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PAL Charter Academy Travels toHonolulu for EdFest
HONOLULU, HI — Leaders from PAL Charter Academy recently traveled over 2,500 miles to attend EdFest, the annual Festival of Education in Honolulu, joining educators from around the world to explore strategies for innovation, leadership, and collaboration. The delegation, which included administrative leadership and one lead teacher, participated in sessions designed to strengthen schools and better serve students.EdFest is...
Black Man Gets 22 Years in Prison for Self Defense Shooting During Armed Home Invasion
NATIONWIDE — Dovico Raynard Miles, an African American man from Gainesville, Florida, who fought back during a violent 2022 home invasion, was sentenced to more than 22 years in federal prison after the case shifted to drug and weapons charges. Miles, 47, was at home with his niece, D’Halani Armstrong, when the break-in happened on July 19, 2022. Court records say...
Assemblymember Mike Gipson Holds “Rallying for Justice” Event Challenging ICE for Shootings
By Bo Tefu | California Black Media Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) on Jan. 21 led a “Rallying for Justice” demonstration in Sacramento challenging federal immigration enforcement over deadly shootings tied to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Gipson, a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus, and other speakers called for more accountability and stronger legislative action. Gipson’s event at the...
Medi-Cal Cares for You and Your Baby Every Step of the Way
NATIONAL--- For many pregnant people, pregnancy brings a mix of both joy and uncertainty. Alongside excitement, there are questions about finding the right doctor, understanding what care is covered, and knowing where to turn for support after the baby arrives. For Black families in Riverside and San Bernardino counties those questions are often compounded by long-standing disparities in maternal...
Letter to the Editor: The Question CalMatters Asked About a Lawmaker’s Handbag — and the One It Refused to Answer
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media Since California Black Media (CBM) reported that CalMatters asked Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) whether the Louis Vuitton bag she carried at a Capitol event was “real or fake,” much has been said –just not clearly, or publicly, by CalMatters. In the two weeks since the question -- and the editorial decision behind...
Rep. Aguilar Highlights Impact of the Republican Health Care Crisis on the Inland Empire
House Democrats led an effort to restore the Affordable Care Act tax credits and lower health care costs, but Senate Republicans have refused to vote on the bipartisan bill SAN BERNARDINO, CA – Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) held a press conference at the Unicare Community Health Center in San Bernardino to highlight the impact of the Republican health care crisis on the Inland...
Three Journalists-Turned-Legislators Weigh in on CalMatters “Real-or-Fake-Handbag” Controversy
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Three California lawmakers, all trained and experienced journalists, weighed in on a political and media controversy sparked after a CalMatters reporter questioned whether the Louis Vuitton bag Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D–Inglewood) was carrying at a public event was “real or fake.” On January 20, Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D–Santa Cruz) and Sens. Catherine Blakespear...
State Settlement Shines Light on Civil Rights Protections for Black Students
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media A state civil rights investigation into Yuba City Unified School District (YCUSD) has resulted in a settlement requiring districtwide corrective actions after allegations that a Black elementary school student was subjected to repeated racial harassment over multiple school years. The settlement, announced by the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), stems from a...
SB Symphony Renews Music Director Contract, Begins 97th Season with a Major Gift
SAN BERNARDINO, CA--- The San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra will open their 97th performance season February 21 with the first of five performances designed by Music Director and Conductor Anthony Parnther in honor of the American Semiquincentennial. “In 2026, we will begin with “American Voices: Lift Every Voice and Sing!” which will celebrate the musical contributions of iconic composers from classically...
Redlands High School Claims Third Consecutive San Bernardino County Mock Trial Title
SAN BERNARDINO — Redlands High School Team Blue has been named San Bernardino County Mock Trial champions. San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) and the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office co-hosted a final round of the competition at the San Bernardino Superior Court on January 24. Twenty-four teams took part in the program, competing for the County title...
