By Dianne Anderson Young activists, students and staff are keeping the lines of communication open at the upcoming second annual Chaffey College event, where the crux of discussions focus on possible solutions to systemic failure. “This is far-reaching, not just for our students, but also for the community. We really focused on the bridge, faculty, ...

The League of Women Voters, San Bernardino celebrated their 48th annual Citizens of Achievement and Civic Engagement Ceremony honoring community leaders and organizations on Sunday, October 8, at the Sterling Natural Resource Center in Highland. Honorees included Francine Cepeda Blacksher, founder of Pacific Islander Graduate Recognition Program; Dr. Jenna Cortez-Aguirre, St. Mary’s Ballet Folklorico of ...

By Charlene Crowell For the second time this year, Congress’ inability to reach consensus on essential fiscal legislation has devolved into largely partisan bickering and literal, last-minute temporary financial band-aids. On September 30, the last day of the 2022-2023 federal fiscal year, a continuing resolution (CR) provided a 45-day reprieve, just in time to meet ...

By Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌ Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced that his choice to succeed U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who passed away on Sept. 29, is Laphonza Butler, a labor leader and the president of EMILY’s List – the country’s most extensive resource for women in politics. “As we mourn the enormous loss ...

By Dianne Anderson Those looking to hobnob with local movers and shakers or just mingle with the brothers will make their way out to the annual Pathway From Boys To Men, Inc. gala to support the cause in fashion forward swag and glam. The celebration will shine the light on the growth of young men ...

By Sandra Baltazar Martinez After enduring the atrocities of enslavement for 33 years, culminating with the sale of his wife and three children by their slaveholder, Henry “Box” Brown resolves to free himself by any means available. In his case, it meant mailing himself from Virginia to Philadelphia. With the help of friends and abolitionists, ...

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 ...