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U.S. Congress Approves Bill to Honor Legacy of Dr. Margaret B. Hill
What better way to enter Black History Month than by having one of our local sheroes recognized at the national level?. On March 2, 2022, Congressman Pete Aguilar introduced legislation renaming the Del Rosa Post Office to honor the late Dr. Margaret B. Hill. On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, that effort came to fruition when the House of Representatives passed the bill, officially authorizing the renaming of the post office to honor the legacy of Dr. Hill, beloved educator and community advocate who passed away in December ,2021.
Stronger Together Now Faces Ongoing Criticism Over Inclusion Events in Redlands
Stronger Together Now (STN), a nonprofit that hosts community events in the Inland Empire, is suddenly faced criticism and questions about the future of its events held in the City of Redlands as expressed at the Redlands City Council Meetings on December 19, 2023, and January 16, 2024. “In short,...
Keeping it Real: Conflict and Controversy in California Over Youth Tackle Football
It was a proud moment for Jayden Daniels, his family, other loved ones, members of the inland community and supporters across the country when it was announced on December 9, 2023, that he had won the coveted Heisman Trophy. By all accounts, Daniels is definitely a hometown hero, a role model for aspiring scholar-athletes, and an all-around good guy. His accomplishments are laudable.
News in Brief: Congressman Pete Aguilar Highlights Significance of $35M Grant in Addressing Homelessness
On Wednesday, January 24, Congressman Pete Aguilar held a press conference at the Central City Lutheran Mission in San Bernardino to announce a near $35 million Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) grant in support of the city’s Project Homekey. This grant, the largest awarded during the current...
Op Ed: Dual Enrollment – A Gateway to Empowerment for African American Students
In America’s educational landscape, the dual enrollment program stands as a significant opportunity for African American students, meriting attention well before middle school. This initiative, allowing high schoolers to experience college-level courses, is more than an academic advantage; it’s a crucial empowerment tool. Enrollment in these programs offers African...
California Changes COVID-19 Isolation Recommendations
Breaking from guidelines set by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), California changed their COVID-19 isolation recommendations earlier this month. On Jan. 9, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued new guidance on when to isolate after testing positive for COVID-19. Previously, the health agency recommended that people who test positive for COVID-19 isolate for five days and stay at home — a recommendation the CDC still encourages.
Prepare for a “Tridemic”: Flu, RSV, and COVID-19
According to Dr. Jose Luis Perez, Chief Medical Officer at South Central Family Health Center in Los Angeles, “There are more than a hundred different viruses that cause upper respiratory infections. Those include COVID19, RSV and the influenza virus.” Pulse oximeter captures measurement of oxygen saturation level in the patient's body. Credit: hub.jhu.edu.
Path Life Ministries Serving the Unhoused in Riverside County
Many longtime residents of. . .you can fill in the name of the place where you live. . .will tell you they don’t remember seeing so many people without permanent homes or housing. If you’re old enough, you can remember when the sight of someone laying on the sidewalk made you concerned they may have fallen ill. It wasn’t a common sight, but not anymore.
Heisman Hero Jayden Daniels Honored at Home
Former Cajon High School standout Jayden Daniels leaves for college and returns home to San Bernardino a Heisman Trophy winner. Honored by the city with a parade on Saturday, including a special tribute by his former high school to rename Cajon’s football field Jayden Daniels Stadium. Cajon High School...
Keeping it Real: Exhumation and Desecration — A Commentary on the Middle East
Every now and then something happens internationally that compels me to comment and although I recognize that any statement about Israel–unless it is glowing and supportive of their aggression against Hamas – is likely to be met with allegations of anti-semitism. However, I believe that comments related to the actions of a state are separate from commentary about its citizens, just as I believe criticism of acts by the American government is not an indictment of the American people.
Celebration of Life to be Held for Mark McKay Sr.
“A life isn’t significant except for its impact on others.” Mark McKay Sr. lived such a life, a life of service and care for others in partnership with his wife Robin McKay. Together they served countless families through McKay’s Mortuaries, their family- owned business, with locations in Fontana, Riverside, Victorville, and Los Angeles.
Doula Services in California’s Medi-Cal Program See Increased Reimbursement Rates
One year after adding doula services as a covered benefit under Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, California now offers the highest doula benefit reimbursement rate in the country for doula Medicaid services. Last January, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) added doula services, expanding access to essential maternal care...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy: The Fight for Health Justice Continues
As communities commemorated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday on Jan. 15 by observing the federal holiday, it’s important to recognize King’s legacy and examine what’s been accomplished since his death, and how much work is left to achieve. Dr. King is notably famous for several...
Keeping it Real: On War and Poverty
America has a penchant for war. Whether it is ours or someone else’s, whether declared or undeclared, this nation stands ready, at any and every given opportunity, to exercise its military prowess directly or by proxy. Although many of this nation’s undeclared wars are often pursued under the guise...
Riverside County Fair Housing Council Director, Rose Mayes, Reflects on MLK’s Legacy
Black Voice News sat down with Rose Mayes, director of the Riverside County Fair Housing Council to reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mayes is also an advocate for civil rights and celebrated community leader. She reflected on the civil rights history across the Inland Empire and the nation, and emphasized the importance of commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In addition, Mayes addressed the ongoing challenges in civil rights’ discussions and the significance of Dr. King’s legacy in society today.
Gabriel Maldonado Named Inaugural Commissioner to CA Racial Equity Commission
California’s Racial Equity Commission (Commission), established by Governor Gavin Newsom in September 2022, recommends best practices and opportunities to address both racial equity and inequities facing historically underserved and marginalized communities in the state. The 11-member Commission provides technical assistance to state and local governments to advance racial equity...
New California Laws Improve Health Care Access and Address Opioid Crisis
New laws that took effect with the new year will impact the lives of millions of Californians, including more than 700,000 undocumented Californians, ages 26-49, who are now eligible for full-scope MediCal coverage. This expansion makes California the first state to offer health insurance to all undocumented residents, further closing...
San Bernardino Prepares to Celebrate Cajon High School’s Jayden Daniels After Heisman Trophy Win
Many thought his frame was too thin at 6’3” 165 lbs. to play quarterback at the highest collegiate level, but San Bernardino’s Jayden Daniels (LSU) filled in at 6’4” 185 lb. and proved them all wrong by winning college football’s most prestigious honor, the Heisman Trophy. Daniels was also honored with the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award and the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award. The City of San Bernardino will honor its hometown hero with a parade on January 20th from 10 am to 12 noon, starting at Northpark Blvd near Cal State San Bernardino and ending at Cajon High School, his alma mater.
2023 Pictures: A Year in Review
This year’s Black Voice News (BVN) and IE Voice Year in Photos provides a glimpse into the diverse moments that unfolded across the Inland Empire in 2023. Photographer Aryana Noroozi, a valued member of the Report for America corps and CatchLight Local Fellow who joined our team in 2022, collaborated with community members to capture their stories featured in Black Voice News and the IE Voice. In partnership with CatchLight, the visual narratives from the past year aimed to document and celebrate the resilience of the communities we serve.
California Gas Prices Still Higher than Last Year: Gas Thefts Continue
Gas prices appear to be falling just in time for the holidays. Sounds good right? A few extra dollars for essentials. And while gas pricing fluctuates, the overall pattern shows something a bit different. A press release published in early November 8, by the California governor’s office, stated the unprecedented...
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