By Dianne Anderson Never underestimate the power of the Black Student Union, the student group responsible for starting the Black History Month parade in Riverside 40 years ago. This year, Dell Roberts reflects on the major role that his BSU kids took upon themselves to get their vision off the ground. They represented an untapped ...

By Dianne Anderson A big chicken with dancers riding a Cadillac with a boat on top should be a big float draw this year at the Riverside Black History parade, along several the other great headliners, including Dangerman, Hip Hop entertainer Tommy the Clown. It’s all tastefully done in fun. “Juan Pollo has a five-piece ...

The 16th annual Back Pack Giveaway was held in Riverside by the Adrian Dell and Carmen Roberts Foundation. 800 back packs stuffed with school supplies were handed out to students at Castle Park.  Photo: James