Westside Story Newspaper – Online The News of The Empire – Sharing the Quest for Excellence
Publisher’s Commentary by Wallace J. Allen, IV
Racial equity was the cornerstone of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s mission and messaging. A mission and messaging that is being as blatantly challenged today by bigots as it was during the height of the Civil Rights Movement!
This resurgence of hate and bigotry must be met by a renewed commitment to not only refuse to be bigots, but also become anti-bigots as individuals, and as institutions! To exemplify the local urgency, please note the recent settlement by the Department of Justice (DOJ), City of Hesperia and the San Bernardino County Sheriff for enforcing rental policies that discriminate against Black folks.
The Westside Story Newspaper, founded in 1987, has earned the reputation as a trusted advocate for and is a messenger to the Black and Brown Communities of the Inland Empire, particularly in the cities of Rialto, San Bernardino, and Fontana, where the concentration of Black people is the greatest. Colton and Highland are also experiencing growth in the population of Blacks.
I am asking that you place your message in one of, or both of the special January issues of WssNews that acknowledge the celebration of Dr. King’s life and mission. Your advertising participation will help to clarify and reinforce the perception that you and your institution support the concepts of racial and social equity as represented by Dr. King. It will also indicate that you not only reject bigotry but are fighting it as well!
WssNews will publish two “Salute to Martin” editions. January12 will focus on planned events and January 19 will cover results of some of those events.
Call WssNews at (909) 384-8131 and leave your contact information or email walleniv@yahoo.com. Use ‘Anti-Bigot’ as the Subject.
