By Dianne Anderson Nonprofits and businesses will brainstorm new ways to move the system, review data that can draw down more funding and resources for the community, and build political power. Assemblymember Corey Jackson is spearheading the full breakout at the upcoming inaugural gathering of the State of Black IE Symposium with sessions on social ...

Visitors packed the Anthropology Museum on Sept. 21 at Cal State San Bernardino to mark the formal opening of the new exhibition, “Afróntalo,” which directs the focus on the often-underrepresented and overlooked history and culture of Mexico’s Afro-descendent communities. “‘Afróntalo’ represents a unique and invaluable effort to shed light on the often-underrepresented narratives of the ...

By Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌ Numerous studies have shown that Black teachers can improve Black students’ academic outcomes, but in California, where Black Students are the lowest performing sub-group of all ethnic groups, the state has an extremely low count of African American instructors working in school districts across the state According to the California Department of ...

By Dianne Anderson Once again, hate crime against Blacks top the charts, this year over three times higher than any other groups in California — and there has never been a state hate crime report where Black people haven’t been the most victimized. Dr. Corey Jackson wants to equalize the situation. “We’re just so used ...

By Dianne Anderson San Bernardino city leaders are set to overhaul its vintage downtown vibe from a happier era, and are now calling on the community to get in on the ground floor with a vision for the rebuild. A recent Special Meeting allowed for a deep dive into the city’s downtown revitalization plan, hearing ...

Current and past members of Social Lites, Inc. along with over 100 family and friends were on sight Sunday, September 17, in San Bernardino to pay tribute to longtime resident and honorary member, Ms. Edna Noble, at her 90th birthday celebration.  Ms. Noble was among the charter members of the organization in 1956 to help ...

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr Natl Correspondent Four innocent young girls getting ready for Sunday services died when the Ku Klux Klan detonated a devastating bomb inside Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church sixty years ago. Today, as the nation commemorates the somber 60th anniversary of that fateful September 15, 1963, day, two remarkable ...

By Dianne Anderson Job seekers will break out their stylish power suits to check thousands of work opportunities around town – from the lowest entry level positions to the highest professional careers. Everyone is invited out, shake a hand, and hopefully, get the offer. Dr. Nosakhere Thomas with the Inland Empire Black Worker Center sees ...

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr Natl Correspondent The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech in response to the surge in cases and hospitalizations. Both manufacturers have reported that their vaccines demonstrate effectiveness against the currently dominant EG.5 strain in the United States. The Advisory Committee ...

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr Natl Correspondent In the face of a sustained Republican campaign to stoke fears among white voters, Vice President Kamala Harris remains resolute, highlighting her trailblazing achievements and defending her legacy against racially charged attacks. Prominent figures within the Republican Party have continued the GOP’s attempt to cast doubt ...