda, Palm Springs. The prayer vigil will serve as the cornerstone event of a citywide day of prayer.
A Hold That Won’t Let Go: Mental Health Impacts of Criminal Justice Contact
Driving down the 10 freeway east at 5 a.m. the sun would still sleep below the horizon for over an hour as Adam Garcia and his mother, Nena, traveled to his court hearing at the Larson Justice Center in Indio, CA, located in Riverside County’s Coachella Valley. Every month, they make sure to leave Los Angeles by 4 a.m. to account for traffic or car issues. Court starts at 8:30 a.m.
44th annual Black History Month Expo and Parade celebrates African American heritage in Riverside
The 44th Annual Black History Month Expo and Parade, held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Riverside, was a celebration of the rich and diverse contributions of the African American community. This highly anticipated event brought together people from throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties to honor and appreciate the achievements and cultural heritage of Black IE. The expo featured exhibits, performances, and activities that showcased the region’s talent, resilience, and innovation. Closing out the parade was the highly anticipated performance by Tommy the Clown and his renowned dance crew, T Squad. The parade featured elected leaders, community based organizations, drill teams, matching bands, and leaders in business, social organizations, and religious institutions.
Black Voice News Seeks Aspiring Journalist through California Local News Fellowship Program
To sustain a truly democratic society those who serve and protect must be held accountable. The best way to ensure such accountability is to report on their words and their deeds. This should be the standard. But, with so much noise and disinformation in the media stream it is often hard for citizens to filter through it. This is what makes local journalism more important today than ever before.
Jim Harbaugh Era Begins in Los Angeles
The hiring of Jim Harbaugh to re-tool and lead the Los Angeles Charger football team by Dean Spanos, may be the most assertive head coach move in the history of the organization. Fresh off this year’s national championship win as head coach of the Michigan Wolverines (2015-2024), Jim Harbaugh says...
Black Culture Foundation Announces Black Rose 2024 Winners
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 Ezekiel Adeleke said, “We have chosen Dr. Marcus Funchess, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources of the San Bernardino City Unified School District, and Jack B. Clark, Jr., partner at the law firm of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo.”
Keeping it Real: Urgent Action Needed—Hate Against Black Students in Schools
When claims of “Racism as a Public Health Crisis” rang out in 2020 calling for an overdue plan of action to heal its victims as COVID-19 and the murder of George Floyd collided with a new generation of activists, their sense of urgency for change was palpable. Conditions in America compelled them to picked up the torch of justice as they breathed new life into the struggle for equity and equality,
Power of the Press: Black Voice News @ 50 Exhibition at San Bernardino County Museum Extended to May
The Black Voice News team is proud to announce its exhibit in partnership with the San Bernardino County Museum, Power of the Press: Black Voice News @ 50, is being extended to early May. 2024. The exhibition, which commenorates the publication’s 50 years of service as a source for community...
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