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Dr. Jungmiwha Bullock continues the legacy of Downtowne Bookstore in Riverside
Nearly a year ago, Dr. Jungmiwha Bullock purchased Downtowne Bookstore in Riverside, California. The storefront has been a woman-owned and operated bookstore for over 44 years. When it was put on the market, not all of the possible buyers planned to keep it as a bookstore, but that is what distinguished Dr. Bullock as the chosen buyer.
Legacy of the J.W. Vines Medical Society and the UCR School of Medicine: A Timeline Tracing Its Evolution and Impact
In recognition of the advocacy and efforts of the J.W. Vines Medical Society, the University of California, Riverside (UCR) renamed their annual Diversity Equity and Inclusion Colloquium to the UCR School of Medicine’s J.W. Vines Diversity Equity and Inclusion Colloquium. The J.W. Vines Medical Society is a nonprofit organization that supports Black physicians and medical students across the Inland Empire with mentoring and educational opportunities.
Keeping it Real: Nearly a Million Patients Exposed Due to City of Hope Security Breach
“Protecting the security of information is a responsibility,” noted Equifax, a multinational consumer reporting agency and nearly everyone agrees. When you are battling Stage 4 leiomyosarcoma, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, breast or one of any other type of cancer, the last thing you need added to your stress level is a breach of your security that may include anything or everything from your name to your banking information to medical details about your most devastating illness and your epic battle to stave off its inevitability.
In My Opinion: Half-truths, Is City Manager Charles Montoya Creating A Den of Smiling Face Liars? (Part 2)
At the February 21, 2024 5:00 pm Special Council Meeting another incident came up since Charles Montoya became City Manager. The council was discussing agenda item 21: Downtown San Bernardino Property Based Improvement District (PBID) Feasibility Study and. Formation Process (Councilmember Ted Sanchez, Ward 1) to see if they wanted...
Keeping it Real: Riverside County Board of Supervisors: Incrementalism is Not a Solution
Last month we learned of incremental movement by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to peel away some of the autonomy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department led by Chad Bianco. In the wake of an alarming rise in custody deaths in 2022, the board authorized the County Executive...
City of Riverside Makes Historic Investment in Non-Profit Organizations Through Revolving Loan Fund
Riverside, CA – Non-profit organizations in the City of Riverside are now poised to benefit from a first of its kind resource, the Riverside Non-Profit Resilience Fund, which aims to mitigate the traditional challenges faced by non-profits in securing funding. This initiative introduces a $2.8 million revolving loan program,...
Is S.B. City Manager Charles Montoya trying to create a den of smiling face liars?
It was on January 31, 2024 during a discussion at a city council meeting that City Manager Charles Montoya told council members that he had in his possession a Letter of Intent from a bonding company to renovate San Bernardino’s City Hall. During the back-and-forth discussion Councilmember Kim Calvin...
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.
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.
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.
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