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Tuesday, May 20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at CSU San Bernardino (Santos Manuel Union Building), 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino 92407. The host of the event is actor Noel G. and the co-host will be 99.1 KGGI radio personality and author Diana Wehbe. Tickets and $50 with dinner. Early bird tickets before April 30 are $40. For more information, contact Karla Stone at (909) 521-8621 or by email at gala@yvla-ie.org.

The San Bernardino County Museum will celebrate International Museum Day on Sunday, May 18 with a Festival of Authors. The event, which features more than a dozen authors, will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and is included with paid museum admission. For more information, visit www.sbcountymuseum.org.

FREE to the public at the Riverside Convention Center, 3637 Fifth Street in Riverside (92501) from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The New Black premieres on PBS on Sunday, June 15at 10:30 p.m. Join One Nation Media for a special screening and discussion on Sunday, May 18 at 3 p.m. at Catch Up Not Just Coffee located at 10798 E. Foothill Blvd. in Rancho Cucamonga (91730). To reserve your FREE movie ticket, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-new-black-community-film-screening-tickets-11551172869.

Pastor and First Lady of Praise Tabernacle

CHINO, CA- Praise Tabernacle Bible Church will be presenting “Usher in God’s Glory to the Inland Empire” (Isaiah 40:4-5) concert with special guest “One Voice” featuring Donald Taylor of Faithful Bible Church Choir. The concert will be held on Sunday, May 18 at 6 p.m. at 4550 Eucalyptus Avenue in Chino (91710). For more information visit, www.praisetab.org.

LOS ANGELES, CA- Join the California African American Museum (CAAM) in celebrating Literacy Day at CAAM Heads are Turning, Children are Learning on Saturday, May 17 from 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Co-hosted by actor Donis Leonard Jr. from Showtime’s House of Lies, CAAM promotes literacy through fun and entertaining events.

Literacy Day at CAAM will include celebrity readers, local authors and art and writing workshops. Participating celebrities who will read to children on CAAM’s main stage include actor Deidrie Henry from Beautiful Boy, actress Karen Malina White from The Cosby Show, and actress Jackeé Harry from 227. In addition, local authors will read to children in the CAAM galleries. Other activities include live performances, art workshops and face painting. Eso Won Books, an independent Black-owned bookstore, will be on site selling the books included in the program, where guests can purchase a special book gift for their friends and family.

Adults have not been left out in this day of literacy, as the Los Angeles Public Library will host a table providing library information and adult literacy. Guests are also encouraged to stop by the CAAM galleries and take advantage of the free exhibitions, which open at 11 a.m.

CAAM is located at 600 State Drive in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA 90037. ADMISSION IS ALWAYS FREE! Accessible parking for all of Exposition Park is located at 39^th & Figueroa for $10 per vehicle. For more information on CAAM call (213) 744-7432 or visit www.caamuseum.org.

Harris is a candidate for San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner.

Harris is a candidate for San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner. The campaign is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Idle Spurs Steakhouse, 690 Old Highway 58 in Barstow (92311).

Katt Williams

He’s been gone for a minute, but now he’s officially back in action. Acclaimed comedian, Katt Williams, made a comeback at the Los Angeles Forum this past New Years Eve. Now he is making his way to the Inland Empire and will be making people fall out of their seats in laughter on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 8 p.m. at the Citizens Bank Arena. Doors open at 7 p.m, and parking is included in ticket fees. Tickets range from $29 to $109. A group of four is $100 plus fees. This is a show you don’t want to miss! So get your tickets while you still can. Visit  www.cbbankarena.com/events/detail/katt-williams to purchase your tickets today!

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- Emmanuel United Methodist Church will host a FREE HEALTH FAIR on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3310 North “G” Street in San Bernardino. Join in for free health screenings, giveaways, and activities to get you moving like line dancing, Zumba, and hula hoop contests! For  more information call (909) 882-0011 or email sbeumc@verizon.net.

Paakuma’ K–8 School Groundbreaking Marks End of Successful Campus Building Program

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- The San Bernardino City Unified School District will break ground on its 15th and final new campus on May 16, capping an aggressive construction campaign that started in 2004. Paakuma’ K–8 School, named for San Manuel Band of Mission Indians’ revered leader Santos Manuel, will break ground at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 16 at the campus, located at 17875 Sycamore Creek Loop Parkway near Devore. The public is invited to the groundbreaking ceremony, which will feature a blessing and bird songs by San Manuel Tribal Member and Santos Manuel’s great-great-grandson Paakuma’ Tawinat and Kim Marcus, member of the Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians. Chairwoman Lynn Valbuena, great-great-granddaughter of Santos Manuel, will also speak during the ceremony. For more information about or to RSVP for the Paakuma’ K–8 School groundbreaking ceremony, please call the District’s Communications/Community Relations Departmentat (909) 381-1250.